OT - My son is heading to Iraq tonight

[Jr ///M5]

The next time you see your son, be sure to tell him "Thank-you" for me...

We'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers until he returns.

Respectfully,
JR

[Rick L]

Two of our employees just came back from there safely. It's and don't understand why US commited over there and costing us $4 BILLS per month! Anyway, I wish him safe return home.

My 19 year old son is heading to Iraq tonight. He's been in the army for almost exactly 2 years, and is being deployed for the first time.

I am certainly nervous about it, but I know that he is smart, motivated, and well trained. I am also relieved that his mission should keep him away from the front lines, if there are such a thing in this war.

Brett's MOS is 45 Gulf, which is fire control repair, meaning that he was trained (for 6 months) to fix the fire control (target acquisition) systems on tanks and heavy artillery. Of course, despite the training he has spent most of his time fixing small arms, which is what he will be doing in Iraq.

If you read this far, thank you and keep Brett in your thoughts. I'll post some updates as I get them.

[mamilapon]

Citing god and war in the same sentence simply highlights why the world is as ****ed as it is - RELIGION!!

There is nothing wrong with having a spiritual need my friend but what's ****ed is the people who commit atrocities in the NAME of religion!!

[mamilapon]

Here's a reason: GREED!!!

[Washburn]

Regardless of the why's and other opinions about all this, I still want to to tell him thanks and I hope that he stays safe.

[fin]

I wish your son all my best.

For him, it may turn out to be the time of his life. Meanwhile, you are at home, worried sick about all of the worst scenarios possible.

I am 100% sure it is not the intention of your son or his comrades to kill/maim/torture/etc. innocent people. It's not what we raise our sons and daughters to do. In fact, it is the Hallmark of American's in times such as these.

His duties over there are simple. To help break the chains of oppression that seem to drape all over the people of the Middle East.

He'll do you proud.

Fin

[healtoeit]

I'll keep him in my prayers! My brother is in the Army never been to iraq though. I wish your family the best and hope your son stays safe.
Tell him thankyou from me and my family as well.