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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration 
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My brother, after over 1-1/2 years in Iraq (Baghdad, for most of it) is once again on American soil, having survived physically whole and healthy, even though, sadly, over 40 of his fellow soldiers did not. From here, he has a little time at home before going on to flight school. For now, though, he is safe. Just thought I'd bring some good news into the day and take a moment to say a silent thanks for those who gave their time and those who gave their lives in the name of Democracy. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Amen. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Double Amen here, Chris....good news indeed. Please give him my thanks for all he has done... |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I'm glad to hear your brother made it home safe! That's fantastic!  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Christopher...I'm so glad he is home!! |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
You have my prayers of thanks and continued safety for your brother and for all others. "...and as we drift along, I never fail to be astounded by the things we'll do for promises..." |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
That's great Christopher ... it must be wonderful to have him home!  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I can feel your pride and excitement Christopher and rightly so. Thank you for sharing that with us. I too am glad he is safe, and wish him well at flight school. May God bless him always for being over there, and I hope he is enjoying his new nephew's antics?  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful news!!! We've had two returnee relatives at work..one woman's son, one woman's brother...every man and woman who serves our country either abroad or at home deserve our highest praise and continued respect. Give him a hug for me... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Christopher, thank you for this wonderful news. Although my husband, who is a member here, never comments, and at the moment is sick in bed with the flu, well, I know he would say, "give him a salute for me!" and I would extrapolate so much so to say, "make it a double". Thank him for all of us who value our military men and women.  |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Great news. Do give him our thanks and wishes of great success in flight school. Pete |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Christopher~ That your brother is home is such wonderful news ...~ An my humble appreciation to him for giving of his time for the effort~ Thank you for letting us know~ We all grieve for those who do not make it home ... honoring them all~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Beautiful news indeed, Christopher! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
That is wonderful news, Christopher. They all deserve our gratitude. ...jo |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
that is great news, congrats christopher |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
exhale... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
That's good news, Christopher - your brother, along with Ron's nephew, have both returned from their tours in Iraq - Many gratitudes indeed...  |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Very cool...  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Christopher, Thank you for the opportunity to express my gratitude to the incredible men and women who sacrifice on our behalf. Incredible. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Very good to hear!!!!!!!!!! Please extend our gratitude to him. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I know the feeling from when my nephew came back from his second time over there. Thank your brother~~ M |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Great news indeed, Christopher ...please give him our thanks as well, all the way from Down Under. M how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
WOW, that is wonderful news Christopher! Enjoy all the moments, for you no doubt have many to catch up on, after such a long time away from home! |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Thanks all, for your support and good wishes. I'll tell you, it was interesting in the least to see the look on my mom's face as my brother's company commander was listing off some of their... more dangerous missions. For some reason, based on her expression, I got the feeling he hadn't been completely up front with her about his activities while over there.  Afterwards, while we were at home talking about it, she said she was fine with that. |
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latteaddict213
since 2006-02-17
Posts 523Colorado |
great news to hear. congrats. Jessica |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
wonderful news |
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PoetryIsLife
since 2001-10-27
Posts 1763...in my boxers... |
I can't wait till I post my own thread, with news of my arrival home. *patiently waits* ~Daniel?Titus Fighting the good fight, deployed to Iraq. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
God bless the man for his strength, for his bravery, for defending me. I'm very glad he is home where he belongs. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
That is indeed great news! Sorry that I was so late in reading and replying to it! I can only imagine how truly joyful you all must be and how achingly painful and worrisome it must have been for you while he was in danger's way. Your brother's home ~ safe and sound! Glory be! I am so happy for you all! I hope all goes well with his flight schooling! God bless the troops! ~ and those who perished in the line of duty. Give your brother a hug for me ~ and keep one yourself! Love, Light, Peace & Harmony, Linda |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This story warms the heart I wish him well and am grateful for his service Thank you, Chris for sharing the good news Liz |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Good news indeed!! I'm glad he returned home safely. believe in what your heart feels... |
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