By Stephanie Fox,
Navy Office of Community Outreach
MILLINGTON, Tenn. — A New Palestine, Indiana, native serving in the United States Navy will celebrate the holidays with his fellow shipmates in Manama, Bahrain, serving with Public Works Department (PWD) Bahrain, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe Africa Central (NAVFAC EURAFCENT).
“The guys I work with in the NAVFAC PWD transportation shop have become like family to me,” said Constructionman Apprentice Thomas Henry. “Those of us who weren’t able to make it home this time will be here spending the holidays together.”
“The holidays have a special place in my heart but family means more,” added Henry. “When my brothers and I were young, we would snoop around and try to find out what gifts were ours for Christmas. We were so good they didn’t notice that we did this every year. We finally got caught and my parents were not thrilled. They don’t know about all the other times so, sorry mom and dad.”
Henry wants family back home to know they are missed this holiday season.
“I just want to say that I love and miss you guys a ton,” said Henry. “I am sorry I won’t be able to make it home for the holidays this year. I hope to see you guys soon and Happy Holidays. I hope all is well and everyone is healthy. I love you all, see you soon.”
“Appreciate this time with your friends and family,” added Henry. “You never know what will happen. Just remember that anything is possible when you have the right people on your side.”
