BLUE STAR MOTHERS: Thank you Maricopa for welcoming home our soldiers

On behalf of The Blue Star Mothers of Maricopa, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of Maricopa for joining us this past Saturday to welcome home one of Maricopa’s military sons.

Spc. Chance Ramsay returned home after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

It is a true blessing when one of our military members are able to return home to the smiles and hugs from their loved ones. We, as a society, must realize the sacrifices our military members and their families make – missing holidays, special occasions and family milestones.

Whether our children are in the galley of a ship, the intelligence office or the frontlines, they are our children and we always fear for them. We do not rest easy until they are in our sight. For that reason, we need to continue acknowledging and sharing in the return of our military members.

In closing, I want to extend a special thanks to some local groups for helping us welcome Spc. Ramsay home: Maricopa Fire Department, local Scout members, Maricopa Motorcycle Riders, Gaby Potter representing the Ladies Auxiliary, Leon Potter representing the American Legion, VFW and City Council and the Maricopa community en masse.

Maricopa, thank you.

Spc. Ramsay, welcome home and thank you for your service.

Click here to see story and video on Ramsay's homecoming.