Family, friends, and sometimes even troops themselves send I-Report salutes nearly every day to U.S. military serving their country away from home. Take a look below as family and friends share stories of the troops they love.
Monday, January 21, 2008
'I cannot wait ... to start our married life together'


I would like to honor my husband, SPC Peter Ricketts, serving in Iraq. We were just married in Sept 21, 2007, after being friends for over 20yrs. Peter re-enlisted in July, 2007. In October, he went to Ft. Lewis, WA from Ft. Lee, VA. In November, he was deployed. So, we haven't started our new life together as we were living in Miami and he is stationed in Ft. Lewis, WA. I cannot wait for him to come back home so we can start our married life together. Please keep him and all the troops and their families in your prayers. Thanks for opening your hearts and minds to all those affected by the war.

-- Angela Nottage-Ricketts of North Miami Beach, Florida
WOW I didn't know you guys were from Miami.. I grew up all my life in Miami.. Such a small world, I recently started dating someone who's getting ready to go to Iraq as well.. I will most definetly keep you guys in my prayers because I can relate..Keep my lady friend Brenda in your prayers as well.. :)

God Bless
All our troops are always in my prayers. God bless.
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