LI military families proud of soldiers, but worry
Quick ReadOn Veterans Day, LIers are reminded of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families.
Photo credit: Kathy Kmonicek | Rachel Wilkins speaks about her son, U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret Eric Wilkins, who is serving in Afghanistan. In the background is Eric's 1988 West Babylon HS graduation photo. (Nov. 5, 2009)
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When news broke last month that a helicopter crash in western Afghanistan claimed the lives of seven soldiers serving with the U.S. Army's Special Forces, Dennis and Rachel Wilkins feared the worst for their Green Beret son.
"We spent two terrible days," said Rachel Wilkins, her fingers knotted, as she sat in the living room of her family's Miller Place home. "We called our daughter-in-law...
