daisy_girl58 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 And one of them is my son....To the right is a picture of my son and his son, will get details soon when he is going. All the reports say April, but I feel like it will be sooner. His wife and son will be in North Carolina......Finally, looks like Canadians will get the help they need...3200 from Carolinas are being deployed and 2200 from California are being deployed....As soon as I get more details, will update you....It is a shame that our loved ones have to fight for a senseless cause, for that country does not know peace or ever will.... Lorissa
Roy Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 We're proud of them all, Lorissa. Godspeed.
fishing Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 Proud of those soldiers and officers and the best luck to them all. We are with you.
JFR Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks for sharing. God speed and safe return John
fishfarmer2 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 *Thanks* from *Canada* hope all goes well hope see all very soon aaaaaa
lunkerbasshunter Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 its nice to here our troops will be getting some much needed help! All the best to your son and i am wishing for his safe return! Cheers!
TOM C Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) I pray everyone of them make a safe and speedy return home. I wish we werent sending a single one of them for a nation that knows nothing but Hate and will never know anything else. This will get me in trouble but maybe its time to send the afgans back to fight for their own country and keep ours boys home to protect our country. sorry but someone had to say it. Edited January 30, 2008 by TOM C
bigbuck Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 God Speed to your son and his comrades. Tom C, I wish it were so easy. Afganistan is a crazy piece of real estate, the vast majority of the people there appreciate what we have done for them, the minority however are doing everything in their power to get us to leave, they know they can't win a stand up fight so they have become experts at designing and building IEDs which is how most of our troops have been killed and wounded. They are trying to fight using a remote control. The Canadian contingent there has seen much more fighting and casualties because our troops are actually leaving their bases and going out into the field keeping the Taliban at bay - that's why we have such a high casualty rate, unfortunately, some of the other members of NATO that have troops there don't want their kids going out into harm's way. It burns my butt but at the same time it fills my heart with pride to know that our sons and daughters are there helping the Afgani people, most soldiers who have been there would not hesitate to return, they know they are making a difference.
huntervasili Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 All the best to him and my wishes for a safe return
solopaddler Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 No matter how old they get they're still your kids right?, this must be hard for you Lorissa. Still you can't help but be proud. Here's to the safe return of your son to his family and please tell him THANK YOU! Mike
TennesseeGuy Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 2200 of the marines will arrive in March, bringing the U.S. military total to 30,000. Germany has 3200 troops there and will add 250 soon. 2500 Canadians are serving under the Canadian flag and many more Canadians are serving as members of the U.S. military. They are among our best. Thanks to every one of them and thanks to their families. Those brave men and women are providing our freedom.
Daplumma Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Lorissa,I thank your son for his service to his country.As a mom I'm sure you dont understand why but as a marine he does understand.I thank you for raising such a man. Joe
daisy_girl58 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Posted January 31, 2008 Ok i am choked up now and I will send these to my son....and his troops as he was just promoted to Staff Sargeant recently....His wife is taking it pretty hard right now and is trying to be tough cause she knows he must do it....But thanx a million..... Lorissa
Nanook Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 I wish all the best to your son and all who go with him.Also those who are there. Seems like they are doing a great job, with one hand tied behind their back. God Bless them all, and good luck.
Musky or Specks Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 I'd like to personally thank your son for the sacrifices he is making on behalf of all the rest of us. Godspeed and a safe return for everyone in harms way.
HTHM Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 My favorite slogan is, "If you can't stand behind our troops, stand in front of them!" I wish you well with the strain of having a loved one in harm's way. As to your son
highdrifter Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Right on. Hope he gets to see some action.. and that he returns home safe. Here's to a safe return for all, and that this senseless nonsense ends. God Speed. cheers HD
OhioFisherman Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Lorissa, the kids are our future, I hope for a speedy and safe return for all of them!.
DT10Sam Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Hi Lorrisa, Our family will pray for his safe return home. Godspeed. Best regards, Sam
Smokey Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Were all behind our troops and wish them all a safe speedy return to there families and country. Nice to see the back up arriving from the States, you know they have the best in the world working along side them now and they deserve it. Best of Luck to your son and all our Countries sons and daughters over there.
Headhunter Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 it really peeves me that other NATO nations are not stepping up in Afghanistan. Our leaders appear to be begging for help, or trying to embarrass member's leaders into adding support... I wonder what the future of NATO really is? To all the troops over there doing the right thing, I thank and salute you . I hope everyone arrives home safe and sound and please do know that the vast majority of us support you and your efforts. Thanks! HH
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