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(Message started by: Samurai on Apr 16^th, 2004, 3:39pm)

Title: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Samurai on Apr 16^th, 2004, 3:39pm

Hey all,
I guess we can put a temporary flag on the member map in Baghdad, Iraq. I'm over here with my unit, attached to the 1st Armored Cavalry division. I have been fortunate to be pain free the whole time training and moving over here, but we have a long time to go before we can come home, so my fingers are crossed.
I wish I could tell you all what I'm doing, I'd love to write down where I am and what's really happening here, but we've been drilled on operational security. Suffice it to say that I'm proud to be here, and that I'll do my best. I'd love to hear from y'all and answer questions, as long as it doesn't have to do with the mission I'm on.
Baghdad is actually a beautiful city, and the people here can be very kind and friendly, it's just that some whackos screw it up for everyone.
I'll try to check back in soon, but it can sometimes be a day or two before I can even check emails, so I'll do my best. I missed you guys when I was away from my PC.
Jason

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by vig on Apr 16^th, 2004, 3:54pm

Rock on!

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by ZAIRA on Apr 16^th, 2004, 3:55pm

We need that you are strong. What a surprise Jason!!....... missed you...... Be safe, Zaira

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by jonny on Apr 16^th, 2004, 3:55pm

Damn!!!!

They give you guys laptops on the battle field? ;;D

......................jonny......LMAO ;;D

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Mark C on Apr 16^th, 2004, 3:56pm

Good to hear from you Jason,
Keep up the good work and keep your head down....we need you back safe.

Semper Fi young man! God Bless and Thank you!
Mark

http://www.drfeller.com/Mark/usaflag.gif

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Jimi on Apr 16^th, 2004, 3:58pm

Be deliberate in everything that you do and see. We are proud of you. Go 1st Arm. Cav!

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Cerberus on Apr 16^th, 2004, 4:04pm

Thanks for checkin in.
Thanks for your service..

And most of all, come back in one piece.

Godspeed,
Ramon

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Gator on Apr 16^th, 2004, 4:06pm

I am damned proud to meet you! Stay frosty brother. All our prayers are with you for a successful mission and a safe trip home.

Quote:

Baghdad is actually a beautiful city, and the people here can be very kind and friendly

To listen to the media here, every outstretched hand there has a grenade in it. Glad to here the truth for someone who is there.

Gator

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Luke63 on Apr 16^th, 2004, 4:20pm

Go buddy GO!!!!! Pain Free forever!!!

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by bobkip on Apr 16^th, 2004, 4:39pm

Yo Jason,
Be safe and watch yer back. Here's a question you can answer, does the army recognize and offer treatment for CH? Hope you stay pf don't need it tho. Proud of you guy.
Kip

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Peppermint on Apr 16^th, 2004, 4:41pm

Wow Jason!! Good to hear you reporting in...can't believe you're doing it from the field though ~ be careful, be safe!

PEP :)

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Tiannia on Apr 16^th, 2004, 4:59pm

Take care and stay safe. Becareful. It is the wackos that worry me.

PFDaN
-Tia

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Pegase on Apr 16^th, 2004, 5:08pm

take care and good luck... keep in touch;-)

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Redd715 on Apr 16^th, 2004, 6:22pm

Newbie here saying thank you for all you are and all you do. Be safe and God speed!

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Cathi04 on Apr 16^th, 2004, 6:27pm

Jason, I know this is what you wanted, so I am glad you are finally there...PLEASE....use every precaution, and know Clusterville is cheering you on.
Godpseed,
cathi

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Charlie on Apr 16^th, 2004, 6:35pm

Hi Jason and it's very cool that you can connect.

Ditto to everything and it's good to learn that not everything is like what we see on cable news over there. I saw some nice stuff on CBS the other day about what some of you are doing for Iraqis and that it's lucky for them that it's you and us that's in the occupation.

For god's sake keep your wits about you and check in when you can. Maybe you can tell us more about the general condition of Baghdad. In any case, we're proud of you.

Charlie

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by john123 on Apr 16^th, 2004, 7:46pm

Jason

I served in gulf war 1 with clusters. Nothing as dangerous as you are facing. God bless and hope for you that good times are plentiful.

John

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by HypnoticFreddy on Apr 16^th, 2004, 8:41pm

I am personally not for the war. I am supportive of our troops. I know some people serving in Iraq. Good people. And I want nothing but their safe and speedy returns. I am saddened by the news of the recent weeks.

I do find it cool you have internet access at your base.

Stay strong. I can't imagine what you must be going through and if you have CHs at the same time?!!!1

-Scott

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Ree on Apr 16^th, 2004, 10:42pm

Hey Jason... You stay safe. We love you and we are proud. I keep up with the goings on over there so I know you cannot tell us anything... you just keep sharp and come home safe... and Jason if you see this guy http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da37b3127ccebcbb5730bef70000001610 Say hi from his mom
Love to you Ree

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Sean_C on Apr 16^th, 2004, 10:47pm

Jason,

Where all with you bro, keep us posted as often as you can.

Sean

If you can't get any abortives over there and you need some trex, you can have mine. Let me know. PFDAN to you.

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by pinky on Apr 18^th, 2004, 1:09am

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Jason, you may not get this, but i have to send it anyway. my husband was trying to get into the army. he was not stupid, but he was slow. that didn't change hoow much he loved his country. he wanted desperatly to serve with you. he was killed at work whille i was pregnant with our second child (a son). anyway, i am writing you, because i am a fellow cluster head. i support you. if there is anything i can do for you, or send yoou, please, please e-mail me. not just for my deceased husband, but for you as an AMERICAN..

i am here for you

pinky

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by nancyc on Apr 18^th, 2004, 11:06am

Jason, so good to hear from you! Please keep us posted as often as you can....Fantastic news about the chs....Hang in there and know your family is pulling for You and all the other soldiers over there. ;;Dnancyc

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Karla on Apr 19^th, 2004, 2:29pm

Its good to hear you arrived safe and sound. Watch your backside all the time. Please be careful. I have been praying for you and will continue to do so. God bless you and your efforts.

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by echo on Apr 19^th, 2004, 2:58pm

Take care Jason. Glad you made it there okay.

Thank you for putting yourself on the line for the rest of us.

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by Leesa on Apr 19^th, 2004, 3:14pm

Jason, WOOOOHOOOOOOO *happy dance* on your pain free time!!! Damn glad you could check in with your family here in Clusterville!! Damn proud of ya bro. And all our men & women that keep us safe and free!! Keep up the great work your doing and STAY SAFE!!!! Keep us posted when ya can bro and we are pullin for ya!!! Got pics of Baghdad?? Sure would love to see the REAL city, cuz the media over here only shows the nasty stuff. >:(
Very proud American, Leesa ;;D

PS: if ya send me a snail mail addy Ill get a care package out for yall!!! Let me know what yall want, need, or cant have so I dont mess up.

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by 9erfan on Apr 19^th, 2004, 5:00pm

Jason,

It is so good to hear from you! I'm so happy for you that you have been PF.
Please post your mailing address.

God bless you,
Virginia

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by thomas on Apr 20^th, 2004, 8:23am

Glad to hear from you. Hope you make it home safely.

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by thomas on Apr 20^th, 2004, 8:29am

Dude, if I were you, I would remove that last post, Uncle Sugar does not take kindly to hiding medical information.

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by floridian on Apr 20^th, 2004, 9:24am

Jason,

best wishes for a safe and speedy return. To post pictures here, you need to get them on a server somewhere else first. Then in a post, click on the picture frame icon on the "Add YABBC tags" (bottom row, 4th from left). That will create img tags that look something like: (img)(/img) but with square brackets. Between the tags put the location of the image - for example: www.acme.com\piktures\widget.jpg - Then everybody's browser will load the images when they open the page.

Message me if you need a web space for the pictures.

Title: Re: Greetings from Baghdad!
Post by stuey on Apr 20^th, 2004, 9:33am

Just hoping and praying for the best for you. Stuey