A salute for pictures, stories from Iraq
I'll never be able to thank Allison Perkins for the risks she has taken to bring us the pictures and news from Iraq. My son was one of the Marines she interviewed.
Seeing Jason and his buddy since boot camp, Marcus, made me remember the tears and hugs I shared with Marcus' mom and dad at family day just before they shipped out.
Seeing Erin's picture made me remember the hugs Jason's sister, Monika, and I gave to Erin as she stood in the parking lot at the Reserve Center loaded down with gear the night they loaded up on the bus to leave. I hope Allison is there when the bus comes home. Oooh-Ra!
Joyce White
Greensboro
Comments (3)
To report abuse of the comment feature on this site, please use the feedback form at the bottom of any page.
This series was journalism at its finest. Allison Perkins and the N&R deserve some awards for this.
Posted on August 4, 2005 7:36 AM
Olá,
parabéns pelo espaço de participação do leitor. É uma forma democrática de oferecer o contraditório à recepção.
Saudações.
Miro Bacin,
Brasil.
Posted on August 6, 2005 4:11 PM
I stand right beside you with your comments. The article looked into the life of my husband while overseas and into the life of me and our two children here in Summerfield. These reporters put in to words what all of us are feeling while our loved ones are so far away. Wonderful job Allison...and you too, Tom! Thank you.
Posted on August 17, 2005 10:11 PM