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Memorial Page Established By- Vanessa Adelson

I am the mother of  Stephan Mace, who was KIA at COP Keating on 10/3 along with 7 of his
brothers.
My son was so proud that I was just about to complete my degree in Veterinary Technology
and was planning on taking my boards in 1/10.  As soon as I complete that task, I will be
working on making sure our military is taken care of by its citizens.  I escorted my baby home
from Dover and landed at a local hometown airport in Leesburg, Va.  When we arrived home,
there were hundreds upon hundreds of people who came out to welcome him home.  Along
the nine mile route hundreds of people were holding flags and signs for my son.  Every time
somebody talks to me, one of my family members or friends, we remind them that they had
the right to stand on the road with their flags for one reason and one reason only.  Our
military.  I am hoping that my fight too will open the eyes of this country and cause them to
start supporting the soldiers.

Thank you,
Vanessa Adelson
Spc. Stephan L. Mace
United States Army
KIA 03 October 2009
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