(10/18/2001 - Gardner, MA) SAYING GOODBYE 100 members of Comapny B of the 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry based in Gardner, say their goodbyes to family members Thursday morning as they prepare to head to Fort Dix for a year of active duty. Sgt. Jason Teague of Athol gives some words of encouragement to his seven year old son Joshua while sister Ashleigh-5 looks on.
(101801guard - Staff photo by George Martell. Saved in Photo Friday / Photo1)