September 11 serviceman and woman entries~
Special for September 11 . In remembrance of this tragic day in our country’s history, we would like to honor the families who sacrified their lives to protect others. If you or your partner is a firefigher, police officer, active military, veteran or retired military, please post on our blog here what role you play in those branches of service. We will pick two entires on September 15 for a $20.00 voucher each. Thank you for your service to this country
Mom Rocks Monday: Every Monday when you 
It's The Cloth That Counts. 
Dallas Griswold replied:
My husband is active duty Air Force with 22 years of service.
September 11, 2010 at 8:33 am. Permalink.
Torey replied:
My hubby is a firefighter. He is my hero. ❤
September 12, 2010 at 1:12 am. Permalink.
Brittany B replied:
My husband is Active Duty Air Force. He now loves cloth diapers and shows off our baby’s fluffy butt every chance he can get!
September 13, 2010 at 3:06 pm. Permalink.
Jennifer C. replied:
Husband is a submariner in the navy for the last ten years. My role is stay at home mom and wife holding down the homefront for half the year. It’s not for everyone but I love the new experiences. I’ve been cloth diapering for the last three years and we have just had our third and final baby who is enjoying the cloth diapers as well, though my stock needs refreshed after much use. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
September 14, 2010 at 8:48 pm. Permalink.
jenblanks replied:
My husband is a firefighter and a hero.
September 15, 2010 at 9:15 am. Permalink.
Robin S replied:
My husband is active military, and just returned from his 3rd tour in Iraq less than a month ago. Thank you for this giveaway, what an awesome idea for today… or any day!
September 11, 2010 at 8:35 am. Permalink.
Carli replied:
My husband is active duty Army and currently deployed.
September 11, 2010 at 8:35 am. Permalink.
Stephanie Powell replied:
My highschool sweetheart who is now my husband is retired from the marine corps. Served 4 years one deployment to iraq.
September 11, 2010 at 8:39 am. Permalink.
Yami Partridge replied:
My husband is currently in Afghan. and we live in Okinawa. What a great idea.
September 11, 2010 at 8:40 am. Permalink.
Emi replied:
My husband is active duty Army and deployed shortly after my daughter was born and missed most of her first year and a half of her life. After surviving a tragic car accident with my daughter during his last few months overseas, I continued to chug along finding strength in my faith, family, friends and the examples of all the other spouses and soldiers pressing forward– and did my cloth diaper laundry for months from a wheelchair! 🙂
September 11, 2010 at 8:41 am. Permalink.
Heidi replied:
My husband (my hero) is active duty with the Marine Corp.
September 11, 2010 at 8:43 am. Permalink.
Bianca replied:
My husband is an active duty soldier and is deploying soon.
September 11, 2010 at 8:43 am. Permalink.
Angela replied:
My husband’s an Army vet
September 11, 2010 at 8:44 am. Permalink.
Alissa replied:
My husband is active duty Air Force and will be deploying in early December to Afghanistan.
September 11, 2010 at 8:46 am. Permalink.
Brandi Sherman replied:
My husband is an Iraq Veteran. He was called over to Kuwait before the war was declared to wait for the word to invade Iraq. He was on the front lines of the war. I was pregnant with our first son during the start of the war. I had absolutely NO communication with my husband for over 4 months during the start of the war. It was the hardest and most emotional time of our lives! He was able to be home for the birth of our son. Unfortunately, he has Posttraumatic Stress Syndome. I struggle to understand him at times. It’s a sacrifice that he has made for his country. But sadly families are often affected as well! God Bless America!!!
September 11, 2010 at 8:48 am. Permalink.
Jessika replied:
My DH is a Marine (veteran).
September 11, 2010 at 8:50 am. Permalink.
Elizabeth K. replied:
My husband is one brave man. He works more days and hours out of the month than any person I know. He is a firefighter/paramedic. As if firefighting wasn’t enough, he spends 36 hours a week at his other job working for Murphy Ambulance. This morning he got off work, came home to spend some time with his girls and will be leaving again in 2 hours for work. The best part about this man is that he never complains. He also actively participates in the community on his day’s off, raising money for St.Baldrick’s is his favorite fundraiser of the year. It raises awareness for children’s cancer. My favorite saying about our relationship is; He may be your hero one day, but he is mine everyday.
September 11, 2010 at 8:52 am. Permalink.
Heather replied:
My hubby is Active Duty Air Force, is currently on his 4th deployment this time to Afghanistan. He is such a wonderful daddy to our 5 children and we cannot wait until he is home with us again sometime within the next month or so 🙂
September 11, 2010 at 8:54 am. Permalink.
Ronnie replied:
I am a disabled vet who was in the gulf on 9/11. My husband is also a vet who served in the gulf. Now I am a BF & CD to two beautiful boys! Thank you everyone who has and is serving out country!
September 11, 2010 at 8:54 am. Permalink.
Alycia C. replied:
My DF is a Police Officer in Massachusetts!
September 11, 2010 at 8:56 am. Permalink.
Jennifer Turner replied:
My husband is currently in Iraq on a one year deployment. He is active duty in he Navy with 23 Years service.
September 11, 2010 at 8:57 am. Permalink.
Allison A. replied:
My husband is active duty Navy.
September 11, 2010 at 9:03 am. Permalink.
Michaela T replied:
My husband is 11 years active duty Air Force and is currently 3 months into this deployment( almost half way done! woohoo!)
September 11, 2010 at 9:05 am. Permalink.
Jennifer replied:
my husband (and my hero) is active duty Ary currently serving in Afghanistan. We will never forget.
September 11, 2010 at 9:08 am. Permalink.
Holly replied:
My husband and I were both active duty Marines when it happened. My husband continues to serve in the Marine Corps.
September 11, 2010 at 9:08 am. Permalink.
Angela Anderson replied:
I proudly served the U.S. Navy in Operation Enduring Freedom. I was 2 days from graduating basic training on September 11, 2001. It’s hard to believe it has been 9 years.
September 11, 2010 at 9:08 am. Permalink.
Lily replied:
My husband is a retired Air Force Special Ops veteran who served in Iraq. He still works for the Air Force as a civilian. Thanks for doing this.
September 11, 2010 at 9:12 am. Permalink.
Andrea replied:
My husband proudly served in the US Army for 6 years along with 2 years in the National Guard, with 2 deployments to Iraq during his service.
September 11, 2010 at 9:17 am. Permalink.
Janette replied:
My husband is a navy veteran and a veteran military brat growing up 🙂
His brother and uncle are both currently serving in the army in Iraq.
September 11, 2010 at 9:18 am. Permalink.
Jamie replied:
My husband is a firefighter for the San Antonio Fire Dept.
September 11, 2010 at 9:22 am. Permalink.
Summer replied:
My husband is active duty in the Army National Guard.
September 11, 2010 at 9:22 am. Permalink.
Kristi replied:
DH and I are both active duty Air Force and haven’t been stationed together since we got engaged. Luckily I was able to go visit him when he was deployed last Christmas and Baby #1 is due to arrive any day now!!! Even though the childcare facility on base doesn’t allow cloth diapering, at least we’ll cloth diaper at home.
September 11, 2010 at 9:24 am. Permalink.
Brittainy B replied:
I am Active Duty Air Force serving faithfully on JB Lewis Mcchord, WA.
September 11, 2010 at 9:25 am. Permalink.
Lisa A. replied:
My husband is in the US Navy Band. Part of his job is to play taps at the funeral services of fallen fellow active duty sailors at Arlington National Cemetery. It is a hard thing to do. He mentions how the families react at the playing of taps and also how young these men are. I appreciate his hard work at honoring them no matter what the weather.
September 11, 2010 at 9:30 am. Permalink.
Sarah replied:
My husband is an officer in the Army Reserves and will be deploying for the 2nd time as we prepare to have our second child.
September 11, 2010 at 9:31 am. Permalink.
ceri replied:
My dear husband is a petty officer second class in the Navy 🙂
September 11, 2010 at 9:32 am. Permalink.
ceri h replied:
My darling husband is a sonar tech in the US Navy 🙂
September 11, 2010 at 9:37 am. Permalink.
Nikki replied:
My husband is Active Duty Air Force, currently deployed to Afghanistan on his second tour there. He has also deployed to Saudi Arabia and is a veteran of the Korean War, having spent a year remote tour there.
I love him more than anything and pray for his safe return and the same for all of the service men and women who are actively fighting for our freedom!
September 11, 2010 at 9:40 am. Permalink.
Rachel Graham replied:
My husband is retired from the Army after 7 years of service.
September 11, 2010 at 9:40 am. Permalink.
Kate F replied:
My hubby served 4 1/2 years in the Marine Corps.
September 11, 2010 at 9:49 am. Permalink.
Connie replied:
My daughter is expecting my first grandbaby in January. They are active duty military stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas. I am in Indiana. I miss them and I am building her cloth diaper stash because they live on a private’s pay 🙂
September 11, 2010 at 9:50 am. Permalink.
Jannell replied:
My husband is Acive Duty Air Force. Leaving soon for his third deployment
September 11, 2010 at 9:57 am. Permalink.
Nicole Zurcher replied:
In honor of my husband who served for 6 years in the Marines. And a big thank you to all those men and women who serve this great country. We REMEMBER!!
September 11, 2010 at 9:59 am. Permalink.
Yvette replied:
We are a proud army family. HOOAH! 🙂
September 11, 2010 at 10:01 am. Permalink.
Heidi replied:
My husband is Active Duty Air Force as well! :)Hua!
September 11, 2010 at 10:03 am. Permalink.
Another Ginger replied:
My husband is a 911 dispatcher – he makes sure those police cars and fire trucks get where they’re supposed to go!
September 11, 2010 at 10:06 am. Permalink.
Sarah replied:
My husband is active duty AF.
September 11, 2010 at 10:11 am. Permalink.
michelle replied:
My husband is a veteran.
September 11, 2010 at 10:17 am. Permalink.
Bambino replied:
My husband is an EMT for a fire department in Tennessee. He works so hard and is so thankful to be in a job where he is helping people every day. Thank you for recognizing these hard working men and women who keep our country and our freedoms safe.
September 11, 2010 at 10:29 am. Permalink.
Lacey Riggs replied:
My husband was active duty Air Force during The Iraq War. He is now a deputy sheriff. He is my hero! I was a wildland firefighter in a former life and then a 911 dispatcher. God bless this country!
September 11, 2010 at 10:34 am. Permalink.
Jessica replied:
My wonderful husband is retired Air Force. 20 years! 🙂 Now a contractor! He is a great dad to his first set and our son – age one and he loves our cloth diapers. He spends every moment with our son when he’s not working and I don’t know who enjoys the other more – my husband or son. They both grin ear to ear when with each other. My two loves!
September 11, 2010 at 10:36 am. Permalink.
Stacey replied:
My husband is an active duty pilot for the USAF. He showed up to his first duty station as a fully trained pilot just one week before Sept 11, and has been very busy for the past 9 years. Thank you so much for honoring all of the men & women who work so hard for our country!
September 11, 2010 at 10:39 am. Permalink.
Amanda replied:
My husband is active duty USCG.
September 11, 2010 at 10:39 am. Permalink.
Jill replied:
My husband spent 3 years in training before a medical issue forced his discharge. My dad and several uncles and grandparents served as well.
September 11, 2010 at 10:41 am. Permalink.
Kathleen C replied:
My husband is a Navy reservist who has been activated and is deployed. I am so proud of him but I miss him so much.
September 11, 2010 at 10:55 am. Permalink.
Ashley U replied:
My husband is Active Duty Air Force. He has been in for 7 years and will be in for about 23 more years!
September 11, 2010 at 11:02 am. Permalink.
Brooke P replied:
My hubby is a veteran, he served in the USAF for 7 years. We lived in Germany 4 of those years.
September 11, 2010 at 11:03 am. Permalink.
Kristen S replied:
My hubby is a USMC veteran. He served in Iraq just after 9/11.
September 11, 2010 at 11:28 am. Permalink.
Tamara replied:
Active duty Navy with 19 years in.
September 11, 2010 at 11:40 am. Permalink.
Jamie replied:
My hubby is a major in the Air Force — 11 years active duty.
September 11, 2010 at 11:41 am. Permalink.
Cari C. replied:
My husband is just finishing up 2+ years active duty and will then return to active reserves for the Deleware Natl Guard. 🙂
September 11, 2010 at 11:55 am. Permalink.
Lara replied:
My husband is an Army Reservist and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran. We are so proud of him!
We find lots of cloth diapering families in the military! 🙂
September 11, 2010 at 11:57 am. Permalink.
corrie replied:
husband is active duty coast guard – every day is a sacrifice – but I am honored and blessed to be a part of it – thank you to all who serve to keep our country safe
September 11, 2010 at 11:57 am. Permalink.
Cary replied:
My husband was in the Navy. He was stationed at GITMO, in Georgia and on the USS Anzio out of Norfolk.
September 11, 2010 at 12:18 pm. Permalink.
Jenna Demarest replied:
My husband is a Police Officer in California!
September 11, 2010 at 12:33 pm. Permalink.
LeeAnn Lewis replied:
My husband and I both server in Iraq in 2004, he has been back twice. God bless all the service men and women. God bless all of our fire fighters and police officers as well.
September 11, 2010 at 12:52 pm. Permalink.
Chelsey replied:
My husband is active duty Air Force. Thanks to the rest of you for supporting the men and women that support our country, and not just military. People like you make me proud to be American.
September 11, 2010 at 1:40 pm. Permalink.
Kelly Kurek replied:
My husband is police officer. My dad and grandpa are retired police officers. My uncle and cousin are both in the military. My cousin just got home from being over seas about a month ago.
September 11, 2010 at 2:11 pm. Permalink.
Alison replied:
My hubby was Navy
September 11, 2010 at 3:00 pm. Permalink.
Kristin replied:
My husband has 8 years of active duty service.
September 11, 2010 at 4:05 pm. Permalink.
Karen replied:
My husband of almost 8 years (also my high school sweetheart) was in the Navy for 6 years & 4 months. He was actually in the Mediterranean on a ship 9 years ago on 9/11, which also happens to be his birthday. He currently is a police officer serving the city of Plantation, FL where we live. I am so proud of his service and his continued service to our community as one of Plantation’s finest.
September 11, 2010 at 6:40 pm. Permalink.
Elaine replied:
My husband is active duty navy for over 6 years and is currently deployed
September 11, 2010 at 8:43 pm. Permalink.
Jessica Roberson replied:
My husband served 7 years as a Navy nuke, and 2 tours in Iraq. THankfully before we had kids. I don’t know how I woudl have done it with kids, and my heart goes out to all of you mamas. Thanks all for your service.
September 11, 2010 at 9:18 pm. Permalink.
Rikki M replied:
My husband is active duty Army and is currently serving on his third deployment. He has been in for almost 11 years and will continue to serve his county until he retires.
September 11, 2010 at 10:19 pm. Permalink.
Tricia replied:
My hubby is a retired Navy veteran. He served in both Gulf wars. He served in the nuclear reactor room on the Roosevelt aircraft carrier.
September 11, 2010 at 10:51 pm. Permalink.
Kara C. replied:
I am the proud wife of a United States Marine Sgt who is Active Duty. He served overseas in Operation Enduring Freedom in 2006 and then was in Iraq in 2007 for seven months. We have a 17 month old son. My husband just got back from a 15 month tour in Japan unaccompanied. He is going on his 7th year in the military.
September 12, 2010 at 12:22 am. Permalink.
Melissa Phinney replied:
My fiance is an army Veteran, he has seen action in Iraq as well as N. Korea.
September 12, 2010 at 12:57 am. Permalink.
Melanie replied:
My husband is active duty Air Force with nine years of service. Why else would I live in Wyoming?! 😉
September 12, 2010 at 1:03 am. Permalink.
LesLee replied:
My husband is a police officer. I love how my boys look up to him and want to be just like their daddy. He is amazing!
September 12, 2010 at 5:20 pm. Permalink.
Ashli L replied:
My husband is active duty Air Force!
September 12, 2010 at 7:13 pm. Permalink.
Susan M. replied:
My husband and I are both Navy veterans…we were Navy nukes (I saw someone else posted her husband was!)
September 12, 2010 at 7:16 pm. Permalink.
Sarah R. replied:
My husband is active duty military with 8 years in and counting! We are a career military family!
September 12, 2010 at 8:10 pm. Permalink.
Kimberlie Tiegen replied:
My husband has been in the US Air Force for 13 years. Thank you for taking the time to recognize those who serve our great country!
September 12, 2010 at 9:02 pm. Permalink.
Sally Clark replied:
My hubby is 10 years in the Navy. Serves as an Intel Officer for the Chief of Naval Intel. I am so thankful he is only deployed to the Pentagon right now.
September 12, 2010 at 10:01 pm. Permalink.
Janet replied:
My husband is a Navy vet!
September 12, 2010 at 10:52 pm. Permalink.
Morgan replied:
My husband is a firefighter. My role… I lift him and the other firefighters up in prayer, praying for their safety in such a dangerous job. I sacrifice many days, nights, and holidays alone with my kids so that my husband can help others.
When there is an accident involving a firefighter, I am reminded of just how dangerous my husbands job is. I love him and am thankful for the many people who so bravely and selfishly give their time and even their lives to help others.
September 14, 2010 at 1:04 am. Permalink.
Candice replied:
Hubby is active duty marines, both parents retired military, and brother is a former marine… Much love and respect for the military 🙂
September 14, 2010 at 6:59 am. Permalink.
Chrystal replied:
My husband is active duty Navy with 9 years of service. He has been deployed about 1/2 of our son’s life so far.
September 14, 2010 at 7:00 am. Permalink.
Nancy replied:
My husband is active duty Marine. We’ve been together his entire career after he enlisted straight out of high school. I couldn’t be more proud of him! I love supporting him and raising our family so he can keep America safe. I never understood patriotism until I married into such an amazing family of other heros and their families.Thank you all who have served or who are currently serving!
September 14, 2010 at 8:06 am. Permalink.
Katy replied:
My husband was Active Duty Army for 4 years. During that time he went to NTC twice and deployed to Baghdad for 15 months as part of the surge. I loved every minute of being an Army wife and supporting my soldier!
September 14, 2010 at 8:36 am. Permalink.
Shawna replied:
My husband is a soldier and has deployed 3 times to Iraq.
September 14, 2010 at 9:39 am. Permalink.
Jessica replied:
My husband is active duty in the U.S. Air Force. He’s halfway to retirement. I’m so proud of him and all of our military friends and family! Thank you to everyone who has served and supported our glorious nation!
September 14, 2010 at 10:45 am. Permalink.
Nicole replied:
My husband is active military with US Navy. I am proud of him for serving!
September 14, 2010 at 12:15 pm. Permalink.
Misty Pavlovich replied:
I am a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, and now I am a stay-at-home mom to three wonderful little girls. I enjoyed serving my country, but nothing tops my current job 🙂
September 14, 2010 at 9:24 pm. Permalink.
Kristy replied:
I am proud to serve my husband and family as a military wife and mother while my husband serves his country. He has been Active Duty Air Force for the past 12 years. There’s nothing cuter than a man in uniform changing a cloth diaper! 🙂
September 15, 2010 at 1:19 am. Permalink.
Erika Frank-Poletto replied:
I missed your post last week, I was offline most of the week getting ready for my daughter’s 5th birthday and the first week of kindergarten.
Even though I know the giveaway is over I wanted to honor my husband, he is a police officer in the NYPD and was there on Sept. 11th and for a month afterward digging at Ground Zero. While we try not to dwell on that day and look forward to the good things in our lives (especially our 2 girls) I know that his experience there has really shaped the person that he is. It also worries me a little when he has any sort of cold or bloody nose, I have a constant background fear of how it will affect his health in the future.
Thank you for recognizing the police, firefighters, and military and their families.
September 18, 2010 at 9:06 am. Permalink.