Submitted by Mr. And Mrs. John Cartisano

Paul R. Bourland, grandson

US Army / Staff Sgt.

Currently serving in Kuwait/ Iraq with 4^th Infantry Div. MI. Paul is the grandson of John and Jeanette Cartisano and Dave and Jeanne Bourland of La Mirada and is a career soldier with over 11 years of service in the U.S. Army as a Staff/Sergeant. Paul is married and has three children. His home base is Fort Hood, Texas.