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I have some Thanks to give

idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
edited May 2006 in General Discussion
I just received a package in the mail full of M-4 and M9 magazines. I have some thank-you's to write in the next few days. My hat is off to those who gave me a hand. I will welcome any ideas on how I can repay my gratitude. I have some ideas but I wanted to say "thanks". You all were a big help!

In other news, serious butt is being kicked in this region despite a recent setback that occurred Tuesday night. I was driving down a route parallel to another route that goes through the market district of the city where my squad lives and works. A few miles separated the road I was travelling from the road that was running parallel. "BOOM!" We looked right and saw the black cloud of smoke resulting from a massive car bomb that created massive civilian casualties. We saw it in time to change our route which also gav eus a chance to do some off-roading as well. Someone up there is looking out for us. We were heading towards that road and we were delayed at our previous location. Who knows? 15 minutes of delay from a civilian contractor might have saved our butts. Living in the city is certainly exciting and full of wild experiences.

All is well out here in Tal Afar. Once again, thanks for everyone's kind words and kind acts. It's definitely appreciated. Thank You letters to follow soon.

Comments

  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Idsman, I regret I did not know about this mailing as was not in on it. I would say, considering where you are, you have nothing to repay.

    Take Care.
  • DocDoc Member Posts: 13,898 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I also missed this one. If there is anything we can do or send please don't hesitate to let us know.
    ....................................................................................................
    Too old to live...too young to die...
  • SXSMANSXSMAN Member Posts: 2,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would agree with He Dog .

    Maybe just a thank you .

    The people that helped IMHO would want nothing in return .

    They respect and care for you and your safety is paramont with them .

    SxS
  • tacking1tacking1 Member Posts: 3,844
    edited November -1
    Ids...you are a top of the line guy here on GB, and as I have said, we should be thanking you.

    You get back here and I promise, on my honor, that dinner is on me. Heck, I'll take your brother too. Isn't he at Bragg?
  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427
    edited November -1
    I was not in on this, but I wanted to say thank you for your service. Keep your head down and come home safe.
  • Aspen79seAspen79se Member Posts: 4,707
    edited November -1
    Stay safe Ids. I hope you make it back alright.
  • HAIRYHAIRY Member Posts: 23,606
    edited November -1
    Glad you got everything okay. Stay safe and come home all in one piece. [:D]
  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by tacking1
    Ids...you are a top of the line guy here on GB, and as I have said, we should be thanking you.

    You get back here and I promise, on my honor, that dinner is on me. Heck, I'll take your brother too. Isn't he at Bragg?


    Yep. My bro is at Bragg. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll still be able to take my R&R in September before returning here to finish out my deployment. If all goes as planned, I'll be able to fly home to the midwest and spend some time with him. If not, we might be crossing paths in the air. Then again, it might work out well if I don't get to go on R&R in September. Then I'll probably be able to take 4 weeks of leave when the deployment is over instead of the 2 weeks that we're supposed to get. I appreciate it and I'll definitely let everyone know if I get the 30 days instead of the 14. That means I'll be making some east coast visits.
  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427
    edited November -1
    How bout posting an addy?

    There are newbies that might like to send something, along with reg members who may have misplaced an addy....


    miss you posting, idsy
  • hughbetchahughbetcha Member Posts: 7,801 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good luck. Be safe. And if you get the chance, take notes on AK vs. M-4 so we'll have something to argue about when you get back.
  • rogue_robrogue_rob Member Posts: 7,033 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:That means I'll be making some east coast visits

    yeah, next time don't * off for a 4 wheeler[:D][:D]


    Stay safe bro!!!!
  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    When you are in a place and at a time when you can help some one as you have been, then you just do it. Life is simple that way. [8D]
  • SGSG Member Posts: 7,548
    edited November -1
    Hey Idsman, good to hear that everything arrived ok.From my standpoint you dont owe me anything I feel obligated to help any of you fine young men & women doing the dirty work. The only thing I ask from you is to make it home safe! Thank you my friend, SG
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