OT: Iraq War touches home here on the boards . . .

DMWJR · April 18, 2004 10:45AM

One of our board members has a son who has been fighting for our country in Iraq. He was recently shot three times in combat, and is back stateside at Walter Reed recovering. He is expected to make a full recovery, but has undergone several surgeries. He is will be on medical leave for two months, when he will return to Iraq and rejoin his brothers in arms.

Bravery and service at this level demand the highest honor. At a time when I see constant criticism of the war in the media, we MUST as a country show our gratitude and appreciation to the fine young men and women who protect us and keep us safe in our own homes. This is not a political statement open for debate.

My hat is off to the soldier, and as well, for the board member who raised him right.

You don't need the names to lift them up with prayer and honor. It will get through to the right people. There are several board members who have family overseas, and one member himself over there. This message could have been written for anyone of us, but today the honor is for one man and his father.

Thank you.

ddink · April 18, 2004 10:49AM

He has my prayers. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for fighting to keep us free.

merz2 · April 18, 2004 10:50AM

Doug
I for one couldn't agree more.We must support those brave men and women !!!

pmh1nic · April 18, 2004 10:51AM

Tell your friend and his son that we're extremely grateful and proud of the commitment and sacrifice they have made for the cause of freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

FatMan · April 18, 2004 10:53AM

An American Hero. Praying for a speedy recovery. God Bless him, and God Bless America.

coinlieutenant · April 18, 2004 10:57AM

Good post.

Prayers do make a difference and I know everyone over there appreciates any support that they can get...

John

goose3 · April 18, 2004 10:57AM

mrpaseo · April 18, 2004 11:06AM

I wish him good luck in his recovery. And thank him for his service.

To a quick recovery.

Ray

dpoole · April 18, 2004 11:11AM

Our thoughts, best wishes and gratitude to him and his family.

joeyuk · April 18, 2004 11:13AM

I wish him a full and speedy recovery and thank him and his brothers and sisters for all they are doing.

itsnotjustme · April 18, 2004 11:27AM

I wish him a speedy recovery. Thanks for his service!

beartracks42 · April 19, 2004 12:17AM

I, too, wish for a speedy recovery.

I just today received word that one of my granddaughters will be deployed to Iraq, as soon as her unit completes their medical training.

LanLord · April 19, 2004 12:28AM

Best wished for a speedy recovery. He is in my prayers.

XpipedreamR · April 19, 2004 12:30AM

Ditto.

puff · April 19, 2004 12:32AM

God bless all of our service men and woman who serve our country for the right of freedom and in keeping our country safe from the terrorist and others that would like to see the downfall of our country.

solid · April 19, 2004 1:15AM

Our troops are making a huge contribution to the ideals of Liberty and Freedom
and ARE making a difference in this world!

My humble thanks goes out to them.

Ken

MrEureka · April 19, 2004 1:22AM

I'm glad he's doing well.

Whatever any of us think of this war, it's important to remember that our soldiers don't choose their own battles. Wherever they are sent, I thank them all for doing an often thankless job.

Numismanic · April 19, 2004 1:27AM

Best wishes to a speedy recovery, and my prayers are with him and his family.

Don

CarlWohlforth · April 19, 2004 1:42AM

My wife and I support our troops. We wish them all the very best. Our prayers go out for those who have been hurt and for those who have lost loved ones.

LAWMAN · April 19, 2004 2:25AM

Amen, brother. We thank him with all of our hearts and minds for doing the work that is necessary right now and risking his life and limb, so we can all sleep well at night . I wish him a speedy and complete recovery!!