I have to admit, that when they first enlisted, I was shocked. But at the same time I agreed with their decision. I trusted that they were mature young men and that they were capable of making a decision like that.
We all four haven't been together at Christmas since 2002. This will be a very special Christmas for all of us.
We have always been supportive of his decision. We knew he would never do anything half-heartedly.
He didn't even tell us until after he'd signed up.
