Father and Son to Fight Together in Iraq

Tagged this the other day to mention here – my favorite kind of story: Two dedicated Marines on their way to Iraq to serve their country and the people of Iraq in the pursuit of freedom. The article makes note of the unofficial policy of family members not serving in the same unit – based largely on the deaths of the http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/pers-us/uspers-s/sullv-br.htm Five Sullivan Brothers, a story I learned well while stationed in Waterloo IA (The home of the Sullivan family).

Best wishes for a safe return for both of the Phelps’.

/salute

Feb. 20, 2005 — When Chris Phelps left Camp Lejeune, N.C., for Iraq last week, he said goodbye to his family, but the 34-year-old Marine major told his father Kendall he would see him shortly.

That’s because Master Gunnery Sgt. Kendall Phelps, a 57-year-old music teacher from Silver Lake, Kan., will be joining his son there next month.