Monica and Doug,

Please pass on the gratitude of the MINNESOTA Guard for the Patriot Guard contingent that supported us at Camp Ripley, 14 May. Every soldier was deeply touched and honored by the Patriot Guard's presence.

We feel a very special kinship with the Patriot Guard.To have them support us while we were processing our own grief as a result of serving as notifying officers and assistance officers was very powerful, even healing for us.

Thank you very much for your support.

God bless you,
CH (LTC) John Morris
34th Infantry Division
Minnesota Army National Guard