Our son is a Marine and he is in his last month of deployment in Iraq. He has been through a lot and has even been awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in an attack. He is homesick and I want to do all I can to boost his moral. His name is Jason and it's his first tour over there. I have been sending him the messages that people have posted for him and he is in awe at the wonderful things everyone has said. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to do this for him. We appreciate it so much!
2006-08-24 07:37:20 · 17 answers · asked by kat85228 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
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2006-08-24 07:46:33 · update #1
Jason, I really appreciate what you are doing! You did a good job over there and I hope you will come home safely!
I'm about to join the military too, probably Airborne!
Good luck and semper fi!
2006-08-24 10:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by chris 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Jason,
congratulations on a successful deploy in an unpopular war. It may seem strange, but I envy you. Ever since I was small I wanted to think of a way I could thank America that I was born in a country that stands out as a people that ever strived to do what it believed was best, not for itself, but for the world it has been asked, time and time again, to come aid.
As a Marine in peace-time, I was never in harm's way. As a Guardsman, I was only allowed as far as Kuwait. I realize your will have demons to exorcise, but no one can say you did not do your full measure to earn your right to stand up when they recognize veterans. Some of your comrades may not come back, so YOU will have to tell their story. Tell everyone that what you did was important and that history will someday understand."
2006-08-28 06:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by kinsmed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell Jason to keep his head down, watch his 6 and come home. I'm a former Marine in South Carolina and I pray for your son and all of the sons over there.
Semper Fidelis
2006-08-24 07:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by gyrene5811 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jason I want to thank you for the sacrifices you and your comrades are making for those of us still back home. There are plenty of us who believe that each and every one of you are hero's of the greatest magnitude. You stand along side all those who have ever worn the uniform of the United States Military and have risked everything to defend not only our freedoms but the freedoms of people everywhere. Without courageous young men and women like you and your friends no one would have the rights and freedoms we so dearly love and cherish. We realize that what we have has to be fought for and defended and we owe you all a gratitude that can never be repaid. You are our heros and history will remember all of you as such.
God Bless each and every one of you.
2006-08-24 11:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by Tower of T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The two most dangerous times for a soldier are the first & last weeks of deployment in a conflict...Be extra carefull NOW & come home to those who love you...A soldier may volunteer for many reasons, but the simple fact is, when the bullets are flying there is only one but you need to save & it's your own...You accomplished your mission. You gave more than most will ever realize. You will not only have physical issues to deal with, but emotional including nightmares, possibly for many years...But, coming home alive is a BIG accomplishment & more than many of our Brother's in Arms can do...HooWah
2006-08-24 08:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
genuinely very youthful toddlers can become depressed and usually this might pop out greater as anger and irritability. it extremely is totally puzzling to evaluate the threat in this occasion without a medical assessment, yet speaking approximately suicide in one so youthful is tremendously severe. together as there is obviously a stressor that has triggered his habit, it'd be significant to rule out early existence Bipolar affliction which could modern-day with some comparable indicators to what you describe in very youthful toddlers, extremely if there's a family historical past of the affliction. likelihood is nonetheless that he's lacking his Dad and feeling crushed and helpless interior the placement. enable him to talk approximately his fears and doubtless make/write Daddy a card so he can nevertheless experience linked and much less powerless. it may additionally be a puzzling conflict between understanding how plenty to debate his Dad's situation and the way plenty to objective and safeguard him. it extremely is my journey that youngsters often be conscious of and experience way greater advantageous than we predict of they do and together because it extremely is no longer wholesome to overtly talk all your fears and unhappiness with him, it additionally isn't wholesome to fake that each thing is fantastic or to disclaim that issues are puzzling precise now as youngsters will experience that this is worse than it extremely is. Sharing which you permit out daddy too and what you do once you experience unhappy components a favorable type for him approximately the thank you to tackle loss besides as validate his emotions devoid of increasing his stress. each so often attempting too no longer straightforward to guard him could have the opposite consequence and make him hardship greater as a exchange of reassuring him that all and sundry would be ok. A therapist are able to help you handle this comfortable stability besides as verify the opportunity of something greater severe rising. solid good fortune!
2016-12-14 11:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by rothe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God Bless and Protect your Son Jason.
He should never doubt that in this confused world he is on the right side.
God Bless America, Britain, Israel and the Free World.
Best Wishes
Hebrew Hammer
2006-08-24 07:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by Hebrew Hammer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My prayers go with every one of those young men. My grandson graduated from boot camp and I cried when I saw how young those boys were. Not much more than babies. I do not know how I managed my husbands two tours in Viet Nam. Thank got he returned safely each time.
2006-08-24 07:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To Jason, You are more of a man than anyone here writing this
Take care get in the first shot and take names!!
Semper FI!!
2006-08-24 07:40:00 · answer #9 · answered by smitty031 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have nothing but the greatest repect for your son and pray that God will protect him and all military in Iraq & Afghanistan.Personnally I'm oppossed to both endevors, but your son is doing his duty as he sees it. He should be at home with his loved ones , planning his future. God bless and protct him. For the record I'm proud to be a Canadian ,God bless you also, it has to be hell.
2006-08-25 17:26:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋