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Big Surprise For Soldier Returning Home From Afghanistan

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Posted: 6:52 PM May 14, 2008
Last Updated: 6:52 PM May 14, 2008
Reporter: Elyse Molstad
Email Address: elyse.molstad@kake.com

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Eric Ford, a soldier with the Kansas National Guard and computer teacher at Jetmore Elementary received a surprise greeting upon returning home from Afghanistan.

To welcome Ford home after more than a year overseas, students planned a surprise party, one that went off without a hitch.

"It's really nice to be back in a community that is as close as this one,
with people that care," Ford said.

Next fall, Jetmore Elementary School will be anxiously awaiting to begin its school year with Mr. Ford.

"When school starts I'll be here!" Ford said.

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Posted by: cstc-A JOC Location: Afghanistan on May 15, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Thanks for your story. We hated to see Mr Ford go home, but love watching him get there. From all of us still here: GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS THE FORDS.

Posted by: Sabrina on May 15, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Thank you, KAKE, for coming to Jetmore at my sister-in-law's request to give her husband a wonderful welcome home from his family and students

Posted by: Sonja Location: Norfolk, VA on May 14, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Thank you, KAKE, for showing us Eric's welcome home and to Jetmore Elementary School for the wonderful suprise.

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