tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681556495092839287.post9107125624375366642..comments2023-06-13T04:21:59.974-07:00Comments on Two Brothers, Two Countries, One Army: Welcome HomeJohn and Jeremy Straderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16868609852749632957noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681556495092839287.post-74483847006946460662009-04-08T21:06:00.000-07:002009-04-08T21:06:00.000-07:00Hi~LauraHi~LauraLaura Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01623856972526429670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681556495092839287.post-72990978849970520132009-02-17T04:42:00.000-08:002009-02-17T04:42:00.000-08:00Mrs. Strader~I have followed John/Jeremy's blog si...Mrs. Strader~<BR/><BR/>I have followed John/Jeremy's blog since last Summer when I selected John's name from the anysoldier website. <BR/><BR/>I am the mother of two sons approximately their ages, neither serving in the military.<BR/><BR/>Their blog has made it possible to support them, pray for them and most importantly, tothank them for their service. I am grateful for being given the opportunity to share their insite. <BR/><BR/>I can only imagine how relieved you must feel to have them safely home. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/><BR/>From one of the MANY "ADOPTED FAMILY" members.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681556495092839287.post-19530088241064504602009-02-16T18:21:00.000-08:002009-02-16T18:21:00.000-08:00that about tells it. the road home ... totally bl...that about tells it. the road home ... totally blocked by a tree, it is raining outside, a group of friends waiting to surprise Jeremy and John at O'Charley's ..... and there we sat - stopped in traffic by a tree laying across 4 lanes of traffic.<BR/>there are pictures of the work clearing the road and maybe the boys will get some on here.<BR/>Thank you to the TN Helping Hearts for all they did with the celebration and welcome home, thank you to Sevierville Mayor for the kind words spoke, thank you to all who attended the welcome home ceremony and the kind words spoke to each soldier.<BR/>Thank you to O'Charley's as well in Pigeon Forge for the use of the patio to surprise the boys with a welcome home party.<BR/>Thank you to ALL soldiers that have served or still serving for my freedom.<BR/>Just a proud mom of two great soldiers.<BR/>Thank you boys<BR/>MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681556495092839287.post-61611119298446199232009-02-16T05:16:00.000-08:002009-02-16T05:16:00.000-08:00If you have any, would love to see pictures of the...If you have any, would love to see pictures of the welcome home. I did check out the websites you listed on your most recent post.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your service!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681556495092839287.post-82108061288133410802009-02-16T02:39:00.000-08:002009-02-16T02:39:00.000-08:00What a wonderful welcome home!I am so happy Jeremy...What a wonderful welcome home!<BR/><BR/>I am so happy Jeremy is safely home and you are enjoying your family time together.<BR/><BR/>You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your post. Will look forward to the next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com