From Thomas Klason

I am posting this for Maggie. We were notified that Kyle was killed in action in Afghanistan. We don't know anymore details at this time and Maggie asks that we respect her privacy as she deals with this situation. She appreciates everyone's support and condolences and that we should not only mourn the loss of Kyle but celebrate such an amazing and accomplished man. He was doing what he loved, serving his country, and for that we are all proud. Please keep Maggie and all the family in your thoughts and prayers!

School and touring

These past couple weeks have kept me on my toes! School started back up again and this semester is busier than the last including a required trip to the states for in house sessions. This week I figured I procrastinated enough on buying my ticket but finally did. I'll be back in early November long enough for the school visit and to spend some good quality time with the fam.

Since This past Saturday I've been neglecting my school a bit and been playing host and tour guide to my first house guests! The brave first tour group consisting of my sister Kirstin brother in law Alex and nephew Callan have kept me busy! Including Venice Florence Verona lake Garda and all the other big sites to see here in Northern Italy they were troopers! Even Callan enjoyed touring and having all the Italians (and some other tourists) fawn over his cuteness everywhere we went! It has been go go go all week and even though I'll be sad to have them leave ( mainly because Tucker has found a new play thing to follow around and lick-Callan, and a new rough play buddy-Kirstin) I'll be happy to get back into my ol routine again! thanks guys for the company, makes this deployment go a heck of a lot faster! Here is a smattering of pics from their visit!