Corporal Nathan McMillan who is a US Marine currently deployed to Iraq, kisses his wife Carie on February 27, 2006 . . . minutes before he left for Iraq.

In his wife's own words...

"It was our last kiss for 7 months, but I know that God is protecting him and his boys and they will be returning home in September . . . Thank you to all the men and women who selflessly put their lives on the line so that we can enjoy our freedom. And I especially want to say, Thank you to the love of my life, my husband and hero,  Nathan . . . I love you darlinf\g and I am here waiting for you to hold me again . . . See you again soon and keep trusting HIM, who is carrying you through! ALL MY LOVE, Your wife Carie".

Photo submitted by Carie McMillan