Hometown: Walkersville

Branch: U.S. Army

Location: Iraq

About PFC Richard Hawker: Rich joined the U.S. Army in May 2007, He is currently serving in Iraq. He left for Iraq in January of this year. He is a Calvary Scout with the 4th Infantry Division based out of Ft Carson, Colo.

Supporting him with love and pride is his wife Laura and their two children Bryce and Braiden. They plan to join him in Colorado after his deployment. Also supporting him are his parents Gary and Sharon Hawker as well as his brother Randy Hawker.

Rich is the most wonderful, caring husband and father. Please pray for his safe return.