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Audio Interview

http://media.philly.com/audio/002_B_009_jim+spiri_2006_01_03.mp3
Jim Spiri talks with Spc. Simon Valdez, from Albq, NM.

Comments (4)

Anonymous:

SPC Valdez - Sincerest gratitude for helping keep my old man safe. Thank you for your service. Melain (Spiri)Blackwell

Paul Valdez:

I am proud of my son's accomplishments and dedication to his work. We pray for his safe return home. We miss him and love him very much.

Thank you, Mr. Spiri, for sharing these precious moments while he, and so many other brave soldiers and support contractors, are so far from home.

BT:

As an Alamogordo mom of another 4-1 CAV soldier who is with the 1-9 at FOB Sykes, it was great to listen to this interview. SPC Valdez represents his family, hometown, and the country well. I appreciated hearing the perspective of a young soldier (class of '05-same as my son), and Mr. Spiri's work in bringing this to us is much appreciated. Wishing all a safe journey back to this "Land of Enchantment."

Kathy Diaz:

I was really impressed with with SPC Valedez's comments, and his dedication to the mission and commitment to our country are much appreciated by us all. We thank him for his service! And - Simon - I'll send you some more chile from Monroe's soon.

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Jim Spiri is back from Iraq Click to contact Jim. He is planning to return in March of 2008. For information on how you can become a part of his next journey, contact Jim at jimspiri@yahoo.com or phone him at home at: 505-898-1680.


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