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Name: debbie
Email: debbies2k2@aol.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 11:59:10 PM
THIS MESSAGE IS TO ALL THE 173RD AIRBORNE 2/505. you men have so much suppoort over here in San Francisco. we love you all. please keep up the moral. hope you will be home soon.this message is from a mom whos son is in the 173rd.and dam proud of it.
Name: debbie
Email: debbies2k2@aol.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 10:57:31 PM
This message is to SGT MICHAAEL S GRABSKI, HI HONEY, THIS IS FROM YOUR MOM. i was so excited to hear from you honey, i called chrissyright away and she started to cry on the phone, remember the boxes are coming, and i wanted to ask so many ques, but i knew you didnt have much time. i have stickers everywhere . i will continue this tomorrow, my heart feels so much better. had a meltdown at the post office, im tring to keep strong for you.cant wait to see you, keep up the mental work honey, i know its hard. loove you mom.
Name: Marilyn Daugherty (mom)
Email: lmd@everestkc.net
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 10:40:14 PM
To Sgt. Brian Daugherty 1/508th B Co. Not sure if you have ever gotten to see any of these messages. Hope you have gotten our letters and packages. Will send another one soon. Love Mom
Name: Julian and Peggy Grabski
Email: JulPegSki2@AOL.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 10:37:00 PM
Hello Mike, A Co. 3rd platoon. Everyone here is asking about you and we're all proud of what you guys are doing there. I hope the packages are something useful for you. Love, Grandpa and Grandma
Name: JAMES & FAITH DEVOR
Email: strengthdevor@msn.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:51:59 PM
This Message is for PVT CHRISTIAN JAMES DEVOR.....We Need your UNIT/COMPANY INFO to be able to send mail & packages........IF ANYONE KNOWS PVT DEVOR Please give him this message....Thanks........GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Name: michelle suggs
Email: concha_shell71@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:47:45 PM
angelo rodriguez: hello mejo hows it going? we are fine just waiting for you to get back home. tweety says hello.he misses claude and ray.well we love you,take care of yourself.love shell
Name: JAMES & FAITH DEVOR
Email: strengthdevor@msn.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:44:08 PM
PVT CHRISTIAN JAMES DEVOR....Sending Blessings your way...May 1 is the National Day of Prayer in America........Our hearts are with you....MARCH ON TO VICTORY! Love, Mom & Dad
Name: Steven Becker
Email: steviebs06@aol
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:39:57 PM
Jordan Becker,geat to hear your voice.We write or send packages every day.Give Mike and everyone our best. we are very proud and so is a grateful country.Love Dad
Name: MARY SANDIFER
Email: SAND3956@BELLSOUTH.COM
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:36:13 PM
DEAR ROBERTO, TODAY IS A SAD DAY.IF YOU CAN REMEMBER, ALL THE FAMILY WERE HERE AND WE WERE HAVING MOM'S WAKE. I DON'T WANT TO WORRY YOU OR MAKE YOU FEEL ANY WORST THAN YOU PROBABLY ARE. YOU ARE LOVED VERY, VERY, VERY, MUCH.IF LOVING YOU WERE ICE-CREAM, THEN I WOULD BE THE ICE-CREAM MOM.I SIT AT THIS COMPUTER UNTIL I FALL TO SLEEP,HOPING THAT I WOULD RECEIVE GOOD NEWS WHEN YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO COME HOME. IN SPITE OF,WE HAVE TO BE GRATEFUL THAT GOD HAS PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND PROTECTED YOU AND THE OTHER SOLDIERS THAT ARE AMONG THE LIVING. DON'T GIVE UP, YOU AND THE OTHER SOLDIERS ARE HEROES AND WE DO APPRECIATE THE JOBS YOU ARE DOING
Name: MARY SANDIFER
Email: SAND3956@BELLSOUTH.COM
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:36:04 PM
DEAR ROBERTO, TODAY IS A SAD DAY.IF YOU CAN REMEMBER, ALL THE FAMILY WERE HERE AND WE WERE HAVING MOM'S WAKE. I DON'T WANT TO WORRY YOU OR MAKE YOU FEEL ANY WORST THAN YOU PROBABLY ARE. YOU ARE LOVED VERY, VERY, VERY, MUCH.IF LOVING YOU WERE ICE-CREAM, THEN I WOULD BE THE ICE-CREAM MOM.I SIT AT THIS COMPUTER UNTIL I FALL TO SLEEP,HOPING THAT I WOULD RECEIVE GOOD NEWS WHEN YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO COME HOME. IN SPITE OF,WE HAVE TO BE GRATEFUL THAT GOD HAS PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND PROTECTED YOU AND THE OTHER SOLDIERS THAT ARE AMONG THE LIVING. DON'T GIVE UP, YOU AND THE OTHER SOLDIERS ARE HEROES AND WE DO APPRECIATE THE JOBS YOU ARE DOING
Name: MARY SANDIFER
Email: SAND3956@BELLSOUTH.COM
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:35:54 PM
DEAR ROBERTO, TODAY IS A SAD DAY.IF YOU CAN REMEMBER, ALL THE FAMILY WERE HERE AND WE WERE HAVING MOM'S WAKE. I DON'T WANT TO WORRY YOU OR MAKE YOU FEEL ANY WORST THAN YOU PROBABLY ARE. YOU ARE LOVED VERY, VERY, VERY, MUCH.IF LOVING YOU WERE ICE-CREAM, THEN I WOULD BE THE ICE-CREAM MOM.I SIT AT THIS COMPUTER UNTIL I FALL TO SLEEP,HOPING THAT I WOULD RECEIVE GOOD NEWS WHEN YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO COME HOME. IN SPITE OF,WE HAVE TO BE GRATEFUL THAT GOD HAS PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND PROTECTED YOU AND THE OTHER SOLDIERS THAT ARE AMONG THE LIVING. DON'T GIVE UP, YOU AND THE OTHER SOLDIERS ARE HEROES AND WE DO APPRECIATE THE JOBS YOU ARE DOING
Name: Diane
Email: discocook@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:16:39 PM
Hi ADAM ESPENHOVER -- I keep checking this website everyday in hopes there is some verification of how or where you are and most importantly WHEN YOU ARE GOING HOME! I wish I knew what you needed over there. I haven't sent anything lately, other than smokes, because we've not heard if you received all of our other packages and mail. From other postings on this site it appears stuff is now getting to you but we're not sure what you want or need. I know you have other things to do besides write letters but hopefully you can get one off to your mom or dad soon. We have heard that you may be going back to Italy in about 6 weeks. That would be terrific but I really am not sure where that information came from so maybe we shouldn't count on it. Today is a rainy, dreary day but we didn't get the severe weather that was predicted. The news has pretty much deserted you guys--the channels that used to carry the Iraq war news 24/7 are now carrying paid advertising and other junk. As I've said before, I'm just hoping these messages are getting to you so I want you to know that you are loved and thought about constantly. Take care and call or write as soon as you have a chance. I'm hoping you have everyone's phone number and/or address. Love, Diane
Name: Mom Chance
Email: purplep@swbell.net
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:12:23 PM
SSG JON CHANCE: Dear Son, Hope all is okay with you. Julie sez you're getting your snailmail now, so you should have tons of mail from all sorts of folks...including school kidlets. Just wanted to let you know you're on my mind. Stay safe! You are irreplaceable!!! Love you tons, Mom PS: Jezebel tripped and fell during a cross country competition at a show on Saturday...and 'Manda cushioned her fall. 'Manda isn't sporting a cast, but the orthopedic doc thinks a small bone is broken in her elbow. You know your sister -- she's taking the whole incident in stride. :-) Oh, and Jez has a scrape on her leg and a little boo-boo on her head, but is okay.
Name: Uncle Rene
Email: sgth214@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:02:48 PM
Roberto FernandezIII With 3rd Plt Eco, 2/503rd, Hello Robert Is your uncle again, I don't know if you are getting these E-mail or not, but juts in case you are, i just wanted to tell you that I was thinking of you constantly , and can't wait to see you again very soon. I spoke to your Mom today she was very happy because you had call her she get's all crasy when you do call she's already talking about going to visenza to see you when you get back i would like to go too, let's see if I can get some leave i would love to go again and party with you and all the others boys Jones Swan martinez and tanaka ok papi take good care of yourself and god bless you your uncle rene
Name: Aunt Josephine Uncle Mark Cousins Danielle,Tonianne,Josephine and Anthony Grandma too
Email: www.ackey324@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 07:55:30 PM
To my beautiful nephew in the 173rd Bridgade paratroopers airborne 503infantry . John A. Rocco We really miss you and are so happpy you called YOU ARE LOVED AND THOUGHT ABOUT EVERYDAY yOUR THE HERO THIS TIME rock
Name: Aunt Josephine Uncle Mark Cousins Danielle,Tonianne,Josephine and Anthony Grandma too
Email: www.ackey324@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 07:55:21 PM
To my beautiful nephew in the 173rd Bridgade paratroopers airborne 503infantry . John A. Rocco We really miss you and are so happpy you called YOU ARE LOVED AND THOUGHT ABOUT EVERYDAY yOUR THE HERO THIS TIME rock
Name: UNCLE RENE
Email:
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 07:54:51 PM
Name: UNCLE
Email:
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 07:54:42 PM
Name: Maria Quintero
Email: Marisq@earthlink.net
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 07:53:40 PM
Hi baby we miss you a lot, Yesenia is O.K. she spend a lot of time with us, dad and Wendy said hi, and to telo you taht they love you too. we are very proud of you and we can wait to see you. Negrito te quiero mucho. Love Mom. this e-mail is for seargent Alfredo Quintero 173rd airbone.
Name: josephine acompora ezzo
Email: www.ackey325@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 07:42:36 PM
To all the Bravest Men in the 173rd brigade 503 You are the soldiers with all the heart on the frontlines You are in my prayers each day and yellow ribbons tied tightly around my home town awaiting for your safe arrival home.
Name: Mark and Patricia Clements
Email: etecsupt@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 06:25:20 PM
SGM Mike Clements: Cheryl called me today. She let me know that you got some or all of the packages that we have sent over. Glad to hear it. Big Exam in a week. It's getting much warmer here - with highs in the 60's, 70's, and sometimes - even the lower 80's. If there are any supplies that we need to send to you - just let us know. Continued good luck. Mark and Tricia
Name: JANINE WATKINS
Email: wcpsJanine@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 05:55:01 PM
JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO TO PFC BRADLEY MAHRER WHO IS WITH THE 173RD AIRBORNE BRIGADE IN IRAQ/ITALY....ALL OF US HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU A LOT....I SEE YOUR MOM ALL THE TIME...I KNOW NATALIA MISSES YOU...SHE TRIES NOT TO WATCH THE NEWS. SHE WILL BE OUT OF SCHOOL, MAY 8TH THEN SHE IS GOING TO SEE JAKE, THEN SHE'LL BE HOME...TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.........JANINE AND JORDAN
Name: Lisa
Email: lawalser@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 04:55:17 PM
TROY KENNETH O'ROURKE.................are you there?! Another day has gone by and nothing.... I miss you like crazy still, nothing's changed. I went to Zeb and Maria's last night and bonded. It was nice. We all miss you, and can't wait to just hear something. Come home sweetie! I'm getting ready to write you a letter to mail. I finally got the pictures developed from last June at Fort Benning. Can you belieive it? I'm really glad I did- they're too cute. Only one of you and I together though. I'll mail you some, don't worry. I love you and am thinking of you! Lisa Ann
Name: Pam Bak
Email: pam.bak@verizon.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 04:45:48 PM
to SGT. Geoffrey Evans 1/508 -- just wondering if you got my package yet. Hope you enjoy it. Grandma B. sold her house today. Land sold last fall. Everyone here is fine. We hope you are okay, too. Please write even if only a few sentences. I will try to get a letter in the mail tomorrow. Love, Mom
Name: Pam Bak
Email: pam.bak@verizon.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 04:41:27 PM
Name: deborah retlewski
Email: dretlewski@senate.state.mi.us
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 03:49:52 PM
Hey Bud!!! (Brandon Cline of the 2/503rd): I don't know if you're getting these e-mails or not, but just in case you are, I wanted to say hello and let you know we are all thinking of you constantly and can't wait for you to COME HOME!!!! I'm praying you will be able to be home for your 21st birthday! I sent a letter out yesterday with some photos. Hope it doesn't take too long to get there. It was great to hear your voice over the weekend. Looking forward to hearing from you again either by phone or letter. If there is anything you need, please let me know and I will do the best I can to get it to you. Don't let your guard down; take care of yourself and your buddies and come home soon! How's Roger? Tell him I said Hi. Love you, son, Mom
Name: Faceta Johnson
Email: Faceit0347@aol.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 03:38:37 PM
TO: PFC ROBERTO SANDIFER B CO 2/503. HELLO LITTLE BROTHER, TODAY IS A SAD DAY FOR ME, FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY WE HAD TO VIEW GRANDMOTHER'S BODY AND IT STILL HURTS REALLY BAD. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY SHE WAS HERE ASKING ME TO BRAID HER HAIR. I REALLY MISS HER, BUT I DON'T WANT TO MAKE THIS A SAD DAY FOR YOU. OKAY, I AM FINE.. JUST A SHORT NOTE TO SAY HELLO, AND THAT I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY. TODAY IS YOUR NEPHEW'S BIRTHDAY, HE TURNED 18 TODAY. FUNNY HOW TIME FLIES BY.. SPEAKING OF TIME FLYING BY, IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE YOU STARTED YOUR ADVENTURE, NO PHONE CALLS, NO LETTERS, AND MOST OF ALL NO E-MAILS. I SPOKE TO YOUR REAR DETACHMENT CPT HALEY, HE IS A NICE PERSON, I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE YOU WERE STILL AMONG THE LIVING. CPT HALEY COULD NOT TELL ME WHEN YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO CALL US (TEARS, LOTS OF TEARS). DON'T WORRY YOU WANT GET IN TROUBLE, AND I KNOW YOU ARE SAYING I SHOULD NOT HAVE CONTACTED THE REAR DETACHMENT. BUT LET ME TELL YOU LITTLE BROTHER, THAT IS THE REAR DETACHMENT JOB AND HE DIDN'T MIND. EVERYDAY I CHECK MY E-MAIL DAY IN AND DAY OUT TO SEE IF I MIGHT BE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES TO RECIEVE A E-MAIL BUT GUESS WHAT, IT IS LIKE THE LOTTERY; NOT A WINNER (MORE TEARS). HOPEFULLY IF SOMEBODY READS THIS E-MAIL THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU ARE SOMEONE IN YOUR CHAIN AND MAYBE SOMEONE IN YOUR CHAIN WOULD BE ABLE TO LET YOU USE THE PHONE TO CALL US. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE IF YOU KNOW ROBERTO SANDIFER PLEASE TELL HIM HIS SISTER MISS HIM DEARLY AND THAT I HOPE HE IS DOING OKAY. LOVE ALWAYS YOUR BABY SISTER
Name: Faceta Johnson
Email: Faceit0347@aol.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 03:30:19 PM
TO: PFC ROBERTO SANDIFER B CO 2/503. HELLO LITTLE BROTHER, TODAY IS A SAD DAY FOR ME, FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY WE HAD TO VIEW GRANDMOTHER'S BODY AND IT STILL HURTS REALLY BAD. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY SHE WAS HERE ASKING ME TO BRAID HER HAIR. I REALLY MISS HER, BUT I DON'T WANT TO MAKE THIS A SAD DAY FOR YOU. OKAY, I AM FINE.. JUST A SHORT NOTE TO SAY HELLO, AND THAT I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY. TODAY IS YOUR NEPHEW'S BIRTHDAY, HE TURNED 18 TODAY. FUNNY HOW TIME FLIES BY.. SPEAKING OF TIME FLYING BY, IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE YOU STARTED YOUR ADVENTURE, NO PHONE CALLS, NO LETTERS, AND MOST OF ALL NO E-MAILS. I SPOKE TO YOUR REAR DETACHMENT CPT HALEY, HE IS A NICE PERSON, I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE YOU WERE STILL AMONG THE LIVING. CPT HALEY COULD NOT TELL ME WHEN YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO CALL US (TEARS, LOTS OF TEARS). DON'T WORRY YOU WANT GET IN TROUBLE, AND I KNOW YOU ARE SAYING I SHOULD NOT HAVE CONTACTED THE REAR DETACHMENT. BUT LET ME TELL YOU LITTLE BROTHER, THAT IS THE REAR DETACHMENT JOB AND HE DIDN'T MIND. EVERYDAY I CHECK MY E-MAIL DAY IN AND DAY OUT TO SEE IF I MIGHT BE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES TO RECIEVE A E-MAIL BUT GUESS WHAT, IT IS LIKE THE LOTTERY; NOT A WINNER (MORE TEARS). HOPEFULLY IF SOMEBODY READS THIS E-MAIL THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU ARE SOMEONE IN YOUR CHAIN AND MAYBE SOMEONE IN YOUR CHAIN WOULD BE ABLE TO LET YOU USE THE PHONE TO CALL US. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE IF YOU KNOW ROBERTO SANDIFER PLEASE TELL HIM HIS SISTER MISS HIM DEARLY AND THAT I HOPE HE IS DOING OKAY. LOVE ALWAYS YOUR BABY SISTER
Name: Pearlice A. Diggs
Email: diggs23@armyocs.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 03:01:28 PM
To: LT Charles Diggs, Charles CONGRATULATIONS on your promotion. The kids and I are so proud of you. My only regret is that we were not there physically to share the moment with you. Regardless, we are always with you in spirit. If we can inspire, encourage, or bless one person, then our work is not in vain. "To whom much is given, from him much is required". You will always have my support as we continue on this journey, just keep seeking higher ground. Once Again, Congratulations on a job well done. "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it". Take care of yourself and the soldiers and Be Safe. Love Always, Pearlice, Quinton, Destiny and Desiree Diggs (The Diggs Crew) P.S. When Can We Expect an Increase in our Allowance!!
Name: Jodi Mashburn
Email: tynjodim@juno.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 02:34:17 PM
SPC MATTHEW BADEN- Hello, again. Not much to say. Ty ripped my big toenail off the other day (on accident)! It really hurt! Sara got her hair cut short. It looks really cute! We are thinking about moving, but it probably won't happen soon. We'll wait till you get back so you can help - after you help build Josh's deck, of course! We will see N & L tomorrow. Meeting them McDonald's for lunch. Love you, Jodi
Name: Kristina Egert
Email: kristinaegert@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 01:54:46 PM
PFC. CHRISTOPHER TAFFOYA: Hey you! I still haven't received the mail you sent. It's frustrating, but I'm getting by. I hope you get the chance to call again. It was so good to talk to you. I miss you tons and can't wait to see you again. God bless you always, stay strong, and take care. With all my love, Kristina "Sweetheart"
Name: Dad
Email: jmarkham@pinecrest.edu
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 01:43:03 PM
TO PFC JAROD MARKHAM..2nd 503rd Able Co. 2nd Platoon.... Jarod, Just a note to say hello and let you know that I am thinking of you as always...Margaret got your letter and is on cloud 9 too. We are all thinking of you constantly and can't wait until you get back. Come back soon!! Hope to get a phone call soon also...... Love you and miss you much....Keep Pushing!! God Speed my son!! Dad
Name: Wendy Damman-Bednar
Email:
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 01:26:59 PM
Sgt. JOEL BEDNAR, HHC. Hey baby! Just a note to tell you I love you! I was so glad to get your letter yesterday. I think it's AWESOME you have recieved the MOST packages in the whole section by a landslide!! See how much you are loved Babydoll, and not just by me alone...everyone misses and loves you! I thought you wanted a quick update on things here so here goes....Kevin had knee surgery..he's fine, Cesar's doing wonderfully with his pony, Your family wants you to come to their Reunion if you can make it...it's in Lake Tahoe, We're trying to reach Sgt. Anderson and 510th to square away that issue...HHC hasn't call me back though, Jake, Cory, Megan, Alicia are all planning on coming over in November, Derek is still in "limbo" with all that stuff at Parris Island and is about to throw his Drill Instructor status to the wind, Sara-Beara made it to Ft. Jackson for basic training just fine, Jason is actually enjoying his Special Forces training, and Tracy needs to hurry up and marry Greg..he's perfect for her, and I want him for a brother in law:) He's such a great guy for her! Other than that I am doing fine...just about to head to the gym. I had to come swing by Jake's so we could go, and he wants on here next. I love you vary vary vary much! I miss you whole BUNCHIES Babydoll. Oh! i got my ring check out at Zale's so we're good. You know I could be driving a really nice car for what you spent on my wedding ring the lady told me...she smiled and said that I must mean a lot to you, cause men don't normaly drop bucks like that on a wedding ring:) God I love you sweetie Cakes! Tell Chief, Dodd, Hope, Latimer, Mohney, and all the rest I said "Hurry home! I'll have the beer cold, and the food hot!" Ciao! Your Princess----- Sweet Pea:)
Name: Nicole Stewart-Fowler
Email: Nicoleksf@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 12:53:23 PM
PFC Kyle Hays; MY LOVE, MY HERO! It was so good to hear your voice! I couldn't believe it was you. Be strong and Brave. I love you alot and am looking forward to our wedding when you return. Hugs and Kisses! Love Forever Always, Cole
Name: Genny Lanza
Email: gennylanza@yahoo.it
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 12:33:02 PM
SGT. JASON HARDING. Ciao Piccoletto!!! How are you? I'm ok, but you know, I'd like you to be here! I hope you received my letters, I sent you a lot, and I hope to receive the letter that you sent me too. Never forget that I love you and that my soul and my mind is always with you even if you are far away from me. With all of my love. Genny (send me an e-mail again when you'll have time!!!)
Name: Lucie Mundova
Email: lucka53@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 12:09:07 PM
for SGT MICHAEL GRABSKI Aco 2/503: Hey my love! Be safe and take care zizalko, i'm so proud of you and all guys from your group. Sabiana says hi to Roberto and Gizel ( waiter from Creazybull) says hi to Artinian. We miss you here. I love you baby. let's go home!! MILUJU TE. Lucy
Name: Megan Rice
Email: megan.grace.rice@us.army.mil
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 11:51:54 AM
Christopher Rice 3pl. Bco. 173Airborne Birgade,Hello babe I just wanted to tell you I have an E-mail address now it is megan.grace.rice@us.army.mil so if you can send me an e-mail.Remember your password is 2003 not 2002 the rest is still the same.I love you and miss you so much.If you can not send an e-mail send me a letter.I love hearing from you.Stay strong.I love you and miss you so so much.Love Megan Rice 143 01 143
Name: Wally Dinse
Email: wdinse@argus.bm
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 11:51:02 AM
This is for PFC Scott Dinse. Well you made you Mother and Grandmother very happy last night when you called. I am not sure which one of them was shook up the most, maybe a tie. But they were both excited and thrilled that they have finally heard from you. It was good to know that you are okay and things are going okay as well. Mom is sending you a couple of things and eventually you should be getting somethings from other relatives as well. Keep you eyes open on the post. Keep your head and down and don;t get too comfortable. Take care, Dad.
Name: Paul Cross
Email: pault_cross@mohawkind.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 11:48:10 AM
Pvt. David J Cross I am truly sorry to have missed your call this morning. I was busy arranging a vet for the dog that Roc attacked yesterday. I hope you get to call again soon. It is great just to hear your voice and know things are all right. Write/call/email us soon. We miss you very much and pray for the troops daily. Your PROUD Father
Name: Traci Underwood
Email: tracilovesbaseball@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 11:28:43 AM
To SGT. Condit (A Co. 2/503)- Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and how proud I'm of you. I also thought that you would be happy to know that the D-backs are doing horrible and your Yankees are in first place in their division. This doesn't change the fact of who won the 2001 World Series! I have to go to get my students. Take care! Love always, Traci
Name: sara
Email: sara_yes73@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 11:26:11 AM
SGT ANDREW M. SHANNON, 1ST 508 C. COMP. 173RD AIRBORNE Gees love, today is a frantic day here!!I bet that if I could have a thousand arms and hands I will be asked to use them all at the same time!!!From now on please, just call me Godness Kalì!!! I'm going down to Padova tonight, everybody is asking about you, also my ex-landlord! Can you reckon???? Every body says Hi to you!I've been talking to Dany today, it seems that Rodney is in your same company, isn't it??If it is so, just say hi to him for me! Tomorrow it's holiday and I won't be working!!!!!!I'll be back to you on friday before going back to my parents, I have to go to a marriage, it sucks!!! Never mind, I told my parents that I won't be going home till you will be back, so you'd better move your ass and be back SOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss you so much!I can't wait to have my Irish man back!! I can't say the quote you told me, that would be too rude, but you know what I mean!!! Love you every single minute more. say hi to Pino, Sky and 4 Fingers!! I love you my baby angel.
Name: Kelli Gough
Email: kelligough1@sacoriver.net
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 10:55:51 AM
We are so proud of all our troops and miss you all very, very much! Stay safe and come home soon. To my brother Keith Strauss we love you very much. The boy's can't wait to see ther uncle. Our hearts and prayers are with you always.
Name: Faye Lee
Email: fayedlee@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 10:46:07 AM
To PFC Richard Rowell; 173 rd Airborne; 2/503rd --- Hey son !!! Posting this to let you know that we are praying for you and your unit daily. We are all okay and everyone sends you a big "Hello". I watch the news when I wake up and before I go to bed just hoping to get a glimpse of you. I have sent you 2 packages and the church has sent 2 packages for your unit. I know by now yall could all use some clean underwear! Take care and write when you can. If you need anything at all just let me know. Take care, keep your head down, and God Bless. Love Mom
Name: Anna
Email: rockets_r@libero.it
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 10:39:59 AM
to Mike Ramirez This is Anna, hope you'll get this message! I miss you, please come back soon, I love you, Anna
Name: Tara McKenna
Email: bmckenna1@neo.rr.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 10:35:17 AM
Carl Vasil, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! Just wanted to write a quick note incase you may see this. Everyone here is so proud of you! Mom was so excited to hear from you. It is all she talks about. Your picture was in the Record Courier a couple of days after you called home. It said "Local Man to Celebrate Birthday in Iraq" It had a nice article too. I hope you got all our packages. Everyone has sent one. Hope to hear from you soon. Love Tara
Name: Rachel Jernigan
Email: rj2851550@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 10:19:58 AM
to: PFC Jarod Markham Your family loves you from: Rachel
Name: Rachel Jernigan
Email: rj2851550@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 10:19:30 AM
to: PFC Jarod Markham Your family loves you from: Rachel
Name: Megan Rice
Email: christopher.damon.rice@us.army.mil
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 09:17:31 AM
Christopher Rice 3pl. Bco. 2-503 173 Airborne Birgade,Hello bebe how are you?I just got back from my lunch we went to a beatiful resturant.I had alot of fun.I sent our moms cards for mothers day.Everything is going good here.I miss you so much.I love you with all my heart.I hope to see you soon.Love, Megan Rice 143
Name: OLIVIA GARCIA
Email: GOLIVIA102@AOL.COM
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 09:14:57 AM
HEY MONTALVO IF YOU GET THIS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL THE TROOPS KEEP EYES OPEN AND WATCH YOUR BACK HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON OR AT LEAST BACK TO YOUR STATION LOVE YOU YOUR SIS OLIVIA
Name: OLIVIA GARCIA
Email: GOLIVIA102@AOL.COM
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 09:07:32 AM
HEY MONTALVO IF YOU GET THIS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL THE TROOPS KEEP EYES OPEN AND WATCH YOUR BACK HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON OR AT LEAST BACK TO YOUR STATION LOVE YOU YOUR SIS OLIVIA
Name: HEATHER HAWTHORNE
Email: JEEPWAVER@HOTMAIL.COM
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 09:00:54 AM
HELLO LT WILL HANSEN 173rd 1/508th !!!!!!!!*********@@@@@@@@######## i hope that you are receiving all the mail that your HUGE fan club has been sending. this web site has been great for me since it provides a tiny little glimpse into what life is like for you and other service members. i pray for your safety every day, i pray that you know how proud everyone is of you, and i pray that you might have a sweet dream here and there. i hope i get word from you soon either directly or through your dad and linda - how sweet that will be. in the meantime i'll keep day dreaming while i gaze at your picture, hold my head high, and smile when i think of you constantly. love, hugs, & kisses to you my dear! heather
Name: Shanna Lynn
Email: shanna80@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:56:45 AM
For RYAN CAMP: Hey Cowboy... I got your letter!!! I really wasn't expecting it. I doubt you will ever read this but I just wanted to let you know that I already wrote back. Oh, the paper you wrote on is incredible!! See ya when you get back. Take lots of pics!!!Your friend, Shanna
Name: Elisa
Email: ely_862000@yahoo.it
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:31:21 AM
Hi Dan, i've known maybe u can get e-mails here!I've sent u 2 letters...I hope u can get them!I MISS U LOTS and I think abt u always!Please come back soon cuz I need u!I look forward to seeing u!Love u If anybody knows Dan Branstrator please tell him of this msg!Thank so much! Elisa
Name: jessica
Email: jessica_huh@yahoo.ca
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 08:03:14 AM
IF ANYONE WHO KNOWS NICK HARDY READ THIS MSG PLESE SHOW IT TO HIM...I MISS U HUN...I ALWAYS THINK ABOUT U PEVATITO LOL AND HOPE U COME BACK SOON...LOVE U
Name: marta
Email: corbezo@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 07:26:00 AM
TO J.E.LAUDANO: Good morning!!!! I finally find out the to send you letters (thank you Silvana), I'm very happy 'cause now I can hope that you might receive my letters!!! CIAO CIAO CIAO MARTA
Name: ARY B.
Email:
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 05:35:25 AM
Ciao amore mio! Elisa received a letter from Chris today. I'm sorry to hear what you guys are having over there. I miss you so much, and I hope you are doing fine! I've dreamed about you last nite, you were at my house, everything was beautiful and happy! I hope this is going to happen veeeeeeerrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy ssssssooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnn!!!!!! "are you understing?". I'm not doing so much at work in these days cuz my mind is not here, but with you. I can't stop thinking about you. Every day is more hard! Love you so much!
Name: anna
Email:
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 05:16:21 AM
NICHOLAS BLACK B.CO. 1/508TH: hey shorty! whats up?? lol I just wanted to say hi and hope you got the letters and hope you're not mad at me for the joke...don't worry ..your car is ok: it hasn't been set on fire...YET! JK. I heard you are all coming back soon! yay!!!! I can't wait...tell bunny I'm waiting to eat the cookies! haha! say hi to the guys! take care of yourself aight? hugs and kisses PS:you better write us back or no tequila when you come home! tell SHOOTER I miss him a bunch too...miss him really too much! you guys write back! love you all!!! crazy anna
Name: sara
Email: sara_yes73@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 04:56:50 AM
SGT ANDREW M. SHANNON 1ST 508 C COMP. 173RD AIRBORNE Hey my love, I can't stop thinking about our phone call yesterday!!! I wasn't expecting you to call, that was a surprise! I'm happy you started receiving letters and packages, hopefully there are more coming!!!I talked to your mom last night and even though I promised not to tell her what you asked me to, I couldn't help that. I just gave her hints and she came out with a terrific news: most of you guys got hurt in playing soccer, is that true???She read that in the paper. If it is like that, well love of my life you deserve a huge kick where the sun doesn't shine!!!I got so worried on the phone, and by the way what the hell did you have to laugh for? Please come back soon!!!! I know it's not easy for none of us but I need you to come back as soon as possible!! You really got me confused last night!!! I love you more than ever.
Name: Roberta Evans
Email:
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 04:55:14 AM
TO:SGT. GEOFFREY A. EVANS(HHC 1/508 Mortars) I love you baby. I miss you so much. I cannot wait to hear from you. Please be-careful!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!! Love your wife, Roberta
Name: Aunt Bev & Uncle Gary
Email: begabe@voyager.net
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2003
Time: 12:15:40 AM
Hi Richie Farquhar..how are things in the sand tonight? Cold here but no bugs yet. We are heading to Port Huron this weekend so we will be checking in with your mom and dad. We say all of them last month and met Kristy's boyfriend when we were there. I see from Jamie's note that her dad is doing better that will make Uncle Gary happy..I'm sure by now you know they were best buddies growing up in Marysville. Don't know if you get to read these or not but I'll keep writing to you just in case. I have tried your email address but they bounce back at me. You made the papers in Onaway last week when a bunch of people from our church put ribbons on the Freedom Tree with your name on them. Your name is also in the window of an office downtown so all the town remembers to pray for you and your safe return...now there are about 25 other names on there too but we only look at yours and Corey's. Did you know your cousin Angela's husband is over there now too? He was in the Marine reserves and got called up. Angela is home with the two little boys. Well enough for now...hugs, much love, prayers and thanks for what you are doing for us. God Bless you and your company!
Name: Mary Sandifer
Email: sand3956@bellsouth.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 11:37:36 PM
Dear Roberto, As I sit here at the computer praying and hoping that you will e-mail me, tears are streaming down. You are my special gem that God had me to wait on.I knew when you were born, a beautiful fair complexion, hazel-eyed 7-11lb, beautiful baby that there was a job to be filled. You are so smart, intelligent and lovable. Everybody you meet, can't help but like you.You are a leader, and has been , even in preschool.Hurry home so we can celebrate your b-day and Marlon's graduation.Have you receive your Care packages and letters yet? If someone reads this and knows PFC Roberto Sandifer/ BCO-2/503-173rd Airborne, tell his mom says she loves him and misses him. Please tell him to try and get someone to notify us and tell us if they have an idea when they are coming home. God Speed Love, Mom
Name: Mary
Email:
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 11:18:50 PM
Name: Leslie Burke
Email: libburke@charter.net
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 10:39:11 PM
SPC. CODY PATRICK BURKE - HAPPY 19th BIRTHDAY on THURSDAY MAY 1, 2003. I've received the letter and the postcard. Did you receive any of your care packages yet? Maybe they will give you the day off today! Hope come home soon. I've always been so proud of you, Cody, you are a special son to me. All my love....MOM
Name: Stephanie McGahey
Email: stephali17@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 10:29:01 PM
I am writing to Pvt. David Joseph Cross with the Charlie Company 1/508th infantry. I just wanted to say hey and I love you and think about you every minute of the day! I saw that your parents wrote on this website too! How exciting! They are so proud of you. I hope that time is passing quickly there for you and you are as proud as yourself as the rest of the United States is. I miss you sooo much!!! I often catch myself daydreaming with a huge smile on my face and I always seem to be thinking of you. I was hoping you may get this and maybe you can get an email going. I can't say it enough so here it goes again, I miss you! and I wish the best for you every day! I can't get in enough prays during the day but I guess with all the help, they seem to be working! You all are doing soo great! I love you! love, stephanie
Name: Jacey Canady
Email: jccanady@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 09:54:41 PM
to: Sergent Joshua Blankinship. Come home soon,don't get hurt....mom is already worried enough as it is since you won't/can't e-mail. Every one here is constantly watching CNN to see you. Every one misses you ALOT! I love you and can't wait for you to come home. Love Always, Your annoying little sister
Name: Nicole Baden
Email: darkbrowneyes001@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 09:42:32 PM
---SPC Matthew Baden--- Hi Honey! I'm sooooo sorry i missed your call yesterday. In your message you said you were trying to set up an email address you could check while your there. I hope you can & do soon. In case you don't remember my email address it's listed above. We had dinner with your mom the other night. Layla really enjoyed spending time with Grandma & Grandpa. Everything is fine here just waiting for the call to say you all are coming home. I hope it comes very soon. Just wanted to tell you how much we love & miss you. Your on our minds all day long. I love you baby & miss you more than words can describe. I hope this gets to you soon. Love you !! Love Nicki & Layla
Name: Erin
Email: angeldrawers@earthlink.net
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 09:14:01 PM
If Jon Nelson reads this, or anyone who knows him does: Jonny I love you and I miss you more everyday. I hope to hear from you as soon as possible. I love you! Erin
Name: Mandi Bishop
Email: mandi@acuraworld.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 09:01:12 PM
Hey y'all, and particularly Chad Vermillion! All of us old college buddies wanted to say hi, God bless each and every one of you, and please stay as safe as humanly possible. Chadley, we miss you and love you. You are what makes the USA great. -- Mandi, Sky, and Maddie (who's talking now!) Bishop
Name: Joe & Mary Huser
Email: jmhuser@charter.net
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 08:11:10 PM
Hello to my son Paul Huser 2-charlie company 1/508. No news from the army is good news but we sure would like to hear from you. A phone call aor a letter Our trip plans to see you for your birthday in June sure went to H--l. I hope and pray that you all are safe and healthy. Hope you have recieved some of the packages that have been sent. I will send you another one any special requests??We all are fine, the weather is getting better. Planing a camping trip in 2 weeks with Jesse & Gloria, they have a new camper of their own.Love you and can't wait to be able to talk to you as long as I want when you are back home or atleast in Italy. love mom & dad
Name: Peggy Wilmington
Email: mavsmtnmom@aol.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 07:34:31 PM
PFC Ryan Wilmington, hey , this is the number you call to get through to me, 303-877-9011. It is through Buckley Air Force Base. I hope to hear something from you soon. Please know that we still scan CNN and FOX for ANY bit of information on the 173rd. I hope you are doing well. Did you get the packages, and mail? We still think of you 24/7, and I know I feel guilty just being able to take a shower and all the little things that we take for granted. I hope you understand that everyone is so proud of you! There is quite a brotherhood of former 173rd out there that would love to be in your boots right now, well maybe not right now, since I am sure you dont take those boots off much...LOL, any way, I love you and miss your funny spirit. Machina Mache. Love Mom
Name: janis
Email: janis98765@aol.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 06:43:13 PM
This is especiallly for Jerry Allen 2/503rd (but everyone else in 173rd too) I hope you're doing great!! I think about you every hour!! I hope all of you are doing great. I hope you all are doing very, very boring stuff and that you keep out of trouble!! I miss you Jer, and I hope you get to come home soon and come visit your favorite sister in SF even sooner! Love, janis
Name: Keith Lori & Jacenya Knight FOR SPC KRISTOPHER KNIGHT
Email: knightfish54@aol.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 06:34:07 PM
SPC. KRISTOPER KNIGHT We received your 4-18-03 letter today, it was a total thrill. Will give Jacenya her letter on Friday, she is spending the weekend. Mike will love the paper you sent! Sure do hope your back in Italy in June, maybe we can get over to see ya, that is if you don't have to go to Graf. Love ya more than sugar, call as often as you like. Could not be more proud of you and the rest of the 173rd! We pray for you all everyday. LYMTS Mom Dad & Jacenya
Name: Lisa Ann
Email: lawalser@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 05:49:13 PM
Hello to my sweet Troy Boy!!!! Troy O'Rourke!!! Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you, and missing your voice soooo much. I talked to your mom today, and she has all kinds of news for you! Can't wait till you get home, honey! Miss you and love you. I think about you every day, and hope you're safe. Call or write ASAP!!!! All my love, Lisa Ann :)
Name: Helen Bloom
Email: cancun@npoint.net
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 05:48:36 PM
Spc. Jacob Hornback 1st AD, 1/63rd attached to the 173rd Airborne Dear Jake: We think about you EVERY day and pray for you to come home safe and sound. Joe and Donna got married as planned on 4/19. We survived. They had an accident in Colorado, but just got some bruises. Donna's whiplash was aggravated. Michael's wedding is coming quickly. Sure wish you could be one of the groomsmen as planned. I'm making a video scrapbook including the goofy picture of you and Michael from the last time we had a family pic of all you kids. Michael found some mushrooms. Yummy. If you can send a message or get someone to send one for you, please try hard. All we need is to hear that you're okay. Be careful! I know it's a dumb thing to say, but we Moms and Aunts think it helps. Love you!!!!! Aunt Helen
Name: Anna
Email: coolgurlus80@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 05:18:32 PM
JOE URQUHART Bravo Co. 1/508th: hey wasssup homie? lol I hope you're doing good! I heard you guys are coming back soon and i also heard you guys got our first letters so I hope you'll get the rest of them soon or I'll have to kick some ass huh? lol and you better write me or I will do the same to you!!!!! lol jk. i really do hope you'll be back soon...I miss you...take care of yourself ok? we need to go get drunk when you get back! LOL Remember I'm always thinking about you and love you...write back. trillions of hugs and kisses for you! hehe! anna
Name: Joanna Godi
Email: jmgodi@alpha.delta.edu
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 05:05:11 PM
ERIC P. GODI- Come home soon! we miss and love you very much and pray that you will come home safe. All is well at home. We are going to have a big party for you when you come home. We love you very much!!!
Name: BILLYJOE GOOD
Email: JOEYJAILER@AOL.COM
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 04:08:24 PM
IF ANYONE OVERTHERE KNOWS ROBERT SAMUEL MCELYEA PLEASE GIVE HIM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS THANKS
Name: Jamie Carpenter
Email: Jamie_Carpenter@mail2world.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 04:06:03 PM
To: Richard Farquhar hey rich :-) how's everything going? hopefully as good as possible XOXOXOXOXO I LOVE YOU!!! Ben has been keeping me company today (it's been one of those days) but he helps a little. I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! aside from you being there- life is pretty good. i really am liking my new job. my dad is getting better. and i just got a company credit card today!!! crazy crazy people. what are they thinking!?!?!? dont worry- i will be good. theres not much else news here... SAFETY FIRST!!! and HURRY UP AND COME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! ps did you get any mail yet? you better have! i could have swam it to you faster!!!!
Name: Amy Navarro
Email: amynavarro79@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 03:46:33 PM
TO SGT. GUADALUPE MONTALVO, HOPEFULLY YOU ARE DOING JUST FIND AND IN GOOD HEALTH. SORRY YOU HAD TO SPENT YOUR BIRTHDAY IN IRAQ. WELL HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY FROM YOUR FAMILY. WE MISS YOU AND WISH FOR YOUR SPEEDY RETURN. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR BUDDIES OVER THERE. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. TAKE CARE. FROM AMY, MOM, OLGA
Name: Kylie Herman
Email: mommatonya2001@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 03:14:26 PM
to my daddy, HHC 1-508th.S&T .My birthday is in a few days. And grandma got me M&m's last night at the baskin robbins.I drew a picture for you.I got color crayons at home. I'm gonna color on colorbooks ,not the TV's. Aunt michelle says hi, and I want you to come home and play with me and kennedy.I will see you soon. me and kennedy and mommy love you very much!!!!!!!!!! Kylie(sings) I wanna be an airborne ranger.:)
Name: roberta weaver
Email: mamasbix@aol.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 03:07:25 PM
spc thomas hoover glad you called jinnene. things arent as bad as she may have made them seem. we are getting along very well now. dont worry about anything, its all under control. david says hi, so does your brothers. leon says hell be going to bosnia soon.the girls said they want you home now. izzy says she misses you. she sent you the postcard you got her with her drawing on it and her signing it too. god bless you all until you come home safe. mom
Name: Lisa Noland Hall
Email: redwranglers@excite.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 03:03:58 PM
SPC Todd Noland 1/508 173D ABN BDE Hey little brother! How have you been this week. Hopfully pretty good. We are not as panicky here on the home front since we have heard from you. Dad would like to hear from you also, but was relieved to know you called. Send us a letter when you have some time. I sent you a care package on Apri 21st. I already have my next one packed but will wait another week or so before I send it. Mom also sent you another package around that time so be ready. Have you received any other mail? We hope to hear from you again soon. Remember to take care of yourself and Daron and I are working on having you a place to stay when you come home. Love Ya and Miss Ya Bunches! L
Name: judy oakes
Email: keithu2@aol
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 02:51:55 PM
For Chris Oakes Hi Chris, hope everything is going ok for you......you would not believe how many people are keeping you in their prayers!!! We miss you so much....sorry we are always missing your calls, but the time you call , we are either at work or steph's in school.....we'll connect soon - I promise. We loved getting the pictures from the New York Times photographer. We passed them around to everybody and made copies. You look great!!! Well, I just wanted to touch base and let you know that we think about you and all the 173rd every day and just know that St. Michael is watching over all of you......God Bless you and take care and BE SAFE. ALL OUR LOVE CHRIS.....MOM , DAD AND STEPH
Name: lucinka Mundova
Email: lucka53@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 02:41:32 PM
for SGT MICHAEL GRABSKI: hi my love.I've been think about you all the time. I miss you so bad. I tried call your mom but i probably called at the wrong time. Baby hurry home!!!! I cant wait to see you and to give you big hug. I love you forever. Lucy
Name: Dana
Email: conwayd@pinecrest.edu
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 02:35:31 PM
TO PFC JAROD MARKHAM...2nd/503rd... Jarod, I just wanted to drop you a note to say that Pine Crest is thinking of you and praying for you daily. Your Dad keeps us posted and he was so excited yesterday and today to have received a letter from you this past week end. He is showing it to everyone! I would like to thank you on behalf of the Pine Crest family for the great sacrifice you have made in fighting for our freedoms and for what is right! You are a true HERO and we are so proud of you. I hope by now you have received the packages that we have mailed to you. There have been several letters mailed also from the different classes. All the students here now have a new HERO and are all looking so forward to meeting you someday when you can get a leave and visit us. Your photograph is posted on several honor boards around the campus and teachers constantly ask your Dad about your progress, whereabouts, and how you are doing physically and emotionally. He is so proud of you! Don't worry about him, he has plenty of people here who cares much for him and checks on him daily. He is very respected here and has earned our respect as one of our leaders. He has impressed so many with his knowledge and is such a wonderful asset to this school. I'm certain that you too share his traits and personality. Once again, I can not tell you how proud he is of you and how proud we are as well. Please share our thanks to all the soldiers of your unit and express our sincere gratitude to them as well. Hope to see you when you return. God Bless you! Love, Dana
Name: Jamilee Merritt
Email: herringrobert@sbcglobal.net
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 02:18:58 PM
Sgt. Doles, John 3/B/1-508IW (ABW) APOAE09347 Dear John, Just wanted to write and say hello and tell you that we are thinking about you & pray for your safe return. Your friends Danny, Jamilee, and Hailey
Name: Jamilee Merritt
Email: herringrobert@sbcglobal.net
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 02:16:31 PM
Dear John, Just wanted to write and say hello and tell you that we are thinking about you & pray for your safe return. Your friends Danny, Jamilee, and Hailey
Name: ALAN MORRIS
Email: VGOFISH2@AOL.COM
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 01:38:14 PM
SSG JOSH MORRIS, HHC/1-508TH SCOUTS, josh, why don' chu write? I'm gonna write Chiara and tell her you're not communicating with your ol'daddy. hey, how is ti going and was that your picture in the iraqi gym? love, dad
Name: M & D Hinton
Email: tekkimom@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 01:28:55 PM
for PFC Hinton, Gavin M. 1/508th, Alpha Co, 3rd Plt.- Hello Son, how are America's finest doing? We hope that you are receiving your mail and care packages. Everyone was excited to hear that you were able to call us on Sunday. You won't believe how many people are thinking of you. The fam says hello and be ready when you get here. You will probably have ALOT of mail and packages at post when you return. Alot of people were mailing to that address hoping it would forward. We are proud of you and the rest of the Herd. BIG HUGS! YOU ARE NUMBER ONE! Caesar says "meow". Love Mom,Dad, AJ and Meg.
Name: M & D Hinton
Email: tekkimom@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 01:24:51 PM
for PFC Hinton, Gavin M. 1/508th, Alpha Co, 3rd Plt.- Hello Son, how are America's finest doing? We hope that you are receiving your mail and care packages. Everyone was excited to hear that you were able to call us on Sunday. You won't believe how many people are thinking of you. The fam says hello and be ready when you get here. You will probably have ALOT of mail and packages at post when you return. Alot of people were mailing to that address hoping it would forward. We are proud of you and the rest of the Herd. BIG HUGS! YOU ARE NUMBER ONE! Caesar says "meow". Love Mom,Dad, AJ and Meg.
Name: FRANK QUINN
Email: FLMEB@AOL.COM
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 12:58:13 PM
PVT JOHN BENJAMIN PELLETT, 3RD PLAT.,ABLE CO., 2/503RD. JB, I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU, WE DO NOT GET MUCH NEWS ABOUT YOU SKY SOLDIERS THESE DAYS. SPRING HAS COME TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND IT IS MAGNIFICENT HERE,ALL IS GREEN. TAKE CARE AND COME HOME SOON. I AM AFRAID WE WILL NOT SEE YOU IN MAINE THIS YEAR SO I WILL EAT A LOBSTER FOR YOU. FRANK
Name: Jim Burke
Email: jimbodudeman@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 12:33:14 PM
to: PFC Burke, Cody HQ B-1-508 Your mom made the paper with your cardboard postcard, unfortunately I could not send the picture of her through this email source. However, the title of the article on the front page of the Reno Gazette Journal read: Letters home provide a glimpse of action Pedro Morales RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL 4/26/2003 09:01 pm Mark Earnest/RGJ Leslie Burke of Sparks with a photo by her son, Cody, who will be 19 on May 1, and a letter she received from him written on a piece of cardboard. Other Stories Biographies of U.S. troops killed or missing during the war with Iraq, L-Z Biographies of U.S. troops killed or missing during the war with Iraq, A-K Care packages go a long way to boost morale Biographies of U.S. troops killed or missing during the war with Iraq, L-Z Biographies of U.S. troops killed or missing during the war with Iraq, A-K Lawmakers shelve tax bill Carson City fire destroys home E-Mail This Article Printer-Friendly Version Subscribe to the paper online Army Private Thomas Colin Hudson’s latest letter home from Iraq reflected the war stories his father had told him as a little boy. He complained some, but was happy to be there. For Tom Hudson, the letters brought his 18-year-old son closer to him than ever. The two always had a strong bond, he said, but now each had experienced the horrors of combat and the longing for family. “Well, dad, we’re deep into Iraq now, and we’re starting to get into the crap” Thomas Colin Hudson wrote from Iraq, where he is with the 101st Airborne Division. “Dad, you were right, because I am scared to death. I blew you off when you tried to tell me that would happen, but you were right.” Tom Hudson, a Vietnam veteran and retired Army general, said the letter made him proud for his son. “I’m not a really sensitive man. Not many things get to my heart, but that did. It brought tears to my eyes,” said Hudson. The elation was followed by fear. Hudson said he knew what his son had jumped into, and it frightened him. “I was real scared,” said the 56-year-old. His reaction was common among families as they received their first letters from the front. First there was joy, regardless of what was written. Then, when they had time to read the letters again and think about the words, some worried and some were optimistic, but most felt a little bit of both. The letters, families said, were often the only sure things they could hold on to as they listened to news of bombings, shootings and fatalities. “No knock on the door” Chris Morang, 60, said she’s thankful her grandson, a Hug High graduate also with the 101st Airborne Division, waited until he felt safe enough and was in the right frame of mind to write home. The Sparks woman said she knew he was close to the Baghdad International Airport bombings, so she was happy he wrote when most of it was over and he was safe. Private Anthony Newman, 19, wrote: “I’ve had some scud missile attacks, nothing to be scared of… I’ve been, well, not scared, but it’s been more of an adrenaline rush.” Morang said the letter she received April 4 worried her, but a letter indicating any fear on his part would have upset her even more. Newman’s mother, Trudi Newman, of Henderson, said she’s had little contact with her son the past two months. She said when she received a letter from him in early April, she felt anxiety knowing he was so close to the fighting. “Every time a soldier would be killed in battle, my heart would sink, but then I thought, OK, no knock on the door,” she said. Trudi Newman, 40, is more relaxed now that the intense fighting is over, but she still has every family member and friend call before visiting her. No one knocks on her door without her knowing about it first. Letter on a box On April 17, Reno resident Leslie Burke, 50, received a piece of cardboard, torn off from some sort of box, with no postage whatsoever, but the words “Free Mail” written on it. It was a letter from her son, Cody Burke, 18, a paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne 508th Infantry. She had not heard anything from him since early March. “If I didn’t recognize his handwriting, I’d think it was a joke,” she said. It thrilled her to hear from him. But what he wrote made her even happier. “Right now, I’m happier and more relaxed than I’ve been in a while,” Burke wrote. She said that before the letter she wasn’t sure he was alive. Now she carries the cardboard in her purse wherever she goes. “(I’m) just doing some missions and making money with the biggest, baddest 60-mm mortar section in Iraq. Love you all, Cody.” Finding new words Kellie Roberson’s husband, Bobby is in the 152nd Security Forces Squadron at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. His letters, some in email, revealed a side the 34-year-old Sparks woman had not seen. “He is not a very vocal person, and so the letters mean an awful lot because he says a lot in them that he normally would not say. The war has changed him in that respect, he’s much more open with his feelings,” said Roberson. He wrote: “What do you want to do when I get home? I'm thinking about us taking another vacation to your mom’s. I would love to see them and I think she might like to see me… I got your email attachment, you are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.” Still waiting Some are still waiting to hear from their loved ones. Reno resident Ellen Wright has not heard from her son, Jarett, 20, who’s with the 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, since receiving a letter from him Mar. 27 dated three weeks earlier. She thinks she saw a photo of him in the Reno Gazette-Journal, but can’t confirm it. “Every day you go to the mailbox and when you don’t get a letter from him you’re disappointed,” she said. Beverly Tipps, 26, of Hemet, Calif., remembers that month and a half when she never heard from her husband, Staff Sgt. Allen Tipps with the Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. She said watching the war coverage and not knowing how close he was to it was unnerving and scary. She said hearing about casualties was the worst. “You sit for 24 to 48 hours hoping it’s not your husband. Then time goes by and nobody calls and so you know they’re OK,” she said. Then she saw a photo of him in the Reno Gazette-Journal. She still hadn’t read any of his letters yet, but the photo was good enough. “Just imagining his voice, seeing him there, that he’s doing OK, made me feel better,” she said.
Name: Jim
Email:
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 12:29:37 PM
Letters home provide a glimpse of action Pedro Morales RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL 4/26/2003 09:01 pm Mark Earnest/RGJ Leslie Burke of Sparks with a photo by her son, Cody, who will be 19 on May 1, and a letter she received from him written on a piece of cardboard. Other Stories Biographies of U.S. troops killed or missing during the war with Iraq, L-Z Biographies of U.S. troops killed or missing during the war with Iraq, A-K Care packages go a long way to boost morale Biographies of U.S. troops killed or missing during the war with Iraq, L-Z Biographies of U.S. troops killed or missing during the war with Iraq, A-K Lawmakers shelve tax bill Carson City fire destroys home E-Mail This Article Printer-Friendly Version Subscribe to the paper online Army Private Thomas Colin Hudson’s latest letter home from Iraq reflected the war stories his father had told him as a little boy. He complained some, but was happy to be there. For Tom Hudson, the letters brought his 18-year-old son closer to him than ever. The two always had a strong bond, he said, but now each had experienced the horrors of combat and the longing for family. “Well, dad, we’re deep into Iraq now, and we’re starting to get into the crap” Thomas Colin Hudson wrote from Iraq, where he is with the 101st Airborne Division. “Dad, you were right, because I am scared to death. I blew you off when you tried to tell me that would happen, but you were right.” Tom Hudson, a Vietnam veteran and retired Army general, said the letter made him proud for his son. “I’m not a really sensitive man. Not many things get to my heart, but that did. It brought tears to my eyes,” said Hudson. The elation was followed by fear. Hudson said he knew what his son had jumped into, and it frightened him. “I was real scared,” said the 56-year-old. His reaction was common among families as they received their first letters from the front. First there was joy, regardless of what was written. Then, when they had time to read the letters again and think about the words, some worried and some were optimistic, but most felt a little bit of both. The letters, families said, were often the only sure things they could hold on to as they listened to news of bombings, shootings and fatalities. “No knock on the door” Chris Morang, 60, said she’s thankful her grandson, a Hug High graduate also with the 101st Airborne Division, waited until he felt safe enough and was in the right frame of mind to write home. The Sparks woman said she knew he was close to the Baghdad International Airport bombings, so she was happy he wrote when most of it was over and he was safe. Private Anthony Newman, 19, wrote: “I’ve had some scud missile attacks, nothing to be scared of… I’ve been, well, not scared, but it’s been more of an adrenaline rush.” Morang said the letter she received April 4 worried her, but a letter indicating any fear on his part would have upset her even more. Newman’s mother, Trudi Newman, of Henderson, said she’s had little contact with her son the past two months. She said when she received a letter from him in early April, she felt anxiety knowing he was so close to the fighting. “Every time a soldier would be killed in battle, my heart would sink, but then I thought, OK, no knock on the door,” she said. Trudi Newman, 40, is more relaxed now that the intense fighting is over, but she still has every family member and friend call before visiting her. No one knocks on her door without her knowing about it first. Letter on a box On April 17, Reno resident Leslie Burke, 50, received a piece of cardboard, torn off from some sort of box, with no postage whatsoever, but the words “Free Mail” written on it. It was a letter from her son, Cody Burke, 18, a paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne 508th Infantry. She had not heard anything from him since early March. “If I didn’t recognize his handwriting, I’d think it was a joke,” she said. It thrilled her to hear from him. But what he wrote made her even happier. “Right now, I’m happier and more relaxed than I’ve been in a while,” Burke wrote. She said that before the letter she wasn’t sure he was alive. Now she carries the cardboard in her purse wherever she goes. “(I’m) just doing some missions and making money with the biggest, baddest 60-mm mortar section in Iraq. Love you all, Cody.” Finding new words Kellie Roberson’s husband, Bobby is in the 152nd Security Forces Squadron at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. His letters, some in email, revealed a side the 34-year-old Sparks woman had not seen. “He is not a very vocal person, and so the letters mean an awful lot because he says a lot in them that he normally would not say. The war has changed him in that respect, he’s much more open with his feelings,” said Roberson. He wrote: “What do you want to do when I get home? I'm thinking about us taking another vacation to your mom’s. I would love to see them and I think she might like to see me… I got your email attachment, you are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.” Still waiting Some are still waiting to hear from their loved ones. Reno resident Ellen Wright has not heard from her son, Jarett, 20, who’s with the 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, since receiving a letter from him Mar. 27 dated three weeks earlier. She thinks she saw a photo of him in the Reno Gazette-Journal, but can’t confirm it. “Every day you go to the mailbox and when you don’t get a letter from him you’re disappointed,” she said. Beverly Tipps, 26, of Hemet, Calif., remembers that month and a half when she never heard from her husband, Staff Sgt. Allen Tipps with the Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. She said watching the war coverage and not knowing how close he was to it was unnerving and scary. She said hearing about casualties was the worst. “You sit for 24 to 48 hours hoping it’s not your husband. Then time goes by and nobody calls and so you know they’re OK,” she said. Then she saw a photo of him in the Reno Gazette-Journal. She still hadn’t read any of his letters yet, but the photo was good enough. “Just imagining his voice, seeing him there, that he’s doing OK, made me feel better,” she said.
Name: Melissa Bunker
Email: Rainmaker_555@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 12:13:13 PM
Dear Leon, I am so very proud of you and I cannot wait to see you again soon. The girls miss you too! I hope to hear from you soon! I LOVE YOU! ~Mel
Name: Wally Dinse
Email: wdinse@argus.bm
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 12:10:58 PM
This is for PFC Scott Dinse or anyone who might know him and reads these messages. Hey buddy, we are all praying for you and witing to get some word that everything is okay. I will continue to post message on this site, in hopes that you see this at some time so you know we are thinking about you daily. I can't wait for you to get back and come here to Bermuda to visit.We will have lots of notes to compare from one veteran to another. Your Mom is writing and I will e-mail hopefully we will hear from you soon. Love, Dad.
Name: JAMES & FAITH DEVOR
Email: strengthdevor@msn.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 11:58:06 AM
PVT CHRISTIAN JAMES DEVOR Phone or Write Home your UNIT # Want to send mail..........Love,Family
Name: JAMES & FAITH DEVOR
Email: strengthdevor@msn.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 11:55:22 AM
PVT CHRISTIAN JAMES DEVOR: WE HAVE GREAT STORIES TO TELL YOU TOO! WE STARTED THE ATKINS DIET,IT'S INDUCTION WEEK..WHAT A RIOT. HE LIVED TO BE 72, FELL ON THE ICE AND HIT HIS HEAD, HEMORAGED AND PASSED AWAY THIS MONTH WITH A HEALTHY HEART, MIND & BODY, EXCEPT FOR THE INJURY..EVERYONE HAS AN APPOINTMENT, WE ARE INVINSIBLE UNTIL THEN..WE WILL BE BAPTIZING 21 IN OUR NEW CHURCH NEXT MONTH..THE GEEZERS ARE STILL SINGING..SPRING IS HERE..WRITE HOME..CALL ANYTIME OF DAY OR NITE. WHAT IS YOUR UNIT? CAN'T SEND MAIL WITHOUT..DID YOU GET PACKAGES? WE LOVE YOU AND ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR SQUAD..MARCH ON TO VICTORY! LOVE YOU, MOM & DAD
Name: Ilenia and David
Email: davide.yj@libero.it
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 11:36:28 AM
To JUSTIN LAUDANO: Hey man! We are still waiting for you baby! Take care man, you are in our thoughts and we can't wait to see you here at home. Love you, Ile+David
Name: sara
Email: sara_yes73@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 11:26:43 AM
SGT ANDREW M. SHANNON 1ST 508 C. COMPANY 173RD AIRBORNE Beautiful love of mine, I'm still at the office doing what is called an "intellectual job", I have to put books together!!!! But at least I know that I will still be working for the next coming months!!!They have renewed my contract today!!NO WAY that i'm going home!I'll be waiting for you back at our beautiful and charming place(that was a bit too much isn't it???) By the way, do you know that we also have another room close to the garage???I was told that last night!So tonight I will be snicking downstairs trying all the keys I have and I will find that "secret room" where I will store all the things that are still on the floor in the whatsocalled "OFFICE"!!! The family that lives next door from us is helping me fixing the house, I do have a hammer, but I needed a screwdriver,(the electrical one that makes holes in the floor or in the walls).I'm not destroying our house, don't worry!!! I love you more than I can tell and I can't wait to have you back with me. Be safe and come back as son as you can, even sooner if it's possible!!! I MISS YOU! PS: in few weeks we will have our kitty cat!!!! shannon, STOP SWEARING!!!! I told you WE( true, true, it was ME wanting that)were going to get one!! LOVE YA
Name: Teri Cross
Email: tcross@whitfield.k12.ga.us
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 10:51:33 AM
To Private David (DJ) Cross: Hey "Ree-Ray". Hope all is going well for you and your brothers in arms. We mess you and are praying for the safe return of the 173rd. We are so proud and thankful for all that you do. You make us so proud. Your family at THE school sends their love and a big care package. Hope you receive it soon. Write or call 24/7.
Name: Jessica Knight-Amari
Email: KnightFish54@aol.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 10:34:38 AM
This is a message for my little brother SPC Kris Knight, who is in Kirkuk, Iraq. I was just thinking about you today, I am glad that I got to speak with you last Tuesday, and again on Saturday. I miss you a lot, I know that you had a close call on Friday. I am glad that you are okay. I still am lighting a lot of candles for you and the other soliders at Saint Thomas More. I took care of Jacenya on Thursday, we had a great time, she played up in her room, and helped me clean the house. She is getting so big, and so smart. She misses you a lot too, and asks us when you can come home again. I hope you get a chance to read this. I love you. Jessica
Name: Greg and Barb Symons
Email: bsymons@mail.kearsley.k12.mi.us
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 10:16:14 AM
To: PVT Joseph Mathews Hi Joseph! Just wanted you to know we think of you always. Hope things are going well. Have you received your mail yet? We cannot wait until you come home. I am sure you will have hours of stories to tell as Greg still has hours to tell about 10 years ago! Take care of yourself. Stay safe. Greg and Barb Symons
Name: Paul Cross
Email: pault_cross@mohawkind.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 10:01:42 AM
Pvt. David J Cross. I hope you are getting the care packages from the family. No news is the order of the day. We look everywhere to find out anything about you and the troops. If no news is good news,we are really in great shape. I noticed that Stephanie in also posting on this site. I do hope that you receive some of these messages. We are praying for you and your comrades in arms daily and will continue to do so. Roc attacked another dog today. He is truly a 115# terror. Please write or call soon. We miss you more each day. I remain your biggest supporter and am soooooo proud of you and our armed forces. Love ya DAD
Name: Brani Hatton
Email: brandi_worley@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 09:51:46 AM
SPC Phillip Hatton...2/503rd Battle Co....I was so excited to recieve your first letter on Saturday, and even more excited to hear from you on Sunday, April 27!!! I'm so happy that you're doing okay. I look forward to your next letter, and more importantly your next phone call. Stay safe baby, I am so proud of you! I love you and miss you so much. Thinking of you always, Brandi
Name: Jessica
Email: QTPIE590@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 09:24:50 AM
To Joshua Swan (3rd Platoon A/CO 2/503): Hi baby! I received 4 letters from you saturday that were all postmarked on April 18th, maybe that's a sign that now the letters will be pouring in. I have been writing you everynight, like you asked me to do. I haven't really heard anything on the news lately about you guys which i guess is a good thing. Maybe that means you'll all be home soon! I can't wait to see you again. I love you with all of my heart and I will be waiting here for you! Stay safe and remember how much I love you!!!
Name: Dharma Mander
Email: hotdharma@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 07:55:24 AM
To SPC JOSHUA CLARK 1/508,1 PLT,1 SQD. Hi sweetheart, I've read on this website some guys have received mails so I wanna try again to write to u. Maybe I'll be lucky this time! I haven't heard anything about u yet and that's not so good! I'm sending u packs an letters every week, I hope u'll receive them! I miss u very very much baby and I always think about u. I can't wait to see u! Please write me back or make a phone call I really need to hear u! I love u so much. Love Dharma
Name: Dharma Mander
Email: hotdharma@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 07:53:25 AM
To SPC JOSHUA CLARK 1/508,1 PLT,1 SQD. Hi sweetheart, I've read on this website some guys have received mails so I wanna try again to write to u. Maybe I'll be lucky this time! I haven't heard anything about u yet and that's not so good! I'm sending u packs an letters every week, I hope u'll receive them! I miss u very very much baby and I always think about u. I can't wait to see u! Please write me back or make a phone call I really need to hear u! I love u so much. Love Dharma
Name: Liz
Email:
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 06:20:30 AM
SPC Anthony Duarte (Aco, 2/503)-Hope you're getting more letters now-I received two, postmarked 18 and 20 April, on Friday. Write more often so I don't get worried!! Please?! I think some of you are getting these messages on slips of paper...so maybe you'll see this. I miss you bunches-see you soon! Love, Liz
Name: Heather Taylor
Email: heather.ann.taylor@us.army.mil
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 05:30:44 AM
Hi Baby! I just wanted to tell you that I love you very, very, very much and I am so proud of you! Charlie and I are doing fine so there is no need to worry about us. We love you and miss you and are praying everyday for your safe and speedy return. From Italy with all my love and then some, Heather
Name: Megan Rice
Email: christopher.damon.rice@us.army.mil
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 05:30:05 AM
Christopher Rice 3pl. 2-503 173 Airborne Birgade Hello babe how are you? I am missing you so much.Your mom called me last night she sends her love.So dose everyone else.My family sends their love also.I just wanted to say I love and miss you so so much.Stay strong love Megan Rice I love you.143 01 143
Name: sara
Email: sara_yes73@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 04:12:41 AM
SGT ANDREW M. SHANNON 1ST 508 C. COMPANY, 173RD AIRBORNE Hey love of my life, this morning your mom called, she has finally received letters from you!!!! I can't believe you don't remember our address!!You have been living there for alomost a year!! Never mind! She is going to post the letter for me today. I can't wait to read it!!!I miss you so much love, every day is like a bigger feeling growing inside of me, it's overwhelming, it's bitter sweet, bu I know what it means: I love you more than anything on the face of this earth!!! Just do me a favor: let me know before you come back, I mean try to warn me about the possible days, you know I'm not really good in accepting surprises, plus it wouldn't feel good fainting on our flat door, isn't it? Lucky as I am I will be falling down the stairs!!!And then instead of celebrating you will have to cure my bruises!!!I have enough of them on my legs right now!!! I will be sending you a package in few days, a surprise package!!! I love you my beautiful Shannon
Name:
Email: mitsherrie@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 03:53:41 AM
Rodderick Johnson, D BTRY 319th it'll all be over soon. Take care and you are in my prayers. Say hi to Sandifer and Norris for me. Miss ya.
Name:
Email: mitsherrie@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 03:50:01 AM
Rodderick Johnson, D BTRY 319th just wanted to say what's up and hope things are going good for you. I'm praying for your safe return. Sending you happy wishes on this blessed day and everyday. You are missed by me. Don't forget to pray daily for the good and the bad.
Name: Michael Williams (Big Will)
Email: michaelkristyabygailjr@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 03:17:07 AM
To Black, Campbell, and all of 1st Platoon. Good job guys, stay safe we are all pulling for u. Givem' Hell! Congrats Campbell on your 5. If u guys need anything and can email me let me know. Your Platoon Mascot, Big Will, Bubble gum and if you know me you know what that means.
Name: Kevin Fields
Email:
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 03:15:34 AM
To SPC Thomas Hoover 2/503 - I'm glad to hear you didn't get yourself blown up, chief! ;-) Your mother and wife most of all. We all miss you and hope you come home safe and soon. Your niece and nephews are growing like weeds, they can't wait to see you either. Mary & I, along with our church, are praying for your safety. Love & God Bless, Kevin
Name: MICAELA
Email:
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 03:09:51 AM
Hey love (SSG D. E. B.) hope u'll b home soon. I love u. Micaela. We miss u bad!!! Micaela
Name: MARTA
Email: corbezo@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 02:49:35 AM
TO J.E.LAUDANO : Just want to say that me and my parents always pray for you. I'm very proud of you, your always in my thoughts. I'll try to send you a letter , hope you can read the message. Marta
Name: Gina
Email: imacchia2001@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 02:27:12 AM
If anyone knowing Andre Monge reads this, please forward my message to him. Andre, I have been trying to get in touch with you since the evening you and Neil were in Florence with Kirsten and myself. I have sent you letters but they have been returned as I do not know your which unit you are in. When you receive this message and when you have a chance, please contact me at imacchia2001@yahoo.com. With all that you must endure right now, I am thinking of you every day. I hope that you and Neil and all of the troops will return home soon and safely. I would really love to hear from you. Stay strong; stay safe... Gina
Name: roberta weaver
Email: mamasbiz@aol.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 01:59:54 AM
spc thomas hoover your wife called after she talked to you. im so excited to hear news of you. she was very happy to hear from you. yes we have problems with the bank and your poa but she is working with me to fix it. im still trying to pay your rent.the wire transfer isnt working for some reason. ive talked to both franco and eliza and they are trying also to help. the family suppport office in italy is now going to try to help. hopefully the allotment will kick in for may.your landlords are very nice people. im learning to speak some italian to better talk with them. did jinnene tell you rheannah said hooah. shes said it about 4 times that i know of. i cant wait for you to see her. shes a little you.i can also see jinnene in her but right now shes alot like you.fiesty, strong, very smart, shes trying to walk. just like you i think shes going to skip crawling and go straight to walking. she constantly has those feet and legs going. loves to stand too. try to put her in the car seat and she will alot of the time dig her elbows in the seat so she cant sit back until you move her arms because she does not like the car seat. love you son. ill be calling the phone company to see whats wrong with my phone so maybe the next time you can call me.god bless all of you until you all come home safe. big hugs and kisses. mom
Name: Robert Larsen Sr.
Email: larsen_bob51@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 01:52:19 AM
April 28, 2003 TO: CORPORAL ROBERT LARSEN UNIT A CO. 2/503 INFANTRY Dear Son, Hit a wrong button- not sure if the 1st message got thru. Alejandra called Mom & I today & gave us this website. We are keeping you & your buddies in our prayers. We are all doing fine here in Watsonville. The only thing that would make it better, is when we see you on leave. Get your @$!#*& HOME!! We all miss you & love you, Dad
Name: Ashley Jeleniowski
Email: Caliashes@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 01:24:17 AM
Spec James Jeleniowski- Hi Babe, I heard that some of the soldiers have been able to get these messeges so I thought I would give it a try. I just want to let you know how much I (& everyone) miss you, and we're all so proud of you and your friends. I think of you 24/7, and I don't want you to worry too much about me, even though I know how you hate when I say that, I'm doing fine. I look forward to getting another call from you, & I haven't gotten any more of the letters you said you sent:(. Just look forward, as I do, to when you come home, and we can start the beginning of our lives together. I miss having my goofy other half around to make me laugh. I'm going to the Kentucky Derby this weekend to be there for my dad, so you can call me on my cell if you get the chance...wish us luck, hopefully he's on the winner. I love you with all of my heart and soul and hope to hear from you soon. Love Forever...Ashley...XOXOXOXOXO's
Name: Wanda Michael
Email: wndmichael@cs.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 12:40:30 AM
To Spec4 James M Ramsey 2/503rd., 173rd Airborne: I sent you a box last Thursday(the 3rd one). I will be seeing your mom probably tomorrow afternoon to go shopping to get stuff to send again. Tomorrow is Jesse's 21st birthday!!! Grandpa is going to meet him and his (Jesse's) Uncles Joe and Jeff at the La Caretta Mexican restaurant in Gresham to buy him his first LEGAL drinks. Wish you were he to join them. Everyone here is fine. Write or call when you get the chance. Love you bunches and hugs from all of us. Grandma
Name: Dawn Kucerak
Email: dkucerak@cybersol.com
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 12:23:37 AM
Daniel Kucerak, 173d ABN/2-503d -- Dan, we sent packages to you today and will send another tomorrow. It is after midnight and here I am writing to you again. I can't go to sleep until I do this. We will be so glad when we finally hear from you. I have sent you writing pads, pencils, and envelopes. Hopefully you remember how to use them. I sent enough for you to share with your buddies. Love you, MOM, DAD, JUSTIN AND SHAWN
Name: Jackie Campbell
Email: jake27@starband.net
Date: Tuesday April 29, 2003
Time: 12:21:12 AM
Sgt Ben Keener C/1-508th-4/28/03-We woke up to about 6 inches of snow again this morning. I miss talking to you. We were doing alot of that the last few weeks before you guys deployed.We went to the Asparagus Festival in Stockton this weekend with Myndi and Ilea. Ryan called last saturday he wanted to know if we had heard from you and said to tell he loves you. The news media has dropped Iraq like a hot potato, everyone with loved ones over there is desparate for news and wondering when they can expect them home. Me too. Maybe a battalion of MOM's could clear up some of that mess. Not much to tell we love bunches and hope you'll be home soon. Tell your squad to write their mom's, wives and girlfriends your MOM says so and she's meaner than you. Love Mom
Name: Steve Amey
Email: samey76@comcast.net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 11:57:08 PM
HEY KARL GIBBS,a.k.a. "skibby" Just wanted to let you know along with all your buds that I am proud of you all and i hope that all is well,God Speed!!!!
Name: Sharen Jamison
Email: sbcjamison@yahoo.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 11:49:29 PM
To PFC E-3 Brian M. Jamison, Hi Son, just keeping you in my prayers always. Always thinking of you and hoping things are going well for you. Can't wait till you are back in Italy and we can talk longer when you get your cell back. We miss you and love you very much. Love you always, MOM
Name: Sharen Jamison
Email: sbcjamison@yahoo.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 11:47:55 PM
To PFC E-3 Brian M. Jamison, Hi Son, just keeping you in my prayers always. Always thinking of you and hoping things are going well for you. Can't wait till you are back in Italy and we can talk longer when you get your cell back. Love you always, MOM
Name: Sharen Jamison
Email: sbcjamison@yahoo.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 11:46:07 PM
Hi Son, just keeping you in my prayers always. Always thinking of you and hoping things will go well for you. Can't wait till you are back in Italy and we can talk longer when you get your cell back. Love you always, MOM
Name: Sharen Jamison
Email: sbcjamison
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 11:42:44 PM
Name: Robert J. Larsen Sr.
Email: larsen_bob51@aol.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 11:27:08 PM
TO: CORPORAL ROBERT LARSEN - 173d ABN BDE, Unit A Co. 2/503 Infantry: April 28, 03 Hi Son, Just to let you know I am keeping you in my prayers and have great faith that you & your buddies will come home soon. Have been staying glued to the news, especially anything about North. Iraq. Not sure where you are now, but that's understandable. Alejandra called mom & I tonight & she gave me this website so I could send a message to you. As I told you the last time we spoke - Get your @!*?@! Home!! We all miss you & love you. Dad
Name: Jinnene Hoover
Email: j_hoover@sbcglobal.net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 10:46:20 PM
To spec Thomas Hoover: Hello, your mother found this web site earlier today. She gave me the address so that I might be able to get a hold of you. I'm not going to put any personal stuff in here because I don't want anybody else reading it. I miss you! Rheannah is getting so big. she is almost 30 inches long and weighes almost 14 pounds. I'm mad at you becaused you lied to me!! You told me that you weren't going to be deployed anywhere. you promised !! I know that was probaly for security reasons, but you didn't have to promise me that. School started last week. so far weve had 5 tests I got 4-100's and1-97 Im doing good and hopefully the time will just pass right by. and maybe the timing will be close so that when you get back to Italy or maybe here???? that school will be over with And that I pass with a really good grade so if I decide to go to nursing school I'll get in with no problem that way I CAN HAVE SOME OF MY OWN MONEY with out you or your mother getting my ass all the time I have my own ambitions , just like you do with the army and I'm not going to give every thing up for you like I have in the past. so you see some thing are going to change when I move to Italy with Rheannah. missing you Love, your wife Jinnene
Name: Momma and Daddy
Email: buzzardsh@earthlink.net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 10:36:40 PM
J. Harrell...RatBoy...AJ states you may not have gotten any of these emails because I was sending them to RatBoy. See if you can find the others. Sorry. I did not want to give out to much info. Sorry. I received your sweet Mother's Day gift. Thank you so very much for taking time to send me that special gift and letter. I am so very proud to have a son like you. I love and miss you so very much. TG made the All Army Team. He will be in PA a couple more months. Do you know when you will be able to go home? Hope to get "D" down here before much longer. E-beth wants me to come up for Mother's Day. Guess "D" will be able to come then. Love and Miss you bunches. Momma
Name: Momma and Daddy
Email: buzzardsh@earthlink.net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 10:29:40 PM
J. Harrell...RatBoy...AJ states you may not have gotten any of these emails because I was sending them to RayBoy. See if you can find the others. Sorry. I did not want to give out to much info. Sorry. I received your sweet Mother's Day gift. Thank you so very much for taking time to send me that special gift and letter. I am so very proud to have a son like you. I love and miss you so very much. TG made the All Army Team. He will be in PA a couple more months. Do you know when you will be able to go home? Hope to get "D" down here before much longer. E-beth wants me to come up for Mother's Day. Guess "D" will be able to come then. Love and Miss you bunches. Momma
Name: michelle suggs
Email: concha_shell71@yahoo.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 09:44:18 PM
angelo rodriguez: hello mejo.i hope all is well with the 173rd. we are praying you all come home soon. mom finally got a letter from you. she was never so happy.take care of yourself. remember who's got your back.love you always,shell
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Email:
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 09:27:39 PM
Name: terry minucci
Email: buddah1@alltel,net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 09:01:04 PM
sgt. joe minucci finally got mail from you today very inventive and resourceful that meal ration box makes into a good piece of paper and envelop i loved it i think i'll frame it but not to worry i sent some paper and pens to you. i hope you will receive everything i've been sending especially since i had everything in the address right except for the plt.# well gotta go be careful stay safe and keep an eye on that angel you know she has wings too. love you and miss you mom and dad
Name: Gary Cucinitti
Email: Cooch4you@hotmail.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 08:51:27 PM
Well Fellow Brothers You have made the "Herd" Proud of all of you; Now keep your wits about you and Come home safe I hope to see some of ya in Reno if not Reno Maybe some can Make it to Daytona Beach tyvm Troopers Cooch out!
Name: Chris & Tish Inzerillo
Email: christish02@aol.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 07:34:52 PM
Rafael Camporese & the rest of our nations finest, we thank you all for your courage and honor, for you and your brothers are the foundation which our country is built upon. May your travels be safe and your return quick. We love you all and shall have you in our thoughts until we have you back in our arms.
Name: Stephanie McGahey
Email: stephali17@hotmail.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 07:23:58 PM
I just wanted to say I love you to my boyfriend PVT David Joseph Cross of the 1/508th , 173rd airborne. I am so proud of him and I miss him so much! i just want him to know that I will always be here for him and I will be waiting to hear his voice as soon as he gets back to Italy. I pray to God every day that all the troops are ok and putting their faith in God to bring them through each day. I have heard different rumors that they may be coming home soon? Does anyone know if there is any truth in that? God bless the 173rd and every branch of military. And DJ, i miss you so much as well as your whole family! You mean so much to each and everyone one of us. I thank God every day for bringing you into my life. I truly have been blessed with so much more than I deserve and I hope that we will be together forever! I love you baby! and i miss you sooo much!! love, stephanie
Name: Stephanie McGahey
Email: stephali17@hotmail.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 07:18:32 PM
Name: Kicsid
Email: honeyandsugar81@yahoo.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 06:52:52 PM
Michael Dodd 2/503d. Szia Kicsim!I just read some messages here,and I know,some peoples are there can get lucky,and receive emails from here,so I keep writing.Jasmine is doing well,she misses you and loves you.I am going to send you a picture of her tomorrow.It's too late already so i have to wait.But don't worry about me,I will be here waiting for you,and i pray for you.Mom says szia,puszi!I ma checking my mailbox 2 times a day,once in the morning and once in afternoon,when the postman comes here.I got only 1 letter from you.But i am glad,you are doing well.Nagyon nagyon szeretlek kicsim. Gyere haza.Jasmine wants you.And I want you.Szia Kicsim sok sok puszi
Name: Kicsid
Email: honeyandsugar81@yahoo.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 06:45:37 PM
Michael Dodd 2/503d. Kicsim,szeretlek!!!!Gyere haza,mert nagyon hianyzol!A baby jol van,nincs baj.Szeretlek.I can't handle it no more without you.
Name: Diane
Email: discocook@yahoo.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 06:43:08 PM
ADAM ESPENHOVER--It's pretty obvious to me that we need to get more computers in the family. Or at least train those who have them how to send e-mail!! I saw an e-mail on the message board that said you were getting these messages so I'm going to keep writing. I sent another goodie package off Friday--don't know how long it takes to get there but I won't complain if you are already on the way home when the package gets to Iraq. I figure you should make a lot of friends with all the Marlboro Lights coming your way because there is no possible way you can smoke them all yourself. Not much going on around here. It's very warm now--beautiful days. Time to get the camper out. We're going to have a belated Easter this coming Sunday. I think almost everybody is going to make it -- except you of course and Jesse. Well, Adam ole' boy, take care and hope you get home soon. Love, Diane. P.S. Scott can't figure out why I will buy cigarettes for you but not him.
Name: Kicsid
Email: honeyandsugar81@yahoo.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 05:48:59 PM
Michael Dodd 2/503d. Kicsim,szeretlek!!!!Gyere haza,mert nagyon hianyzol!A baby jol van,nincs baj.Szeretlek.I can't handle it no more without you.
Name: Kathleen M. Solstad-Miller
Email: Kittylene1957@wmconnect.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 05:36:51 PM
THIS IS FOR Sgt. John Doles: Hey "step" cousin......I'm Sonja's neice. Want you to know how proud I am of all the military. My husband was 82nd Airborn from 1976-1979, and then an Operation's Specialit in the Navy from 1979 - 1989. "Oorah!!!!" Write me sometime.......would love to get to know you!! Also, my youngest daughter (Rebekah) would LOVE to be pen-pals with a nice soldier! She's contemplaing enlistment. Write soon, cousin John!! PROUD OF YOU!!
Name: Sgt. David A Watson
Email: irish173@yahoo.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 05:24:42 PM
AIRBORNE!!! Sgt Major William' I was given your e-mail address after I sent the following to the seta e-mail address. Being an NCO myself I am aware that that is where one goes when one whats something done and done now. I would appreciate any assistance, forwardances, or directions that you could send my way. I have been informed that so far as he knows, Col. Smith one of the longest termed presidents of our 173rd Airborne Brigade (Sep) Society, that our Sky Soldiers have been blessed by the Lord with no WIA or KIA's. He is also the president at the time that asked for a 'volunteer' to take over as KIA List Coordinator for 'the Herd'. Col Daniels (deceased) had carried this honor. This list was started in Nam and carried home with our colors, and has been and still needs to be updated and researched from Nam. I proudly was appointed to this most honorable duty. Sadly, but, as a part of war unfortunately there will/maybe some in most wars. I pray that a KIA List will or have not had to have been started. If one of our Sky Soldiers should fall I would be sadly honored to offer any assistance and or continue them into our original list. AIRBORNE!!! Sgt David A Watson Charlie 1/503 67-68 Task Force Black (Dak To) 173rd Airborne Brigade (Sep) KIA List Coordinator AIRBORNE!!! Sky Soldiers err-ah!, Stand In the Door! AIRBORNE!!! All the Way! Gung Ho! and as we said in Nam 'Fuckin A'. I am so truly proud of you. My first team leader, SSgt 'Sgt Rock' Jerry Curry, who spent 3 days short of a 4 year tour in Nam and I watch CNN 24/7. We both looked at one another when they announced that Turkey would not let the 'Funny 4th' cross their lands, and said here comes 'the New Herd'. Which by the way you are not known now as, you are 'the Herd'. When we watched your 'combat blast' CNN announced it as the 101st (Puckin' Buzzards) but we knew, the entire 'Herd' here at home did as well. It took a thousand phone calls from all of us to finally get CNN to recant and say that, it was the 'Elite Unit' of the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Sep) that had made that historic jump. AIRBORNE!!! About 600 of us old Sky Soldiers are in contact via the e-mails. And, we are so pissed that all we hear is the 3rd and the Marines. But, some of us feel that there may be a reason for that. You guys may be like Delta and not even 'be'. Most of the troopers here at home would truly love to be there beside you 'watching your backs'. When I went to the enlistment office like so many others, although the enlistment officer wanted the 'credits', they laugh politely and said that it would take a battalion of you all to watch each of our backs. lol They did offer that if it hit our shores that we would be called to volunteer to take over the National Guard duties of protecting our bases and facilities that they are doing such a fine and important job of doing. You should be proud of them. When I went through training at Fort Gordon (Airborne AIT) and at Fort Benning we were constantly reminded that if any soldier, especially a paratrooper did not respect every man and woman of each and every branch and duty while we were in combat then we were fools. Because, we would never survive without the entire support of all branches as one unit. Charlie 1/503, my unit, learned that well on Veterans Day '67 on Hill 889 after 'intentionally surrounding' a brigade of Mr. Charle's finest in one of their best ambushes, that, we knew were there. After all as we were taught. "Paratroopers are dropped into the enemy to distract and draw as much of the enemies forces about themselves. And, Gentlemen once you have done so and the battle is on you will have a 360 degree of kill zone and will have obtained your mission. YOU! Will have them surrounded you enemy." God! I miss not being there with you all. When you became AIRBORNE!!! You are AIRBORNE!!! for the rest of your life. eerah! I have a request. Lol, I know that who ever receives this first is not on the line, in the field and will be able to read this. My request: That as many of the Sky Soldiers as possible, especially those with the least amount of mail, receive this. If Col Yarborough and/or CSM Kilgore were fortunate enough to join you in any capacity that they receive this. As well as Joseph Hartranft and John Ryan, ranks etc. unknown. And as many of the Honor Guard members that attended and represented you all at our reunions. And especially Spec 4 Paul D Nguyen, 1/508 for which I am sending the following letter. As well as the Commander his BN Commander and CO. AIRBORNE!!! Paul, What an honor it was for you to present me with the new field patch and your 'blood wings'. The friend that you left them with, gave them to me the first time that I saw him. He said that you had him and all my friends listening to your story about how you became a Sky Soldier, almost in tears. They were so impressed with your demeanor and how you carried your self. I am so proud of you. If these are your 'blood wings' you must trade me with a pair you purchase. Every Sky Soldier here at home still has theirs as I do. I will stop by and visit your parents. Hope that this finds all of you and your fellow Sky Soldiers in good health and spirits. Hope to see you all at the reunions when possible. For three years a young high school student where I lived in CA would yell AIRBORNE!!! every time he saw me riding my bike around. I always yelled back 'All the Way'. One day I went by a house and he was out front watering the front yard. I did a u-turn and pulled up in front of him. He turned around and yelled hey Airborne. I freaked he was Vietnamese. (Paul, forgive me for that statement, but, you may understand if you have any ill feelings for 'rag heads' or 'skinnies' if you all have a name or are permitted to have a name for 'your' enemy of this particular war.) I talked to him with respect. He went on to tell me proudly that he was a senior and graduating soon, he wanted to go into the service. I told him go into the Army, Go Airborne, become a Ranger and request the 'Herd'. After I left for Tucson he did. Last Thanksgiving, '02, I was here in Anaheim and had just left to go back to Tucson. The next day he proudly marched wearing his dressed greens, a Red Beret into the pizza parlor that I frequented and watched sports with my buddies. Asking for me he was told that I had left and would be back sooner a later. He told my friends about the whole story and how proud that he was. He was leaving over seas the next day. He gave one of my friends a gift to give to me. It is a Herd patch and a set of wings that he said that he jumped with. If they are your 'blood wings', I feel that you should have them back. But, I am sure they are a set you jumped with with the intention of giving to me. Sure hope you were fortunate enough to have made the jump into Irag with the 1/508. I am so Proud of you and all of your Sky Soldier buddies. Tell then not to worry about their loved ones here at home. The remaining and capable 25,000+ 'Sky Soldiers here have their backs and your home land, 'The United States of America'. AIRBORNE!!! Sgt David A Watson Charlie 1/503 67-68 Task Force Black (Dak To) KIA List Coordinator 173rd Airborne Brigade (Sep)
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Email:
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 05:00:51 PM
Name: Colleen Wood
Email: david.wood10@us.armymil
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 04:29:28 PM
Glad to hear you are getting your mail. Wish we could do the webcam like we did when you were in Korea. Sure do miss you. DJ can not wait for you to come home. Don't be surprised if when you come home everything in our house is patriotic- you think I liked red/white/blue before you left??? How is your leg doing? Hope it heals quickly. All my love and then some. Me
Name: Colleen Wood
Email: david.wood10@us.army.mil
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 04:15:58 PM
SSG David Wood B 2/ 503 Daddy, I miss you a lot. I wish you come home soon. Please don't have homework a lot when you come home soon. I love you. David Wane Wood J.R.
Name: Tio Rene
Email: rene.hernandez@usarec.army.mil
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 03:59:17 PM
Roberto Fernandez III Eco, 2/503 Hi Robert How you doing, I hope you all doing fine Just wanted to said hello and to let you know you Mom is sending you a Package today. I also send you a few things I hope you get it soon, Well papi take good care of yourself God Bless you Love Your Uncle, Sandra, Daniel, and Alejandro Hope to see you soon. Ps did you see the photo of DAnny on the paper that I send You?
Name: Brenda Callahan
Email: dcall@kaplantel.net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 03:09:56 PM
Hello There PFC Jeremy Callahan: Keep up the good work you have been doing. We are all supporting you through this sad time of war. We are all so very proud of each and every one of you out there. Finish up quickly so you can come on home. Stay safe and keep the emails coming. You are all in our prayers!! Callahan Family Kaplan, Louisiana
Name: Aunt Katheryn & Uncle John
Email: The-Lodge@email.msn.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 03:07:35 PM
SGT. MICHAEL GRABSKI Hi, Hope you are doing well, we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can send over to you that you want. Wishing you the best. Love Aunt Katheryn & Uncle John
Name: Tom, Margaret and Alex Pellett
Email: mpellett438@cs.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 02:53:17 PM
To: Pvt. John PELLETT, 3rd Plat., Able Co., 2/503rd---Dear John, We hope you are doing OK. Alex wore his plaid suit to the prom with a duct tape tie and cummerbund. He also wore a water-squirting flower from the Fun Shop. He squirted Mr. Avis and a new asst. principal who were chaperoning the dance. They took it pretty well, he claims. I hope so. Pup has liberated himself again and leaves the fence at will. We are calling him "Houdini." Y'all take care of yourselves and hurry back, at least as far as Italy. We love you. Dad, Mom, Alex, Honey & Pup
Name: David Duarte
Email: Davidduarte@cox.net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 02:26:40 PM
Spc Anthony David Duarte, I got your letters this weekend. Thank you so much.I am glad you are doing well. Nat Blake and I are so proud of you. I talked to your aunts, the boobsy twins "kim the older one", is bringing over a letter to send to you, I will include it in the box I am sending. I hope you got the last box We sent. I hope you don't mind. I sent a email to Liz. I love you and can't wait to have you home. Love Dad
Name: Sarah Zapp
Email: sarahzapp@prodigy.net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 02:21:05 PM
Hey Monte Masse, I've been thinking of you. Covering the war with Iraq for my NBC TV station here in Little Rock, I think of you guys and gals all the time. I hope you're keeping yourself safe and truly realize little classmates (CHS '95)like myself thank you. Take care, Sarah Zapp
Name: Sandra Edwards
Email: momfarm@hotmail.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 02:08:47 PM
Hello son, Your dad richard and of course me, your mom love you and miss you a whole bunch. We have sent off 2 packages and several letters, I sure hope they got to you. We are so proud of you! Right now I am sending you the biggest hug from all of us! Synthia is doing ok. We talk every week. She is going to make your return like Christmas! Pete the new dog is just halarious, I can't wait till you can see him. Everything is still the same at home except we think about you 24 hours a day and seven days a week. I sure hope you can write us back! LOve Mom
Name: Rick & Barb Schultz
Email: barbrickcoast@adelphia.net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:58:00 PM
Bryan Schultz- In reading these online emails, I see your sister received word that your mom had received a letter from you. So, we say "YEAH", too. I haven't talked to either of them yet. But, Barb and I are very glad that someone has finally heard from you and that you're ok. We'll keep sending you letters and praying for you. Write us when you can... a call would be even nicer :) There's a raft in the pool and an ICE COLD beer with your name on it. Sorry, you'll have to provide the girl in a bikini (On second thought, we can get the word out and I'm sure there'll be no shortage of girls waiting for any of you guys when you get back). Love, Dad
Name: David Duarte
Email: Davidduarte@cox.net
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:57:07 PM
Spc Anthony David Duarte, I got your letters this weekend. Thank you so much.I am glad you are doing well. Nat Blake and I are so proud of you. I talked to your aunts, the boobsy twins "kim the older one", is bringing over a letter to send to you, I will include it in the box I am sending. I hope you got the last box We sent. I hope you don't mind. I sent a email to Liz. I love you and can't wait to have you home. Love Dad
Name: Sandra Edwards
Email: momfarm@hotmail.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:43:14 PM
Hello son, Your dad richard and of course me, your mom love you and miss you a whole bunch. We have sent off 2 packages and several letters, I sure hope they got to you. We are so proud of you! Right now I am sending you the biggest hug from all of us! Synthia is doing ok. We talk every week. She is going to make your return like Christmas! Pete the new dog is just halarious, I can't wait till you can see him. Everything is still the same at home except we think about you 24 hours a day and seven days a week. I sure hope you can write us back! LOve Mom
Name: Sonja & Gene Doles
Email: sdoles@email.msn.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:36:55 PM
Hi John Doles You Dad is mailing you a package today April 28th so watch for it. Love Sonja & Dad
Name: Sonja Doles for John Doles
Email: sdoles@email.msn.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:35:00 PM
Hi John Doles Well your Dad make it back to KS Sat afternoon. Got some things done but not all branches still need burning, will probably go down May 9th again hope no wind that weekend. We got all mortgage papers signed and OKayed for construction loan. We should have the home delivered in next 2 months then we can make a plan on the porch addition and landscaping. We went to the Renisaunce Fair in Wichita Sunday it was different. He is back to work today, may work on KC 135 or the E-4 will know tonight. We are supposed to have showers next 3 days. well take care] Love Sonja & Your Dad
Name: Dad
Email: jmarkham@pinecrest.edu
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:29:24 PM
To All the loved ones of the 173rd..... This site is wonderful and the creater is a Hero to me as well. Somehow, Someway, my son PFC Jarod Markham who is with the 2nd/503rd in Kirkuk DID receive an email that I posted on this site several weeks ago. So I suggest keep writing....I don't know how, but his letter to me Saturday stated that he received a piece of paper with an email from me on it...this is the only email site that I have used, so it is definately from this one.... Apparently some of us are finally getting mail...I received 4 on Saturday dating from late March to April 15th. I also received information from a trust worthy source that our 173rd is now receiving mail also...depending on exactly where they are depends on their ability to receive or write....Someone please correct me if the information that I am about to give is wrong, but to my uderstanding the 2nd/503rd is in Kirkuk....the 1st/508th is in Mosul or remains in Irbil near the original airbase they secured in late March....if anyone knows the whereabouts of others, please post.... They do suggest that you mail them stationary and envelopes when mailing them because some of them are writing on card board, etc. My last care packages contained boxes and boxes of writing pads, pens and envelopes that Jarod will be sharing with others.....there mail back to us is free, so no postage stamps are needed... God Bless you all.....and continue to PUSH (pray until something happens).... TO Jarod my son....Thinking of you constantly and praying even more..... Hope all is well, keep your head up, this will be over soon... Love you and miss you much!! Dad
Name: roberta weaver
Email: mamasbiz@aol.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:23:33 PM
spc thomas hoover love you, miss you , cant waita to hear from you. wait until you see how ive decorated the house. i get people stopping by every day to comment on my son and his bravery and how they support him and all the troops.ill send pictures.hooah. mom
Name: roberta weaver
Email: mamasbiz@aol.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:23:22 PM
spc thomas hoover love you, miss you , cant waita to hear from you. wait until you see how ive decorated the house. i get people stopping by every day to comment on my son and his bravery and how they support him and all the troops.ill send pictures.hooah. mom
Name: Alex
Email: alex2xfun@hotmail.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:14:05 PM
1LT David Bernstein, 2nd platoon, B-company, 1-508th Infantry, Hi Sweetheart, happy anniversary... Today Andrea got a letter from Josh and I was so excited for her. I don't care how slowly mail, if any, gets to me, just as long as you are getting a steady stream of mail. I'd rather have you more rested or in the shade someplace than you worrying about writing. I hope you're getting these messages too. I hate sounding so dumb and on a message board, but I miss you so much. I got out of a speeding ticket :) I will tell you that story another time. Petey and I played tennis for the first time this year, yesterday and we called it ultimate tennis because I'm so horrible that I made him run over two courts. He and I are your biggest fans. I hope SFC Lauer and you are doing alright. I also hope Tom is making you laugh enough. He is great like that. Everyone always asks and says the most awesome things about you. You are such a positive person, I know you are making everyone's time there a little easier. I know you are probably tan, but please take the time to put on sunscreen... your body lasts a lifetime! Happy 23 month anniversary again Davey. I love you w/AMH, Alex
Name: Susan
Email: susan.spessato@libero.it
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 01:06:08 PM
To Mike Kemp -173rd. Hey Mike mio, I have recived nothing from you yet... I'm so sad, but I'm supposing that you can't... I hope that you'll write me soon. I'm always thinking about you. My parents say HI to you and we all are hoping that you're coming back very very soon. Ash sent to you "tanti morsi" e io invece ti invio tantissimissimi baci. TI AMO, la tua Susy. Ciaooooo!!!
Name: roberta weaver
Email: mamasbiz@aol.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 12:57:43 PM
thomas hoover : i have just found this site. maybe i will hear from you soon. ive been sending packages to your apo. i just found this new address to send them to. cant wait to hear from you. lots to say. rheannah said her first word. it was hooah. cute huh. shes adorible.lots of love. i joined a mothers of the military group here in indiana. met a couple of moms too. do you know jimmy morgan? hes been in italy for about a year.i dont know his job or anything but he wears a red beret. do you know a david rice? ive met his mom on line. email me, write me or something. im going to keep sending packages until you contact me saying MOM WHAT ARE YOU DOING. STOP. so let me hear from you. mom
Name: roberta weaver
Email: mamasbiz@aol.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 12:57:20 PM
thomas hoover : i have just found this site. maybe i will hear from you soon. ive been sending packages to your apo. i just found this new address to send them to. cant wait to hear from you. lots to say. rheannah said her first word. it was hooah. cute huh. shes adorible.lots of love. i joined a mothers of the military group here in indiana. met a couple of moms too. do you know jimmy morgan? hes been in italy for about a year.i dont know his job or anything but he wears a red beret. do you know a david rice? ive met his mom on line. email me, write me or something. im going to keep sending packages until you contact me saying MOM WHAT ARE YOU DOING. STOP. so let me hear from you. mom
Name: Susan Doles (MOM)
Email: sweetrevenge5@hotmail.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 12:51:24 PM
SGT. John Doles, 1/508th 173rdairborne, John I hope this finds you doing good. Haven't heard from know one saying that you are ok. Wish you could give me a call or write. I have wrote to know a couple of times. Just want you to know that we are very proud of you. You take care of your self and please let us know if you need anything. Address:6910 Wichita Place, Colorado Springs,CO 80915 Phone: 719-596-0644 If you get time or a place where you can call please let us know how you are doing. Tell everyone HELLO from the States. Are PRAYERS are still with you. Love and Prayers, MOM Lov
Name: Susan Doles (MOM)
Email: sweetrevenge5@hotmail.com
Date: Monday April 28, 2003
Time: 12:50:45 PM
SGT. John Doles, 1/50th 173rdairborne, John I hope this finds you doing good. Haven't heard from know one saying that you are ok. Wish you could give me a call or write. I have wrote to know a couple of times. Just want you to know that we are very proud of you. You take care of your self and please let us know if you need anything. Address:6910 Wichita Place, Colorado Springs,CO 80915 Phone: 719-596-0644 If you get time or a place where you can call please let us know how you are doing. Tell everyone HELLO from the States. Are PRAYERS are still with you.