Nathan’s Dad, who I also refer to as Dad, has been in the National Guard for who knows how many years. Lots. And now, when he is close to the end of his career, he is being activated to go and serve for 1 year in Iraq. As you can imagine, we are very sad to see him go and are nervous for him to be in such a place. But at the same time, we are so proud of him for serving his country. It is such a noble and selfless thing to do.
Last Sunday, a party was held for him to let the ward members say goodbye. He’ll be leaving next Monday. He is so well loved by his family and friends!
These are just some random pictures from the party.
What a darling man he is! That smile of his can light up a room! I LOVED his talk on Sunday! What a rough job to have to swallow! You all will be in our thoughts and prayers! I am so proud to be an American! What a Hero he is to all his Family... Boys, Grand sons and the entire World!
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Thank you Grandpa Jarvis for your hard work and dedication to make our world a Better place to live!
Oh wow! What a hard thing to deal with at this stage in his life. :\ Please tell Brother Jarvis he'll be in our prayers while he's gone.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! I am in shock. I had no idea they would take him at this stage of his career. What will his assignment be? Is that last picture of him ...is that his dad?
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry we missed his party - I even had it in my calendar! We are all so proud of Brother Jarvis, and we wish him the best of luck! We will miss you, Brother Jarvis!
ReplyDeleteI know he will be greatly missed. We will keep him close to our hearts and always in our prayers. I love the picture of you in the kids room. Its almost like where's waldo!
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not his dad. His father passed away many years ago. That is his older brother. There is quite a spread in their ages.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful righteous example he is to us all. He will be in our prayers while he is gone. And I am sure he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Bless his little heart...and his wife's...and their kids...and their kids...!!! I will definitely keep him in my prayers. He is such a sweet man,and is always so pleasant! Y'all better start planning the "Welcome Home" party now...it's gonna be huge!
ReplyDeleteI will miss him most of all. He is a special person and the most important one in my life. I love him
ReplyDeleteI was very touched by the party too. It makes me happy that so many people love & support him! I like the picture of him halfway down... he looks like "Wow, I didn't know so many people cared!" He is so humble.
ReplyDeleteYou have a very special Dad, Kat. I know you will all miss him. He always brings someting special to the conversation. Maybe they'll just put him in charges of sweeping the base or something. Isn't it really bad how we get so protective when it's OUR family. Please tell him that we will be praying for him and remember that he does have a guardian angel.
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