Our son, Pfc. Spencer Ryan of Kailua, is with the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, out of Fort Bragg, N.C.

He is a 2002 graduate of Kailua High School.

He joined the Army in the fall of the same year. He graduated with honors in riflery/marksmanship from basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C.

He trained further at Fort Bliss, Texas, and completed jump school at Fort Benning, Ga., before being stationed at Fort Bragg.

His specialty as an airborne infantryman is to fire stinger missiles from Humvees. He deployed to Iraq on Sept. 3.

He misses the view of the Ko'olaus from our front door and Kailua Beach near the boat ramp.

And, we miss him!

He enjoys getting Hawaiian Tropic lip balm from us because it "tastes like Hawai'i."

Spencer will celebrate his birthday in Iraq when he turns 20 on Feb. 29, 2004, Leap Day.

To feel close, we keep our eyes on the moon knowing we can all see the same one.

We will miss him this Christmas but are hopeful to see him some time in 2004.

We are proud of him and all the troops serving their country near and far.

Our son, Capt. Jason Revestir, served as the dental officer of the 566th Area Support Medical Company from Fort Hood, Texas.

Jason was raised in Kane‘ohe, graduated from Iolani in 1992, and University of Hawai‘i at Manoa in 1997.

In 1998, he attended the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, in San Francisco, where he got his degree in 2001.

His unit deployed to Kuwait in January 2003. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit supported the 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions in central Iraq.

We are proud of Jason and know that he is well-suited for the service he does, treating soldiers with their dental needs.

He makes us laugh with his stories, telling us the things he has seen and done, giving the challenging conditions and events a positive light.

We continue to pray for the safety of all the troops who remain in Iraq.

— By Mr. and Mrs. Leo Revestir Jr.

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He graduated from Wai'anae High School in 1984. Soon after, he left for basic training and has been in the Army for 18 years.

He is married to Charlene "Char" Akana and they have three children, Robert Boy, Kaina and Francine "Tita."

He is stationed at Fort Stewart, Ga.

On Jan. 24, Rabbs was deployed to Kuwait and then to Iraq. He is with 92nd Chemical Company, 3rd Infantry, in Iraq.

We are very proud of our brother who is doing his part to ensure our freedom.

We think of him every day and pray for his safe return.

He's in our hearts always and we love him dearly.

He is our "Hawaiian hero."

Love, Albert Jr., Gilbert, Herbert, Blossom and Lehua.

— Family and Friends of "Rabbs"

He graduated from Farrington High School. Ken has spent his whole career with the 82nd Airborne and was part of Desert Storm in 1991.

Ken loves and misses his wife, Cristina, and five young sons. He loves Hawai'i and visits here often, even though he lives at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Ken, we all love you. You are a true warrior to us here in Hawai'i. Come back safe.

— Christian Matias

Ku is a graduate of Leilehua High School and Jim got his GED from Youth Challenge. Ku is stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., with his wife Bianca and their two kids, Brianna and Alika. He is a heavy equipment mechanic with B Co., 426 FSB.

Jimbo is stationed in Fort Polk, La., with his wife Maureen. Jim is working as a vehicle driver with the S&T Troop RSS 2d ACR.

They are now both deployed overseas, part of coalition forces to liberate Iraq. Both are living the military life, proudly serving their country and fighting for what they believe in. Their family misses them a lot. And we, the family, are providing the best support we can at the home front.

— Jasmine and Jay Ragiles

We all miss "Mr. Enthusiasm" and are praying he and all of his brothers come home safe soon.

— Helen Elise Reneau

Your sister, Lisa

— Lisa Robeson

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— Germaine Reyes