Son is going to Iraq

Well, we knew it was coming. Trey got the official word that he was Iraq bound and had to be there by 1 Aug. Wow, that is less than 30 days away. He asked me how I felt about it. I told him I was proud of him, but that I would worry from the day he left til the day he gets back. I know as a former soldier that he is simply doing his duty and fulfilling an obligation regarding his chosen career path, but I'm still his dad and will worry the entire duration. Was talking to his brother, Dave yesterday about it and Dave said he'll be fine. I pray he will be.