This is Capt. Keith Carpenter. Otherwise known as Diana's husband or Mickey and Evan's dad or to my kids...Coach Keith. Keith has left for a one year tour of duty in Iraq. Sadly, he was deployed on his daughter's birthday. :( In these pictures, Keith graciously came to my class/school and talked with the students about what he does in the Army. My class will essentially adopt him while he's gone. We will send care packages, write letters, and emails to boost his spirits and let him know we care and await a safe return.
Although we are very sad he is leaving, the sadddest of all was his wife, Diana's facebook post the morning he left..... He was gone in a flash....while we slept. He says it's easier on him that way.
Not a dry eye in my house that morning. Words are so powerful! Through the tears and heartache and crazy days we need to remember he is helping our country and without him and people like him who knows where we would be. He will be missed and this year will be a long one. BUT....we await a safe return and help out whenever we can.
