Update from Iraq

Our youngest son of my DH's first set of children has been serving in Iraq since December 2007. We are fortunate to hear from him every now and then. We recently recieved an update from him, and he included an article that was written in a newspaper over there about his unit. I thought it was really cool, especially that it was written by and Iraqi paper. So I thought I would share it with everyone. Here it is:

'Knights' in armor help orphaned children
By Spc. Dustin Weidman Multi-National Division - Baghdad PAO
May 27, 2008BAGHDAD - No conflict is without tragedies and this one is no different. In the midst of war, children sometimes get overlooked. Iraq has many orphanages filled with children, but for one in Ibrahim Bin Ali, their "knights" in armor arrived. The "Knights" of 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-Nation Division - Baghdad have taken a special interest in the orphanage and its children since their arrival in the area in January.
First Lt. Tony Sgroi(My LT), native of Wheeling, W.V., and "Knights" platoon leader said his Soldiers "adopted" the orphanage. Soldiers have become friends with the children and always evoke eager cheers and smiles when they hand out candy and pens during their visits. Some of the platoon's Soldiers have gotten their families involved as well. "My wife sends my care packages loaded with candy for the kids." said Sgt. Bryan Doe, native of Boston. "You see many of them have lost parents and loved ones to the insurgent presence here, and your heart goes out to them."
The children are not the only ones who enjoy seeing their "Knights," the adult workers welcome the platoon with open arms at each visit and are almost as excited as the children when they see the Strykers roll up. There is always a hint of sadness when the Soldiers leave, but they all know their "Knights" in armor will return.
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