From: "Katrina Weis" <kat_weis@hotmail.com> Hi I will start by saying that I am not a poetical person or swift with words but I thought I would share my thoughts. I was lucky enough to be raised in the military and I have wonderful parents who protected me and raised me to be honest true and loyal to my family God and my Nation. I was twice as lucky when I found my wonderful husband who is in the United States Army and we are stationed in Europe. Last year on 9-11 we were sitting in Arizona on emergency leave where his grandmother was dying of cancer. I remember crying because not only did the shock of what happened hit very hard but also the reality of the 2 time in my life having to send someone very close to me to war. Not even 2 weeks later we had to get on a plane and return to Europe. I am fortunate that my husband never had to go. I have never really gotten to know anyone on the list very well but those who knew we were military offered so much love and support that I will never forget it. Today I would again like to thank all of you who support these military and it's job in protecting us. For all those that stand on the battlefield be it in the Middle East Europe Vietnam or even NY and DC now thank you. For all the people who love us no matter what your view on war and peace thank you it's a tough job and knowing that we are protecting people who truly care and love those around them helps. Sorry for being so long. Love and peace to everyone I truly hope that what we do today and everyday protects you and sends a sense of security. Kat