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MrBill
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6 Feb 2007, 3:13am

Thumbs up My son is on his way out of Iraq!

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!!

Thanks for all the prayers!
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6 Feb 2007, 3:18am
That is great news, Bill!
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6 Feb 2007, 3:24am
Glad to hear it Bill! A much deserved R&R.
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6 Feb 2007, 3:40am
Nice! Great news!
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6 Feb 2007, 3:40am
How fortuitous.
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6 Feb 2007, 3:45am
Wonderful news! I'll bet that dad will be sleeping a little easier tonight.
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6 Feb 2007, 3:48am
Wow! That's great. Hopefully he'll be home for a good long while under the watchful eye of dear ol' dad.
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6 Feb 2007, 3:55am
Good to hear man!
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6 Feb 2007, 4:23am
Is he redeploying to his unit or on leave of absence/R&R?
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6 Feb 2007, 8:07am
Glad to hear he's on his way Won't be long till he's Stateside.
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6 Feb 2007, 10:32am
That is great news MrBill.
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6 Feb 2007, 2:27pm
Whoot! Glad to hear the good news Bill! Congrats.
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6 Feb 2007, 2:30pm
!!!~AWESOME NEWS~!!!

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6 Feb 2007, 2:32pm
I am happy for you and your son, MrBill. Congrats!
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6 Feb 2007, 3:29pm
Quoting Leonardo
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!
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6 Feb 2007, 4:30pm
Fantastic news MrBill!
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6 Feb 2007, 4:35pm
Make sure to thank him for his service for me

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6 Feb 2007, 5:22pm
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.
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6 Feb 2007, 6:00pm
Glad to hear, MrBill!
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7 Feb 2007, 3:58am
Quoting 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.
Very well said!

He has my respect and gratitude as well! Bill, you have my thoughts and respect for having such an honorable son!
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7 Feb 2007, 4:04am
Glad to hear he's done his duty and is on his way back home!
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7 Feb 2007, 4:12am
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
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7 Feb 2007, 4:37pm
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.
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7 Feb 2007, 7:35pm
Good to hear.
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7 Feb 2007, 10:19pm
Quoting Kwitko View Post
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.
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11 Feb 2007, 5:22am
My son just called from Germany!!!!!
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11 Feb 2007, 1:39pm
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.
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11 Feb 2007, 3:17pm
AWESOME NEWS, Mr. Bill!!!!

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11 Feb 2007, 5:32pm
Quoting Kwitko View Post
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 another one that has the same effect...
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