A Word from SPC Chris Bowser, in Iraq
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Dear Bill and Karen Rudge, I am a 38-year-old soldier in Iraq with my brother, Ken. This is the second war for both of us. We were both in your youth group in Hermitage when you first started in the early 1980’s. We grew up in Greenville, and went to Sharpsville schools. I just wanted to say that after all these years we never forgot what you did for us as kids to make us better people. We had a lot of fun in your youth group, and we are proud to serve this country to protect people like you. The world needs more people like you. You are both amazing people. Keep up the good work. Sleep safe tonight, the US Army is protecting you. |
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We have been receiving care packages and it really makes us feel good to know that people care. I received your tapes and books in my last package and I thought I would personally thank you. Both of you have done so many good things for so many people over the years. I am sure I am not the only one that has not forgotten you.
My brother Ken and I re-enlisted last fall after being out for 13 years. I was in the Navy for 8 years and got out in 1994. My brother was in the Army and got out in 1997. After 10 years my parents were puzzled as to why we signed up again, I told my dad that it is just what we have to do. They were not really thrilled with the idea of having two sons in the same unit. I told them we are well trained at what we do and not to worry, but they still do, and will until we get back on American soil again.
I thank you again for getting me through my teenage years the right way and keeping me out of trouble. I still carry those values with me to this day, that and the military has made me what I am today and you were a big part of that.
If anyone has doubts about what we are doing over here, tell them that we have it covered, and all will work out. That’s straight from the front line.
God Bless All in America, I gotta go out on a mission,
Chris Bowser, SPC, U.S. Army
