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Nephew heading to Afganistan
« on: Dec 18th, 2007, 10:26pm » |
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My Nephew Seth is in the Navy. His first trip to Iraq was on the USS McFaul as part of the Enterprise Carrier Group. He saw action boarding vessels in the Gulf to assess possible threats to the fleet and inland on search and rescue missions.
A few months ago he volunteered to do guard duty for high value prisoners. It was either going to be Gitmo or Iraq. Last week he got word that he is going to Iraq.
Seth comes from a broken home and spent as much time at my house as he did anywhere else. He is like one of my own kids. Thusday night he is comes home for a final leave before beginning his journey. January 4th he leaves us for three months of training with the Army followed by 6 months on deployment.
I can tell he is scared though he won't admit it. We're all scared for him but remain steadfast in his corner. I asked him why he volunteered for duty on dry land when he had all that steel to float around in. His answered; "If not me then who?". My God I love that kid. He's turned into a man before my eyes. I finally know where a gratful nation finds such men as these; in our homes.
You can bet we are going to do our best to make sure he has the best Christmas imaginable.
-Dennis-
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #1 on: Dec 18th, 2007, 10:33pm » |
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Thank him for, Jonny!
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #2 on: Dec 18th, 2007, 10:38pm » |
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #4 on: Dec 18th, 2007, 11:37pm » |
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Please give him a big thank you from me also. Maybe he will have a chance to meet up with my son while there. He goes over in mid Jan.
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #5 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 7:58am » |
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Give him a pat on the back and a heart felt thank you from me.
Thanks to all who serve and to their families as well.
Mike
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #6 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 8:03am » |
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on Dec 19th, 2007, 7:58am, Gator wrote:Give him a pat on the back and a heart felt thank you from me.
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #7 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 8:38am » |
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As a Navy vet I thank and honor him.
He is truely a great man and deserves a He11 of a lot of respect!!!!!!!!
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #8 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 9:26am » |
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He answered; "If not me then who?".
Damn - that made my monitor blurry . . . . . .
My son's best friend will be deployed in Iraq after the first of the year. I'm so proud of this generation. Reminds me of the men and women of the Greatest Generation.
How do we deserve men and women like this?
We pray for their safety, thank them for their sacrifice, and love them forever.
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #9 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 9:32am » |
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Dennis,
What a great story to share with us! The world is full of all types, thank the good Lord it includes types like him, it gives a moment to pause and retain hope for the future.
Bless,
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #10 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 11:07am » |
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on Dec 19th, 2007, 9:26am, Mosaicwench wrote:He answered; "If not me then who?".
Damn - that made my monitor blurry . . . . . .
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Made my monitor go blurry too.
Thank your nephew for me too. Sounds like he grew up to be a great young man.
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #11 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 11:55am » |
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Please wish him the best and thank him for me.
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #12 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 12:40pm » |
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May the sweet Lord watch over Seth keep him safe until He can come back home. Amen.
Thank you for your service Seth!
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #13 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 1:19pm » |
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My Husband is ex Army. And was over in Iraq the first time, as well as many other places. The way that my 5 yr old explains it is "Daddy went to war to keep everyone safe here. And that Daddy was lucky and was able to come home."
You did a great job helping to raise this man, thank you, and thank him from a Family who understand what what he is is standing up to defend.
Give him a HUGE hug for me.
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #14 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 1:31pm » |
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My heartfelt gratitude to you Seth. May God go with you and be your armor and protection.
Dennis, Can you print this thread out so he can see that all your friends here wish him well and are almost as proud of him as you are?
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #15 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 4:24pm » |
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No problem Linda. I plan to let him read through it some time over the next few days.
Thank you all for your expressions of love and support. It means a lot to me to be part of this great family that knows what it means to risk so much for so great a purpose. Thank you so much...
-Dennis-
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #16 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 4:33pm » |
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What would be really cool would be for Seth, Rob (Jerry's son), Karla's son and anyone else who is heading overseas to send us their lists of things that they need so those who are interested can send them some great care packages.
Hope I haven't overstepped my bounds here with the above suggestion but it's something we can do to support our CH families.
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #17 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 4:38pm » |
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If I can get son's friend's address, I'll be happy to post it here so people can help him out.
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #18 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 4:49pm » |
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Would love it, Pat. I just hope he won't mind getting care packages from some wacky people. He may just send them back!!! 
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #19 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 5:12pm » |
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Dennis,
Please thank him for the folks here in the 'cluster kingdom'.
Maybe a hug from us too....
Seth.....be safe and well...
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #20 on: Dec 19th, 2007, 10:25pm » |
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Thanks to him and let him know that I am always proud to know our young men and women in the services. As a group, I've never met more well-mannered young people that those in uniform.
We need more of them so stay safe.
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #21 on: Dec 20th, 2007, 6:02pm » |
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Dennis, I'll be sending well wishes to your Nephew. Hope he returns safely.
He has a right to be afraid. Anyone who says they are not would be a liar or just plain crazy. Were not made of steel you know!!!
Anyways, tell him thanks for me too. He sounds like a fine young man !!!
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #22 on: Dec 20th, 2007, 6:13pm » |
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Seth- Thank you so much for your continuing work in our nations military. From this sister-in-law of 3 Marines, let me tell you how much we care and pray for your safe return.
*hugs*
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Re: Nephew heading to Iraq
« Reply #23 on: Dec 21st, 2007, 12:53am » |
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Seth is a courageous man. Let him know that he'll be getting lots of prayers for his safety from NM.
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Re: Nephew heading to Afganistan (update)
« Reply #24 on: Dec 21st, 2007, 8:01am » |
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Seth came home last night. His Dad picked him up and drove him hear for a bit. It was great to see him, give him a hug and have some quick laughs. He looks great and has a new sleeve tat. They do some nice work in Norfolk.
I went over his orders with him. He's headed to Bagram Air Base in Afganistan, not Iraq. More spiders and snakes. Same bad guys.
We're gonna make the best of his short time home. I'll be letting him read through this thread Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Thanks so much for all the support and well wishes.
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