Lunch with a Warrior...

Afternoon...

How are you doing? Enjoying your weekend so far?

Today, my wife and I had lunch with Mark, Laura (Dad and Mom) and Kellan, a warrior with 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment who was home on R&R. What a wonderful time we had talking with Kellan and his parents. From my short time with Kellan I walked away thinking...this is a very talented, mature and smart young man who is confident but not arrogant...very skilled but always learning...and well prepared for what he does every day in Iraq. Kellan has a good sense of humor...he called our Chris the "little brother he never had." :-)

To look into the eyes of this twenty-something and know that he puts his life on the line for you and me everyday is quite humbling. I am so thankful for Kellan, his sacrifice and his can-do attitude. He, and the rest of the 2nd SCR are the face of America that the Iraqi people see every day...I couldn't be any prouder of these men and women.

There are a couple of articles/photos out involving the 2nd SCR...thanks to the info hounds for tipping...

Trying a ‘tribal solution’ for justice in Iraq

Wounded medic honored for bravery

BAGHDAD - Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Wood meets with the Soldiers of Company F, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Multi-National Division - Baghdad following the unit's change of command March 12 at Coalition Outpost 828 in southern Baghdad. Wood, a native of Dallas, is the senior noncommissioned officer for 2nd Squadron, watched on as Capt. Kevin Ryan assumed command of Co. F from Capt. Ryan Ahrendt. (By Petty Officer 2nd Class Greg Pierot)

US soldiers from Ghostrider Company 3rd Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment prepare to board a Chinook helicopter for a night operation in the restive Diyala Province, northeast of Baghdad, on March 13, 2008. (Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images)

US soldiers from Ghostrider Company 3rd Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment set off in a Chinook helicopter for a night operation in the restive Diyala Province, northeast of Baghdad, on March 13, 2008. (Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images)

US soldiers from Ghostrider Company 3rd Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment set off in a Chinook helicopter for a night operation in the restive Diyala Province, northeast of Baghdad, on March 13, 2008. (Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images)

US soldiers from Ghostrider Company 3rd Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment sleep on the floor of an Iraqi house which their company occupied during an operation to investigate sectarian violence that has looted and burned a remote village in the restive Diyala Province, northeast of Baghdad, on March 13, 2008. (Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images)

US soldiers from Ghostrider Company 3rd Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment prepare to set out on a foot patrol after occupying an Iraqi home for the night during an operation to investigate sectarian violence that has looted and burned a remote village in the restive Diyala Province, northeast of Baghdad, on March 13, 2008. (Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images)

US soldiers from Ghostrider Company 3rd Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment patrol during an operation to investigate sectarian violence that has looted and burned a remote village in the restive Diyala Province, northeast of Baghdad, on March 13, 2008. (Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images)

US soldiers from Ghostrider Company 3rd Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment rest around a car during an operation to investigate sectarian violence that has looted and burned a remote village in the restive Diyala Province, northeast of Baghdad, on March 13, 2008. (Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images)

Iraqi villagers identify men they believe are behind sectarian attacks in their village to US soldiers from Ghostrider Company 3rd Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment during an operation to further stabilise the area in the restive Diyala Province, northeast of Baghdad, on March 13, 2008. (Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images)

US soldiers from Ghostrider Company 3rd Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment speak with villagers to gather information about the sectarian violence that has looted and burned their remote village in an effort to further stabilize the area in the restive Diyala Province, northeast of Baghdad, on March 13, 2008. (Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images)

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I love you Chris! We are counting the days until you come home for R&R...we can't wait buddy!

Be safe!

v/r,
- Collabman