My son is on his way out of Iraq!

[MrBill]

I got an email from my son on Saturday and he has started the journey out of Iraq. He should be in Kuwait in a day or two and then headed to his base in Germany within another couple of days.

I am so happy!! :clap: :clap:

Thanks for all the prayers! :)

[primesuspect]

That is great news, Bill! :D

[Winfrey]

Glad to hear it Bill! A much deserved R&R.:thumbsup:

[Kwitko]

Nice! Great news!

[Thrax]

How fortuitous. :D

[profdlp]

Wonderful news! I'll bet that dad will be sleeping a little easier tonight. :D

[Pterocarpous]

Wow! That's great. Hopefully he'll be home for a good long while under the watchful eye of dear ol' dad. :smiles:

[RWB]

Good to hear man!

[Leonardo]

Is he redeploying to his unit or on leave of absence/R&R?

[Kentigern]

Glad to hear he's on his way :) Won't be long till he's Stateside. :)

[dragonV8]

That is great news MrBill.:thumbsup:

[Hawk]

Whoot! Glad to hear the good news Bill! Congrats.

[QCH]

!!!~AWESOME NEWS~!!!

:celebrate :celebrate :celebrate

[mirage]

I am happy for you and your son, MrBill. Congrats!

[MrBill]

Is he redeploying to his unit or on leave of absence/R&R?Leo, he is returning to his unit in Germany but if I understand correctly, they are closing that base. I think he plans to take leave as soon as he returns to Germany and hopefully coming to the states for a couple of weeks. When he returns to Germany, I think he's changing from Heavy Armor to Cavalry. Depending on where the new company is in rotation, he might be headed back to Iraq sooner than expected -- but we'll find out more when he gets back.

I'm pretty fuzzy on the details. About the only thing that sinks in when he calls from Iraq is "I'm okay Dad". :)

Thank you everyone for the congrats and well wishes. It is much appreciated!

[Donut]

Fantastic news MrBill!

[RADA]

Make sure to thank him for his service for me

RADA
SSgt USAF

[Leonardo]

Please give him my respect and gratitude, from a retired Army warrant officer. I've spent a lot of time in Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. I truly feel for your son. I read the news and say to myself, "I'm glad I'm not over there any more..it's someone else's turn." It's unfortunate any of us have to be over there, or in any war for that matter, but it gives me a warm feeling to know that smart, competent, dedicated people have picked up the mantle. Although I've never met your son, we are connected. My thanks to him is personal.

[Lincoln]

Glad to hear, MrBill!

[Mt_Goat]

Please give him my respect and gratitude, from a retired Army warrant officer. I've spent a lot of time in Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. I truly feel for your son. I read the news and say to myself, "I'm glad I'm not over there any more..it's someone else's turn." It's unfortunate any of us have to be over there, or in any war for that matter, but it gives me a warm feeling to know that smart, competent, dedicated people have picked up the mantle. Although I've never met your son, we are connected. My thanks to him is personal.
Very well said!

He has my respect and gratitude as well! Bill, you have my thoughts and respect for having such an honorable son!

[csimon]

Glad to hear he's done his duty and is on his way back home!

[Kwitko]

We owe so much to our men and women in the Armed Forces. To all of you who have served and are serving, thank you!

I'm nearly brought to tears every time I see this commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osTrMe76kes

[MrBill]

He is out of Iraq and now in Kuwait, expecting a flight out to Germany by the 10th. :)

I will be so glad when this conflict is over and EVERYONE can return home to their families.

[Nomad]

Good to hear.

[Kentigern]

I'm nearly brought to tears every time I see this commercial:

We could do with something like that over here - the quicker they are all home the better.

[MrBill]

My son just called from Germany!!!!!

[Hawk]

So good to hear MrBill!
I hear Germany is a beautiful place from friends that have served and spent time there.
Hopefully he'll be home soon so you can give him a big hug.
When he is, give em one from us and tell em we send our gratitude and thanks.
Kwitko, I'm with you on that commercial. It catches me off guard every time and I get choked up.

[QCH]

AWESOME NEWS, Mr. Bill!!!!

Safe at last.... :D

[Crazy Joe]

We owe so much to our men and women in the Armed Forces. To all of you who have served and are serving, thank you!

I'm nearly brought to tears every time I see this commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osTrMe76kes

Same here... Budweiser sure comes up with some good ones... Here's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS-abMZNME0) another one that has the same effect...