Another Old Friend Returns to Iraq

Chaplain Pete Keough and Kevin Moore at Ft Polk, LA

Chaplain Peter Keough returned back to Iraq with the 54th Engineering Battalion. Chaplain Keough had been with the 519th Vipers. Back in 2006, North Hudson Fire & Rescue had sent the Vipers over 1,000 shirts.



Recently the 54th Engineering Battalion, Chaplain Keough's new Unit, received NJ FMBA shirts. The shirts were funded by sales made by Paul Polumbi of Trenton FMBA and Brian McGorty of North Hudson FMBA.

Chaplain Keough sent the follow email,

So, its is my sincerest apologies for not writing sooner to
thank you for the constant,
incredible support you have given me
and my wonderful soldiers.
They are thrilled to get the shirts and
are wearing them at PT,
around the living area, etc.

We planned on taking a Unit picture this morning
but things have caused us to shift a few days.
We suffered our second causality so we are busy with
memorial preparations and caring for the Soldier's company.

I am sure, when the dust settles
and God mends our hearts through this one,
we will be sure to get a group picture.
Also my Battalion Commander will be writing you a personal note of thanks
in the near future and we will be sending that out to you soon.

Please know there is not a day that goes by that I am not reminded
to give thanks for all you have done on our behalf.
It is an honor to call you friend and brother;
an honor to serve this nation
for people like you and Paul, and the Brown Family.

God Bless,
Pete

That's why "T-Shirts for Troops is so important!