It took me longer than I thought it would to upload these photos and while looking at them a rush of all the positive memories came back to me.

I cannot even begin to express how much this trip has meant to me and my son. We have not had much time to spend together and ever since this trip I feel as if we have been reunited.

While in Florida we took about 3-400 pictures. We had them printed out and we each bought a 300 count photo album. We both sat down at the Bahamas Bay resort and put one of each picture in the albums.

One for him and one for me. Now we both have the same memories. I'm sorry for saying so, but I get very emotional when I think about it. We both needed it.

It's been a long ride for me and this trip with your generosity has made me remember that there are people out there that care with no strings attached. I have taught my son a very valuable lesson through you and I rekindled my own spirit of paying it forward. Thanks is not enough.

SSG Jason Burks
WTU Fort Carson