Combat Medic Has a Joyful Reunion with His 7-Year Old Daughter

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Richard Longoria

Story Created: May 15, 2008 at 6:45 PM CDT

Story Updated: May 15, 2008 at 6:45 PM CDT

May 15, 2008

Sergeant First Class Walter Laird, just home from Iraq on a 30 leave, surprised his 7 year old daughter today at Wilson Elementary where she is a student. 

There were lots of smiles and some tears as the father and daughter reunited after more than a 15 month separation.

Laid is a combat medic in Iraq and will be returning after his leave. But in the meantime he plans to spend as much time with his family and do a lot of bike riding with his daughter Alissa.

Friday, May 16 at 10:25 PM lLINDA ROSAS wrote ...

THANK YOU SFC WALTER LAIRD FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR COUNTRY ALSO ALL THE TROOPS SERVING IN IRAQ

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Friday, May 16 at 11:19 AM Liz Coles wrote ...

Walter is my nephew and the family is so thankful he has returned unharmed and healthy. Our country is fortunate to have so many soldiers like him willing to give up so much for us. He has been sent overseas 4 times in the past 10 years. We look forward to the day he will be able to stay home.

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Friday, May 16 at 3:02 AM Claire Lynn wrote ...

SFC Walter Laird is my father in law, and myself along with the entire family are very proud of him and we are so glad he is home!! Feels so good to have him home. We love you Walter!!

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