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December 9, 2008
Local Area Soldiers Currently Deployed on Foreign Soil |
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Charles enlisted in The Michigan Army National Guard in October 2002. He has been on 2 tours serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, his first tour was 05-06 where he was cross-leveled into the 1072nd Maintenance Company out of Detroit Michigan, and spent 15 months on active duty orders. He is currently on his second tour for 1 year with his home unit (the 1463rd Transportation Company) out of Sturgis and Grand Rapids.
Zach is currently serving a 15 month deployment near Bagdad, Iraq as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He began this 15 month deployment in late April 2008. This is Zach’s second deployment. He spent 12 months in Afghanistan in 2004-2005 with the 58th MP Co, 25th Infantry, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He has also been stationed at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. While at Fort Shafter he was an Army liaison to the Hawaii Police Department. He has been in the army for five years. He is a graduate of Sturgis High School Class of 2001. He is the son of Alice Gieber of Sturgis and John Gieber of Constantine. He has several other family members in St. Joseph County and a sister at Northern Michigan University.
April 30, 2008 Michael Anderson is currently in the Army National Guard and is deployed to northern Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Michael is originally from Colorado and is an Infantryman with Charlie Company 1-125th. Michael is engaged to Sarah Wiles (Three Rivers, MI) and they reside in Grand Rapids. Military is in Michael’s blood, even though I was hoping that his unit wouldn’t get called up, I support all the men and woman who serve for our freedom. He is my Hero and I love him and support him 110%.
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Jay, Dennis Allen was walking around our neighborhood and he just happened to knock on our door. I believe it was a sign for the God, because my husband and I have been struggling with missing our Son who is serving in the Army. He was deployed to Sadr City Iraq and he will be over there for 15 months. Our son, Tom just recently married before he deployed. His tour will be over in June 2009. I believe in this country and I believe in our freedom, but I fear the terrible things that these men and women will see. I pray for all the soldiers and their family's. However, it's so hard knowing the danger that not only my son faces, but all the men and women face day after day. I'm so proud of these men and women. I'm scared for them. Please include our son Tom, in your prayers. Tom knew he wanted to be soldier from the time he was a little boy. Some how as a parent and knowing we were in a war, I was hoping that he would change his mind and go to college instead of joining the Army. However, he follows his dream and he is a soldier, and I'm so proud of him. As the parent of a soldier, I know I'm no different from the others, we worry all the time about their safety. I think this web site is awesome. I know I'm not the only parent, but I'm excited to find out there is a support group for the loved ones. Here is the most recent picture of my son from Iraq. He just finished building their shelter. On this particular day it was 105 degrees. I was so thankful when he sent this picture to me. I could see with my own eyes he was okay. Thank You for Caring Jay
SPC Joshua Jones is currently in the Army and is deployed to northern Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Joshua is originally from Sturgis, and went to Sturgis and Centerville schools. Josh completed boot camp and AIT as a cannon crewman and is stationed at Fort Drum New York. He is in the 10th Mountain Division. Josh is married to Jamie Lynn and they normally reside in New York state. However during Josh's deployment Jamie is living in Sturgis. Josh is the son of Connie Boodt, and step son to Keith Fair both of Centerville. He has a sister Chelsea. We hope to see Josh back in Fort Drum in the fall.
SPC RANDY RAYMOND Randy is 30 years old, resides in Three Rivers, MI. He is the Husband of April (Love) Raymond, Father of Two Daughters Apria (10) and BayLee (8), Son of Dave & Patricia (Gerard) Raymond, Employee of J&L Cargo Express in Bristol, IN. Randy Joined the Michigan Army National Guard 26 Dec 2000. Trained with 11B/11C at Ft. Benning GA from January 2001 until June 2001. His missions have included security detail at Ft. Selfridge AF Base in 2002-2003, Attachment and Support to 38th MSB at Ft. Hood 2004-2005. He re-enlisted Dec 2006 for 6 more years, knowing that his unit was on rotation for Iraq 08. He stated he would not feel right knowing his unit was there without him. SPC RAYMOND AND SPOUSE
SAYING BYE TO HIS DAUGHTERS
From: Becky Reeg Specialist Christopher Taylor His parents are David and Irene Taylor They received their first phone call from Chris yesterday and he is doing fine. Chris and Brittney are expecting their first child any day. Thanks for the good work you do! |
September 11, 2008 
Charles is married to SPC. Melissa (Konyndyk) Barrons, from Grand Rapids, the couple met while serving their first tour overseas with the 1072nd Maintenance Company. Due to an injury from their first deployment, his wife was unable to deploy with the 1463rd Transportation Company. Melissa now resides in Sturgis awaiting for Charles’ return.
May 22, 2008
My mother just told me about this site the other day and although I am from Grand Rapids, I frequently am returning home and look forward to becoming more involved in your amazing organization. Surprisingly our FRG (Family Readiness Group) isn’t very active with the families and I would love to help out this organization anyway that I can. 
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