I've missed my family greatly,

We would probably do the same thing again if we had it all over again. We had them; we just couldn't put them away. We know that, and we'll build on that.

It's quite fitting for him to almost be the guardian down there, ... Michael was a very well-liked individual who did a lot for Old Town, especially the redevelopment of old buildings and in his generosity of helping the homeless.

I'm a volunteer fireman (with the Newburgh department) and I volunteered to go to Iraq, so I guess that makes me a true volunteer,

When we got to the hill at the (American) Legion, that got to me, ... That was emotional.

Man, that got me all emotional, ... I'm moved. It's so good to be home.