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Title: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: long762range on November 16, 2008, 02:40:03 PM
Doing convoy protection.

At least they have the new MRAP

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b346/long762range/mrap2.jpg)

Designed to take a 500 lb bomb blast at close range and the crew survive.

Harder on the dad than the soldier/son
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: CurrieS103 on November 16, 2008, 02:47:47 PM
Thank you for raising a son who knows that freedom isn't free and for your and his sacrifices for the rest of us.

Matthew 5:9

Scott
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: rojawe on November 16, 2008, 03:55:18 PM
Great and thank him for his effort and service :D
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: MikeBjerum on November 16, 2008, 04:12:54 PM
The best to you both, thanks to both of you, and I have prayers for your entire family.
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: tombogan03884 on November 16, 2008, 04:26:17 PM
Is he Army ?  Thanks to him for his service. This part will be harder on Dad than Son, Son is busy with the "job" Dad is the one with time to worry. Don't, your Son is part of the most highly trained force America has ever put in the field, He has some of the best equipment available, and lots of equally dedicated, well trained and equipped young men and women to support and assist him in his mission.
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: Pathfinder on November 16, 2008, 05:21:11 PM
Bless you both - you for raising him right, and him for being man enough to do this for us.

BTW - I want an MRAP.

And a lifetime supply of fuel, can't imagine it's very economical to run.
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: twyacht on November 16, 2008, 06:03:48 PM
I could have really used that truck yesterday,....

God Bless You and Your Son.

"God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it."
Daniel Webster

Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: jaybet on November 16, 2008, 08:31:44 PM
All of the best to all of you.
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: cooptire on November 16, 2008, 09:34:49 PM
I all can very humbly say is, "Thank you to both you and your son and the rest of your family. May God Bless all of you!"
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: bryand71 on November 17, 2008, 12:13:15 AM
God bless you and your family for serving our country and keeping us safe.
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: Hazcat on November 17, 2008, 09:22:31 AM
Proud to be on the same board with you and your son.

Y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: shooter32 on November 17, 2008, 09:27:40 AM
A Big Thanks to ya both!! Stay safe and God Bless!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: 2HOW on November 17, 2008, 10:53:49 AM
GOD bless him, and give you peace.
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: scw78 on November 17, 2008, 03:37:00 PM
Thought and  prayers for you, your son, and your family. My 18 yo is in the National Guard but is also currently going to college on ROTC so he is currently non-deployable; he does have several friends deployed right now. I can relate to what you're going through.
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: MikeBjerum on November 17, 2008, 07:14:59 PM
Had a service today for a lady whose grandson just completed basics and is back in school waiting.  Grandpa has shed a lot of tears over the last few days, but when his grandson walked into the church in his dress greens today the tears flowed like I had never seen them, but this time their was a smile of pride (and a loooooooong hug) that only a grandpa can give.

To those that serve ... your commitment alone means more than you can ever imagine!
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: cooptire on November 17, 2008, 08:50:26 PM
To those that serve ... your commitment alone means more than you can ever imagine!

+1
Title: Re: The Soldier/Son has deployed
Post by: someguy on November 17, 2008, 09:55:03 PM
God bless, and Godspeed.