Away for the Holidays
AUGUST 18, 2007 Listen to this Story
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Youth Radio's Phil Herrick brings us the story of three kids and their father who were in Fairfield, California, living near Travis Air Force Base. Their mother, Shannon, was deployed and their dad was on active duty, so there was a chance both parents would have to be gone at the same time. Life without mom was not easy, but Lauren, Steven, and Zachary did their best to cope.
Special Web Extra:
The holidays can be tough for families with loved ones who are deployed. Technical Sergeant David Martin's wife, Tech. Sgt. Naomi Martin, was deployed in Southwest Asia during the Christmas holidays. While David Martin was at home in Enid, Okla., with their two daughters, Mikayla, 8, and Katrina, 5.
Hear Alex Cohen talk with the Martins about what Christmas was like with mom away. (9:30).
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- Music Bridge:
- Golden
- Artist: Hauschka
- CD: Substantial (Karaoke Kalk)
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