My daughter's (Sarah Ray's) Kindergarten class sent the Gumbies a package today. It was a beautifully designed banner with pictures of each of the kids in the class, plus a nice message from each of them and a big Gumby right in the middle. But it also had one other thing, a very special poem. I know that my daughter's teacher (Ms Tanga Radford) was wholly responsible for the banner and am guessing the poem as well and I just had to share the poem with all of you.
Tanga, it touched my heart in a way I cannot possibly describe with dry eyes. You are a wonderful teacher and person. Thank you for what you have done for two of my children and thank you for the inspiration you have provided through this poem for all of us Fighting Gumbies!
F ar away from home
I n a country called Iraq
G iving time to those in need
H elping build their country back
T aking care of business far away
I mportant jobs you do each day
N ational Guard
G umbies working hard!
G iving it all you've got
U understanding it's gonna get hot
M issing people special to you
B ut knowing they miss you too!
I mportant people that you are
E everyday you are our Shining Stars!
S ee you soon.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BANNER AND THE GUMBIES!
Thanks to Ms Tanga Radford's Kindergarten Class at Green Year Round Elementary School in Raleigh, NC. You are all very special little people, we love you, the Fighting Gumbies!
Nice to hear from you Mike. When I saw that great poem was from NC, I knew you had to be the author of this email. I guess you guys take turns posting your notices? I forgot to ask Al what that bottle was in the bottom right hand corner of the 332's Yard of the Month. Be careful and stay safe.
Charlie
Posted by: Charlie Rimbach | April 29, 2004 at 04:53 PM
I am Al Moore's little cousin (little as in 23 years old!) and I just want to thank you all for what you are doing. I know I wouldn't be able to do it so I have so much respect for those of you who have the courage to risk your lives for the well being and freedom of others. I am also a teacher and we pray for you daily. Keep up the good work and know that you are always on my mind!
Posted by: Rachel Gendron | May 03, 2004 at 07:06 AM
I am with the 240CEF and would to contact someone concerning the AOR and how we can get prepared. Please let me know who a good contact would be. If a secure connection is needed please contact Saitta, Joyce, CMSgt [Joyce.Saitta@cobuck.ang.af.smil.mil] she is our full time Chief.
LTC Leroy Schmidt
Posted by: Leroy Schmidt | May 09, 2004 at 03:06 PM