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.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Wishes for 2008
 Hi, my name is Sonia Harrell, mother of three boys. My two older sons are serving in the military. Danny is a sergeant in the US Navy, but for now he is safe. My oldest son (pictured), US Marine Sergeant Raul Geovanni Montalvo, has served in Iraq for the last 6 months, and we are so worried about him. This is his second trip to Iraq, I just want to let him know that all his family loves him deeply and we want him and all the troops to be safe, please be careful and come home soon. -- Sonia Harrell of Woodbine, Georgia Friday, January 11, 2008
'Thanks for all that you do'
 I would like to send a salute to my son, Brandon and the crew of the USS Hopper. We're very proud of you! Thanks for all that you do and pray for your safe return back home! We love and miss you very much son! Editor's note: Soliders from left to right are Michael Dye, Omar Paniagua, Antonio Morgan, Brandon Waters, Ryan Blakemore -- Nancy Alden of Cocoa, Florida 'Your family is soooooo very proud of you'
 My son, Lance Corporal Joshua Peterson, is on his second tour in Iraq and turned 21 there this time. He unfortunately missed his son Landon's 1st birthday. He is deployed to Hit, Iraq and has just been promoted to the motor platoon after serving the past four months of his tour as squad leader. Josh, your family is soooooo very proud of you, you are truly our hero! -- Kandi Manke of Hopkins, Michigan Thursday, January 10, 2008
Three's company
 I would like to salute my husband John Boudreaux who is a C130 engine mechanic serving in Iraq. This picture is of John with our babies, Prissy (poodle) and Yoda (cat), taken the day he left for Iraq. He is so missed by us all and we are very anxious for him to be safely home again. Thanks Robin & Co. for your support to our troops. -- Darlene Boudreaux of Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Wednesday, January 9, 2008
'We love him with all our hearts'
 This is a picture of my husband, PFC Logan Spachtholz, flying into Iraq. He is serving with the 384th Military Police Battalion. He is set to return home in May. We miss him very much and pray for his safe return. We love him with all our hearts. He is our hero!! Also thanks to all the troops for everything they do. Love, Kristy & Baby Anthony -- Kristy Spachtholz of Columbus, Indiana A selfless son
 This photo of my son Lt. Blake Bradford USAF and me was taken in June 2005 at our home in DeSoto, Texas, after Blake received his commission in the USAF. When my son Lt. Blake Bradford USAF was a senior in high school one of his sisters was a freshman in high school. He worked as a cashier at a local grocery store. She wanted a $150 coat for Xmas which we couldn't afford. We told her to find something in the $70-$75 range to which she told us that she didn't want to spend money just to spend money. She would do without. When Blake heard about this he gave my wife $75 from what he had saved from work at the grocery store and told us to add that to the $75 we could afford and get his little sister Lindsey the coat that she wanted. He has demonstrated this kind of selflessness his whole life. He is a great example of the quality of men and women we have serving in our armed forces. -- Stan Bradford of DeSoto, Texas In a wife's own words
 Kristin Sansone wishes a happy New Year to her husband, Thomas, currently serving in Iraq. Monday, January 7, 2008
Salute to a sailor
 'Morning Express' viewer Kelly Inzaina sends a special salute to her boyfriend. |
On CNN TV
Every weekday morning on Headline News' Morning Express, anchor Robin Meade and her team do a shout-out to U.S. troops by showing off photos and videos sent in by their loved ones. Tune in every hour between 6 and 10 a.m. to see the salutes on air, or click through the archives on this page.
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