Our son just got back from Iraq!! Does anyone want to send him a greeting?

Question

I have compiled a book of well-wishes from all over the world for him, and it has been a HUGE hit! I want to thank all of you for helping with it and being so supportive of him. We waited 7 long months for our Marine to come home!! Anyone who wishes to be a part of this book - please sign off with where you are from. Thank You!!!!

Answer 1

This is something I think he should realize. Some people realize the sacrifices he has made. My son is a Marine also.
I hope you don't think this is too long to put in his book. It is quite a tribute to our guys.

Debora K -- Gainesville TX
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ARE YOU DEPRESSED?
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Your alarm goes off, you hit the snooze and sleep for another 10 minutes.
He stays up for days on end.
_________________________

You take a warm shower to help you wake up.
He goes days or weeks without running water.
__________________________

You complain of a "headache", and call in sick.
He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.
__________________________

You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends.
He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
__________________________

You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket.
He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.
__________________________

You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you.
He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
__________________________
You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He walks the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.
__________________________

You complain about how hot it is.
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.
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You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
He doesn't get to eat today.
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Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.
__________________________

You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
__________________________

You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.
__________________________

You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
__________________________

You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.
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You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet
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You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting.
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You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.
__________________________
You see only what the media wants you to see.
He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
__________________________

You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He does exactly what he is told.
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You stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.
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You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable.
He crawls under a tank for shade and a 5 minute nap, only to be woken by gunfire.
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You sit there and judge him, saying the world is probably a worse place because of men like him.
If only there were more men like him!
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If you support your troops, re-send this to everyone you know,

If it gets to another veteran who hasn't received it yet, it will bring back memories.



Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

Answer 2

Yes no matter whether the war was right or wrong tell him that most of the people in the world think that what he was doing volunteering to serve his country in whatever war the democratic government decided it needed to fight is one of the bravest things that anyone could do. Also tell him that the wishes and hopes of all of us are that Americans leave Iraq at some point and that he leaves alive and happy to continue the rest of his life. (This is from someone who is very ambivalent about the war)
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Answer 3

My Husband was in the Army and went to Iraq 4 times i know how hard it can be on the families...
Welcome home Marine!!

Wife of now retired Soldier of 20 years..... Savannah GA
Home of the Marne... Hunter Army Airfield

Answer 4

I am a 25 year old female police officer from Seattle, Washington and I want you and all the other service men and women to know that Ialthough I do not know any of you, I always add you in my prayers at night before I go to bed. I thank you for your sacrifice and I appreciate what you do for me and the wonderful country I live in.

GOD bless you.

Answer 5

Thank you for all that you did and will do. I have a cousin in the Army stationed there and a boyfriend in the Air Force stationed there. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as well as the rest of our troops still stationed overseas.

A little thanks from Waynesboro Virginia

Answer 6

Pat from Dublin, Ireland,congrats on your return.
As much as we have no involvement in Iraq we are deeply involved in the war on terror you as a soldier and your country won over me over as my friends to, you went out and did something that made me and my family/friends life a little more easier. knowing that there is people like you in the world ready to to defend us what ever it takes enjoy your R&R.

Answer 7

Hi I am from TN. My wife and I want to say "Thank You, Marine" We are very proud of you for serving and for the Honor you bring to the nation.

Answer 8

I'm from Belgium ( famous for their Chocolate , diamonds , and good food and very friendly people )
I salute your Son .
Those boys do all the work .
I hate people talking negative about it all the time .....easy for them to talk about it ....they don't have to be their and face the dangers every day .
Thank you Marine !!!

Answer 9

Happy Happy Joy Joy!

Answer 10

Seems like a lifetime ago that you left but only 7 months have passed, for those waiting your return it seemed like forever, for you it seemed even longer. For those who don't know you your sacrifice goes unoticed, they go on with their everyday life never realising what you did for them, to them only 7 months have passed but if it weren't for you they may never have had that. Although your sacrifice may never be fully appreciated there are a lot of people who want to say thanks, me included. For all I know you could have been one of those Marines that saved my @ss over there. Thank you, for everything.

Kate,
Iraqi vet, Australia