Our Soldier

SPC Morgan K. Iverson

Active Army
Stationed in Basra, Iraq

Morgan left for Iraq in May of this year. The article below was written and submitted by his mother DeAnn to the Mormon Times. It's contents were published this past July in a special article recognizing courageous saints in the service.

"Morgan served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Missouri Independence mission. He was home for 2 years when he came to me and told me he had to join the army. It was a feeling he had since he had returned home. He followed those strong feelings and joined the army in the medical field. He received his basic training in Ft Benning, Georgia and his advanced training in Ft Sam Houston, Texas. He is/was stationed in El Paso, Texas at Ft Bliss/Biggs Air Field. Morgan is now a combat medic.
He is a fine example to the members of his troop of what a good LDS member should be, and some of them have become interested in learning more about the church. He helped one of his fellow soldiers, and a friend to become active again and work thru the steps of repentance process to become an elder before they were deployed. It was because of his quiet and unwavering example.
Morgan is an example to all whether in the army or wherever he is. He carries extra Book of Mormon with him to give away whenever possible. He is jokingly and respectively called “the prophet” by the men he serves with. Morgan stands in “holy places”. He finds the church and attends the temple wherever and whenever he can.
He has been in Iraq for five weeks now. He feels that he is continuing his mission in the army. He is currently trying to organize a church group to have meetings on Sundays. He knows the lord is with him at all times and will bless him as he strives to do what is right and stay close to him."



It has now been almost four months since he arrived in Basra. I'm so proud of him! I might sit and complain because I don't have any air conditioning. . . but he doesn't have it either. It's a lot hotter there, and he has to stand out in the sun for hours wearing his full uniform and boots. He's my superman. He knows that's where he is suppose to be, and what he is suppose to be doing. I know that this experience has given him the opportunty to grow closer to our Heavenly Father. He's all that he really has out there. He has fellow soldiers as well as sergeants inquire about his beliefs, and has had many opportunity's to share his testimony with them. Many know of him and his faith, he's resolved to do whatever he needs to, to show others that he truly believes ---he knows that his actions as well as words are constantly being observed and, and watches himself to make sure his actions are consistant with what he preaches. He's my best friend! I know that he's suppose to be there, and because of that, I know that everything will be okay. I do miss him; we all miss him, but know that we'll see him before we even know it! Keep fighting for what's right Morgan; we love you!








Some of his fellow medics.

The Iraqi children just love the American soldiers!

This was our last day together before he left for Iraq. I can't believe it's already been 4 months! Only twice that much longer. . . and he'll be home!