Coming from a family of military background, I can relate to her worries. She knows she's done a good job in raising her children and the confidence she has for them will always be an important part of their lives. My niece returned recently from her 3rd tour in Afghanistan and my nephew is still in Iraq. These young men and women are setting an example of bravery, honor and committment. May the good Lord bless and keep you all safe.

I'm proud to say that Leila is a childhood friend from Levili ...though we were too young to even know it since we were both toddlers. But our mothers tell the story. Then at St. Mary's College, our paths again crossed. One of my best memories of Leila is when she, another classmate and I acted out a scene from Macbeth... She had to play a male part which she did splendidly and clinched the award that year for best drama performance in Upper 5.
On the few chance encounters I had with Leila before she moved back to the United States, she would always talk about her children. She has done a marvellous job raising them. Her late father (may he rest in peace) , as indeed her mother Lupe, would be very proud of the strength, resilience and achievements of their eldest daughter. It's also a tribute to the late Lauofo Meti and Lupe Meredith for the example they set for Leila and her siblings. I know Leila's children and grandchildren are just as proud of her!

Malo le tauivi Leila.

talofa lava,i really want to share some info wiff u guys...
i was born in pago but was raised up inthe island of UPOLU.it was a hard life getting to adapt da ways of liing and also da samoan traditional ways of samoa...seven years was a long term for us to lived under this country.........as we lived down on my mother's family.i experience da ways of livin dat we went through.my mom is a single mom.she took care of five children by herself..........something sad happened,one of my brother passed away.....my mom couldn't take it........she decided herself not to lose any of her children animore..
in 2007 i quick school and move over to pago for a future.......it was hard but i still have to live thru it..something happen from wea i used to lived so i have to move bac to may mom............but i still c that mah mom was still stress about her four children..so i decided to move to da state n give bac my mom wat she deserve..........i never told her about mah plans buts mine is kind of like these three warriors.......i am still going thru pain every nite and day............it is so hard to live ur lyfe wifout a mom.......i'm not use to........all i ask is a prayer fo da children da is still in a battle for their future..........dank u for ur concern and my best wishes to da family...rem GOD is da key to everiding........

May the good Lord bless Ms. Nauer and her family in their loss of a Father and the military service and sacrifice of their children? Also, a blessing for all the families who have had a lost one in the war and the grieving they are going through. And may the good Lord continue to bless those in the Armed Service of the U.S. Military who serve and sacrifice.