Thoughts of Marine Parents (Sharing My Brother's Letter)

Today I only wish to share the letter my brother posted to his son's Facebook page:
 
Thoughts of Marine Parents
As Kodys parents we thought you might like to know what it is like to be parents of a Marine.
If you have access to this Kody has "friended" you on Facebook. For him to do that you, in some way, are a part of his life and finds it important to stay in touch with you.
He has committed the next eight years of his life to defend this nation and protect your rights as Americans. In the next few months he will be deployed to God knows where to protect this nation. Our only hope and prayer is that he comes home safely after his tours of duty. For him to succeed he will need the thoughts and prayers of all who know him. As you tag, post, text, tweet, email, write or call him, please always keep in mind his safety is predicated on his ability to have a clear mind. To be focused on his job as a Marine. His life and the lives of his fellow Marines depend on that clarity of mind and purpose.
He has displayed the courage that most of you, including me, do not have. He is willing to give his life for his country. So as you enjoy your rights as Americans to free speech keep in mind the words you choose the next time you tag, post,text, tweet, email, or call have lasting impact on the men and women that are protecting our country.
My hope is all of you will take this for what it is. A plea from his parents to be supportive of his efforts and keep distractions to a minimum as he serves his country.
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Until you have walked in the shoes of military parents you cannot comprehend how we feel.
Thank you
Proud Parents of a Marine

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