just got a call from my son before he goes to Iraq

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    My son will be leaving for Iraq in a month and is in training right for his new assignment. This is his 3rd rotation, but his first time on the ground.

    It was just really good to hear from him. He's a good kid.
     
    Rodder7, Jul 10, 2009 IP
  2. RightMan

    RightMan Notable Member

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    I am glad that a call from your son made you happy! :)
    Btw..are you not anxious and concerned at the same time, on his deputation to Iraq? I for one, would have been overwhelmed by it, just one month away from it! :(

    If you are not, I must say; you both father and son are a great pair and wonderful human beings! :)

    Regards,

    RightMan
     
    RightMan, Jul 10, 2009 IP
  3. Merf

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    The people in Iraq are doing a great job, respect.
     
    Merf, Jul 11, 2009 IP
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    Me too im surprised how you're not feeling bad for sending your son to somewhere dangerous, and your country and your son will gain nothing out of this...
    I wish if return safe:)
     
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    I hope he will be alright. I though they were pulling troops out of Iraq, not sending more in?
     
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    Hope he all is well
     
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    #7
    Good luck to him!


    Doesn't mean that the troops don't change, despite there being fewer of them.
     
    Hecky, Jul 11, 2009 IP
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    Good luck, hope he will be 'happy' or atleast safe there.
     
    iPiyush, Jul 11, 2009 IP
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    Tell him to be safe, and good luck.
     
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    I express my thanks to your son for his service.
     
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    thank you all for your kind replies. yeah, it does scare me, and I also have all kinds of respect for what he is doing. when I say he's a good kid, he is really a outstanding young man and I am proud to be his father.
     
    Rodder7, Jul 11, 2009 IP
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    Don't worry dude we DP members will pray for his goodness.Ofcourse you have to be more proud for having such a wonderful son. I hope god will be with him forever.
     
    shivshan, Jul 11, 2009 IP
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    One of my best friends is leaving and I'm really scared for him. I wish your son all the best.
     
    LookItsSam, Jul 11, 2009 IP
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    It's great to hear that you heard from him. What is his name? I will put him my prayers.
     
    stickycarrots, Jul 11, 2009 IP
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    Respect for all these people who go to Iraq for nothing. Even if they have sign for it, it's tough to do a job producing nothing, even for money...
    Courage, we support the troops. They'll be home soon...
     
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    thank you very much emtosh. i prefer not to give his first name, but if you can keep him in your prayers anyways, that would be great.
     
    Rodder7, Jul 11, 2009 IP
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    Best wishes from me to his journey for Iraq......
     
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    We're pulling out combat troops, most of the troops we have there will be stationed outside the cities.
     
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    I have great respect to the men and women who serves their country
     
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    I admire you son. My prayers are with him.
     
    cool_78, Jul 11, 2009 IP