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samurai
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I was just contacted an hour ago, with news that we are mobilizing on November 15th. I just found you guys and I'm leaving in a few weeks! 
I have to be done with this episode by then. I will free myself through sheer willpower!
On the 15th my unit goes on active duty for a quick train up specific to the mission. Then we ship. From what we're told we will be going to Baghdad, to the northern part of the city as a peacekeeping and terrorist hunting force. We will deal with those whackos who are killing people, and we will help get the Iraqi people policing themselves. The sooner we can get them on their own feet the sooner all our guys can come home!
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #1 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 3:22am » |
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OH, bro, my heart goes out to you...you will be in my prayers...know a mother in SC is thinking of you while you are gone..if you need to get some mail while you are there, send this clustermom your address...God bless you while you are away, smiles, nancyc PS my son never made it outside the US.........he is coming home in March...I hope the same for YOU!
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #2 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 4:12am » |
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Hurry home soon. Prayers are with you. BD
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #3 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 4:55am » |
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Oh good luck and God's speed. Make sure we get your address so we can send cards and well wishes ! Sending good vibes for no more clusters and that you stay safe !
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #4 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 5:27am » |
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God bless, and thank you for your service to our country!
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #6 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 8:26am » |
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yes!
please leave us your address so we can keep you company!
Good luck and may god be with you!
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #7 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 8:27am » |
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Good luck to you -
Sending my prayers with you.
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #8 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 8:39am » |
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Make sure you leave us an address! As the wife of a serviceman who was deployed over Xmas I know how important it is for you guys to get a care package.
Let us know and we'll make sure you get the goodies at xmas time 
Cat
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Good luck, come home safe.
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #10 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 8:42am » |
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We'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Please do your best to keep in touch and most of all be safe.
Jacks 
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #11 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 9:14am » |
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Thank you for your service. I will be thinking of you on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
All hail to those who serve!
Be safe and come home soon.
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #12 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 9:16am » |
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*bump* all posts!! I can't say much more...but THANK YOU!!!
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #13 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 10:44am » |
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Don't get me wrong, I am VERY patriotic and VERY proud to be American. I have never served in the Armed Forces, but did go to military school when I was "troubled treenage cluster sufferer." So here is some "Food for Thought"....If you are still having a cycle, you may consider the benefits of NOT going to Iraq. You have a medical condition that COULD prevent you from serving our country's best interest. I'm hoping that all is well for you and you can go if that is what you want, but there MAY be other options serving the USA here at home. Something you may want to consider. Good luck.
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #14 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 10:52am » |
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Be careful; be safe.
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #15 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 10:54am » |
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May you be blessed and safe while you are over there. Please watch yourself, as not all you seem like allies really are.
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #16 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 12:18pm » |
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Know that you go with our thoughts. Please keep well and safe, and stay in touch if at all possible.
PFDAN,
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #17 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 1:05pm » |
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I wish you all the best as you prepare yourself to enter that war torn city. I have no referance point to relate to what you are walking into - my fight was jungle and rice patty.
Cover your back side. Take nothing for granted.
Thank you for stepping forward in defense of this country.
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #18 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 1:11pm » |
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Good luck and God bless you. I hope you return home quickly.
Suzy
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samurai
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Thank you everyone!
I will post my unit # and most of the address before I leave. Hopefully that will be enough, as we don't know exactly what city/ area we'll be in yet.
Gregg, I hear you and I couldn't agree more. The last thing I want to do is put one of my buddies in danger! My hope is that this episode follows my normal cycle. If so it should be done in about a week. If I were to get an attack on deployment, I would go on sick call. Like I said, as much as I want to help, I DO NOT want to unnecessarily endanger anyone!
Jason
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #20 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 3:19pm » |
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Oh Lots of prayers and vibes to you. I expect to see you back here safe and sound when your deployment ends!
P.S. Yeah if some of us could write you while your gone that would be great!
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #21 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 3:49pm » |
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Hi guy!
Please know that you and yours will be in the thoughts and prayers of many grateful people. I truly believe that the work in which you will be engaged is honorable and heroic. To bring self determination and power to the citizens of Iraq...wow!
Go with honor, courage, strength, perseverance and our thanks!!!!!
Be careful and let us hear from you from over there. Give an address...you never know, something good might show up.
Might want to go with a road map (back to these United States) too. 
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #22 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 4:25pm » |
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on Oct 31st, 2003, 2:39am, samurai wrote: I was just contacted an hour ago, with news that we are mobilizing on November 15th. I just found you guys and I'm leaving in a few weeks!
I have to be done with this episode by then. I will free myself through sheer willpower!
On the 15th my unit goes on active duty for a quick train up specific to the mission. Then we ship. From what we're told we will be going to Baghdad, to the northern part of the city as a peacekeeping and terrorist hunting force. We will deal with those whackos who are killing people, and we will help get the Iraqi people policing themselves. The sooner we can get them on their own feet the sooner all our guys can come home! |
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I’m so sorry for the news.
The thing you are going to do makes you an “HERO”, as all the others in Iraq.....
Good luck, Zaira 
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #23 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 6:59pm » |
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God bless..... stay alert..... my prayers to you and your buddies.
thank you for serving our country.
...Mark..
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Re: Going to Iraq.
« Reply #24 on: Oct 31st, 2003, 7:28pm » |
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Jason, could you get one of your friends or family members, like your mom or someone to post every once in awhile to let us know how you are doing please? And dont forget your address...we want to be sure that Santa visits you this year in a BIG way.....we love you, bro...hang in there...you got family praying for you here in Clusterville...dont forget that!  nancyc
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