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08-26-2006, 09:44 AM | #1 |
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My son arrived approx 2345 local at Ft Carson last night. He begins "Do not kill your wife" training and demob tomorrow.
Suffice it to say, I thank the Almighty for his safe return and pray that other parents and relatives of those who were not so fortunate find peace and pride in their loved one's selfless service. The only two people who have ever volunteered to die for us are Jesus Christ and the American soldier. Tom A |
08-26-2006, 09:57 AM | #2 |
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Tom,
That's good to hear. Glad he's back and okay. "Do not kill your wife"
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08-26-2006, 10:04 AM | #3 |
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Great News Tom!
God Bless all the Heros. Russell
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08-26-2006, 11:18 AM | #4 |
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Tom, Exciting news! I am so glad to hear it...Hoist one with your old Paratrooper buddy thinking of you! Jerry
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Tom,
So good to hear your Son is back safe! Please wish him our thanks for his service to this great country we live in! Reggie
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08-26-2006, 02:43 PM | #6 |
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Tom, SUPER!!! Glad he's home!!!
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08-26-2006, 03:04 PM | #7 |
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Glad he is safe and sound, and that he is having a "cooling" off period, he's had a hell of a lot of stress the last year or so...
After my son got back, I could start to breathe again... Ed
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08-26-2006, 08:55 PM | #8 |
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Great news Tom. Tell him thank you for all of us.
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I'm glad your son is back in the USA. Thanks to him, others can enjoy life here, the best place to live in the world! Again, I thank your son. |
08-29-2006, 09:59 PM | #10 |
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thank him for us, glad he is home
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08-29-2006, 10:05 PM | #11 |
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Amen! Thanks to all who have sacrificed for our way of life... When you know them personally... it means even more... and that includes Tom's son, and Jesus...
Glad he is safe my friend.
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08-30-2006, 09:39 AM | #12 |
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He will join his wife in WVa today and then on Saturday be the guest of honor at a gathering of his friends and family I am hosting. Interestingly, a number of fellow collectors and some business associates of mine are dropping by just to shake his hand and say thank you.
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