I just wanted to say thank you so much for the compassion you showed while interviewing my son. He has been through so much. As his mother, I still look at him as my first-born. So young and naive. Not the strong, young Marine that he is. I forget how he has had to mature so much since leaving here in August of 2002. So much has changed for him; as time has stood still for me waiting for his return. My husband and I have not asked him any questions about his ordeal. We have been told that he will open up to us if he needs to. I also learned a lot from your article. Thank you again for your sincerity.

Susan Lawler

Raymond