Letter to the Editor

Your view: Prayers appreciated

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Dear friends,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people from all over Scott County for your prayers and concern while our son, Marine Lance Corporal Trent Walter, was deployed to Iraq.

We are thrilled to say he has just returned from his combat tour to his base in 29 Palms, Calif. He was home in Scott County beginning Sept. 8 for his post-

deployment leave.

We have been amazed at the generosity shown to Trent and his fellow Marines of the 2/7 Echo Company. Thanks to all of you who have sent care packages, paid for postage and prayed for his safe return.

Your prayers for Trent, and also our entire family, mean so much to us.

We are deeply grateful for everything, and we will not forget your kindness and support.

Sincerely,

Sheriff Rick and Lisa Walter