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4th of July is So Special This Year

Proudly introducing one of the newest members of the United States Army:

Our son, Pvt. Robert Salisbury Bravo Company graduated from Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC last week! He is currently in Advanced Individual Training at Fort Bliss, Texas. What we thought would be 10 weeks of training has somehow become 20. Oh well, the more he learns, the better!

We had a wonderful visit with him. Its amazing how different he seems - from the physical aspect (he's much stronger, has more stamina, etc) to the quiet confidence in himself he now possesses.

His wife, Kate and daughter, Lily, were also there and what a blessing to see their little family together again! Rob, Kate and Lily

Lily was understandably a little stand-offish with her dad, but by Day 2 had clearly warmed up to him again. Although I don't think babies are an accepted part of the uniform, I think its a pretty fitting form of neckware, don't you? LOL...

Not sure when we'll see him again, very possibly not until he finishes his AIT. We can talk, though, and that's great. For now, the pictures will have to do! Rob and Lily

So, yes, this year Independence Day has extra special meaning for our family. We know we're not alone in feeling this way. So many of our young people are making extraordinary sacrifices for all of us. Thanks to all of them and their families! We're proud to be among your ranks this year!

Posted by Amy Salisbury West Virginia Realtor/Jefferson/Berkeley on 07/02/2009 09:00 PM

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37 Comments on 4th of July is So Special This Year

JUL

This is priceless Amy. I am in such great admiration of young men and women who join our military. We owe them so much.

It would appear that your son comes from good stock.

Please thank your son and his family for thinking of mine. We appreciuate all he is doing-Dinah Lee

Amy, I'm proud of your son, and all the other men and women who volunteer to protect our country!

Thank you for sharing those wonderful pictures, Amy! You have every right to be proud!

Beautiful family (Daddy's Little Girl has Mommy's smile). You must be very proud of your son and we are very grateful to him.

Very nice, tell your son that we appreciate the sacrifice that he is doing for us all. I am sure your visit meant a lot to him--- trust me I know. I was married about a week when I left for the army, thanks for sharing---Bart

Wow--great post Amy! What a great family you have.

Amy, Thank your son for his sacrifices he is making leaving his lovely wife and adorable daughter and you and his family to serve our country and provide us freedom. It is greatly appreciated. Have a memorable 4Th this special year.

Amy, I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful 4th of July. Your son and all our military are America's TRUE HEROES. Thank you son and his family for me and my family for serving and protecting. God Bless you all.

Congrats and let him know that he has the gratitude of millions of Americans, including my family.

Amy, A great and timely post. I know you are proud of your son, and yes we are also. Thank You and Your's.

Amy ! Great news that you got to have those precious moments with your courageous and dedicated son !

Thank him from your favorite Brit's Household !!!!!

Happy 4th Amy :o)

Sheldon

This is just wonderful. My family is ever grateful to those who choose to serve and protect the freedoms for the rest of us. Have a wonderful 4th of July!

Amy... Congratulations to you and your son.. The Army is a great thing

JUL

Amy, congratulations to your fine son - and yes, that is a beautiful jeweled necklace he is wearing.

Lenn - Thank you

Dinah Lee - I will, thank you

Brian - Thank you

Sonja - You're welcome and thank you

Gloria - Thank you, we are!

Bart -I will tell him, and thank you for your service as well!

Erica - Thank you

Kathleen Ann - Thank you

Kim - Thank you, I will.

Lane - I will, thank you!

Jean - Thank you

FunnyBrit - I will, it was indeed wonderful! Thank you

Christianne - Thank you

Roland - Thank you, yes it is.

Virginia - Thank you

Thanks for sharing this Amy. Have a very special Independence Day and our thanks for your son's service.

Amy, I know you are so proud of your son. I am happy he is with you and enjoying the holiday. And. of course, Lily is so precious.

That is a sweet family! Congrats to you for raising such a fine man with a love for country and congrats to your son on his accomplishments. God bless our nation and our military without whom we would not be free today! Prayers for the safety of your son as he serves his nation and thanks from the bottom of my heart to him for his willingness to serve. Happy Independence Day to you and your family!

Jeani

Hi Amy. Great family story with Robert, wife and child. Thank him from all of us for serving our country. Happy 4th!!

Amy, What a beautiful family. Enjoy every second. Happy 4th

Amy, what a wonderful timely post. Glad you have such a fine son and family. Lily is quite a cutie-pie!

Safe and happy Fourth to all of you.

You should be very proud. Enjoy!

Patricia Aulson/portsmouth nh

Amy - I can't tell you how much I relate to this post. My son joined the Army in 2001 and seven years ago tomorrow he called us to let us know that he was deploying to Afghanistan the next day. He had a 3 month old baby girl and we did get to spend some time with him in North Carolina a few weeks before he was scheduled to leave.

Your son has a beautiful family and I know just how proud you are of him. Please thank him and let him know how much he is admired and how grateful we are for his service. God bless you and your family. I know just how special this 4th of July is to you!

JUL

Gabe - Thank you

Rebecca - We are very proud

Jeani - Thank you

Gary - Thank you

Lisa - Thank you

Sara - Thank you

Patricia - Thank you, we are

Donna - As proud as we are, we're dreading the day we get the call from our son like you did. Thank you for sharing.

Happy 4th of July Friends!!!

Touching post! Pictures like these bring the reality of service to the forefront. The possibility of danger is always looming, but so is the sacrifice of being away from families and support. God bless and keep your son, and all the others who bravely defend our Freedom. Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July to your family!

Thankyou for your sharing your family with us, great to read on day like today.

Amy, thanks so much for this. Do you know where your son will be stationed yet? Congrats on your feature.

Thank your son for me. I know because of men like him my kids sleep safe at night.

I always love to hear a mother being proud of her child - that's how it should be!

Please tell your son that he has supporters in North Idaho who thank him for his sacrifices - and thank his family for supporting his decision to defend our freedom.