i became your mother when you were eight years old.
you celebrated your birthday with Grandpa every July, with a Dunkin Donuts cake.
you serve our country with pride.
but you cry when i beat you at mexican train dominoes.
you are brave enough to jump into cold water.
and kind enough to let me make you a quilt for your bed at the barracks.
we miss you. we love you.
stay safe.
call when you can.
happy birthday.
is there any more pie? 
Happy Birthday! We hope to see you soon.
Connie and Jon
Happy Birthday, Tony !!!! I absolutely love the picture of your grandfather presenting you with a Dunkin’ Donut Birthday cake. The look on your face is priceless. The raspberries are ready to be picked…come on over !!! We are very grateful to you and all the service people who keep our country out of harms way. You stay safe !!!! Have a great birthday !!!! love , Ellie and Bob
Kris, this is so beautiful, Mary
Thanks, Mary. He’s spending the summer training in Kansas and I’m having a hard time getting in touch with him. 😦 I hope he reads this post.
Happy Birthday–we’d love to see you!
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