Hi Chaplain Rusack: Thanks for the pictures for A Co. It's been a long time. Unfortunately for me, my son isn't in any one of them, but that's okay. I told him to look into the camera next time. Thanks for all you do and the inspiration to our troops. They will need God and whatever his disciples can do to keep our soldiers safe during this conflict and those that are impending. I, of couse, as a Mom, hope that my son will not be one of those who have to go to Iran, Irag, or Afganistan, but if he does, may you keep him in your prays and may God look over him as one of his children. Ihope I am able to contact you when I need a little boost in my faith. Our faith is challenged daily, but even more so when we cannot protect them the way we did when they were tightly tucked in their beds. Thank You.

said doodie6550 2007.03.06 at 16:11:00 PST

Chaplain Rusack, Wow what heavy hearts there are. We are all in sort of a panic mode. Lisa and I have been enjoying being a part of such a wonderful gift that you have done for us Army Strong Families, and we are hoping someone will continue this after you leave. PLEASE let us know if there is anyone that is going to or already does this on another site. We would LOVE to continue to give support to new Army Strong Families. God Bless You!! You Have Made Us ARMY STRONG!!!! A Very Proud "Army Strong" Mom of Ranger Rory Payne, Kim

said painpak 2007.03.04 at 22:33:13 PST

Dear Chaplain Rusack, I also want to thank you for your ministry to our men and to the lifeline you have created for the families through your pictures and the website. I also regret that I will not be able to thank you in person when B Co. graduates in May. I"m confident you will bless the troops and families at Fort Campbell as you have blessed us in this short amount of time. Godspeed. Patti, proud mom of PV2 Michael Reed #340 B. Co.

said preed9800 2007.03.04 at 14:01:56 PST

Thank you Chaplain Rusack! the pictures and awesome videos of Echo were just what we needed. What a blessing. And please say thanks to Stroman for his support. I look forward to meeting you later this week. Want to discuss the "rumor" going around. Wanda Simons, proud Mom of Pvt.Paul Simons#411 and proud mom of Echo company.... You are amazing wonderful! Romans 8:28 HOOAH!(AMEN)

said PaulsMum 2007.03.03 at 19:45:21 PST

Dear Chaplain Rusack, the word is out that you will be leaving for Ft Campbell soon. If you have the ability to do this for the families at Ft Campbell do so. A picture is worth a thousand words and a thousand smiles. Thank you for this gift you gave to all of us. I am sorry to not be able to thank you in person and wish I had the words to say how I feel. YOU. ARE. AWESOME. And by awesome, I mean totally awesome. Godspeed, Rhonda Mom of PFC Matthew Parga-Manasse #238 B Co.

said rrhwilson 2007.03.03 at 15:12:49 PST

CHAPLAIN RUSACK, There is a RUMOR that you are leaving FORT BENNING? Is this TRUE? We really are hoping that it isn't, cause we wanted to Thank You in Person, for ALL THAT YOU DO FOR ALL THE FAMILIES! Please say it isn't so! And if it is so, then I would like to take this opportunity to say, YOU MAY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS WEBSITE MEANS TO US. IT IS SUCH A GIFT 'AS YOU ARE'. AND WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM AND TOP OF OUR HEARTS FOR 'EVERYTHING'. AND FOR HELPING OUR SOLDIERS WITH THEIR JOURNEYS, TO SHOW THEM THAT IT IS REAL, AND THAT "GOD" IS WITH THEM. I JUST CAN'T SAY IT ENOUGH, "THANK YOU VERY MUCH". DEBBIE & ERVIN PROUD PARENTS OF PVT MATT RITTHALER #440 B-CO 2/58 GRAD. MAY 11 2007.

said dritthaler 2007.03.03 at 14:52:13 PST

Dear Chaplain Rusack-- I can't thank you enough for the pictures. They came at a time when I was missing my son so much, and when I saw him in a photo, it was such a sense of relief. I appreciate your time and energy. Proud Mom of Pvt. Tyler Brown #205 B Co, 2-58. Thank you and God Bless You. Gail Kemp

said ProudMomofTyler 2007.03.02 at 19:22:28 PST

Hi Chaplain Rusack. Thanks for all of the photos. Have there been any pictures taken during A Co.'s training. My son has asked if I could send him some pictures of the Confidence Course, Obstacle Courst, Eagle Tower and Gas Chamber. I told him that you haven't had the opportunity to post those yet as they are posted at your convenience and the pictures are taken on your own time. However, if you know where I could obtain a copy of the group picture of A Co., please let me know. My e-mail address is jgillies49@comcast.net. Thank you for being an inspiration to our soldiers and someone they can talk to when they doubt their reason for joining the Army, feel overwhelmed because they are away from their family and comfort zone, and your advice which I know comforts them in their darkest hour. Proud Mom of PV2 Benny J. Hermanson, A Co., 2nd BN, 58th INF REG. P.S. My name is Janice Gillies

said doodie6550 2007.03.02 at 14:27:53 PST

Thank you so much Chaplain for the wonderful pictures you have shared. Without a doubt I can say that we all appreciate the effort that you have put into this project. May God be with you and guide you in your Service for the Lord. May He give you the words of wisdom and truth that will touch the heart of each of the soldiers. Proud mother-in-law of 123 PCF Jones, Russell

said TexasMom50 2007.03.01 at 22:23:16 PST

You are a gift from God! Chaplain, you don't know how much pictures of all the soldiers and their activities at boot camp have reached the hearts of the families left behind. I truly want to thank you from the bottom of my heart how much seeing my son, Pvt. Scott Jensen, rouster 419, Co. B, graduation May llth has helped eased the pain of him being gone. You have turned the talent that you have into a blessing! Thank you again! Scottsmom4

said Scottsmom4 2007.03.01 at 05:33:47 PST

I'm proud mom of PVT Mehaffey Michael 331. I want to say Thank you to the Chaplain for allowing us to see our son,spouses and daddy's. Sorry if I missed any one. My grandaughter is waking up to the pictures of her daddy on this site and talks to him. So Chaplain you are making a difference. Thank you Loretta

said paulplnvll 2007.02.28 at 11:24:08 PST

Chaplain, it is truly amazing how you have taken a small, simple gift and used it to touch so many people. Virtually every parent (myself included) expected their young man to disappear behind a curtain for 4 months, but then you came along and gave us a peek behind the curtain. Our sons are doubly blessed by both your on-the-job ministry and this personal one. Our prayer is for your continued well-being and enthusiasm for your mission. Mike and Barb, proud parents of PV2 Chris Berkheimer, RN 402, A Company (May 2007).

said BerkDaddy 2007.02.26 at 17:54:30 PST

Thank you Chaplain. My son is PV2 Adam Daig, Rost #408, C company. The pictures have been like a lifeline to me and my family. We miss Adam so terribly it was just terrific to go through all the pics to find the ones he was in. I am especially thrilled with #409. You must have told him to smile, because he is normally very serious in photos. Thank you again for all that you have done for us. Tammy, proud mom of PV2 Adam Daig

said PV2DaigsMom 2007.02.26 at 16:01:49 PST

I WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE WORK YOU ARE DOING WITH OUR YOUNG SOLDIERS! AND SONS! I AM SO PROUD OF MY SON PVT JODY PHILLIPS/A-COMPANY,2-58TH ! THE PICTURES YOU HAVE DISPLAYED PUT ME AT EASE! JODY IS SO EXCITED TO BE IN THE ARMY AND FOLLOW THE FOOT STEPS OF BOTH OF HIS GRANDDADS! AND OTHER REITIVES IN SERVICE! I WAS IN THE AIR FORCE AS A FLIGHT ENGINEER ON C-130S. IF THERE IS ANY THING I CAN DO!! EMAIL ME AT flyboyof3@yahoo.com THANKYOU AND GOD BLESS YOU, GARY PHILLIPS

said flyboyof3 2007.02.25 at 20:50:40 PST

I just wanted to say THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN! FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO. You really know how to put parents at EASE! Today we got our FIRST PHONE CALL, and what a JOY that was to hear his voice. Thank You, for letting them even do that, Thank You for this website, Just Thank You for everything. It just really makes things easier. We can't wait for Graduation to meet all the families, and to see our son as a "MAN". And to be able to Thank you in person. Please let him know how PROUD we are of his Journeys of Life. Thank You, PROUD PARENTS OF PVT MATT RITTHALER #440 B-CO 2/58 GRAD MAY 2007.

said dritthaler 2007.02.25 at 16:15:12 PST

Thank you Chaplain, for the updates on our loved ones. my son #339 PVT Donavan Reather sounded so good when he called! His Dad and I were so excited when we got his call then the new pics(none of him though); what a blessing! Please, if you can tell him his Mom, Dad and 5 sisters love him, miss him and are so incredibly proud of him! We know he is doing what he has wanted to do since he was a child. Tammy-Proud Mom of #339 PVT Donavan Reather 2/58

said reathersmom 2007.02.25 at 16:12:57 PST

Thanks Chaplain for all the picture all though I have not seen one on Roster #343 PV2 john eric smith.I enjoy looking at the oictures and seeing what he is doing. Keep uo the good work. Also there was a time after Eric was at Teen Callenge that he stated he wanted to be an Army Chaplain, If you can make contact with him to discuss will you. proud army mom of PV2 John Eric SMith roster # 343 diane smith

said smithome4392 2007.02.25 at 00:45:36 PST

Chaplain, I am the proud wife of PVT2 Andrew Edgley#308 Bco 2-58. I have been looking for pics of him on tis site but have yet to see a good one. I love it that you have tis site to see all of the soliders. I have recieved many letters from him and he says he's okay. I just wish I could see him. I am on this site all the time looking for new pics to enjoy. Please that him know that he is missed and loved very much by his wife. Thankyou for having this site.

said edgley79 2007.02.24 at 13:58:20 PST

Chaplain I am the proud mother of PFC Aron Karns #223 Cco 2-58. We had not heard from him for about a month and had been watching the website. I did my heart good to finally see a picture of him on the obsticle course. He looks so grown up! We did finally hear from him last week and he sounded great and really loves what he is doing. His entire family has been visiting the site now in hopes of seeing more pictures (he has a huge family). Thank you for doing this as our oldest son was in the Navy and we did not get the care that we have been getting from the Army family. Thank you again and god bless! Ann Karns / Armystrongmom Hoorah!

said armystrongmom86 2007.02.24 at 06:45:30 PST

Just wanted to say how exciting it is to see the pictures of our new soldiers - I of course, am partial to my sons- but enjoy seeing everybody. It's great to see the facial expressions and be able to see what it's like there. Looks beautiful. You'd almost think you were in Colorado (minus the mountains of course). Thanks so much for making this site available to all of us - Barb & Bob D - Pvt. Shawn Dickinson's proud mom & dad

said garnetjenkins 2007.02.23 at 21:27:13 PST

Hello ! I'm the proud Auntie of PVT Travon Taylor #252 and I want to Thank the Chaplain and Commanders and those responsible for posting the photo's on the web for us. This is relief for thr parents. I finally saw Travon and was greatful to see he was OK. May GOD BLESS and Keep you all safe while we area absent one from another. If anyone see Travon please tell him that Aunt Debbie is rooting for him and for him to keep the Faith... GOD BLESS YOU ALL

said Fmracer 2007.02.23 at 07:46:34 PST

Proud Auntie of PVT Travon Taylor: Just want to Thank the Chaplain, Commander and all involed in the posting of pictures of our troops. Thank GOD that we are able to see our babies while they are away from us. I finally saw Travon on Feb 20th in training and showed his mother a picture of him. What a relief! Thanks again for keeping our men straight/ strong and healthy. Psalms 23 "The Lord Is My Shepherd I Shall Not Want" May GOD BLESS and keep you all safe in JESUS Name AMEN.

said Fmracer 2007.02.23 at 07:40:37 PST

Chaplain, God bless you. You make our day everytime we see a new picture of our boys. I look everyday! (several times a day) My son graduates March 2 with F Co. You have made these days so blessed for the boys and the parents. Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the good work. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Proud Army mom of PV2 Travis Keever #127 (Mary) We are all looking forward to meeting you at the graduation.

said meehan1231 2007.02.22 at 19:54:07 PST

BLESSED CHAPLAIN RUSACK. Thank you for taking the time to take pictures of the various companies and posting them on the website. All the families feel this is their only connection to our sons. It is wonderful to see my son, even if it is the back of his head. I look at those two pictures and feel as if I touch it, he can feel the love I have for him and the warmth of my touch. Through his letters, he has given an understanding what they are going through. It is comforting to know should he find some challenges too hard, he has you to guide him through it spirtually. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS FOR ALL THE SUBSEQUENT TROOPS. Proud Mom of PV2 Benny J. Hermanson, A Co., 2nd BN, 58th INF REG.

said doodie6550 2007.02.21 at 18:11:19 PST

Thank You Chaplain Rusak so much for this website. It is so comforting to see that our son is doing well PVT MATT RITTHALER #440 PLT 4TH. Please let him know that his 2 brothers, POP'S & MOM Love him, miss him, and are very PROUD of his journeys. We can't wait to see him at Graduation, and all the family's we have met on this website. Thank you Again for all the time you put into this, GOD BLESS ALL.

said dritthaler 2007.02.21 at 14:42:35 PST