Hours Later, the Plane arrived in Andrews Air Base in Washington DC, Captain Macmillan along with Matthew and his squad disembarked the plane moments later.
Matthew: Captain, We are home.
Capt. Macmillan: Thank you Sergeant.
Matthew: Don't thank me. Thank Captain Sanderson. You are now home.
Capt. Macmillan: Remember Parker, Do not end up like me like i said.
Matthew: I will.
Capt. Macmillan: Alright.
The Military Police arrived to bring Captain Macmillan to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Capt. Macmillan: I will be fine.
The Military Police and Captain Macmillan left while Matthew and his squad went to the Pentagon to receive their Awards including a Bronze Star for them. After the Awarding, other members were sent home to their families but Matthew, Jiro, Yam, Louise and Andrew went to his house.
Matthew: Welcome to my home.
Jiro: Man, this is your house.
Yam: Simple but big for a US Army Soldier who is a Son of General Parker.
Matthew: I prefer to work on my own than taking my Father's Footsteps.
Louise: Sergeant, we need to celebrate in this house.
Matthew: Ok then, Maybe a glass will be a start, Gather round guys.
Matthew bring his red wine and four drinking glasses to celebrate.
Matthew: My Father once said to me, There's an old military saying, "You treat your men like you would your own beloved sons, and they'll follow you into the deepest valley". We lost Althea and alot of men, and it taught us the importance of seizing the moment. Of saying what needs to be said when you have the chance. We did a hell of a job out there. The Army has opened up fantastic opportunities for us Rangers - and for that, We are grateful. They raised their glasses To all of us, Rangers.
They all make a toast and drink. Later, General Parker arrived.
Gen. Parker: May i join.
Matthew: Dad.
Louise, Andrew, Yam and Jiro stood up and Salute to the General.
Gen. Parker: At ease.
General Parker joins and drinks wine with Matthew and his Squad.
Gen. Parker: Now that you are a Second Lieutenant, I assumed that you will be a better Soldier and a Better Squad Leader, Maybe in the Future, Future Commander.
Matthew: Dad, i can do this on my own. Dont worry.
Gen. Parker: For now, we put you all to the Reserve Status. Means you are all on Vacation until further notice.
Matthew: Thank you dad.
Louise: Its an Honor to meet you sir.
Andrew: Its also an honor to serve with your son.
Gen. Parker: Thank you Soldier. I Thank all of you.
General Parker along with Matthew and his Squad continued their celebration throughout the night.
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The Ghost of the Soldier
General FictionThe Ghost of the Soldier is a Romance-Drama-Action Story of Two Lovers Between the Soldier and the Lover who Fell in lovek eachother but one tragic day that end their love. But the Soldier never accepted her fate because he still loved her and he is...
