Son is home from Iraq deployment

To the editor:We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people from all over Scott County for your prayers and concern while our son, Marine Lance Cpl. Trent Walter, was deployed to Iraq. We are thrilled to say he has just returned from his combat tour to his base in Twentynine Palms, Calif. He will be home in Scott County this weekend for his post-deployment leave.

We have been amazed at the generosity shown to Trent and all his fellow Marines of the 2/7 Echo Company. Thanks to all of you who have sent care packages, paid for postage and prayed for his safe return. Your prayers for Trent and also for our entire family mean so much to us.

We are deeply grateful for everything, and we will not forget your kindness and support.

Sheriff RICK and LISA WALTER, Scott City