Click this link to read a post I like on the clusterheadaches.com message board...

Callico

CH.com Hall of Famer

Offline

Author of "Stranded at
Romson's Lodge

Posts: 4916
Aurora IL
Gender: male

He's in the States!
Aug 16^th, 2008 at 1:03pm

Got a call this morning from Rob, my son. They were in Maine where they stopped for fuel, and then on to California for a chance to depressurize and clean up and turn in gear that they won't be bringing to Chicago. Then he'll be HOME next Saturday!!!!!!! Smiley

(That's the best happy dance I could find.)

60 towns in the Chicagoland area are sending police cars, and possible some fire trucks to escort them from the airport to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont for dismissal. We are promised there will be NO traffic tie-ups to delay them!

I thought I had done pretty well with his deployment until Linda and I went to a briefing on the return on last Sat. At the conclusion of all the tedious, dull, boring, time-wasting briefs presented by insurance, welfare, medical, and other such bureaucratic idiots the final frame shown on the screen was of one of our guys being welcomed home by his wife after the last deployment. I almost lost it. I did have trouble seeing the screen and talking for a while.

I am profoundly grateful for the job they have done, and I am very happy to have it over for now.

One proud and happy Marine Dad,
Jerry

Back to top

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a piece of dung by the clean end." Texas A&M Student (unknown)

IP Logged

Click Here to visit the CH.com Facebook page!

Jonny Ex Member	Re: He's in the States! Reply #1 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 1:11pm YEAH BABY!!!!!
Back to top	IP Logged

Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #2 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 2:55pm He's probably coming in to san Diego, right Jerry? I live on the other end of the State, so I can't make it, but maybe some of our San Diego clusterheads could welcome him home here.
Back to top	Hurt people.....hurt people. Think about it. IP Logged

Sandy_C

CH.com Sponsor

Offline

There is no such thing
as a stupid question.

Posts: 3371
Jamestown, NC
Gender: female

Re: He's in the States!
Reply #3 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 3:12pm

Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

HOORAY!!!!!!!

Happy reunion!

Sandy

Back to top

Lean on me, when you're not strong, cause we all need somebody to lean on.

IP Logged

Callico

CH.com Hall of Famer

Offline

Author of "Stranded at
Romson's Lodge

Posts: 4916
Aurora IL
Gender: male

Re: He's in the States!
Reply #4 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 3:27pm

He'll be going into Los Angeles I think. The go to 29 Palms for their decompression and processing. they don't give us any of that information as they don't want us going out there to see them. They have to much to do in the next few days, but if you were in the airport as they arrived you could let they know you appreciate them.

Jerry

Back to top

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a piece of dung by the clean end." Texas A&M Student (unknown)

IP Logged

Mosaicwench CH.com Sponsor Offline www.mosaicwench.com Posts: 3507 Near Milwaukee WI, USA Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #5 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 4:07pm One step closer to home. God bless you and him. We're very proud!!
Back to top	“Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.” ~Flaubert IP Logged

maalstroom

CH.com Old Timer

Offline

''Dance to my tune''....
the hell I will!

Posts: 491
the Netherlands
Gender: male

Re: He's in the States!
Reply #6 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 4:12pm

Jerry,

Damn it, even though I do not know your son personally, I wanna shake his hand nonetheless for being one of those fearless people who are willing to defend us, the free West.
I hope he realises many folks all over America and Europe support the cause he's fighting for, and certainly him and his troops.

Every month there are numerous casualties for the Americans, the Danes, the Dutch, the Australians. So so sad, but let us not forget they do it for us all. Freedom is not negotiable. Freedom is worth fighting for.

Jerry, please thank your son from all of us, Americans and Europeans.

I'll have a drink on him!

With the greatest respect from the Netherlands,
Pascal.

Back to top

...AND AS A FINISHING TOUCH, GOD CREATED THE DUTCH.

IP Logged

deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #7 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 7:21pm Wonderful! Tell your son that we appreciate all he does. Carolyn
Back to top	Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or IP Logged

Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #8 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 7:26pm Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or He's a good kid.....they all are and I love to hear of them coming home. It's a pretty good place to be. Charlie
Back to top	« Last Edit: Aug 16^th, 2008 at 7:27pm by Charlie » There is nothing more satisfying than being shot at without result---Winston Churchill IP Logged

Click Here to visit the CH.com Facebook page!

Jonny Ex Member	Re: He's in the States! Reply #9 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 7:59pm maalstroom wrote on Aug 16^th, 2008 at 4:12pm: let us not forget they do it for us all. Freedom is not negotiable. Freedom is worth fighting for. It will never be said better than that! Thank you, Pac-man!
Back to top	« Last Edit: Aug 16^th, 2008 at 8:00pm by N/A » IP Logged

maalstroom

CH.com Old Timer

Offline

''Dance to my tune''....
the hell I will!

Posts: 491
the Netherlands
Gender: male

Re: He's in the States!
Reply #10 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 8:24pm

Pacman, think i'm gonna like that nickname. You may call me that if you like, Jonny.

Freedom is not negotiable. Thank the danish prime minister Fogh Rasmussen for that quote, it's not mine. Wish it was, though. It stands for all I believe in. He said something along the lines of this during the Danish cartoon crisis.
Remember that one? Muslems going peculiar over some remotely funny cartoons in jyllands-Posten, an Aarhus based newspaper, depicting their beloved prophet. As far as I know, we in the west have a right to ridicule whom ever who like, and it's not expected of those who oppose to riot and use violence.
But you know what? That's Islam in Europe. Go figure.

Greetings, Pascal the pacman.

Back to top

...AND AS A FINISHING TOUCH, GOD CREATED THE DUTCH.

IP Logged

Ree CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Got Faith? Posts: 5381 Natick, MA Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #11 - Aug 16^th, 2008 at 8:58pm You must be so relieved... I know how that feels... Good for you Dad... enjoy this worry free time and thank that young man for his service... Semperrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Fi!!! love Ree
Back to top	Single Proud Mom to US ARMY Kiowa OH58 PILOT~CWO3 Scott, Police OFFICER Sean, FSU Freshman~ Breezy~ Nana to Matt, Mike & Aya, MIL To Shino, IP Logged

Kirk CH.com Alumnus Offline VINIMUS, VIDIMUS, DOLAVIMUS Posts: 2393 Harts Lake, WA Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #12 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 4:22am Good to hear you're getting your Marine back. 29 Stumps sucks, he'll be glad to get away from that dump. Tell him welcome back from an old member of K Co. 3/3, when you find the time. *Semper Fi!*
Back to top	Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or IP Logged

tuck CH.com Veteran Offline Damn this cross is heavy ! Posts: 232 Gillespie , Illinois Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #13 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 5:00am I'm with pacman,, I wanna meet that young man, shake his hand, and tell him " God bless ya son, Thank you"!!! Then, I would like to buy him and his old man a drink! and brag to the entire bar what great Americans they BOTH are!!!! Tuck
Back to top	cancer shmancer,, i get cluster headaches! IP Logged

sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #14 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 7:19am Fantastic news! Sanna
Back to top	Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or IP Logged

BarbaraD CH.com Alumnus Offline Hugs to ya Posts: 8333 Douglasville, TX Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #15 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 8:31am Happy dance for ya hun.... Give that boy a big hug from Granny B down here in Texas... Hugs BD
Back to top	What don't kill ya, Makes ya stronger! IP Logged

Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #16 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 9:03am So glad to hear Jerry, and please give him a huge thank you from my family! mel
Back to top	Diseases can be our spiritual flat tires - disruptions in our lives that seem to be disasters at the time but end by redirecting our lives in a meaningful way. ~Bernie S. Siegel IP Logged

Click Here to visit the CH.com Facebook page!

midwestbeth Ex Member	Re: He's in the States! Reply #17 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 9:08am That is great news Jerry! Let him know how proud of him we all are! Beth
Back to top	IP Logged

Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #18 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 12:03pm How wonderful!!! Hearing his voice and knowing he was back on U.S. soil had to be music to you ears, Jerry. Please thank him for Clusterville and give him a big hug too...... Much Love, Jackie
Back to top	IP Logged

jon019 CH.com Alumnus Offline "Ya gotta believe!" Posts: 1656 USA Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #19 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 12:08pm "They also serve who sit and wait" Thank you for posting this. Those who serve, and those who wait...they're all in my prayers. I cannot imagine a child of mine in harms way...but I can imagine the joy of a safe return. I want them all back... Best, Jon
Back to top	The LARGE print giveth....and the small print taketh away. Tom Waits IP Logged

nani CH.com Alumnus Offline Clusterbusters Posts: 8356 Los Lunas NM USA Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #20 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 1:32pm YAY!!! I'm so happy for you guys! May God bless and protect all our brave young men and women who serve.
Back to top	Here I sit between my brother the mountain and my sister the sea. We three are one in loneliness, and the love that binds us together is deep and strong and strange.~Kahlil Gibran IP Logged

Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #21 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 2:07pm Welcome home troop. Potter
Back to top	IP Logged

-johnny- CH.com Sponsor Offline theres no smoking on the dock Posts: 1642 fayette county ohio Gender:	Re: He's in the States! Reply #22 - Aug 17^th, 2008 at 3:06pm wow jerry, it's an honer and a privilege to be friends with the father of such a great american. you are truly blessed.
Back to top	Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or IP Logged

	Welcome, Guest. Please Login or Register
	Search box updated Dec 3, 2011... Search ch.com with Google!