In a message dated 7/4/2006 12:38:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ellijaynan@ellijay.com writes: Our son just returned from his second tour to Afghanistan. He was in the vehicle following his friends. The friends were blown up by an IED. We are so very sorry for the loss of such good and patriotic men. We thank God everyday for the safe return of our son. William McGinnis-Tennessee volunteer War of 1812. Nancy McGinty I can imagine the relief you must have felt when word was received that you son was returning home safely. So many of them didn't. These men and women are serving with distinction proudly, and with their honor laid for all to see. The stories that some of them must have to tell. I remember a couple....how our son (who is a 15 year special ops airman) told us early on to listen to CNN because, that way, we would know where they HAD been. Or thje practical way of looking at death. He associates death with pain and, when they buy the mountain top at 300 MPH, there will be no pain. God bless you and your son. Bob Walker