Private Ryan Carter

These are pictures of Private Ryan Carter. Ryan is like a brother to me. He pretty much grew up at my house and is my younger brother's best friend. Right now he is "peace making" in Iraq. All other countries have left the area that they are in, so it is just Canada. Everyday I watch the news and I pray to God that he will be okay. We have heard of many Canadians that have died, but Ryan is still okay. He just e-mailed me these pictures this morning.

The part that really bothers me is his eyes. They have changed so much. Eyes that were once full of laughter and mischievousness are no more. His eyes have seen things that no man should have to see. I can't believe the sorrow that I see in his eyes.

I guess we also need to thank God for people like Ryan. I begged him not to go. If everyone was like me, we would have no one to go and fight. Please keep Ryan in your prayers. We would all love to see Ryan come home safely.