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Farewells are always very tough, but when it is daddy going away "for a long time" to a place far away, it becomes even more difficult. Good-byes are said as daddy goes to Afghanistan.
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Creating Smiles<br /> <br /> At the unit farewell, Daddy has a moment of interaction with one of his girls.
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Creating Smiles

At the unit farewell, Daddy has a moment of interaction with one of his girls.

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  • Unit Farewell leaving for Afghanistan<br /> <br /> An overview of the entire unit as the ceremony begins to send off the troops and unit to Afghanistan.
  • Creating Smiles<br /> <br /> At the unit farewell, Daddy has a moment of interaction with one of his girls.
  • Way Up High<br /> <br /> Daddy plays with his youngest daughter at the unit farewell ceremony and throws her into the air to her delight!
  • After the Unit Farewell<br /> <br /> After the ceremony of the unit farewell, this little family heads back to their vehicle.
  • The Family<br /> <br /> This young family returns to their vehicle after the formal farewell ceremony of the entire unit.
  • Not Letting Go<br /> <br /> The oldest daughter hangs on to her Daddy's uniform as they walk to their vehicle.
  • A Little Girl Forlorn<br /> <br /> The oldest daughter watches from a distance as her Daddy finalizes things with the group that is leaving.
  • Letting it Sink In<br /> <br /> Mamma holds their newborn child as the final farewell takes place at deployment.
  • Daddy's Heartfelt Good-bye<br /> <br /> The day of final good-byes has arrived as he spends a few moments with his youngest daughter.
  • Big Hugs to Remember<br /> <br /> Enveloped in the arms of her Daddy for their final good-byes before deployment.
  • I Will Remember You, Daddy<br /> <br /> An "I love you, Daddy" and a warm embrace for the oldest daughter who will help her siblings remember the joy of having Daddy at home.
  • Kisses Good-Bye<br /> <br /> With these lips I bid you farewell for a time. They will await your return.
  • Sweet Whispers and Hugs<br /> <br /> A warm embrace and difficulty in letting go grips the loving hearts of a husband and wife.
  • Checking Daddy's Gun<br /> <br /> It's all Daddy as his daughters take one last minute with Daddy.
  • Saying Good-Bye to His Newborn<br /> <br /> Gentle kisses and a warm embrace from Daddy to his newborn son. He will change so much and miss Daddy more than he understands.
  • Love Etched<br /> <br /> Etching her face into his memory, Daddy takes one long look of love at his youngest daughter who will look so different when he comes home.
  • Last Big Hugs<br /> <br /> Daddy's strong embrace will be missed over the next several months, so here are hugs to remember for some time. A final embrace before getting on the bus to leave.
  • Last Kisses<br /> <br /> Daddy gives last kisses to his youngest daughter just before boarding the bus to leave for Afghanistan.
  • Good-Bye Tears<br /> <br /> As Daddy embraces his oldest daughter she sheds tears of sadness and Daddy's departure. It is a difficult time for everyone.
  • Daddy is going to be gone for long time, but he's coming back.<br /> <br /> Daddy is whispering soothing words to his oldest daughter who is having a difficult time with the good-bye. The title is a quote from her to help ease the hurt.
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