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Title: 1st Cav has class
Post by: texasmom on November 21, 2007, 11:24:58 PM
This is just one of many reunion stories that will have appeared in our local newspaper between now and next February.
http://www.theforthoodherald.com/news/story.aspx?s=20557

But none of the stories that run seem to capture how breathtaking this particular unit's reunion ceremonies are.  

The bleachers which the families are gathered at are centered along one side of a long narrow parade field.  The buses carrying the returning soldiers pulls up center on the opposite side of the parade field.  

After about what seems like an hour, the buses pull away, revealing all of the soldiers, who are now standing in formation.  At that very first moment when you can glimpse those soldiers, it's the most beautiful thing you've ever seen.  They march forward onto the parade field, flanked by their Horse Detachment, and led by the Honor Guard.  They stop just short of hugging distance from the bleachers where their families are waiting.

After a brief welcome speech by the Commander (or Rear D Commander), the soldiers are released to reunite with their families.

It doesn't matter how many of these return ceremonies that you attend, that first glimpse never lose that magic.
Title: 1st Cav has class
Post by: VWE on November 22, 2007, 02:50:57 AM
It sucks being a single augmenty, even though I'm attached to the 1st Cav. I bet I'll be grabbing a cab back to the base when I fly in.
Title: 1st Cav has class
Post by: texasmom on November 22, 2007, 07:55:45 PM
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Originally posted by VWE
It sucks being a single augmenty, even though I'm attached to the 1st Cav. I bet I'll be grabbing a cab back to the base when I fly in.

I hope you don't catch a cab, VWE. :) Will be a stinker to miss such a nice welcome.  Either way though, I know you'll be glad to be back. :)
Title: 1st Cav has class
Post by: Shifty on November 22, 2007, 08:15:12 PM
I got to see this when my son Thomas came home from his first tour in Iraq. It was really cool. Of course this time he came home in a much different fashion, but at least he's home.:aok

1st Cav, 1st team
Title: 1st Cav has class
Post by: texasmom on November 22, 2007, 08:16:58 PM
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Originally posted by Shifty
I got to see this when my son Thomas came home from his first tour in Iraq. It was really cool. Of course this time he came home in a much different fashion, but at least he's home.:aok

1st Cav, 1st team

How is Thomas?  Hope he's doing well ~ and you too. Happy T-Day :)
Title: 1st Cav has class
Post by: Shifty on November 23, 2007, 09:26:51 PM
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Originally posted by texasmom
How is Thomas?  Hope he's doing well ~ and you too. Happy T-Day :)


He's doing great, in fact he's ghome for the holidays
Title: 1st Cav has class
Post by: Slash27 on November 23, 2007, 09:30:27 PM
When's the bbq?:D