Joel told us about the photo…
It is a photo of me and our two kids while I was on R&R. This is the first photo we had of the three of us and this is her first deployment experience.

Here’s what Joel had to say about their mom…
My wife is an amazing woman she is holding down the fort and or a firsttimer she is doing awesome.

Frances told us about the photo…
This photo was taken and sent to me after my son returned to my mother in January. He is currently 11 months old and she is watching him while I am currently deployed.

Here’s what Frances had to say about their mom…
My mother is a wonderful mother and grandmother. She is caring for my son Dominik while I am deployed. In addition my sister and her daughter are living with her. My mother has taken a huge burden off of my heart by watching my child while I am gone.

Eric told us about the photo…
This photo was take on January 2, 2010 in New York at my little sisters wedding. It was a great day, we all managed to come together in one place for this joyous occasion. A day I will never forget.

Here’s what Eric had to say about their mom…
My mother was a single mom to my me and my two younger sisters. We have all become successful adults thanks to her. She has always put everyone else’s needs before hers. She left her job in NY last year to be closer to my family and I. We are currently stationed on Camp Lejeune and I am gone for the half the year annually. I thank her for being there for my wife and children not only emotionally but physically.

Damien told us about the photo…
This is a photo of my son, who happens to be my mother’s pride and joy. I am very fond of the relationship she is creating with my son, and it gives me a first hand opportunity to see from an outside point of view the very loving and naturally maternal woman she is.

Here’s what Damien had to say about their mom…
My mother is a beautiful person in and out. She is a person who loves without limit or boundary. She is soft hearted, caring, loving, and selfless. God blessed me with the single most influential and important person in my life. I’ve learned a lot from experience, but I always heard it from my mother first.

Theodosia told us about the photo…
This is a picture of me in front of our nation’s capitol during the inauguration where I served as a military assistant.

Here’s what Theodosia had to say about their mom…
Mom is the most beautiful virtuous woman that I have ever known. She was born in Sacramento CA on May 1, 1953 and is the eldest of 4 other siblings. She has always sacrificed so much for my brother and I to have the highest quality of life possible. She is a servant leader that leads by example. She recently retired from UCD Medical Center after 33 years of faithful service.

Kyle told us about the photo…
This photo was taken while I was home for the Holidays. I’ve missed several due to our operational tempo. My younger brother (far right) is in this photo as well.

Here’s what Kyle had to say about their mom…
My mother has been very dedicated and supportive every year that I’ve been in the Marine Corps. I consider her to be my best friend. She is always baking cookies for me and my buddies to send while we are deployed. Every Mother’s Day that rolls around I try to top last year’s by sending her something special.

Billy told us about the photo…
This photo was taken the morning that I was deployed. My wife and my two children are so supportive. I gave the kids their own little outfits so that they could have one like Daddy and they just HAD to wear them that day!

Here’s what Billy had to say about their mom…
My mom has suffered throughout the years by not getting herself anything and making sure that all 5 of her kids had everything that they needed. We were in no way spoiled. She taught us some very valuable lessons that have stuck with us all these years later.

Jason told us about the photo…
It is a picture of my 2 children right before I left for my deployment.

Here’s what Jason had to say about their mom…
She is such a amazing woman. She has always supported me in everything I have done in my life and she is very proud to have a son in the military. She has always been there whenever I needed her even if it was just someone to talk to. Truely one of my best friends. We have a relationship that allows us to be very close and I thank God for her everyday.

Luke told us about the photo…
My Girls

Here’s what Luke had to say about their mom…
Warm and Kind

Christopher told us about the photo…
The day that I thought I was making a mistake but it made me the man I am today.

Here’s what Christopher had to say about their mom…
She is a very strong and independent woman.