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November 09, 2004
Two Parents, Two Messages
My son has always been protective and careful not to cause worry. When he deployed last year, there was much he didn't tell me. I took comfort in knowing that he was deployed in the relatively safe regions of Najaf and al Hillah. I found out when he redeployed in October that he was also providing convoy security for currency runs up through Tikrit, coming back with millions of dollars. I found out that sleepless nights can be retroactive.
This year, I was reminded of this when his dad shared a recent e-mail. Here's what my son sent to me, not corrected for spelling/grammar:
Things here are umm yeah. theyve defenetly taken it up a notch. well anyways I gotta go just wanted to let you know I love you and thanks for everything your doing. |
and here is his communication to his dad.
Its been an interesting couple days here 2 days ago we were in a house and we got ambushed from 3 sides But before they started shooting They shot a rocket into the house first then about 6 shooters opened up on our position. Its pritty crazy laying on your stomach with rounds impacting all around you, but finally we gained fire superiority and started knocken them down. So that was pritty crazy. |
Crazy indeed. Back to sleeping in 15 minute increments
Posted by Deb at November 9, 2004 02:54 AM
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Deb:
I will keep both of you in my prayers every night. I know I've said this before, but I can't say it enough.
Thank you for everything you do for our Marine families - remember when you're taking care of everyone else to take a moment to do something nice for yourself, OK?
And tell your son a whole nation is proud of him and what they are doing over there.
Posted by: Cassandra at November 12, 2004 02:18 AM