Any way, a few weeks ago we were watching a recorded special on Fox News about Gary Sinise going to Iraq to visit the trips. I wasn't paying that much attention - I had watched the end of it already with CBT.
It had some pretty neat stuff on it, including some of Saddam's palaces.
Keith was watching it while he was recovering. He suddenly started calling for me to come watch. I wasn't in that big a hurry because I had seen it. He was calling pretty urgently so I mosied in. He seemed to recognize one of the soldiers.
I didn't see it at first, but when I heard the guy talk I could tell. It sounded just like Scott Rainey. Keith had only met him once before, but he was pretty sure.
We played that section over and over.
Yep, there was no doubt. None at all. I would know that face and voice anywhere (and apparently so would Keith). Happy belated birthday. You keep yourself safe, ok?
When we were all in school, I never thought Todd and Scott looked alike. But now I can see it. I can't see the skinny kid from high school anymore. and wasn't their sister a year older than Todd?
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Scott. Thank you for serving.
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Candi,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the birthday wish and for reconnecting. Still can't believe Keith would recognize me after one short meeting so many years ago. Life in Baghdad continues to be challenging and rewarding though I look forward to getting back to Elaine and the magnificent 7 here in a couple of months. Take good care of all your Todd men and hopefully we'll see each other in the near future. God Bless you and yours. Scott