"Over the Independence Day holiday these young men dared to smuggle a message out of the brig asking that we remember their fellow soldiers in battle - the soldiers they were forced to leave behind. In their humbleness and appreciation for the support Americans have shown them, they asked nothing for themselves."--Taken from friends of Jerry Blog.
The following message was printed in the NC Times(San Deigo).
Dear Americans:
There are no words to describe our solemn thanks to all of our sincere supporters. To know that there are people out there praying for us is a surreal feeling in which there is no comparison. On this upcoming 4th of July weekend we ask that your prayers are rooted solely to the men and woman (sic) fighting in Iraq. Regardless of our current disposition, we stand here safe and sound. It's those men and women who are still making the ultimate sacrifice lying (sic) their lives down for the country. To those of you who have had loved ones who have made that sacrifice know that we feel your pain first hand and understand that though they may never come back, they will never be forgotten. Once again, thank you for your support, and God Bless America.
--Sgt. Hutchins, Cpl. Trent D. Thomas, Cpl. Marshall Magincalda, HM3 Melson Bacos, LCpl. Robert Pennington, LCpl. Tyler Jackson, Pfc. John Jodka and LCpl. Jerry Shumate Jr.
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