my brother is leaving day after tomorrow for Iraq. He'll be gone for 9 months and most likely longer. I'm going to send him letters as often as possible, and pictures, and videos (he is able to watch them) He just got married and now has an 18 month old son. I'm looking for answers from people with experience with family members going over seas, or even soldiers and marines and all of them who have been over and know what will brighten my brothers day.
2006-08-18 13:20:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Pray that he has to neither kill nor be killed… Understand that he is doing what he believes his country wants him to do… Be there for his wife and baby (they’ll appreciate your support)… Add yourself to the millions of people throughout the world who are calling for an end to US Military action in Iraq, and pray that you won’t have to start preparing for your brother’s funeral!!!
I’m sorry for what you will have to be going through. Please let your brother know that the prayers of people around the world are with him!!!
2006-08-18 20:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by I_C_Y_U_R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know how you get over it either I just left my brothers house 30 mins. ago he is leaving for Iraq at 12:30(Wed.). It was the hardest thing I have done was hugging him bye. He will be gone for 18 months. Good luck to you and your family.
2006-08-22 12:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know it sounds backwards in this day and age of email and video teleconferencing, but send your bro snail mail. There is something uplifting about hearing your name at mail call--far more so than just checking email. Send him pictures of the family and things he loves in your letters so he has something concrete to look at. Talk to him about your plans for when he gets home. Keep him abreast of the things that you're doing at home, almost like keeping a journal. Hang with his wife and his son when you can, because that helps them as well as him. I know most of this stuff seems small and insignificant, but trust me, it makes a big difference when he's a long way from home in a nasty place.
2006-08-18 15:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do for your brother. Is to be postive and always keep a smile on your face. My husband has went to Iraq twice and is still over there. It is hard but you can do it no matter what. He is the one with the hard part. If you need someone to talk to anytime just let me know. (sambethjames@yahoo.com) We have to sick together when times are hard and get though it together.
2006-08-18 18:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by sam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send him lots of letters and e-mails. Send parcels with phone cards and body powder and deodorant . Pray for his safety daily. Help his wife in whatever way you can. Help her to love and care for your nephew. Tell your brother that the American people thank him for his service and valor. God bless you and all the other military families out there.
2006-08-18 13:46:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
pricey pal, i'm deeply sorry that you lost your brother, listening to about the inability of existence of yankee infantrymen and Iraqis civilians particularly hurts me in a profound way, I’m a scholar far remote from abode and relations and that i recognize that one’s relations is particularly unique, i'm particular your brother became unique and particular to you and that i'll particularly a lot experience the way you omit because no you could ever replace him for you, about the conflict: it’s a shame, Bush is a liar a common baby-kisser, who's deeply in denial, there's a no protection rigidity answer to Iraq and he ought to deliver back your troops ASAP, shall we wish for peace in the international!
2016-11-05 03:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The things that meant the most to me whe i was in Iraq were the little reminders of "normal life", favorite cookies, civilian clothing (i liked to have regular PJ's to sleep in), pictures
2006-08-21 13:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how exactly to do this, never had it before, but I DO have something that always cheers me up. I remember the good times so to speak. I have lost 2 close friends who had deep feelings for me, and everyday I kick myself because I know I could have stopped it. the only reason I don't join them is because i remember how much joy we brought each other every day. I hope he stays safe.
Toby
2006-08-18 13:28:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, am currently in iraq... Get his address and send him when he needs... Make sure you send him phone cards as well, so he can call home... And pictures will help as well...
2006-08-18 13:26:13 · answer #9 · answered by duck_kreeves 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you are doing fine, he will be fine. Thank him for his service. Your brother is a good man.
2006-08-18 13:40:02 · answer #10 · answered by battle-ax 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋