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Title: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Ree on Nov 9th, 2003, 4:05pm NATICK -- Sean Munger's friends and family were relieved to get the 22-year-old Natick native back home safe yesterday after an eight-month stint with the Marines that included stops in Iraq and Liberia. Munger, a sergeant with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, got a surprise welcome at Logan Airport from his parents and girlfriend. He was rushed back to his home on Laconia Road in a limo escorted by police cruisers. "It was a pretty shocking thing. I wasn't expecting much," Munger said as he smoked a cigarette on his back porch. "I was expecting nothing and ended up with a police escort and a limo." The small blue house yesterday afternoon was packed with friends and family celebrating Munger's safe return. An American flag hung outside the home and a sign was taped next to the door that read, "Welcome home, Sgt. Munger." Munger's mom, dad and stepdad were relieved to see their son, who has not been home for a year. They said they worried about him every day and were glued to television news reports during the war. Munger spent a month in the northern Iraq city of Mosul before combat ended. "I feel apart when I saw him. The tears poured out of me," said his stepfather, David Theriault. "I knew he was coming back because he's way too smart. He's special, the kid's special." On the back porch, Theriault toasted Munger with a shot of vodka, declaring, "To somebody I love so much, and I'm so happy to see you home." Munger comes from a family with deep military roots. His grandfather served in the Army during World War II and landed in Normandy on D-Day. His father, Michael, was in the Marines and so was his brother, Scott, who is now in the Army and will ship off to Iraq in January, according to his mom. Michael Munger wanted his son to come home with a hero's welcome and got him the limo and the police escort. "As a parent, you worry every day, even if there's no fighting," Michael Munger said. "You watch TV and say that could be me. Every day you could hear a knock on the door" and be told your son is dead. Munger spent most of April in Mosul and then went to Djibouti in eastern Africa. He spent two months in Liberia in the western part of the country. "I've experienced things a lot of people will never understand or be able to comprehend," Munger said. Before the war started, Munger's unit waited off the coast of Crete on the USS Iwo Jima. They got word to go and were flown into Iraq, where they secured an airfield in Mosul. The Marines landed in the middle of the night, he said, and Munger could see tracer fire lighting up the sky. "When we first arrived we had no clue what was going on. It was like, 'We're going to Iraq. Pack your gear. Let's go,' " he said. Munger, who joined the Marines after graduating from Natick High School, will stay at home for another month and then head back to his base at Camp Lejeune, N.C. In another six months, he'll be sent back to Iraq, predicted his mom, AnnMarie. By then, she may have two sons in the war-torn country. "It makes me nervous, but he's a good guy," she said of Sean. "Their dad was a Marine, and they're following in his footsteps," she said. PS My real name is Ann Marie..............love ree Back to top |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by cootie on Nov 9th, 2003, 4:18pm ABSOLUTELY AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Linda_Howell on Nov 9th, 2003, 4:39pm Oh Ree, I'm crying here...Totally awesome. You have a right to cry, laugh, down a shot of Vodka, or whatever. Thanks for posting this. LindaH |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by taraann on Nov 9th, 2003, 4:40pm Incerdible Ree....Just read it outload to my husband....Thanks so much to our troops that put themselves on the line to keep us Free and Safe. |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by nancyc on Nov 9th, 2003, 5:10pm AWWWWWWWWW , SIS...if you come to the Ft.LeJuene, NC, .Stephen is at FT. Bragg, NC.....i will meet you and we will be together..they may be changing Stephen's orders to go to Iraq.We just dont know rite now...he was scheduled to come home in march...but something strange is going on..he finally told his wife this weekend that there are possilby changing his orders..i have known for a few days now...As you told me in your email the other day, we will be pulling together as moms this next year, sis...and know if you are in my area, MY HOME, is YOUR HOME...dont ever forget that....I am really proud that your son is home now...God bless our sons and God bless America!....smiles,nancyc PS A LIMO...I am impressed with tears in my eyes..please hug him for me..another son that is so unselfish to serve our country and protect his family...damn, that makes me proud.... |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Edna on Nov 9th, 2003, 5:34pm Oh my, what headlines. I'm sure many who read them got the chills as I did!!!!!! Brings much pride to us as Americans!! And pride beams from all his family I'm sure. Bet that girl friend is really happy too. Bless you all and keep you warm with homecoming!!! Love ya, EDNA |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Just Deb on Nov 9th, 2003, 6:00pm Welcome home, Sean! I am glad you are safe and will continue to pray for all your military friends. Love Deb |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Elaine on Nov 9th, 2003, 6:55pm We thought about you Yesterday Ree everyone was happy for ya. I know you heart was filled with joy ! Your a proud mom! Remember you raised him you did a good job ;-)! Hugs |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Unsolved on Nov 9th, 2003, 7:10pm Cool thread. Welcome home Sean ! ;;D Tell him thanx from all of us ! Unsolved |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by cathy on Nov 9th, 2003, 8:00pm As a mother I cannot begin to imagine what you have been through ....that was an incredible post....happy for you and your family......hero's every single one of them. Cathy.. |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by KimM on Nov 9th, 2003, 8:12pm A great big virutal hug and welcome home Sean! Our hearts swell with pride for all you guys do for this great country of ours. So happy for you and your family Ree. We have you all in our prayers. Love ya [smiley=hug.gif] Kim |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by KingOfPain on Nov 10th, 2003, 12:10am Patriotic bump. Thank you Sean. God Bless America & Our Troops. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/convention.wmv (Since you couldn't be with us then, check it out {above} now that you can). :) http://tinyurl.com/ugoa http://tinyurl.com/ugoi KingOfPain |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by ClusterChuck on Nov 10th, 2003, 1:00am Ree, great story! Welcome him home for me too, and thank him! Remember, anytime you want to come down to visit him, you have a place to stay here. I am only an hour away from Camp LeJeune. Chuck PS: I am jealous! Your son is back and the states, and you got to see him! My son is back in Hawaii, but I have not been able to see HIM! I wonder, can I hitch-hike over? |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by samurai on Nov 10th, 2003, 2:48am Congratulations Ree! I'm glad to hear your brave son is home safe. It's people like you that we fight for, and he's lucky to have folks like you all. I'm gonna have to hint to my mom to welcome ME home with a limo! ;;D Jason |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Karla on Nov 10th, 2003, 5:27am So happy this day finally arrived. Thanks for sharing your celebration with us. I am so happy for you! |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by ZAIRA on Nov 10th, 2003, 9:43am Oh Ree.... Congratulations by me too! :-* Welcome Home Sean!!!!!!!! Your mum always informed us about you... We are proud of you and your wonderful mum... Be safe. Zaira [smiley=sayyes.gif] |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by vig on Nov 10th, 2003, 9:46am Spectacular news, Ree! |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Margi on Nov 10th, 2003, 3:37pm Awesome, what a great tribute! I bet you've been dancing all weekend, Reeba-nana. http://www.deephousepage.com/smilies/wink_2.gif http://www.deephousepage.com/smilies/banana.gif |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Ree on Nov 10th, 2003, 8:28pm Hi thanks all... He is home... but he is the king of IM... I couldnt get near the computer tonight lol... I love to just look at him... sounds corney but true... and the paper was wrong hopefully he won't be deployed again to Jan of 2005 lets hope... unless orders get changed of course. It will be nice to have him in the states again and be able to talk all the time on the phone etc... It will be nice to have his support when Scott goes away this time... Scott was there for him and now he will return the favor... in all my life though times of turmoil visit... I have been blessed with two great sons. (and wonderful supporting friends at CH.com I know you are probably sick of hearing this stuff so Ill give you a break for a few months... til Scott goes away of course!!!) love ree |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by stevegeebe on Nov 10th, 2003, 9:55pm There's that Porch thing. Good stuff Ree. Welcome Home Sir. Steve G |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by suzy617 on Nov 11th, 2003, 3:58am Ree, I am so happy your son has come back home. You must be one hugh proud mama. I hope you enjoy every minute your together. Hugs to you, Suzy |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by juvy on Nov 11th, 2003, 8:24am Ree, Congrats, and tell Sean I said Welcome Home! and Thanks! Give him a hug from the group as well. It's great to hear he's home and safe. Cheers, Juvy |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Peppermint on Nov 11th, 2003, 9:16am So wonderful Ree....its good to be with the ones you love!! Welcome home Sgt. Munger! [smiley=sayyes.gif] Love, Pepper |
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Title: Re: Local paper headlines for Sean... Post by Jackie on Nov 11th, 2003, 6:05pm Ahhhh, Ree.... That is so cool :D You all must be busting with pride. Sean....welcome home. We're all proud of you. Thank you for your service, Sir. Jacks 8) |
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