Just a quick update. I talked to Jennifer this morning. She is preparing for a celebration of Thanksgiving in Kuwait on Thursday with friends. She will fly out on Saturday and be in Germany for about three weeks as she trains for her role as the division armorer. She is looking forward to seeing Germany and enjoying the sights and sounds. Give Thanks for our brave soldiers as you eat Turkey and watch football this weekend. I am so grateful to have a daughter willing to put aside her comfort for the well being of all of us.

As to the death of my friend, Jerry. He was killed when he missed a turn at the Off Highway Vehicle park in Foresthill. His bike jumped the embankment and he was thrown 150 feet and landed 40 feet below the embankment in the American River. They are not sure if it was the fall that killed him or whether he drowned. Jerry was an accomplished motocross rider and had riden professionally as a youngster. Again pray for his family as they mourn his loss. Thanks.