I made this tribute in honor of my brave boyfriend Frank to show him how much I appreciate him and what he is doing for our country. Franks been in the army for five years and has one more left. He went to Iraq for one year in 2003 then after being home only 11months he was sent back for another year. He's currently in Iraq right now and should be home Jan 2006.
His home base is at Ft Campbell, KY he's in the 101st Airborne Division where he works as a mechanic on trucks and Humvee's (which keeps him very busy and dirty). Thankfully when he gets back from Iraq he is DONE! :o) As of right now re-enlisting isn't an option. He's done his time, 2 years in Iraq, and is ready for a "normal" life.
He was born and raised in Long Island, NY with seven sisters and one brother. Once out of the army around May of 2006, we plan to both go back to school. I will already have my associates degree in Medical Assisting and would like to go back for my RN, where as he will be taking advantage of the GI Bill and maybe go to school for law enforcment. We're not sure yet where we will be living but it won't be Clarksville, as long as he is out of harms way and at home with me i am completely happy!
Frank has a lot of support from his family and friends. We all are very proud of him and miss him very much! We are counting the days until his safe return home to us! *You are in our prayers and thoughts daily Frankie...Come home to us safely and soon!*
Love you baby with all my heart, Ashley Lynne
Everyone please leave a testimonial and/or picture for frank to show your support or just a little something to make him smile. I will be posting dates to let you know what he's up to (sorry i had a lot of dates posted on here before but some how his biography was deleted and I had to start over)
1/18/05- Deployed to Iraq....Hardest day of my life!
1/25/05- Made it to his base and is getting settled in.
3/25/05- Our 1 year Anniversary....Not very fun spending it apart!
3/29/05- Left today to move back to the same place he was in 2003.
4/1/05- Arrived to the base. This one is empty and nothing to do. Probably going to make the next 10 months a lot harder. he's in a trailer but he cant get internet connection in it. E-mail me if you need his new mailing address.
4/20/05- He finally got in his trailer today, he has internet and a bed to sleep in. YAY!
6/28/05- Great job on his P.T. test, now he is free to gain some weight...eat up Frankie!
7/18/05- Half way done!!!!! can start looking forward to coming home 184 more days to be exact...but whos counting ?!? :o)
7/21/05- He left today for a new spot, him and a few other men will be working on trucks there few a few months...it seems it will be less stressful on him, and that is wonderful!
8/26/05- Went to the hospital today for food poisoning, got an I.V. and he's all better now...Healthy Man!
9/9/05- He's Home!!!!!!!! Only for his 2 week R&R but we could'nt be more excited.
10/24/05- New Addition to the Family...MACY Our Pek-a-Poo.
10/25/05- Left to Go Back:o(. Beautiful 2 Wks Just Went By Too Fast.
11/04/05- Went to the Board Today and he Passed With a Perfect Score...He's E5 (Sergeant)!!!!! Go Frankie, I'm so Proud of You!
11/24/05- The Army Supplied Them with a Thanksgiving Day Meal...Still Wish he was Home!
11/27/05- Hit his Leg with a Hammer and Busted a Vein, Got 2 Staples Put in it, OUCHY!
12/03/05- Happy Birthday Frankie!!!! He Even Got a Birthday Cake.
12/23/05- Frankie is ON HIS WAY HOME! He'll be here tomorrow at 1pm Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to me!
12/24/05- WELCOME HOME FRANKIE!!!!! He's home! His Plane Got in At 11:00am 2hrs Early and I Forgot the Camera! Sorry ya'll...but it was AWESOME! He's Home Safe and Sound, and Excited about New York in a Few Weeks! KISSES XOXOXO
01/04/06- We Moved Into Our New Place Together.
01/06/06- Frank Bought His 2001 Tahoe...Love It!
01/15/06- Home With His Family and Friends in New York on Leave...He'll Be Back In TN in 2 Weeks. I Miss Him So Much, It Was To Soon For Him To Up and Leave Me Again!