Homecoming...

A handmade sign from Hanna welcoming Chris home from Baghdad, Iraq for 18 days of R&R (CDS Photos, Inc.)

A handmade sign from Aramis, Carrie, Matthew and Christian welcoming Chris home from Baghdad, Iraq for 18 days of R&R (CDS Photos, Inc.)


A homecoming for Chris - May 2008 (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Evening...

Everything is finished...now we wait for the final hours to come and go. Chris called Saturday morning and said he would either be home today or Monday, Memorial Day. He left finger prints today on a social networking tool that left a cryptic clue indicating he would be home on Memorial Day - we are so excited and on such a fitting day!

A day we honor the sacrifice of those warriors who have gone before the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment...those who are boots on the ground today...and those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Spend some time tomorrow with the names on the 2nd SCR Wall of Heroes and Fallen Angels - wont' you?

As we drove up the street this afternoon we were touched by the outpouring of love for Chris from our neighbors. The signs said it all...and I am sure Chris will be touched as well tomorrow.

For those of you who have called, sent emails and/or commented on my blog - thanks! Chris' mom and I appreciate the words of encouragement, thoughts and prayers...

I will blog an update on Chris when he arrives...and share my thoughts throughout his R&R...

Chris - we love you son and can't wait to welcome you home!

Love,
Dad

SPC Chris Stevenson, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment following a dismounted patrol on the streets of Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)