Impressive Support

The employees of Replacements, LTD have just completed a drive to raise funds to provide prepaid phone cards for soldiers who are oversees. These 183 minute cards will be used to support three service people who are relatives of Replacements employees, plus members of The Soldier's unit.

Replacements, LTD has long been a bright spot for the Triad in so many ways. Now they are making a difference for our military personnel around the world.

As a friend of The Soldier, I am very appreciative of this initiative by Replacements, LTD.

Golf With The Soldier's Family

This post is by Patrick Eakes, The Soldier's blog editor.


I played golf with The Soldier's son and father-in-law this afternoon. It was the second time I have the pleasure of playing with them, and two facts have emerged from those experiences.

First, the soldier's father-in-law is one of a handful of elite senior golfers in the state and one of the best golfers of any age in the Triad. Second, the soldier's oldest son is quickly becoming a very good junior golfer. The best part is that he is an even finer young man.

We had fun when we were not dodging lightning, and it made me miss The Soldier even more.