Crofton husband and father Maj. James Pluta left this past July for a two-year tour in Okinawa, Japan, where he is stationed with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. Prior to leaving, Jim enlisted both of his next-door neighbors to take care of the lawn since his wife Becky would be on constant call taking care of their children Shay, 5, and A.J., 3.
While Becky was extremely appreciative of her neighbors' efforts, she knew that as time...
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