cmoosego Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Your 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 patrols 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. You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. He doesn't get to eat today. 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 tim e 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. 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. 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. You hear the jokes about the war, and m! ake 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 even if it puts his life in danger. You stay at home and watch TV. He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat. You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable. He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long. REMEMBER our Troops, and do not forget them LATER Lest we forget -Especially keep the men in 2nd Bn 503rd airborne in your prayers, thanks everyone! If you get a chance this busy season, go to a local VA hospital and visit with these Heroes!!! Let them know how much THEY mean to YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks IP.... see I told ya you were good peeps....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 One of my old units are Currently deployed to Iraq. God Bless. Miss you guys 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Bn. Bravo Co. "WARLORDS". Team "Knuckle Deep". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 they reactivated my unit... attached them to the 101st deployed to italy.... a-holes get to see rome.... I got to see soul s.korea.... not a fair trade off... one is a pretty awesome spot, the other not so much.... but still thinkin about them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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