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sabrinasmom · 08-13-2005, 08:37 PM

It sounds like you have more than your share doing their "duty" for us. I thank them all, but I know how you feel. My son was a Marine and supposed to be on the next boat to Quwait when that war was over. I so wish this one had been the same way. I was having panic attacks, depression, crying jags - even at work! But my son said and still says - he wanted to do it.

Just be proud of them and love them as you can. I'm glad he knows your fiance and approves - that's a blessing.

Take care.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-13-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ReconsMomma

I hope your future bro in law is lucky and gets to come home. Travis, my brother has been there for almost 2 years now. They keep extending him. He came home for 3 months about a year ago and they sent him back over. Its sucks. I dont get how they keep taking guys that have been there already and sending them back. Why not send fresh troops?? Or get them all the hell outta there??

I'm with you! I have heard they are doing that a lot! (extending their duties) It's terrible on the morale! It isn't fair! I wish supporting the troops meant bringing them all home!

ReconsMomma · 08-13-2005, 10:37 PM

Me too Kim. Its hard having my brother over there but he wants to be there so I cant argue with him. I do however tell him if he gets hurt I am gonna personally kick his --- when he recovers.

iheartyorkies · 08-14-2005, 04:26 AM

Kelly, I'm so sorry for you and all the others who have loved ones in Iraq and other dangerous places. I wish they could all come home. I don't know how they keep their spirits up. Especially when they're sent back over and over. They have to keep sending the same ones back because there aren't enough troops. We've had a couple of National Guard troops from my area go recently. It's so discouraging. Personally, I'm praying that we can get out of there. We've had too many of our people in harm's way for way too long.

kara · 08-14-2005, 10:36 AM

I'm sorry to hear that, I had a friend over there he finally was able to get out after he had also been extended. He is in Germany. I will keep him(your brother) in my thoughts and be grateful every single day of my life for him and all the others serving their country.

sophiedog · 08-14-2005, 12:00 PM

I pray daily for our service men and women, and their families. The sacrifices all of you make are astounding! It's SO wrong to force extended stays on our brave volunteers, at least in Vietnam they had the choice of staying or going home. Seems like our soldiers now have no choice at all, and to me that is the opposite of the freedom they are laying their lives down for to begin with. What is wrong here? Bring 'em home!

lynette · 08-14-2005, 12:03 PM

Sorry to heat his time has been extended. I'm sure it would of been nice to have him home for the holidays. At least you got to talk to him, just to hear his voice has to mean alot. Hats off to all our soldiers.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-14-2005, 09:07 PM

I am so worried we may be headed toward war with Iran. I really wish I could go to Crawford to help that brave woman who is grieving for her son who was killed in Iraq and doing her part to stop this war and bring our troops home.

Latuya · 08-14-2005, 09:39 PM

I get very emotional when it comes to hearing things like this. I lost a very dear friend last year. He had only been there a week. I pray for our troops every night. I have such respect for the uniform! I will add a little added prayer for your brother. I know not hearing anything can be very hard on you and your family. I am so happy you got to talk to him!

08-14-2005, 04:26 AM	#19
iheartyorkies Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,719	Kelly, I'm so sorry for you and all the others who have loved ones in Iraq and other dangerous places. I wish they could all come home. I don't know how they keep their spirits up. Especially when they're sent back over and over. They have to keep sending the same ones back because there aren't enough troops. We've had a couple of National Guard troops from my area go recently. It's so discouraging. Personally, I'm praying that we can get out of there. We've had too many of our people in harm's way for way too long. __________________ ~~~ i yorkies ~~~ Cynthia Turbo and Suri!

08-14-2005, 10:36 AM	#20
kara YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Miramar, FL(Origianally a Southern Indiana Girl!) Posts: 302	I'm Sorry. I'm sorry to hear that, I had a friend over there he finally was able to get out after he had also been extended. He is in Germany. I will keep him(your brother) in my thoughts and be grateful every single day of my life for him and all the others serving their country. __________________ Kara & Matise Let's be pup pals! Click here to educate yourself on Liver Shunts.

08-14-2005, 12:00 PM	#21
sophiedog YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 496	I pray daily for our service men and women, and their families. The sacrifices all of you make are astounding! It's SO wrong to force extended stays on our brave volunteers, at least in Vietnam they had the choice of staying or going home. Seems like our soldiers now have no choice at all, and to me that is the opposite of the freedom they are laying their lives down for to begin with. What is wrong here? Bring 'em home! __________________ Windy and Lida Rose "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss

08-14-2005, 09:39 PM	#24
Latuya YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rialto CA Posts: 3,243	I get very emotional when it comes to hearing things like this. I lost a very dear friend last year. He had only been there a week. I pray for our troops every night. I have such respect for the uniform! I will add a little added prayer for your brother. I know not hearing anything can be very hard on you and your family. I am so happy you got to talk to him! __________________ Monica, Proud mom of Gus who is forever missed! And new mom to Leiloni Gus's Dogster page

08-13-2005, 08:37 PM	#16
sabrinasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: texas Posts: 769	It sounds like you have more than your share doing their "duty" for us. I thank them all, but I know how you feel. My son was a Marine and supposed to be on the next boat to Quwait when that war was over. I so wish this one had been the same way. I was having panic attacks, depression, crying jags - even at work! But my son said and still says - he wanted to do it. Just be proud of them and love them as you can. I'm glad he knows your fiance and approves - that's a blessing. Take care.

08-13-2005, 10:37 PM	#18
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	Me too Kim. Its hard having my brother over there but he wants to be there so I cant argue with him. I do however tell him if he gets hurt I am gonna personally kick his --- when he recovers.

08-14-2005, 12:03 PM	#22
lynette Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 104	Sorry to heat his time has been extended. I'm sure it would of been nice to have him home for the holidays. At least you got to talk to him, just to hear his voice has to mean alot. Hats off to all our soldiers.

08-14-2005, 09:07 PM	#23
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I am so worried we may be headed toward war with Iran. I really wish I could go to Crawford to help that brave woman who is grieving for her son who was killed in Iraq and doing her part to stop this war and bring our troops home.