This one will choke you up!
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Karlynn
My son's best friend is leaving Baghdad today for his 2 week leave home. He figures he'll arrive on Monday. To say we are all so anxious to see him and hug him is a huge understatement. He's been there since January and will be there until next June.
Here's a picture of our Scooter giving the thumbs up. He's one of the reasons that I could never walk around my own house without at least a robe on. I never knew if I'd walk into my kitchen and find him having a bowl of cereal or fixing a sandwich, or go into the family room to find him sacked out on the couch.
Here's a picture of our Scooter giving the thumbs up. He's one of the reasons that I could never walk around my own house without at least a robe on. I never knew if I'd walk into my kitchen and find him having a bowl of cereal or fixing a sandwich, or go into the family room to find him sacked out on the couch.
Ross
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I have a friend over at Camp Doha and is or should now be at CAMP FALLUJAH just outside of Baghdad. He volunteered for this mission. I think he's let the desert heat get to him. 
You are right, Ross, it did. I am so proud of our incredible armed forces and know the immense sacrifices they and their families give. We live close enough to Fort Bragg that we see the planes and helicopters very often. Sometimes we can hear the distant thunder of artillery and feel the vibrations in the atmosphere. I am just in awe of the committment and our troops.
weekycat
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Thanks Ross!
Thanks Ross!
That brought tears to my eyes!
Probably because I have a niece, Shanna over in Iraq right now...and my daughter, Jessica is going over there August 19th .
Shanna, who is 19 has been there since last Dec. and is supposed to come home for a 2 week leave in early Aug. and then will go back until the end of the year.
Jessica, my 23 year old is the single mother of Christian, who will be coming to stay with us for 4-5 mos. He will be 10 mos. old when she leaves...which means she will miss his 1st birthday...and probably his first steps unless he starts walking real early. He's already standing up on his own though.
I have attached a picture of my girls: Shanna is on the left, Jess on the right.
Thanks Ross!
That brought tears to my eyes!
Probably because I have a niece, Shanna over in Iraq right now...and my daughter, Jessica is going over there August 19th
.Shanna, who is 19 has been there since last Dec. and is supposed to come home for a 2 week leave in early Aug. and then will go back until the end of the year.
Jessica, my 23 year old is the single mother of Christian, who will be coming to stay with us for 4-5 mos. He will be 10 mos. old when she leaves...which means she will miss his 1st birthday...and probably his first steps unless he starts walking real early. He's already standing up on his own though.
I have attached a picture of my girls: Shanna is on the left, Jess on the right.
weekycat
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Here's the little guy she has to leave behind...
Here's the little guy she has to leave behind...
(at my house )
Here's the little guy she has to leave behind...
(at my house
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Due to my snail mail landline hookup I was unable to play the whole thing but what I did see was very touching.
As a 26 year veteran I have first hand knowledge of the sacrifices our military members face daily. Husbands, wives, sons and daughters are put in harms way each and every minute to make sure the United States of America stays free. The next time you see a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, or Coast Guard member please, please take the time to personally thank them for their service to our country. Or better yet, if you can afford it at least buy them a coffee or soda. Just a "thank you" will be enough to make their day.
By the grace of God, I was fortunate to avoid being shot at during my 26 years. But, and I can?t explain it, I was willing at a moments notice to serve my country in whatever way was necessary. I got no closer to Vietnam than Guam but while there we lost several B-52s (with eight member crews) and comforted many a wife whose husband had just left for God only knows where. Once I was operating a radio communication with a fellow in Vietnam when he was cut off in mid sentence. I called and called and got no response. After several hours it was good to hear his voice again on my radio. He had received a rocket attack and one hit right next to his building. When they finally received the ?all clear? he was able to get back on the radio.
No matter what your political views are please thank that military member for ?volunteering? to do whatever we ask of him or her. Although my generation started out with ?the Army or Jail?, I did volunteer to stay active for many years to come. The guys and gals now volunteer for this life. May we continue to have those great men and women offer their service to this country we all love so dearly?
Soap Box Closed.
May God Bless our military and the men and women who lead them,
Danny
As a 26 year veteran I have first hand knowledge of the sacrifices our military members face daily. Husbands, wives, sons and daughters are put in harms way each and every minute to make sure the United States of America stays free. The next time you see a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, or Coast Guard member please, please take the time to personally thank them for their service to our country. Or better yet, if you can afford it at least buy them a coffee or soda. Just a "thank you" will be enough to make their day.
By the grace of God, I was fortunate to avoid being shot at during my 26 years. But, and I can?t explain it, I was willing at a moments notice to serve my country in whatever way was necessary. I got no closer to Vietnam than Guam but while there we lost several B-52s (with eight member crews) and comforted many a wife whose husband had just left for God only knows where. Once I was operating a radio communication with a fellow in Vietnam when he was cut off in mid sentence. I called and called and got no response. After several hours it was good to hear his voice again on my radio. He had received a rocket attack and one hit right next to his building. When they finally received the ?all clear? he was able to get back on the radio.
No matter what your political views are please thank that military member for ?volunteering? to do whatever we ask of him or her. Although my generation started out with ?the Army or Jail?, I did volunteer to stay active for many years to come. The guys and gals now volunteer for this life. May we continue to have those great men and women offer their service to this country we all love so dearly?
Soap Box Closed.
May God Bless our military and the men and women who lead them,
Danny
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Mary
I agree completely with your sentiments, Danny.
Our son's five years service in the Marine Corps was one of the most difficult times I've ever experienced. My thoughts and prayers are with all who are serving and with the friends and families they've left behind.
Our son's five years service in the Marine Corps was one of the most difficult times I've ever experienced. My thoughts and prayers are with all who are serving and with the friends and families they've left behind.
Oh Ross.
it did choke me up, but it was beatiful,
Jan
it did choke me up, but it was beatiful,
Jan
Very nice Ross.
My son Eric is still in Iraq but maybe home for 10 days the end of this month. Just in time for his son's first birthday. Then he will go back until next year. My step dtr is due to go over anytime and that is sad also as she is a single mother of a 4 yr old who already spent a year without his mother when she was in Kuwait. Will this ever end.
As badly as this all is, I have been to TWO funerals this week for 2 young Rhode Islanders killed in action. Holly Charette and Matt Coutu. Much tooo sad. I think I am having survivors guilt and praying there will be no more young people's lives lost.
My best along with prayers for any family that has someone in service now.
Donna
My son Eric is still in Iraq but maybe home for 10 days the end of this month. Just in time for his son's first birthday. Then he will go back until next year. My step dtr is due to go over anytime and that is sad also as she is a single mother of a 4 yr old who already spent a year without his mother when she was in Kuwait. Will this ever end.
As badly as this all is, I have been to TWO funerals this week for 2 young Rhode Islanders killed in action. Holly Charette and Matt Coutu. Much tooo sad. I think I am having survivors guilt and praying there will be no more young people's lives lost.
My best along with prayers for any family that has someone in service now.
Donna
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Kristi in MD
Very nice Ross. Thanks for sharing.
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mamsram
oh boy!
oh boy!
oh boy!
big blue eyes awright--no question.weekycat said:(at my house
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Barry
gadgetman said:
What he said. And I'm against the war in Iraq - well, against having gone there in the first place, although we're kinda stuck there for now. Anyway, folks in the military deserve our thanks whether they volunteered or were drafted (I'd like to see the draft come back).
hensylee
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choked up, my foot! I downright cried. I hate it that our children are so far away from home. They are so precious and brave. Every single one of them. Aren't we proud of them!
Ross
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A small present from my friend Patrick who was at Doha and should now be at Fallujah.
