Because of the impending return of a Marine KIA at the same time as this mission, I went to the funeral home tonight just prior to the start of the visitation.  We  explained that the Marine was arriving at the same time as Mr. Stiles service and the PGR would not be present for him. The  PGR plaque was then presented to the family.

We also met with a family friend and his wife who have a young Marine in Afghanistan on his second tour.  We expressed our gratitude to them for his and their service to our country.