... and what a homecoming it was! 2000 people waited at the regional airport to greet us. It was a freaking parade! Patriot Guard Riders, Santa, a police escort. Aaron received the true hero's welcome all of our wounded deserve. Not one to let anyone down, he put his legs on and toddled off the tarmac into the hangar. CNN had sent a cameraman to chronicle our journey, and there was another one waiting for us in Alabama. I am not sure I can ever articulate how much December 22nd has changed my life, but until then I'll let the pros tell the story. Merry Christmas, everyone.
Alabama 13 Story
Fox 6 Story
ABC 33/40 Story
Anniston Star Story
And yes.. even a
CNN story. This was on the Headline News channel, and might still be running.
Also, here is the
Facebook page for the
Veterans Airlift Command, which flew us home "for free". I put that in quotations because generous airplane owners eat the costs of the flight themselves, and pilots donate their time and skills. This is not a cheap thing to do, and we are so eternally grateful for the trip home.
Welcome home to your courageous husband. My family is thankful to have brave men and women like him protecting our freedom. Thank you for honoring him by documenting his story. We care and we wish you both the best as you find your way in the world. Best wishes for peace, love, hope and many blessings in 2012 from the family of a US Marine
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!!! And what moving news pieces, brought me to tears. You're husband as well as you too are amazing!! What a true hero! I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, with many blessings.
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys got home safely for the holidays. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is warmed by your homecoming!!! So happy that you are being surrounded in love.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!! You are both amazing, I just loved watching the video from the news. xoxo Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful. I read the article it was so moving it brought me to tears.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful homecoming--I'm all sorts of choked up over here. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you all got to be home for Christmas! All those stories definitely got me choked up. Wonderful (:
ReplyDeleteHope you both had a wonderful Christmas with your family! I just watched the CNN video and am sitting here crying it is so moving! It is amazing what you both have accomplished in only a few months! I have been following your journey and wish you and your husband the best as you continue to heal and recover!
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