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Congressman Barrett recognizes soldiers in service

Wednesday November 14, 2007

It’s that time of year where we begin making plans to travel to be with our families for Thanksgiving, so I want to recognize those American military men and women fighting overseas who will be unable to make plans to go home for Thanksgiving.

Specifically, I would like to recognize Bob Livingston who is serving with South Carolina’s very own 218th National Guard brigade currently in Afghanistan.

Bob sent an American flag to his wife Barbara to put in may hands to thank me for supporting their mission. I’ve never been more honored and never received anything more symbolic of true patriotism.

Our U.S. soldiers are making the sacrifice away from their families during these holidays- and who knows how many holidays they have missed in the past. They are always there serving to protect our freedom and our safety while aiding the lives of foreign citizens in Afghanistan.

My wish during this time is that our citizens over here offer a salute to these brave soldiers for the loyalty and honor they have in America and for their courage to fight for freedom.

218th- “FIT TO FIGHT”- God Bless.