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Name: Sheila Steely
Email: dssteely@yahoo.com
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 22:38:55
Thank You Sean's Dad. I am Henman's Mom. Mommaski; I'm glad to hear the Hero tree is safe. What a great idea. I would love it if you would add my son's name on there.
Name:
Email: God Bless the Soldiers of the 173rd
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 21:14:33
Arlene, I am so excited for you. Enjoy your time with your son. We will be thinking about you. As for the rest my God hold us near and guide us through the times at hand. God Bless our soldiers and the families.
Name: Jaymo
Email: jaymo1975@hotmail.com
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 20:50:16
I was watching the local (FL) coverage about Hurricane Katrina yesterday & they were showing some citizens going around in their personal boat to rescue people from their attics and rooftops in New Orleans. One older man had a green "boonie" hat on & the 173rd patch was on the top of his head. I thought I'd pass my observation along to you.....something to be proud of.
Name: Arlene M.
Email: akmitchell@comcast.net
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 20:40:42
Thanks to everyone who e-mailed me about R&R. I received an e-mail from my son, Nathan. He will be home Saturday night. Arlene
Name: MSG(Ret)Kathy Hewitt
Email: mo_armymom@yahoo.com
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 18:39:19
Happy 23rd birthday SPC Hewitt we are very proud of all you have done. It was good to hear your voice this AM be on the look out for yor packages and enjoy. Love Mom & Dad
Name: Jess
Email: cooper_1019@hotmail.com
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 14:00:01
Stan, WOW! I know your son! I only know him as Rogers. I spent time in Italy with my husband. I remember talking with him about his girlfriend in Ireland and if I'm right he was born there? I spent many ah nights drinking with the boys in the barracks. You will have to ask him if he remembers me. My husband was sent to a different unit right before he left for Afghanistan. Anyway, he would probably remember us mostly as the Hanchetts! I hope he has a great r&r, even if he doesn't remember me. J
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 13:30:39
Commander's update at www.battlehard.com
Name: Stanley D Rogers, Sr
Email: roge5301@netzero.net
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 11:27:24
Hello everyone, At 0955 this morning I hugged my sons neck at the Atlanta airport. Once they left Kuwait it was 5 hours to Frankfurt, Germany, refuel, and two hours later on the way to Atlanta arriving on the ground at approx 0905, 31 August. He has lost weight, down to about 175 from 190 when he left Italy for Afghanistan. He is, of course, in good spirits and we went immediately to Fuddruckers for a hamburger and a beer. Tomorrow he picks up his girfriend from Northern Ireland at the Atlanta airport. Gonna be a great two weeks. Stan Rogers
Name: Mike McCarthy
Email: meloman67@hotmail.com
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 10:38:31
I hope this message makes it to Donna Robinson who was the mother of SSgt Damion Robinson. Our family was devastated to hear of the loss of your son. Our son Spc Cory McCarthy was a medic with Alpha Co in 2003.He many times spoke of Damion as being one of his best friends while serving with the 173. Both of them being medics brought them an immediate close bond. We don't enter this sight very often these days, but Cory was called yesterday by his former sergeant and told of your loss. Since they had been so close this has brought him deep sorry as well as the rest of us in our family. Cory always spoke highly of his friendship with Damion. Hopefully our prayers will help get you through these time of pain.We know the pain of receiving word of death and injury and know that it seems like your whole world is crashing in on you at once. If you care to contact us for emotional support during the coming weeks or months please don't hesitate. Our address is at the top of this message. May God Bless you and comfort you. Please know that Damion will continue to serve with others from the 173 in our hearts and minds. Mike and Carol McCarthy, Parents of Spc Cory McCarthy formerly medic to Alpha Company 1/508
Name: LaDonna
Email: iculadonna@msn.com
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 07:38:04
Happy Birthday Sean Samaroo with C/Co 2-503. You are thought of and missed more than you know. I am very proud of you and all of our soldiers. I pray God sends his Angels to guard each and every one of you from harm and for the strength and wisdom to complete your work. Hugs and Kisses XOOXOXXO
Name: Chosen Parent
Email: jharpoon@comcast.net
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 06:45:41
Good Morning to the 173rd family. Thank you to everyone who comes to this site. Although I rarely post, it is important to me to be able to connect with everyone. The first two pieces of my morning ritual are starting the coffee and turning on the computer. I check for e-mail from my son, which are too few words very infrequently, and then I come to this message board. Whether it be good news or bad news, someone looking for information, or a cheery note, it is comforting to know that others share the same emotions and are struggling with the same issues I am. Friends and family outside the military do not always understand the daily tension, but I know that 'family' on this site understand. Thank you, Mr. Bradley for all you do to keep this site running, and for all who care about a Sky Soldier.
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 06:21:05
Well hello eveybody - well we survived Katrina with minimal damage. Thankfully by the time it hit us it was only a category 1. So it was typical damage. You know - trees uprooted, trees stripped bare, garbage lids in neighbor's yards, gas grill in pool, potted plants in trees, fences down, mailboxes somewhere? chairs overturned. We were really blessed - no deaths, no injuries, minimal flooding and short power outage. But the big thing that everyone was fascinated with was - the Hero Tree. I have a small Dogwood with lightweight foam stars with the names of Heroes serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. I have put names of the ones who I know, names from parents who asked me to add their son's or daughter's names, names of husbands and wives. I even have Gold Stars for those we have lost in Afghanistan. Not one Star blew off - I think Michael protected them. So to all my Sky Soldiers - stay safe and focused - Mommaski is still jammin' Love to all.
Name: SEAN'S DAD
Email: AIRBORNEMCDONALD@AOL.COM
Date: 08/31/05
Time: 04:01:27
Sheila my son is in 3RD PLT A CO 2/503RD (WARLORDS) also. The last time I heard from him was 8/15. They are out, hopefully they will be back any day. I will let you know when I hear from him. GOD BLESS OUR SKY SOLDIERS
Name: Sheila Steely
Email: dssteely@yahoo.com
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 23:31:05
My heart goes out to those that lost loved ones. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time. Has anyone heard from Able Co. 3rd Platoon? I haven't heard from my son for several weeks.
Name: Shelley Bates
Email: shelley.bates@us.army.mil
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 23:26:34
Heard from my husband, 1-508, I love my red devils! It was so good to hear his voice! Been watching the news and they seem to have alot going on over there right now! I am praying for every soldier! They are everyday heros!!! HOOAH
Name:
Email: 1-508 HHC
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 17:56:01
I received an email from my son 8/30 from 1-508 HHC. No news. Good to hear from him anyway. God Bless all of our Sky Soldiers.
Name:
Email: skysoldier
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 16:11:08
washingtonpost.com Friends Are Lost In Battle Days Apart Md. Classmates Die In Iraq, Afghanistan By Avis Thomas-Lester Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, August 30, 2005; B01 They met as freshmen in the Army Junior ROTC at Baltimore's Forest Park High School, the quiet, strong boy who couldn't wait to join the service and the outgoing girl whose plans included college before the military. For four years they competed against each other -- both served as cadet captains, company commanders and drill team commanders. They celebrated their successes: city drill team championships four years in a row, her promotion to executive officer in the JROTC program, his winning a coveted JROTC award. On graduation day in June 2000, they grinned into a camera together as they locked arms and displayed their diplomas. And they died within two weeks of each other -- Spec. Toccara R. Green, 23, in Iraq on Aug. 14, when a roadside bomb exploded near her truck, and Sgt. Damion Campbell, 23, on Friday, when his convoy was ambushed in Afghanistan. "This is not a good day," Toccara's father, Garry R. Green Sr. of Rosedale, Md., said yesterday after learning of Campbell's death. "I was just coming around about Toccara, then I got some more bad news. "You watch them grow up from the time they are 15 together. They are competing in competitions, and you get really close. They go into the military. You lose one, then you hear about this. I couldn't believe it." Military officials said Campbell -- assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, based in Vicenza, Italy -- was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during a combat patrol. His mother, Donna Robinson of Baltimore, said colleagues in her son's medic unit told her that four people had been injured when a rocket exploded and that they had tried to save Campbell by administering CPR. "But it was too late," she said. "They gave him the last rites." Green's transportation unit, which lost a sergeant two months ago, had stopped for a rest break when a bomb exploded near her truck and a piece of shrapnel struck her in the neck, authorities told her mother, Yvonne Green. Green was assigned to the Army's 57th Transportation Company, 548th Corps Support Battalion, headquartered at Fort Drum, N.Y. She was the first woman from Maryland killed in the conflict in Iraq. More than 2,100 service members have died in Iraq and Afghanistan since military operations started, officials said. News of the deaths of two former students in just 12 days rocked Forest Park High, where teachers and administrators remember the pair. "They were two of the most pleasant students you ever wanted to meet," said teacher Brenda Wallace. "When they said last night that Damion Campbell from Forest Park had been killed, I just started screaming. I just broke down. . . . I don't know how many times it has ever happened that two kids from the same high school, from the same Junior ROTC program, two young people who both wanted so much to honor their country have been lost." Retired Col. Franklin Collins, who was their JROTC adviser, said the two enjoyed a friendly competition. Of three companies, they commanded two: He headed Alpha Company, she oversaw Bravo. Of four drill teams, they commanded two. "They were just two of the best," said Collins, who kept up with news of each after they graduated from high school. "They both were committed to serving their country, even in high school. . . . They excelled together." Collins, who served three tours in Vietnam during 30 years in the Army, said he advised both students to go to college before entering the service. Green enrolled at Norfolk State University, but Campbell enlisted almost immediately, he said. "That was always his goal," Collins said. "He wanted to be career military." Campbell returned to his alma mater a year after graduation and spoke to students about his positive experience in the service, he said. Donna Robinson said that on the day before her son died, he had wired his 11-year-old brother, Nicholas Buaka, $100 to buy a new PlayStation. She said Campbell had e-mailed her early last week that his unit was embarking on a mission and that he would call her when he returned. She was notified of his death by his father, who lives in Jamaica, because the Army had confused her address. Toccara Green left Norfolk State after one semester and transferred to Morgan State University in Baltimore. At the end of her freshman year, however, she opted to go to work full time. Office jobs proved too confining and caused her to have migraines, her mother said. "She only had one headache while she was in basic training," Yvonne Green said. "That told me that she just hadn't liked working in the office, that it was too confining for her." Toccara Green spent nine months in Kuwait and was on her second tour in Iraq when she was killed. Her family last saw her Aug. 3, when she returned to the Middle East after a two-week visit home. Collins, the JROTC adviser, said the loss of both students brought tears to his eyes. "It's like something just hit you in the pit of the stomach. They were both so young. It seems like this kind of news is coming a lot faster now."
Name: Rick Schultz
Email: barbrickcoast@173rdairborne.com
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 15:58:02
Mr. Bradley has had the following, as an excerpt, posted on this board since it's inception, "dedicated to all Sky Soldiers Past and Present by; Honoring the past, Supporting the present and Encouraging the future. All are welcome...". I have had and have the pleasure and privelage of coming to this board since my son first became a member of the 17rd ABN. By all that we do and say, as friends and family of our troops, we do honor their past, support the present and encourage each individual soldier, as well as ourselves. I truly believe that most of what is said here is without malice; rather sometimes, we tend to misinterpret the intent of what others say or what may be the true intent of what they are trying to accomplish when they post something. It is our ability to be tolerent, when other's words, may not be words we would have, ourselves, chosen to use. It is this ability to be tolerent and non-judgemental that fosters many common bonds. Sometimes, it is difficult to accept the simpleness of words that, in fact, harbor much truth and reality. Patience is an never ending virtue.
Name: Captain Singleton
Email: michael.singleton2@us.army.mil
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 14:44:21
CPT Geraci (Joe), Thanks for all the work you and your soldiers are doing- sounds like you're "handing it to the bad guys." You are all in our thoughts and prayers. "Gitter done" and git home safe. MS
Name: Skysoldier Mom
Email: mom@yahoo.com
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 14:35:35
I see the pain of death and loss of a friend and the joy of having a loved one within arms reach. This is hope. This is when God says I'll never put upon you more than you can handle. God is love and this is his greatest gift of all. To the ones that lost a loved one. We all pray for you and remember your son is a Hero. He will be missed by many. May God be with You.
Name:
Email: ...
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 14:02:39
thank you to babygirlll 19 and sara for the info. i would also like to say how much i appreciate this message board. i am a new comere to this, one good say, "life style" and it gives me great relief to know that there r people here who not only hav useful info about what's going on over there but also write about their worries, concerns, and excitements that are many times EXACTLY like my own. you are all very strong and i admire each and every one of you who is remaining strong, confident in our soldiers, and able to offer comfort to others. thanks again and GOD BLESS OUR SOLDIERS... ALL OVER THE WORLD!!
Name: rebecca
Email: meashekake79@hotmail.com
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 13:57:53
Hey just a quick note to people who i've corresponded with on here. I cant write back for a bit. Family emergency. All take care! - Rebecca
Name: Missy
Email: missy61@nvc.net
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 13:45:55
For pictures of HHC go to http://www.173rdairborne.net/AF-1.htm look at page 19 and 71, you can also go to http://public.fotki.com/fury1508/ check in staff.
Name:
Email: ...
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 13:22:41
does anyone know where i can find pics of HHc 1/508?? my friend is in that company and i dont know what category their in?
Name: B co 2-503
Email: babygurlll19@yahoo.com
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 12:28:50
I hear from my boyfriend pretty often. Everything is fine, they are busy though so they might have no time to write or call. hope this helps!
Name: Sara
Email: sphelan56@aol.com
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 12:06:03
I haven't heard from my son in 2/503, B Company, 1st platoon either. He usually emails quite frequenty, but no word for the last several days. They are probably out on a mission.
Name:
Email: ...
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 11:57:40
has anyone heard from B co. 2-503? and more specifically 1st platoon? thanks so very much.
Name: Flippo's Mom (Patti)
Email: skysoldiersmom@hotmail.com
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 05:11:39
Chiara, I live in California 2 hours south of Pvt. Palmer's hometown of Sacramento. Even though my son did not know him, I will be attending his services as I feel it is the least I can do to honor Pvt. Palmer. If there is something you want me to pass on to his family please let me know. My sincerest sympathy to the families and friends of our fallen warriors. To our Sky Soldiers and especially the Combat Wombats (Alpha Co.): Know that not a day, an hour, or even a moment, goes by that you are not in our hearts and thoughts. You are doing a FANTASTIC job and we are so proud of you! God is watching over you, I know because I asked him to. Stay TOGETHER, stay ALERT, Stay FOCUSED, and stay SAFE!
Name: chiara
Email: chiara.burato@virgilio.it
Date: 08/30/05
Time: 00:14:21
Does someone from vicenza is going to california for the funeral of the poor Palmer?
Name: LaLa
Email: lala_10200@hotmail.com
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 23:29:10
HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY SGT. LANG...I love you and wish you were here to spend with your wifey. I miss you and keep your head up and stay focused. Cant wait till you come home!!! Love you baby.....LaLa
Name:
Email: a curious friend
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 23:16:35
does anyone know where i can find pics of HHc 1/508?? my friend is in that company and i dont know what category their in?
Name: Ron Anderson
Email: andy261@juno.com
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 21:56:32
Well the man made it home today--picked him up at the airport at 6:30 pm.. It was sure nice to see him in one piece again. He hugged his mother and swung her a around like a doll.. I told him that he better not try that with me I'd break his back. We went to dinner at the barrel and now he with his older sister getting plastered. It is sure nice to have him home for a little while at least. At least he's home for a little while the same kid that I was at that age.. God forgive old fools and our kids..
Name: Danielle Schafer
Email: dschafer54@hotmail.com
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 18:27:34
First, I would like to send my condolences to Hyland, Lehmiller, Palmer, Hall and Campbell families. My husband was Michael Schafer and I know the pain and the chaos that is occurring at this moment. I was in Italy when we received the news of the 4 and was able to attend the memorial service for them, which our Brigade has now become too frequent. With everyday that passes things seem to be getting harder instead of easier. To Mr. Bradley I never had the chance to tell you how thankful I am for this site and for your presence during everything. To all of you, we are family if only by these messages and a common prayer...for all of our men to come home. Thank You!!!
Name: Charlene
Email: davidbrewer@sbcglobal.net
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 17:04:38
Thank you Mr Bradley for this website and posting the news. I appreciate all that you do as a volunteer. Sorry that sad news has to be posted. May God be with all our soldiers and may He give them the stength they need to do their jobs. May the families of our lost find peace and comfort in him. A proud mother of SPC Clint Kelly TF Fury, 1-508th HHC. I love you Clint.
Name: James Bradley, CW3, US Army (Retired)
Email: webmaster@173rdairborne.com
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 14:26:16
Photos posted - KIAs - http://www.173rdairborne.com/KIA-afghan.htm
Name: Ashley Perry
Email: vballbaby10@juno.com
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 12:54:07
To those who replied to my message I thank you from the bottom of my heart. After posting the message on Friday I began to go through the pictures and found 3 pictures of Daymean, as tears came to my eyes with relief I looked at the backgrounds of the pics and saw the same background as the pics from Italy so all I can conclude is that the pictures are old. It was nice to see some pics of him smiling though. To "C" I would love to give you the information but I would not like to leave it on here so if you would like to email me your information I will let you know all that I know. To those who recently lost a loved one, my heart and prayers go out to you and may God bless you and your family. I will continue my search and I will keep everyone posted if I find anything and I hope that if anyone finds anything that they would please let me know also. Thank you and God Bless!
Name: Al Schlothauer
Email: sptsal@aolcom
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 12:02:28
My sincere thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of SSG Damion Campbell. May you find peace in the Lord at this difficult time.
Name: SEAN'S DAD
Email: AIRBOURNEMCDONALD@AOL.COM
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 11:21:05
To all family and friends of our soldiers. I'm a father of a SKY SOLDIER. Needless to say I'm a very proud man. We all have different ways of dealing with this war on terror, we have to respect each others point of view. We don't have to agree with it. I see people saying I'm just a mother or just a wife. You are not JUST, you are. We are all a part of this, it's hard to remain positive, especially with the losses that some of you have to endure. They are heroes and it's our responsibility to let them know, and for the HEROES that lost there lives it's up to us to remember them tell there children and family and friends how they gave the ultimate of themselves to make our world a better and safer place. GOD BLESS ALL OUR TROOPS. SEAN I LOVE YOU, DAD
Name: James R. Bradley, CW3, MC, US Army (Retired)
Email: Webmaster@173rdairborne.com
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 11:18:45
Staff Sgt. Damion G. Campbell, 23, of Baltimore, Md., died on August 26, 2005, in Khayr Kot, Afghanistan, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during a combat patrol. SSG Campbell was a Medic assigned to the Company A, 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Vicenza, Italy.
Name: Elisa
Email: Toosadtopostit
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 11:02:46
i met damion more than a year ago, and we bacame good friends. he was always writing me from Afgh, and he even wrote me the day he left for the mission, Aug 26th. I cant believe he's dead. i just cant stop crying and it hurts to much. He was such a lovely guy, couldnt wait to get back home in less than a month to see his girlfriend. Can this all be just a mistake? This cant' be true. Elisa
Name:
Email: @aol.com
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 10:12:30
http://www.thewbalchannel.com/health/4909282/detail.html Ms. Robinson and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. May you find the strength to get through this difficult time.
Name: From Rear Detachment Message
Email: Funeral Services
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 09:48:58
PVT Christopher Lloyd Palmer The funeral will take place on Friday 2 Sept 2005 at 1000 hrs. The location for the funeral and Burial is as follows: Funeral: Morgan Jones Funeral Home, 4200 Broadway (P.O. Box 221550), Sacramento, CA 95822-8550 Phone: 916-452-4444 Burial: ST. Mary Cemetery & Mausoleum, 6700 21st Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820 Phone: 916-452-4831
Name: just a girlfriend
Email:
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 09:20:23
TO MRS TIRED WIFE: i'm sosorry to erite u that mrs tired wife, but if everytime that u come in this page u get mad, my advice is dont come anymore!!!not everyone of us (girls) are lucky like u, i mean, u r married and so u have more chance to know what's going on (i know it coz i have a lot of friends that are married with americans).so, i understand that's no funny that wrong news go on this page, but dont judge...if something will happen to my bfriend i ll know just from his family...so nobody will knocking my door or give me a call----i ll get married next year so...keep praying insted waste ur time with that.god bless u.
Name: Condolences
Email: Sky Soldier Identified
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 07:52:46
The only posting so far is at this site. Our sympathies, prayers and support are extended to the loved ones and family. May he rest in peace. http://icasualties.org/oef/Afghanistan.aspx
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 05:28:01
Hi Everyone, I hope this finds you doing ok. To Tired Wife - yes it is nice to come to this site and see all the wonderful news of families hearing from their loved ones and from those who are coming home for a little while - I live for those messages. But I also know from experience that our Sky Soldiers are in dangers way and the cost of Freedom (whether it is physical freedom or freedom from fear) is blood. Sugar coating it will only make the transition harder. The wonderful thing about this site is yes, we share the excitement of loved ones coming home, but, we also share the fears when someone hasn't heard in awhile, the sorrow when we hear a family has lost, and the concern when someone sees the changes in their loved one. That is what this site is for - to support each other and to support our Sky Soldiers. Yes sometimes it is HARD and sometimes CRUEL when people post rumors (I feel we should wait until the DoD releases the names). But we are a family and you know what they say about families - ya gotta take the good with the bad.If you haven't noticed Mr Bradley has posted the funeral homes that will be handling the funerals for our recent losses. PLEASE take the time to send a sympathy card (address it "To the Family of _____ care of "funeral home name") You have no idea how important it is for these families to know that we love them and we grieve with them. The most treasured ones I have are from the Sky Soldiers old and new and their families. Well I better go - Hurricane Katrina is bearing down and I want to send this before I lose power. Talk to you soon - I hope. Love to all. To my Sky Soldiers - stay safe and focused. We love you.
Name: EA
Email: Washington POST
Date: 08/29/05
Time: 04:21:03
Hi! someone once post a link of a Washington post page (or that's what i think it was!) where you could check the pictures of the soldiers who died in Afgh and Iraq. Can someone post it again? coz i cant' really find it anymore! THanks. EA
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 23:31:21
Does ANYONE know yet which soldier did not make it through the most recent bombing? or at least the company? thanks. my prayers are with this brave soldier's family.
Name:
Email: **C
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 20:05:28
heard from 1/508 A co. they're well. asked prayer for patience. i think living the community life and being with the same people day in and out gets to you. keep it up guys. you are doing a great job and once again, we're behind you. nothing can take our support away from you.. we're in it for the long run too. God's victory to you all.
Name: Old Soldier
Email: mbrannen@cdc.gov
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 16:31:29
To tired wife - I, too, come here to see words of encouragement and good news about soldiers getting home, back from patrols, and succeeding in their missions. But, I also know that this is a war and all the news is not going to be good. Part of providing reassurances and support is dealing with the unfortunate things that are happening to our young men and women. My wife was once a 'tired wife' too, but she understands that in order to appreciate all the good things we are hearing here, we have to deal with the bad, too. Our son is coming home on R&R soon - he didn't get one in Iraq - so we joyously hear about all of your experiences with your loved ones getting off those planes. But, at the same time we know there are families living with the reality that their loved ones are not coming home - and for them we grieve and provide whatever support we can. I stood by the side of the road in Loganville, GA yesterday and saluted a processional for a young soldier from Georgia's 48th Brigade and once again felt guilty that our young soldiers are paying a horrible price for their courage and our freedoms. God Bless our Sky Soldiers.
Name: Soldier's mom..not his wife
Email: xxx
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 13:51:09
To "Tired Wife": I think the reason there is so much speculation is that this forum is the only source of information for some of us. We may not be on the Army's list of folks to notify in case of the death or injury of our soldier. Some of us may not even hear news from the person who IS notified. I check this message board every day for news of what is going on because I know I will not receive a knock on the door and I may not even get a phone call or email from my son's wife or his adoptive dad. So, yeah, no news is good news, but some of us may not hear the news if it's bad.
Name:
Email: Prayer for our soldiers
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 13:36:04
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen."
Name: Stanley D. Rogers Sr.
Email: roge5301@netzero.net
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 13:18:58
Jessica, My son called me at 3AM EST this morning and said that he was about to leave for Kuwait and then right away to Germany. Hopefully, they were both on the same flight and we will both be lucky in the next couple of days Stan
Name: Jessica
Email: jessicajrone@aol.com
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 11:29:17
To those who wonder about how long it takes to get home for the R&R. My husband left to go to Kuwait yesterday, left there today to go to Germany and I will be at the airport to pick him up tomorrow at 2pm. It seems like once the soldiers get to Kuwait, the journey goes pretty fast -its just trying to get to Kuwait. God Bless!
Name: To: Tired Wife
Email: TamReadiaol.com
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 11:08:05
I agree. I am not a wife, but worry constantly also. We all need encouragement, so just remember.....The Lord does not give you more than you can bear....Trust in him always......
Name: 8/28/05
Email: 173rd Rear Detachment message
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 10:50:38
Quote: There was an explosive device attack in Afghanistan last night. One soldier from our Brigade was killed and three were wounded. The families of the Soldiers involved are being informed in person. There is a memorial service tentatively scheduled for Tues. afternoon in the post Chapel. As further details become available, they will be reported in the news, to include the names of those involved.
Name: tired wife
Email: xxx
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 10:35:52
i just dont get it,every time i come on this page i see speculation about people that have died, would it be so difficult to just say no news is good news rather than worrying everybody-we are going through enough as it is. i dont know how anyone who thinks like this can get through the year, try to let go a bit. if you dont hear anything your soldier is ok so for the sakes of everyone reading this board keep your speculation to yourselves. i dont mean to be nasty but im getting tired of coming on here looking for nice messages of incouragement and instead finding bad ones. on the bright side we are half way! thanks
Name: Chuck Coker
Email: Gropa5@aol.com
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 08:29:00
Got an email from my 503rd Chosen Company Bully this morning. Staying busy and getting some rest. Mentioned the Memorial Service and going forward with the tasks at hand. Gotta say how proud I am of all the soldiers in harms way and the job they are doing.
Name: diane@173rdairborne.com
Email: diannecaughlan@comcast.net
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 08:13:25
Our son just called! The first phone call since he left and I am proud to say that I did not cry! He is with the 1-508/HHC but is not with the "group" right now, he is in some sort of competition and off base. So to the Mom looking for her son, I can't help you even tho our sons are in the same "group." And for all of you reading this, obviously I don't know military terminology.... Diane
Name: TO Ex-sky soldier
Email: casey_mitchell25@yahoo.com
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 07:40:56
HOw do you know it isnt a Sky soldier. There hasnt been any info released yet???
Name: Aunt Dan
Email: DPElia@aol.com
Date: 08/28/05
Time: 05:29:56
Hurry home Sean McDonald! We're waiting for you. Be safe....Love you, Aunt Dan
Name: 2/503d
Email: Memorial Service
Date: 08/27/05
Time: 19:41:26
http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?article=31216§ion=104
Name:
Email: xskysoldier
Date: 08/27/05
Time: 15:37:58
http://us.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/08/27/afghanistan.death/index.html This was not a Skysoldier. May the warrior rest in peace.
Name: Roswell GA MOM
Email: scallions@bellsouth.net
Date: 08/27/05
Time: 11:04:02
Has anyone heard a status of the 1-508 HHC? I haven't heard anything for quite a while. I know Nathan has made it as far as Kuwait for his R&R, thank goodness! I am anxious to heard something. If you read this and know Brant Whaley, 1-508 HHC, please tell him his parents love him and are praying for his safety. Thank you.
Name: Soldier Dad
Email: billhwaddell@yahoo.com
Date: 08/27/05
Time: 09:07:03
More bad news in the neighborhood this morning. My prayers are with all of us as we go through the agony of waiting for a name and unit. http://us.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/08/27/afghanistan.death/index.html
Name: Michele Dodge
Email: Mrsdodge57@aol.com
Date: 08/27/05
Time: 06:32:29
To SPC DODGE HAPYY 22nd BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!! I hope you got all the treats we sent and get a few moments to enjoy. We miss you and love you and hope to see you in Italy one day soon. Love MOM
Name:
Email: casey_mitchell25@yahoo.com
Date: 08/27/05
Time: 06:12:13
Has anyone heard from 1/508-HHC Scouts lately? I havent heard from my husband in 6 days. I was just concerned. Thanks
Name: Veryleen Pier
Email: nicesix2001@aol.ocom
Date: 08/27/05
Time: 05:48:45
Mr.Hyland, I did not have the opportunity to ever meet your son, but I had the pleasure of getting to know your daughter inlaw and grandson,they are wonderful and special people as i am sure was your son, i just would like your family to know you and your family will always be in our hearts and prayers. Like the infantry soldier they never leave a man behind the infantry family follows the same belief, if you or your family should ever need always know there is someone here for you. Take care and god bless... I
Name: Arlene M
Email: akmitchell@comcast.net
Date: 08/27/05
Time: 00:36:24
I received an e-mail from my son, Nathan A Co 1/508 on Wednesday (Thursday in Afghan.) saying that he was heading to one of the airports in Afghanistan (I don't want to post which one) to come home. I haven't heard from him since. Anyone with info on the process could you please e-mail me and explain how this works, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Arlene
Name: To Ashley
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 18:35:53
Ashley... what unit, company, and all is he in? maybe he is in one of our soldier's and we can ask ours about him. if you mailed him then you would know. if you'd feel more comfortable e mailing it then let us know and we will try and help you!!!**C
Name: Jaymo
Email: jaymo1975@hotmail.com
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 17:30:35
Ashley, Maybe there's somebody that visits this site that can help you if you know what unit your friend is in. I wish you the best, please keep us updated.
Name: Jessica
Email: to ashley perry
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 16:55:57
Ashley: My heart goes out to you during this time. I will be praying that you find out information soon about your soldier. It is so hard to wait patiently without knowing the outcome of your loved one, but if you haven't heard from him -there has got to be a very good reason. Also, if you are on the list to be notified if something happens, then you would have been notified already. Keep your chin up. I am sure you will hear from him soon. You will be in my prayers.
Name: Gina
Email: g_shell_t@yahoo.com
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 15:52:23
The message posted about who is laughing now should be a reminder that this is an open public message board. I don't know what kind of sick twisted, demented person would write such a thing, but we all need to keep supporting out soldiers and supporting each other. Lets all just be much more aware about the information we post. Maybe we should start posting only general information and not even our soldiers names. I don't know how to stop more comments like this, but we all have to stay pulled together and beat this together as a family. God bless our soldiers and God bless all of us.
Name: Ashley Perry
Email: vballbaby10@juno.com
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 15:51:05
Honestly, I don't know how to explain what I am looking for. Daymean Lawson Lewis (PFC) is actually who I am looking for. I love this man immensely and I haven't heard from him since May 2nd, 2005. I have sent multiple emails and have had no answer. Every day I check the solider portion of Legacy.com to make sure he is still with us and nothing is posted so I try and keep my hopes high. Last email I received said he had just returned from a mission and the rodeo was cancelled so a package for me was unable to be sent but he was refreshed and alright and he was homesick and loved me. I pray for him everyday and write him every week. I've sent mail also but haven't heard anything back. I know I am on the list to be notified if anything happens to him and again I haven't received anything. I guess I am just looking for some kind of information to know he is ok or to see if there is someway to check up on things with his troop. I love this man and I miss him more and more as the days pass. Right now I just need to know that he is alright. If anyone can help me out that would be a true blessing from God. Thank you and God Bless
Name: Paratrooper99
Email: Windy23@yahoo.com
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 09:19:43
A co 1-508th is looking for volunteers to find as many old, but useable, running shoes in sizes 6 1/2 thru 9 1/2-10. Our ANA just got their PT uniforms, but the ETTs didn't receive running shoes from the higher level unit they work for (embedded tactical trainers with ANA). Each company has an adopted Afghan National Army unit (company of platoon) with them, they work alot together. The free world is doing all it can to help out this new Army, but red tape slows down the process. Individuals in the unit and their spouses, friends, organizations have done more than the system has in our six months in country. As 1SG would say, we don't want our Grand kids coming over here, so lets help out. P99
Name: Soldiers Dad
Email: mtww@yahoo.com
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 09:06:42
We wish to thank you all for your prayers and condolences in this time of grief and sorrow. We pray that none of you ever have to experience such a loss. It is of some comfort to know that Josh gave his life doing something he truly loved and believed in, trying to bring the freedoms we enjoy to others. Our hearts go out to the families of Spc. Hall, Sgt. Lehmiller, and Pvt. Palmer. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and his peace and love surround you. If anyone has contact information for the families of these three fallen heroes please email me. Marty Hyland
Name: SPC. Timothy Bellanca
Email: timothy.j.bellanca@us.army.mil
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 08:16:06
To the family of specialist hall, I knew your son not because i was in his unit but because we were in the same brigade and during the HERDs deployment to Iraq me and your son pulled CQ together for the brigade. i jus now found out that he died and i just wanted to send you my heartfelt wishes that you will be ok because i know he is in a better place now. I also know he served his unit the best he could and i know he was a good soldier.
Name: Kris's Mom 173rd 1/508 Charlie
Email: debraashburn@sbcglobal.net
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 08:14:11
My husband was lucky enough to catch the IM from our guys yesterday morning. 173rd 1/508 C co. Specialist. Kendall Peterson was checking in for our son Kris. He was out on guard duty. But "Petie" said they were doing good and the weather was cooling off in the evening's. Temperatures in 103 range during day. Thoughts and Prayers are with each family and soldier.
Name: Dale White
Email: edwhitejr@earthlink.net
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 06:37:13
As a Navy retiree and the father of Brandon White (Alpha Company 1/508th) I just wanted to let the guys know that you are in our prayers and that I'm proud of the job you're doing. A government dedicated to freedom must also be dedicated to fighting tyranny anywhere, not just in our own backyard. Keep up the good work!
Name: J's Mom
Email: KR1SC0@AOL.COM
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 06:34:50
Received and e-mail from my son this morning ! He is in the 2/503rd Chosen . Didn't say much about what was going on , they had just had memorial services for the fallen soldiers. May God bless their families and bring comfort in their sorrow . God bless all the brave Sky Soldiers and protect them as they serve . I love you J.
Name: Kathy G
Email: ksgrigs@yahoo.com
Date: 08/26/05
Time: 04:43:14
To Michael Scott Morgan: Thank you so much for the message on the board. With all that goes on it is refreshing to have someone like you express concern and gratitude for our soldiers. God Bless You. Our guys need more of you. There are a lot of us out there. The news won't cover us but the guys need to know we are there. God Bless Our Soldiers
Name: to stanley rogers
Email: isupport
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 23:39:58
Stanley, will your soldier arrive in Atlanta, ga from kwait? im asking because my soldier is in kwait too waiting for his flight home, but he didn't have a date yet. so maybe he's on the flight with your soldier.
Name: Michael Scott Morgan
Email: scottmorg@hotmail.com
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 23:28:08
I am just a kitchen manager at a medium sized restraint in Park City, Utah. I don't claim to know much about alot that goes on in the world today, but i do know that I support all that you in the 173d Airborne have done throughout your honored history. I lived in Iraq, just outside of the city of Basra, from @1977-1980. My father(ex-Air Force hnrbl dschrg)was an Instrumentation Supervisor for a company that built a plastics plant for Saddams Baath regime and our Govt. (we didn't know just how bad he was in the beginning) I saw the real people and the ones that toed the line. All of which I believe wanted a change.. they were all scared some more than others, depending on who they knew. Those people needed to be unshackled, and I thank you for helping in that effort. My wife and I live a quiet and peaceful life here in the Uintah mountains of northern Utah, and I can only hope each and everyone of you finds your way home from Afghanistan, or whatever post you defend, and finds peace in this country you protect. Come home safe and if you are in Park City come by The Hungry Moose Pub and grill and I'll buy you a beer or a burger. (please come in ones or twos as I'm not rich!:)) Not everyone in the USA is against what you do as the news would make you think . Thank you for your Service! Scottmorg@hotmail.com
Name: diane@173rdairborne.com
Email: diannecaughlan@comcast.net
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 21:59:13
I have to comment...I so admire ALL of you parents that receive phone calls! My son has tried it and all I do is cry and he feels bad & so do I but I can't help it!). Our decision was emails only... It literally takes the "wind out of my sails" and his too....And I worry about him more than me, being upset. So to all the parents/friends & family, we are just as brave...maybe not physically but certainly mentally! The support stateside is overwhelming in Washington, every Aunt, Uncle, cousin, Grandpa & brother have yellow ribbons tied everywhere. Our neighborhood alone in Vancouver has 3 serving...pretty small world! Proud parent of a paratrooper! Diane
Name: Linda Proud Mom of SSGT Clint Mack 2/503 3rd Platoon and Sgt Chris Mack Wash DC
Email: Wgslinda@aol.com
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 20:43:59
I got a phone call from Clint yesterday. He said they guys were all mourning the loss of their fellow soldiers and he just needed to talk. His platoon is fine but very tired. He was flying out to Kandahar to be presented the Audie Murphy award in a few days. I am proud of Clint he just reenlisted for 4 more years this week and so did his brother Chris in Wash DC. So 4 more years and I will support my boys 100% they believe in what they are doing. Looks like I am going to have to Army Lifers!!!! My thoughts and Prayers are with all the families and friends of our Fallen Soldiers. May you all know how sad we are but Proud of our 173rd families.
Name: Arlene M.
Email: akmitchell@comcast.net
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 20:40:00
My sincere condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers. May they rest in peace. Arlene
Name: Matt Czarnik
Email: czarnik@whidbey.com
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 19:29:26
My son emailed his mother the other day. Jeremy is in Able Co. 503. The only thing I do not know, is what platoon and squad he is in. My heart goes out to the parents of the fallen soldiers. I hope I never have to endure what you must be going thru right now. I can't express enough gratitude for what all of our soldiers are doing. I pray for all their safe return.
Name: Stanley D. Rogers Sr.
Email: roge5301@netzero.net
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 14:57:40
My son called me from Khandahar this morning. He is waiting for his flight to Kuwait for his 15 days leave. His flight from Kuwait is scheduled to leave on the 28th. Will keep you all posted so you can get some knowledge of how long it takes for them to get home.
Name: Gina
Email: ginamichellet@hotmail.com
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 13:50:52
I heard from 1-508th a co. today. Said all is well, been busy and getting more busy by the day. Looking forward to R&R. Not to worry might be out of pocket for a little while. I hope this might help those that haven't heard anything. God bless all of our soldiers.
Name: Lisa Matson
Email: lisamatson2anthem.com
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 12:51:26
Talked to my son for the first time since 02/05 last night! Spc. Ryan Trimble - he is in C. Company 1-508. Sounds good and he is looking forward to coming home soon. He told me some great stories about riding a camel! Says they have 23 guys in their sleeping area! If you mail your soldiers those disposable camera's find a way to put their names on them so they can keep track on them.
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 12:30:51
heard from 1/508 a co today. all is well. they've been busy, successful, and tired... but tiredness never stopped our guys from getting a job done. keep it up! YOU are the best.
Date: 08/25/05
Time: 00:48:17
To Jhulz: I talked to my husband (1-508 C co 1st pl) last night. Everything is fine, but they are quite busy. Hope this helps.
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 20:15:48
Sgt. Champ, remember someone in the States *Luvs You*
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 18:29:48
Hey Guys... i just want to encourage you to keep it up. I'm sure some of you are ready to come home, but know how much we respect what you're doing and we're all here waiting for you. we're not going anywhere! literally millions are praying for you guys. keep yourself focused and lean on God on those tough days. he's been there done that too. he's your refuge. i pray that he would guide your thoughts and the decisions of the leaders and would lead your hands in feet in victory and safety. we believe in you and love you. and to the families who's soldiers have passed on, know that you too have more people than you know and some you will never know praying God's peace and comfort on you. i pray that he would restore your strength and be in your midst. your sons and daughters will NEVER be forgotten. -C
Name: Jhulz
Email: jhulz2004@hotmail.com
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 17:23:37
My sincere condolence to the family of the fallen heroes. My prayers are with all the family of the soldiers always. Have anyone heard from 1/508 Charlie Co.? Please advise. Thank you very much..
Email: anita_pellegrin@yahoo.it
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 15:36:03
Words cannot explain my sorrow for the loss of these soldiers. They will never be forgotten. I wanna tell them just: Thank you guys for all the sacrifices you did to make this world and all of us safer. May you rest in peace. an Italian girl
Name: Brian Hart
Email: brian.hart02@comcast.net
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 07:43:20
The John D. Hart family wishes to express our deepest condolences to the families of Spc. Hall, 1st Lt. Hyland, Sgt. Lehmiller, and Pvt. Palmer. If there is anything we can do in this most difficult time, one Gold Star Family to another, please let us (Brian or Alma Hart)know immediately.
Name: cathy d
Email: shockg549@aol
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 06:31:04
we heard from our son yesterday, he is in B CO he ask us (his parents) to pray for the soldiers and their families for the sacrifices they have endured. We all can pray for these brave soldiers, and their heart-broken families. I have lost a child, they will need all of our prayers. condolences and any kind words offered would be comforting.
Name: Leanne
Email: lharmann@wi.rr.com
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 05:10:53
Once again we come together to mourn the loss of our brave Sky Soldiers. Our condolences to the families of these men. May God Bless them and give their families strength in the days to come. We honor all the brave men and women who fight for freedom in the names of those who are not able to fight for themselves. Thank you all for your service and sacrifices. I would like to again send a card with a note to the families of our fallen soldiers. You may email me the addresses to my personal email. Thank you all for your support and help.
Name: Chosen Co. Mom
Email: woowoocfa@intelos.net
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 03:50:32
I talked to my chosen co. 1st Plt. soldier on Monday for a brief time. They were fine at the time.Hope that helps.
Name: May79
Email: michelle020579@yahoo.com.au
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 03:16:59
TO: M.C. Got an email from my friend this Monday. He is in Chosen Co.3rd platoon and he said that things are going good and hopefully will slow down. So I think everything is ok.
Name: Patti
Email: patgt77@yahoo.com
Date: 08/24/05
Time: 03:03:53
To: Debbie...My son is in A 2-503. I chatted with him for about an hour on Saturday. All is well with them. They were getting ready to go on a 5 day mission.
Name: diane173rdairborne.com
Email: diannecaughlan@comcast.net
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 23:38:16
Is there a universal/military condolence card that we as a "airborne families" can send to the grieved families? Would it be appropriate? I would so appreciate emails/cards from fellow Military Families( if I ever am in their position) but this is new to our family and I don't know the protocol in emailing/sending condolence cards to bereaved families that I don't know. Please advise as we are ALL in the same boat, so to speak. PS: how do we know how to send cards etc other than this page? Diane
Name: debbie
Email: debbies2k2@aol.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 19:03:19
Has anyone heard from Able Company 2/503.Our hearts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers. This is from a very worried mom who's son is with Aco 2/503. Debbie and family
Name: Mom
Email: Mom
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 18:19:43
I heard from my son in Able Co. 1st PLT. They were still in the FOB and all were safe. This was sat. He did not say anything about leaving on a mission. But you never know. If anyone has heard anything recently please let us all know.
Email: babygurlll19@yahoo.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 14:39:44
Has Anyone heard anything from B co 2-503? I'm very sad for the loss of those soldiers
Name: m. c.
Email: tatamc@libero.it
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 14:34:12
Did anyone hear from soldiers in chosen co.? i haven't heard from mine in a long time... thank you for your help my heart goes to the families who suffered such losses, may god be with you all and bless our sky soldiers
Name: Chuck Coker
Email: Gropa5@aol.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 13:34:23
Our hearts are saddened and our prayers go out to the families and friends of our fallen Sky Soldiers. We are grateful for the sacrifice and efforts these young men have given for their country. Proud Parents C Co 2/503
Name: Jane K
Email: janefk07734@yahoo.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 13:28:44
To the families of those lost, please accept my deepest sympathy for your losses. We all feel your pain and are here for you always. Know that your sons will be remembered in our hearts as true hero's forever. May God bless all of the 173rd!
Name: Sharon, Proud Mom (173rd B 2-503)
Email: amarals@bellsouth.net
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 11:28:00
God Bless All the Soldiers in arms way! My Condolences To The Families of The Lost Soldiers, My They rest in Peace in God's Hands.
Name: Faye Lee
Email: fayedlee@hotmail.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 11:15:28
It took my son a week to get home (NC) and about that long to get back to the unit. Think about it tho....this is a month they are out of harms way. They don't see it that way tho...they want to be there to watch their buddies' backs--which is a good thing. My condolences to the families of the lost soldiers. God Bless
Name: to ken
Email: r&r
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 10:35:48
Hi Ken, for my bf it took more than a week to come home (Italy). all depends on the availability of the flights. it can take from couple of days to couple of weeks, but I guess that 1 day more or 1 day left doesn't make much difference now that you know he is coming home. at least to me it didn't i was so happy to have him back after i waited and waited for months that all that matter to me was the fact that he left from Afghanistan and he would have been home soon! enjoy your soldier! I did so much with my one!
Name: charlene
Email: davidbrewer@sbcglobalnet
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 08:59:52
Again we are trying to make sense of this war. Yes we all thought it would be safer than Iraq, is it safer in America? We have all these questions. I am hurting for the families of all the lost young men giving their lives for us. I am hurting for the soldiers who are so young and have so much life ahead of them. I pray that God's love will ease the pain for the families of our fallen soldiers.
Email: hayskerry@hotmial.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 08:13:44
3rd Platoon Battle Co list Lt Hyland as the commander (last updated 8/5). Taken from Battle Co's web site.
Name: Army Wife
Email: armywife@hotmsil.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 07:51:48
Does anyone know which Company in the 2/503rd the soldiers were in? I just lost my friend who was also in the 503rd so my heart aches for their friends and families. We have a great bunch of sky soldiers, and it pains me to think we all thought Afghanistan was supposed to be better than when they went to Iraq. God Bless Our Sky Soldiers, and may He also be with all of us. At ease Heroes, You're Home now.
Name: Al Schlothauer
Email: sptsal@aol.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 06:34:05
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families and the friends of the fallen Sky Soldiers of 2nd/503rd. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Name: donna
Email: hdonnamarie@aol.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 06:16:25
My heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the 4 fallen heroes of the 2/503rd. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Email: Rest In Peace Heroes
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 06:13:03
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on August 21 near Baylough, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during patrol operations. The soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.
Spc. Blake W. Hall, 20, of East Prairie, Missouri
1st Lt. Joshua M. Hyland, 31, of Missoula, Montana
Sgt. Michael R. Lehmiller, 23, of Anderson, South Carolina
Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer, 22, of Sacramento, California
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 05:26:52
tp the families of 2/503rd: My heartfelt sympathies on the loss of 4 heroes. Words cannot begin to describe your loss. But, please know that we are a family here and we are here if you need us. It isn't just the families who now must face this great loss but you too. The fear, the anger and the great sadness and yes even the great relief some of you might feel is normal and understandable. It is our time now to step up in this war and give aid and comfort to the "brothers and sisters" left behind. The families of these young men have now joined the special Families of the Fallen Heroes within the 173rd. We are asmall group that no body wants to join but is always there for those in need. My deepest condolances to the families, friends and brothers of these 4 heroes. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything. I am here for you. The Proud Gold Star Mother of SGT Michael Yashinski
Name: Sara
Email: sphelan56@aol.com
Date: 08/23/05
Time: 04:47:58
Here is the list of the soldiers who were killed recently. May God be with their families. http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2005/nr20050823-4503.htmlilies
Name: News
Email: Able 2/503d
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 21:28:39
According to the Commander's update on 8/22/05 they are just back from Operation Broncos and everyone is safe. For updates contact: http://www.ablewarlords.com/index_files/page0004.html Email the FRG and ask to have your name put on the list for updates on Able Company.
Name: Jaymo
Email: jaymo1975@hotmail.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 20:45:49
In response to Starbucks question: I always go to www.snopes.com when I question the rumor mill that my inbox has become. Here is the link to the full explanation of what the truth is concerning Starbucks and the military: http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/starbucks.asp Thanks for clearing the air on their support to our troops.
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 17:32:12
Has anyone heard from Able Co. especially 1st platoon!?!?! Please if somebody did let me know, I am so worried... Thank you!
Name: Taryn to Soldier DAD
Email: osburn@sonoma.edu
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 16:41:54
I just wanted to say THANK YOU. I work for Starbucks and my fiancée is part of the 1-508 HHC. Each week I send the guys some coffee and I know partners all over are doing the same. Thanks for setting that one straight!
Name: Soldier Dad
Email: billhwaddell@yahoo.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 16:20:55
This web site is a wonderful opportunity to share information we could never get alone. Misued, it can be a very powerful tool to cause pain for each other and to innocent people, such as thoughs who run Starbucks.. How are you supposed to know if something is a rumor? By assuming it is a rumor unless you can find proof that it is true. Go to Starbucks website: http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/csr.asp It says the following: "Starbucks Donates to Military Personnel Starbucks, our customers and partners believe that it is critically important to support our men and women serving the United States. There are numerous examples of Starbucks Coffee Company and our partners supporting the troops. Each week Starbucks partners receive one free pound of coffee. Many partners have collected their free coffee and shipped numerous pounds of Starbucks coffee overseas. For instance, partners in our Atascadero, California store sent their weekly allotment of coffee to troops in Afghanistan so they would be able to enjoy a little taste of home. Our Customer Relations and Information Technology departments in Seattle donated thousands of pounds of coffee to the sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and troops in Mosul, Iraq. These are just a few of the many examples of our partners supporting the troops. We recognize and appreciate the very personal connection customers have with us and how they might miss their Starbucks Experience while serving overseas. Additionally, we are humbled that the troops request Starbucks coffee. To enhance our partners' outstanding grassroots efforts in support of the U.S. military troops, Starbucks is honored to extend our relationship with the American Red Cross in order to provide more coffee to relief efforts during times of conflict. We are pleased to donate 50,000 lbs of coffee to the American Red Cross for distribution to those troops serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait. The Company is making this contribution through the American Red Cross as part of its long-term, ongoing commitment to share the comfort of coffee during times of crisis."
Name: Proud Dad of Sky Soldier: 2-503/BCO/3rd Platoon
Email: trmason@att.net
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 15:51:45
As always for me, I think of the other things I wanted to say. The beauty of this medium... Mr. Bradley, God Bless you for your work. God bless those who serve, those who have served and those who gave all...and God Bless America. TRM Name: Proud Dad of Sky Soldier: 2-503/BCO/3rd Platoon Email: trmason@att.net Date: 08/22/05 Time: 09:36:41 Message Just received a call from my son...very tired but called to let us know they were okay. Now, Mr. Bradley...as so many others have told you, this website has been comfort to me for several years....Thank you for your service...then and now. Words don't adequately express the value of your work to keep us posted. TRM
Name: christina
Email: christi236@hotmail.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 15:30:24
shelly.. i heard from 1/508 a couple days ago. they're doing fine, staying busy, and making us proud! i believe they were headed out for a while, but last i knew they were hard at it! keep it way up guys!
Name: Stanley D. Rogers Sr.
Email: roge5301@netzero.net
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 15:19:06
Hello everyone. Just got a call from my son, Chosen Few, 2nd/503, 173rd Airborne Brigade. He is alright, just tired as they always seem to be, and I asked if everyone else was alright and he said yes. Presume this to mean his company. He is due to leave Afghanistan around the 28th headed home for 15 days. Really looking forward to it because my son is coming home but also because his girlfriend from Northern Ireland will be here also. Gonna be great. I get to meet her for the first time. Stan Rogers
Name: Stanley D. Rogers Sr.
Email: roge5301@netzero.net
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 15:19:01
Hello everyone. Just got a call from my son, Chosen Few, 2nd/503, 173rd Airborne Brigade. He is alright, just tired as they always seem to be, and I asked if everyone else was alright and he said yes. Presume this to mean his company. He is due to leave Afghanistan around the 28th headed home for 15 days. Really looking forward to it because my son is coming home but also because his girlfriend from Northern Ireland will be here also. Gonna be great. I get to meet her for the first time. Stan Rogers
Name: To coolgurl
Email: none@aol.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 13:30:27
That information that you posted is false. If you check out snopes.com before posting things like that you will see that it is false. Please don't use this board to post rumors. Thank you.
Name: B-Co Mom
Email: claypot91730@aol.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 12:19:56
While listening to Dr. Laura today (also a proud mother of a US Army Airborne Soldier), I heard her read a letter. After finishing the letter from "A mom of one" she made up a play on words that describes us moms here... we are "A band of mothers" who support our band of brothers. HOOYAH!!
Name: Shelley Bates
Email: shelley.bates@us.army.mil
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 11:48:37
Has anyone heard anything about anyone in the 1st batt. 508th infantry?? are they ok???
Name: Kris's Mom
Email: debraashburn@sbcglobal.net
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 10:02:59
Hello Everyone, Hope we all are Blessed with a bit of comfort at the website today. To Kathy: I know what you are feeling of worry and that haunting statement of No News is Good News". But as a Mom too my belief is Worry is Good...Worry means there is still Hope.. Sometimes Knowing is Final. I can tell you first hand of both. But trust me I am coming around to this No news thing to protect my own sanity. The most important things to know is your lines of Command or EX: 173rd 1/508 Charlie 1st Platoon/Rock. Knowing this helps me check this and other sites for others who have some communications. This has cut Worry in half, the other half is in God's hands and a helpful thing I've done is post a picture of Kris by computer with a crazy/silly comment he said that made me laugh. This helps lighten my heavy heart and reminds me of How Proud I am of his Choices in being a Sky Soldier. Like in Marriage: For Better or for Worse. He Loves His Chosen Crew. Kris's Mom
Name: Proud Dad of Sky Soldier: 2-503/BCO/3rd Platoon
Email: trmason@att.net
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 09:36:41
Just received a call from my son...very tired but called to let us know they were okay. Now, Mr. Bradley...as so many others have told you, this website has been comfort to me for several years....Thank you for your service...then and now. Words don't adequately express the value of your work to keep us posted. TRM
Name:
Email: angelwac@hotmail.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 09:17:33
i know this is looking way ahead but when i read the message from brigade commander i wondered... are all these guys going to be relocated to different places like 82nd and so on or will they be kept within 173rd, just different jobs? it may be an obvious answer but i had to ask. thanks to anyone who can help!
Name: Kerry Hays
Email: hayskerry@hotmail.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 08:19:27
Fox news just did a story of the current going ons in Afghanistan (not the incident). Showed video of Soldiers firing Mortars. Don't watch if you don't want any news.
Name: dagmar young
Email: wiesau1960@yahoo.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 06:51:36
thank you sara my son is in 1st plt.
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 06:32:09
Hey everyone!!!! Hope everybody is doing...ok. I showed my father (we just gave him a computer - he has final stage of emphysema and can't get around anymore) this site. He has been making beef jerky for my son's old unit and he has just been fascinated by this site. He said he wished they had something like this when he was in Vietnam. Mail he said was slow in coming and sometimes it never found him (my mom still gripes over the picture of my sisters and I that he never received ) How wonderful he said for families to share info - that if one guy from a unit was ok then his buddy in the same unit was ok too. For those looking for Official military news - may I recommend www.military.com I signed up for their early briefs so every morning I get to see the latest about what is going on. Also my husband did a "flag" that any time "173rd Airborne Brigade" shows in the news it is automatically sent to me. So I not only get what's going on now but also sometimes history, obituaries and people in the news. I hope this helps. And now to the important stuff - To my "boys" stay safe, stay focused and take care of each other. Remember we love you, we support you and we are proud of you. Love to you all.
Name: Suzanne Taylor
Email: tay1mom@netsca0e.net
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 05:53:22
We got a one sentence e-mail from our son who is in 1/508 c co 3rd. He said that they will be busy for 1 to 2 weeks and will be out of touch and of course, not to worry. He was in contact with us earlier in the week and said that things have been hectic up there, lots of ins and outs and that he had no room to store any more stuff so I guess I will just sent letters for the time being. He seemed to be good, heat was not to much of an issue, it had gotten a bit cooler. Oh yes, that latest e-mail came in on Friday evening which means he sent it early in the morning Afghanistan time.
Name: Sara
Email: sphelan56@aol.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 05:04:16
I received an email from my son today. He said that the soldiers from 2-503, B Co, 1st Platoon were ok.
Name: Kathy Grigsby
Email: ksgrigs@yahoo.com
Date: 08/22/05
Time: 04:29:51
I know that no news is good news but does anyone out there have any news at all about the latest incident? I not only have concern for my son but also for his fellow soldiers. God Bless Our Soldiers. Kathy
Name: MAC MCCLINTOCK
Email: BOONYRATMAC@AO.COM
Date: 08/21/05
Time: 16:05:51
Dear Col. Owens, thank you for your sit-rep on brigade affairs in your current AO. I am the xo of the New England chapter ix and we have some 300 members "all herd" and you guys are not alone. Anything we can do for you and your paratroopers, just ask... we will go to congress, indeed, we will go "all the way" for our brothers. God bless, good hunting and again thank you for your sit-rep. Mac McClintock b/3/503 68/69
Name: Aimee
Email: aimeesanfilippo@hotmail.com
Date: 08/21/05
Time: 13:59:39
Hi everyone, I just wanted to do a quick posting to let the families and friends of 2 503 know there was a front page article yesterday in the San Jose Mercury News here in California. Right smack in the middle is a picture of 3 un-named soldiers from Battle Co. listening in on radio transmissions. The article quotes Capt. Kloepper. It is nice to see the some reporters have not forgotten our men and women over in Afghanistan! A correspondent for Knight Ridder, the company that owns the newspaper spent about a week with Battle Co. The article briefly mentions Battle Co., where they are from in Italy, where they are now. It mostly talks about the Taliban and the terrain of the land. God Bless the 173rd!
Name: WORRIED MOTHER
Email: THE NIDEA@HOTMAIL.COM
Date: 08/21/05
Time: 10:34:05
THANKYOU SOLDIER DAD FOR PUTTING GENTLY INTO WORDS WHAT MYSELF AND MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN FEELING.
Name: Soldier Dad
Email: billhwaddell@yahoo.com
Date: 08/21/05
Time: 08:58:39
Mr. Bradley, I certainly appreciate the work you do to create and maintain this site. It has been the source of invaluable information and great relief for us. I also understand that you want to keep unneeded worry and panic from occurring among people who get their hands on incorrect or misleading information. I have always agreed with your position that rumors and second hand stories create far more problems than they solve. I disagree, however, with screening legitimate news stories from the site. Frankly, while I am glad to know that people heard from loved ones and so forth, my wife and I look to the site mostly as a great source of information. Having so many people sharing what they came across on a legitimate news site expands our ability to catch the news. I believe getting more, reliable information (that come from legitimate news agencies) eases our worries, while not knowing what is going on can be very unnerving. I believe people are smart enough to read the stories and discern for themselves whether it specifies the 173RD or not, and take the news for what it is. How about if you allow people to post links to news agencies, but screen out anything that looks like someone trying to write a second hand version of what they purport to have seen in the news? Regardless, thanks so much for your work that is of so much benefit to us all.
Name: Charlene
Email: davidbrewer@sbcglobalnet
Date: 08/21/05
Time: 07:49:26
I got a phone call from SPC Clint Kelly TF Fury 1/508th HHC this morning. He sounded good. He has been patching uniforms with a very old sewing machine. He has been nicked name Mr. fixit. Thank you guys for all that you are doing. We love you
Name: sara p.
Email: sara88@yahoo.com
Date: 08/21/05
Time: 04:03:58
Message deleted because this may not pertain to the 173d, thought this is a news story it does not listed the 173d. I rather not upset the families
Name: KC
Email: kc@aol.com
Date: 08/21/05
Time: 00:30:12
Just got back from the Toby Keith concert here in Cali...the show was great and he really got the American sprit going, and was very supportive of the troops. It was so beautiful to listen to the crowd sing American Soldier; I almost cried. I am so glad that he won't let people forget about our soldiers. God bless our Troops!
Name: A.Co wife
Email: xxxx
Date: 08/20/05
Time: 18:45:04
I talked to my husband today. He is in 1-508 A. Co. He said they are all well. They are staying busy, next month is elections there.
Email: borderline923@hotmail.com
Date: 08/20/05
Time: 18:26:03
no problem Mr. Bradley... just wondered. sounds good to me! thanks for the response.
Name: Chuck Coker
Email: Gropa5@aol.com
Date: 08/20/05
Time: 17:22:32
Heard from my 2/503 First Platoon Bully on the 19th. Things going OK.
Name: James Bradley, CW3, US Army (Retired)
Email: webmaster@173rdairborne.com
Date: 08/20/05
Time: 17:20:43
Please don't try and read anything other them a general info letter from the commander. Don't sweat if every aspect of operations are not listed.
Name: Beans
Email: trickster@hotmail.com
Date: 08/20/05
Time: 14:46:56
I was wondering the same thing myself. What about Paktika and Paktia?
Name:
Email: borderline923@hotmail.com
Date: 08/20/05
Time: 14:16:38
i have a question for probably Mr. Bradley. on the first page for 173rd there is a message from the commander. in it, he states the 173rd's responsibilities as far as provinces go. my soldier is in a province not listed but most definitely with the 173rd, 1-508. why is that?
Name: Brant's Mom in Roswell, GA
Email: scallions@bellsouth.net
Date: 08/20/05
Time: 09:32:12
BHW: I love you and I'm proud of you. Stay Alert. We miss you. Mom If anyone in 1-508 HHC sees Brant, please let him know I sent a post email to him.
Email: xxxxx
Date: 08/20/05
Time: 04:44:32
Hello everybody! I would like to know if someone has news about the Bullies 1st Platoon, Chosen 2503......Thank you......
Name: debbie
Email: debbies2k2@aol.com
Date: 08/19/05
Time: 17:49:02
Dear Mr. Bradley. My son is in the A Co 2/503rd.Do you have new pictures of the A Co 2/503? This is our 2nd tour with him. The 173 Airborne Website is wonderful. Our other son will leave for Iraq in Sept. We are so proud of our sons. Thank You Debbie and family.
Name: Charlene
Email: davidbrewer@sbcglobalnet
Date: 08/19/05
Time: 13:25:02
I just wanted to say thank you and God be with our soldiers and peacekeepers. With so much going on in the world we have to ask What can I do to help? We need to pray for worldwide peace, guidance, protection for our soldiers and pray that they all have the strength they need. We need to let them know we support them and love them.
Name: Arline
Email: NONNI_F@msn.com
Date: 08/19/05
Time: 07:56:59
Just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for serving and to let you know you are not forgotten and you are appreciated~ Hugs from New Hampshire, Arline (USAF Veteran)
Name: Kerry Hays
Email: hasykerry@hotmail.com
Date: 08/19/05
Time: 07:33:58
The new photos are on the 1/508th PIR website. Click on the link.
Email: casey_mitchell25@yahoo.com
Date: 08/19/05
Time: 05:20:02
I am trying to look at the new pics of HHC but they are all blank. I can see all the other ones but none of the new ones?????
Name: 1508pir.com WEBMASTER
Email: webmaster@1508pir.com
Date: 08/19/05
Time: 02:54:10
New pictures are posted for A,B,C, and HHC of 1st-508th. www.1508pir.com or follow the links from Mr. Bradley's page. Enjoy and G-d Bless. 1508pir.com Webmaster
Name: Marilyn Lindberg
Email: Blueyes4444@yahoo.com
Date: 08/18/05
Time: 08:04:40
My son, Michael Lindberg, was with the 173rd in Iraq and is now stationed at Ft. Polk, LA training soldiers deploying to Iraq. He is so very proud of the job they are now doing in Afghanistan. I just wanted to send my prayers to all of the soldiers and thank them for the support they gave to my son while he was in Iraq. He is so proud to have been part of the Amazing Sky Soldiers of the 173rd. Watch over each other and stay safe.
Name: Reporter with Battle Company 2/503
Email: NPR Interview
Date: 08/18/05
Time: 06:26:45
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4801416
Name: Jo
Email: jojo
Date: 08/18/05
Time: 05:48:30
Thanks for the information about 2/503 scouts. Couldn't find out my friend in the pict on the site, but I hope to hear of him soon. Only need to be patient..
Name: James R. Bradley, CW3, Medical Corps, US Army (Retired)
Email: webmaster@173rdairborne.com
Date: 08/18/05
Time: 05:02:35
PLEASE DO NOT POST STORIES ABOUT KILLED SOLDIERS. UNTIL WE KNOW; THE WHO, WHERE, WHAT WE SHOULD KEEP FROM POSTING FEAR ON THIS SITE. Afghanistan is a BIG place, that does not mean every soldier killed is ours, lets wait and see first!
Name: James R. Bradley, CW3, Medical Corps, US Army (Retired)
Email: webmaster@173rdairborne.com
Date: 08/18/05
Time: 04:58:03
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/12413991.htm
Name: Stanley D. Rogers
Email: roge5301@netzero.net
Date: 08/18/05
Time: 04:52:21
I heard from my son, very briefly, this morning. He had just gotten off watch. He is in Chosen Few, 3rd platoon, 2nd/503 and he sounded great but was in a hurry. As always I asked "Is everyone alright" and he said yes, so that little part of their world was going OK. Stan
Email: none
Date: 08/18/05
Time: 04:26:42
According to reuters, 2 Soldiers were killed in a blast while on patrol in Kandahar, Afghanistan and 2 were wounded. Has anyone heard from their loved one over there today? I'm obviously sick with worry. God bless our soldiers. http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=2005-08-18T104842Z_01_DIT838938_RTRIDST_0_NEWS-AFGHAN-USA-DC.XML
Name: Battle Company
Email: 2 Stories+Pictures
Date: 08/17/05
Time: 15:50:26
http://www.realcities.com/mld/krwashington/news/columnists/jonathan_s_landay/12406811.htm
Name: Re: 2/503 Scouts
Email: ***
Date: 08/17/05
Time: 14:55:06
Don't know if these are the guys you are looking for, but I found my friend. Check the photos from Afghanistan on this site. Page 62, photos 1217 and 1218.
Name: Ali
Email: byro0017@umn.edu
Date: 08/17/05
Time: 08:28:20
Happy belated birthday to my favorite sky soldier - Chris Holbrook!! (C/2-503, 1st Plt, 2nd Squad) Hope you got the bday package. Miss you!
Name: Charlene
Email: davidbrewer@sbcglobal.net
Date: 08/17/05
Time: 06:42:55
I was talking to some mothers that had sons in the military and they were surprised by the website I showed them on 173rd. Their sons were in different units (I beleive you call them) and they didn't have any contacts with them. Thank you Mr. Bradley for setting this up and helping us all. You are a blessing to us. The 173rd will always be here adding to history. The info provided is great. Thanks again and thank you 173rd for the job you are doing.
Name: Karen & Dan Barr
Email: dbarr002@tampabay.rr.com
Date: 08/16/05
Time: 17:03:39
The parents & family of SSG Michael W. Schafer would like to thank everyone for their thoughts & prayers to help support us during our loss. We would like to thank Mr. Bradley, first for having this website which during Mike's deployments was a huge comfort to us. Second for having the honor of meeting you at Mike's service. Never in a million years can one understand this loss unless they have experienced it themselves. We will continue to support & pray for all the troops. Today would have been Mike's 26th birthday, Happy Birthday Mike, we love you, Mom & Dad
Name: BELINDA AND JOHNNY COCHRAN
Email: nana7@knology.net
Date: 08/16/05
Time: 16:38:54
This message is for john Pena. We just wanted you to know how proud we are of and all the men and women over there fighting for our freedom and keeping us safe. You are in our prayers. Our church has you on our prayer list. We pray for god's hand of protection to be over you all. God bless and keep you. We are very proud of you. Love you lots, Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Belinda.
Name: john cochran
Email: rjcochran@knology.net
Date: 08/16/05
Time: 16:21:23
for juan pena just wanted you to know that i was thinking about you! we miss you!
Name: Renee
Email: buckfam5@comcast.net
Date: 08/16/05
Time: 12:18:07
Hello to Spc. Mark Teshera from your family! We love you! Stay strong. Talk to you soon! Love, Mom
Name: Jessica
Email: jessicajrone@aol.com
Date: 08/16/05
Time: 11:05:54
Hey everyone! Just a note to let you all know the 1-508th HHC is out again for a week. Also, I wanted to ask if anyone had any good ideas on welcoming their soldier home on R&R. My husband is expected to leave next Friday, and I just wanted to see if anyone did anything special for their soldiers welcoming them home. Thanks! God bless all the Sky Soldiers!
Name: Mark Stowe
Email: saxonpl@comcast.net
Date: 08/16/05
Time: 10:39:07
Hello to All Herd Brothers - Especially and specifically to those in Afghanistan, Some of the former members of D 1-503 (From a previous war) will be having a reunion next month, and we'll be thinking of you guys. We send you all our very best wishes, and look forward to your safe return to a peaceful barracks or home...and maybe a little beer (or alot). Take care, and stay alert and healthy.
NEmail: kenken
Date: 08/16/05
Time: 10:01:27
This message is for JO. Heard from my nephew yesterday who is with the HHC 2/503 Scouts. They are all alright and have been busy. Just got back from a long mission and are trying to get some needed rest. I'm sure that you will hear soon.
Name: Jo
Email: jojo
Date: 08/16/05
Time: 09:37:23
Haven't heard of my friend for a while. Any news from HHC 2/503rd scouts? Do u know any site where I can find out picts of the guys?
Name: Mommaski
Email: deborayashinski@yahoo.com
Date: 08/16/05
Time: 04:45:36
Hello to all my Sky Soldiers past and present - and I want to wish all of you HAPPY NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY !!!!! You are the best and I am so proud of all of you. Thank you for all you have done and all that you are doing.
Name: Linda from Vicenza, Ederle base
Email: oleander_03@yahoo.it
Date: 08/15/05
Time: 17:45:02
Lookin for Brendan Ritchie from Chosen!!!!!
Name: Dawn, Jorge, Kyle & Valaree
Email: jadakava@netzero.net
Date: 08/15/05
Time: 09:51:36
We are so proud of you! Kyle said your hair looked funny and Valaree had even more to say.:) I am glad to just see your mug, be happier to see it person but you've got a job to do. Keep doing that job the best you can and you'll be here soon enough! Kyle is still saying you'll be home for his birthday, we'll see ya then. I love you, your Sis.
Name: Jaymo
Email: jaymo1975@hotmail.com
Date: 08/15/05
Time: 09:25:11
A very nice article about 3 mothers brought together from their loss. I thought I'd share it: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/ny-libuds15,0,5688046.story?coll=ny-top-headlines
Name: Charlene
Email: davidbrewer@sbcglobal.net
Date: 08/15/05
Time: 09:06:09
Thank you Mr Bradley for the pictures. I was able to find several of my son SPC Clint Kelly. One very clear is page 70 #1379. I was trying to find Mangritae, Afgan. on the maps. Couldn't locate it. Curious to know where he is spending his summer. Thank you 173rd for the sacrifices you are making for us.
Name: Missy
Email: melissapalomares@yahoo.com
Date: 08/15/05
Time: 09:01:03
Thank you for the wonderful pictures! it's so comforting to see the proud, courageous, honorable men and women that are close to my son, he could not be in better company.
Name: James Bradley, CW3, US Army (Retired)
Email:
webmaster@173rdairborne.com
Date: 08/15/05
Time: 05:10:22
New Photos posted pages 69-71
Name: Stephen Storie
Email: stephenstorie@hotmail.com
Date: 08/14/05
Time: 20:14:04
Looking for Frank Ramsdon or Harrill in Aco 1st plt 1-501 e-mail me @ stephenstorie@hotmail.com
Name: to JLM b.co 2-503rd
Email: gd@clz.it
Date: 08/14/05
Time: 14:10:49
thanks for the letter... thanks for the gift inside... and i hope things will go better down there... remember im always here for u. vr's girl!
Name: Chuck Coker
Email: Gropa5@aol.com
Date: 08/14/05
Time: 07:43:29
Hey CJ - If you read this we hope you have a Happy Birthday - If you don't read this we still hope you have a Happy Birthday. To all the Chosen Bullies if you see him give him a whack. Proud Airborne, Herd, Rock, Chosen, Bully Mom and Dad
Name: Patti
Email: patgt77@yahoo.com
Date: 08/14/05
Time: 04:00:07
I chatted online with my son from A 2-503. All is well but the phone lines are still down.
Name: debbie
Email: debbies2k2@aol.com
Date: 08/13/05
Time: 19:53:13
This message is for 173Airborne.GO Airborne, we are so proud of all the soldiers. Keep up the moral. We heard from out son A co 2/503.Everyone is good. Keep up the good work. Debbie and family
Name: Jess
Email: cooper_1019@hotmail.com
Date: 08/13/05
Time: 15:19:56
Anyone heard from the 74th LRS lately? I haven't heard from my husband lately, just curious? Thanks!
Name: Jessica
Email: jessicajrone@aol.com
Date: 08/13/05
Time: 13:46:28
Heard from my husband yesterday from the 1-508th HHC. They came back safely from their mission. Hopefully everything will line up still and he will be able to come home on his leave next week. Stay strong sweetheart. I love you!
Name: Amanda
Email: amanda@dreamsage.com
Date: 08/13/05
Time: 12:40:18
I just heard from my brother who's with the 1/508 C co. 3rd Plt. He says everyone is doing great. They've been out of communication for a while because their internet satellite was damaged.
Name: Kris's Mom
Email: debraashburn@sbcglobal.net
Date: 08/13/05
Time: 10:57:46
Hi everyone...Big WHOOHAA for another mission with results. All our Prayers are with each Soldier, family and lets not forget to pray for the souls of our enemy. They were newborn babies and innocent once...raised in the wrong way...false beliefs.. God wants us to have mercy on their SOULS. Maybe this time around they can choose the right way. It is very hard being a God believing person and having so much killing going on but it is the way it must be on this world. I FULLY Support my son being a Proud Sky Soldier Completing Missions so I can believe in God. BLESS EACH ONE & GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO GO ON. All my Love, Kris and Come Home.