For my son Daniel and the 278th ACR On Thursday, Nov 11th, 2004, 3000 soldiers from the 278th ACR lined up to say goodbye as they prepared to leave for Iraq. My son Daniel was among them. I felt their strength and their bravery as they stood there with their heads held high. The pride and the admiration that I felt is something I dont think that I could ever put into words. It doesn't matter what you believe as far as the war goes, but what does matter is that we support these brave troops with all our hearts and souls. So Godspeed and may all the angels in heaven surround you and bring you back safely to us. You are the light in our life and our hearts our filled with love. I ask that you all remember them in your thoughts and prayers as they set out on this journey. And love Is not the easy thing The only baggage That you can bring Not the easy thing The only baggage you can bring Is all that you can't leave behind And if the darkness is to keep us apart And if the daylight feels like it's a long way off And if your glass heart should crack And for a second you turn back Oh no, be strong Walk on Walk on What you got, they can't steal it No they can't even feel it Walk on Walk on Stay safe tonight You're packing a suitcase for a place None of us has been A place that has to be believed To be seen You could have flown away A singing bird In an open cage Who will only fly Only fly for freedom Walk on Walk on What you got You can't deny it Can't sell it or buy it Walk on Walk on You stay safe tonight (lyrics by U2)