Marcia was away for a 3-day retreat, and got home a short while ago. Lexi and I are both dancing about with joy. I got my schoolwork done, and relaxed a little bit today, while baking a pork shoulder to incorporate into the macaroni and cheese I’m making tomorrow. Also tomorrow, since it’s a holiday (for me), I’ll finish up the yardwork for the year.
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Our condolences to the families, friends, and units of these fallen warriors:
- Staff Sgt. Dain T. Venne, 29, of Port Henry, New York, died of wounds suffered Nov. 3, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Paktia province, Afghanistan.
- Spc. Ryan P. Jayne, 22, of Campbell, New York, died of wounds suffered Nov. 3, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Paktia province, Afghanistan.
- Spc. Brett E. Gornewicz, 27, of Alden, New York, died of wounds suffered Nov. 3, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Paktia province, Afghanistan.
- Pfc. Brandon L. Buttry, 19, of Shenandoah, Iowa, died Nov. 5, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
- Spc. Daniel L. Carlson, 21, of Running Springs, California, died Nov. 9, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
- Kenneth W. Bennett, 26, of Glendora, California, died Nov. 10, in Sperwan Gar, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when he encountered an improvised explosive device during combat operations.
