A picture for our troops

Comal Forge · Post by **Comal Forge** » Sat May 17, 2008 5:15 pm

My wife and I were blessed with four sons - all are now grown. Number 3 joined the Army after high school and went to Iraq; he was badly injured in an EFP blast in February but is doing much better these days. I posted that info on this website shortly after the incident but have not recently made any updates.

Unfortunately, his best friend was killed the previous August in a similar attack. Yesterday, we went to Ft Hood for the Fallen Warriors tribute to honor his battle buddy. There are 469 names on the wall. I have not seen the Vietnam memorial up close but I assume the effect is similar. People will come to this memorial for many years to come and read the names. Whatever you do - never forget our military...

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jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Sat May 17, 2008 5:40 pm

The English had a song on WWII. "Bless Them All" While irreverant, it was a tribute to their fighting men. Here's a UTube link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXsG2HlC5RI
It is a fitting tribute to all of the young men and women who have ever served our natiion, as well.

God Bless your son and all those who serve.

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:25 pm

jeepnik wrote:God Bless your son and all those who serve.

+1

Thank you sir!!!!

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:46 pm

Thank you for the post Comal Forge. So very glad to hear of your sons progress. God Bless you folks and a big thank you to your son for his service !!!!

clubkey · Post by **clubkey** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:11 pm

Sir,

Please thank your son for me for his service and sacrifice for my freedom. My youngest separated from the Marines in Feb after serving one tour in Iraq and one tour in A-stan.

God Bless our heroes of the war on terror...

Post by **Hobie** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:48 pm

Memorial Day is just a few days away. Make plans to participate.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:49 pm

WCF3030 wrote:
jeepnik wrote:God Bless your son and all those who serve.
+1

Thank you sir!!!!

+2.

Please thank your son for his service and let him know many of us pray for a fast and full recovery for all those who have been wounded. We also pray each night for those that have fallen - and we will never forget them.

I was a young boy during the Vietnam war, but I remember it well. Every time I go to the memorial in DC I get choked up. Same with Arlington. How could any patriotic American not be moved by those tributes to our finest?

handirifle · Post by **handirifle** » Sat May 17, 2008 10:21 pm

Thank you for the post, and you sons. I pray for your sons speedy, and complete recovery.

God Bless you and your family.

You're right, we must NEVER forget those who serve.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Sun May 18, 2008 6:10 am

God bless your son and all those brave souls who also serve.

stormspotter · Post by **stormspotter** » Sun May 18, 2008 8:50 am

Give him our best.

Hope he and his friends enjoyed the cards.

Len, Carol and Becky

Comal Forge · Post by **Comal Forge** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:09 am

Len,

He did receive your cards. Unfortunately, he wasn't in any kind of shape to respond so nobody has received any thank you notes.

For anyone who doesn't know, Leonard's daughter's school sent a couple of cards to my son with best wishes. It's a great way to remember our troops.

Thanks to all...