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PoetryIsLife

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since 2001-10-27

Posts 1763
...in my boxers...

0 posted 2006-02-14 11:37 AM

Hey ya'all,

I've recently deployed to this wonderful sandbox known as Iraq for roughly seven to twelve months. I'm out here doing my job as a combat correspondant, which is the military's version of a journalist/photographer.

Thankfully, I can access the internet and can access this website. I'm hoping that this place will help pass the time while I'm out here.

Just thought I would say hi. Hope to see you around.

~Daniel/Titus

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2006-02-14 11:44 AM

What a great valentine present to all of us here Titus, a visit from you!  I wish we could send you one back over there full of goodies.  Wow, what an exciting assignment, although I am sure it shocks you what you do see and write about?

I know I am up above the US border but still am so grateful for all of you over there, and pray for each of you over there every night.  Glad you have acccess to the ole site, see you soon.  You take care now, and,

From all of us here!

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

2 posted 2006-02-14 12:28 PM

Daniel~
How wonderful to hear from you~
God bless you as you serve our country in this time~

You look so HANDSOME in your uniform~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

3 posted 2006-02-14 12:30 PM

Hi, so glad to see you here. I have been hearing a lot about soldiers in Iraq and the good they are doing with the people there and especially the children. The place where I work has taken on a group of soldiers in the 414th transportation co. I am sure there are some lonely soldiers who are not receiving mail or packages. As a photo journalist you will be the right one to help us at PIP to help them. If you see a need please drop a line here so we can do something. thanks, martyjo.

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

4 posted 2006-02-14 02:52 PM

Daniel,
Keep up the good work and know that you are supported! Stay safe.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2006-02-14 05:39 PM

Daniel...thanks for saying, hi. Please stay safe!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2006-02-14 06:37 PM

I know you'll keep your helmet on and your head down, but not in...the sand. Thanks for letting us know your status. Anytime you can read and post, please do, if only to let us know you are allright, and if there is anything we can do from here to make your duty time more bearable. Will there ever be a chance for us pipsters to read what you've written?

Marshalzu

Member Elite

since 2001-02-15

Posts 2681
Lurking

7 posted 2006-02-14 06:39 PM

Hey Daniel... so thats where your hiding

. Stay safe

Andrew

Skyfire

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since 2000-12-27

Posts 3381
Riding

8 posted 2006-02-15 02:39 AM

*tackles you*

*gets up and dusts herself off*

have a good one, mate

and then He created the horse...

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

9 posted 2006-02-15 09:11 AM

I hope you are safe. We pray for your safe return.

believe in what your heart feels...

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

10 posted 2006-02-16 06:23 AM

Welcome "home" Titus...
it is so good to see and hear from you!

PoetryIsLife

Senior Member

since 2001-10-27

Posts 1763
...in my boxers...

11 posted 2006-02-19 01:37 PM

Hey all!

Thanks for all the love and support. I am doing well here; I can't complain too much for a deployment. They weren't meant to be pleasant, you know what I mean?

I'm writing stories on one of the Marine units over here; what they are doing in Iraq, what's keeping them busy, the Marines that are in the unit. I enjoy my job; I think I'm one of the lucky ones, to be honest. My job allows me a lot more indepedence.

Hope you all are well.

~Daniel/Titus

Skyfire

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since 2000-12-27

Posts 3381
Riding

12 posted 2006-02-19 05:35 PM

are you still in your boxers?

and then He created the horse...

Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28

Posts 2187
Oregon

13 posted 2006-02-21 02:57 AM

Hi Daniel,

Rather new at exploring Passions in Poetry, although I became a member last June, I, too, wish to add my prayers as you go about your job. I look forward to seeing your posts.

Be well.

Karen

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

14 posted 2006-02-21 11:10 AM

Be safe Daniel. We're praying for you and want you home healthy and happy. We pray that for all of the brave men and women overseas.
still think you look ever so handsome in your uniform

hugs, Chris

PoetryIsLife

Senior Member

since 2001-10-27

Posts 1763
...in my boxers...

15 posted 2006-02-25 06:07 AM

Thanks again, everyone.

Being able to get lost in poetry is a nice reprieve every now and then during the day.

Trust me, I need those breaks here in Iraq.

~Daniel?Titus

Fighting the good fight, deployed to Iraq.

PoetryIsLife

Senior Member

since 2001-10-27

Posts 1763
...in my boxers...

16 posted 2006-02-28 05:43 AM

Oh, by the way, if anyone wants to send me and my fellow Marines a care package, please just email me. I can get you the address for us here in Iraq.

Thanks.

~Daniel?Titus

Fighting the good fight, deployed to Iraq.

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

17 posted 2006-02-28 06:29 PM

Daniel, it doesn't show your e-mail address. Let me have it and there will be things on the way!

Love your signature..."fighting the good fight'. that says it all.

Be safe!

PoetryIsLife

Senior Member

since 2001-10-27

Posts 1763
...in my boxers...

18 posted 2006-03-01 06:57 AM

My email is: daniel.redding@cssemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil

~Daniel/Titus

Fighting the good fight, deployed to Iraq.

PoetryIsLife

Senior Member

since 2001-10-27

Posts 1763
...in my boxers...

19 posted 2006-03-05 05:08 AM

Those of you who recently emailed me, thank you so much.

I will get back to you as soon as I can, as soon as time permits...

Semperfi.

~Daniel?Titus

Fighting the good fight, deployed to Iraq.

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

20 posted 2006-03-05 02:22 PM

Daniel, you'll be in my prayers......jo

stargal
Senior Member

since 2006-03-06

Posts 1352
OR USA

21 posted 2006-03-07 07:31 PM

Hi Daniel,

I don't really know you, but i have seen some of your posts...

Could you tell me if you have met an Oscar Garcia during your stay in Iraq? He is a photographer in Iraq right now, like yourself.

I know the chances of you knowing him are slim, way slim! But i would appreciate anything you can tell me.

@-->---

stargal
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since 2006-03-06

Posts 1352
OR USA

22 posted 2006-03-07 07:32 PM

P.S. Thank you, and stay safe

@-->---

PoetryIsLife

Senior Member

since 2001-10-27

Posts 1763
...in my boxers...

23 posted 2006-03-13 11:56 AM

~Daniel?Titus

Fighting the good fight, deployed to Iraq.

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

24 posted 2006-03-13 10:18 PM

still waiting to hear from you, Daniel.

PoetryIsLife

Senior Member

since 2001-10-27

Posts 1763
...in my boxers...

25 posted 2006-03-14 02:21 PM

I know, I'm so sorry. Please trust me when I say it's nothing personal, nor is it ingratitude. I'm simply working 15 to 16 hour days at the moment as I do my best to accomplish mission here in Iraq.

I will respond soon; thanks again for all your kindness.

~Daniel?Titus

Fighting the good fight, deployed to Iraq.

Balladeer

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Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

26 posted 2006-03-14 11:50 PM

LOL! Don't worry, Daniel, I don't take it personally.....just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed it. You just take care of yourself....

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