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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 11:42:19 PM
R&R refers to a program that allows soldiers to leave a combat zone for a period of time and during the Iraq war the government is paying for that travel. Some 173rd soldiers got R&R during the past year, but most did not because the program started too late to get everyone scheduled. Now that the soldiers are back in Italy, the R&R program does not extend to them. They will go on block leave in mid-March and
n Vietnam, he still does not talk about it. He warned me that when my son returned he would be different. Only a robot could come through a war and not be changed. As an Air Force Captain who wrote a tribute to my son, whom he didn't even know, "There are no young people in a warzone." Not only have you aged a year but they probably have aged a hundred. Have patience, let them come to you or not. Love them unconditionally. But remember you can't treat them as if nothing happened - it did. Never beleive that because they are now on safe ground that they should all turn back into the person that left - ain't going to happen. Talk to Veterens near you - see what their advice might be. Best wishes to all of you on your loved ones return. May God grant them the serenity and peace they so richly deserve. They are truely heroes. And to the families - May God grant you patience.they can go anywheree during that 30-day period - but at their expense.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 11:35:48 PM
To the wives, moms and girlfriends, whether they are here or in Italy. You cannot expect these returning guys to party for a couple of weeks and be fine and dandy as they were before they left for Iraq. Our son was wounded last summer and although most of his wounds have healed, he has yet to completely heal inside. It has been 6 months and he is still standoffish at times. His mother and I agonised while he was there and then when he was wounded. Some of the wounds are easy to see and some are inside. Those are the ones that take time to heal. Many of these guys are going to be afraid to be close to anyone as an acquired reaction, because they inside might fear that your might disappear as did some of their buddies, or that they may disappear leaving you alone. Until they can cope with the fact that they are really back and safe, they may remain distant. Even to their family members who they have known their hole lives.All we can do is be patient and wait for their recovery.WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY HAVE REALLY BEEN THROUGH.We can only imagine.They are ,not trying to be rude, although it may seem that way. The problem with girlfriends is that these guys have heard rumors as all soldiers have heard down through history about how some girls may start going out with other guys as soon as they left. Don"t want to miss the party scene you know. I know for a fact that our sons girl was caught out partying with guys while our son was in Iraq. It doesn't matter if you were or not . The seed of doubt has been there in their minds for almost a year.If they mean that much toiyou be patient and wait . If not then move on.We as parents have no chice but to wait.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 10:52:41 PM
So the 13 still in Kuwait will be flying home soon what about the ones that have to come back on the ship with the equipment whats up with them? And how many of them are there?
Name: Mom of Jehrimiah Meadows
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 09:09:17 PM
As a NEW mom to all of this. Will someone please clarify some things for me? My son went to Italy in Nov and then went to Iraq in Jan. ( I am lucky that he only was there 1 1/2 months). What exactly does R & R mean? ( I know it means rest and relaxation) how does the gov define what R&R is?
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 09:03:30 PM
Sato travel has negotiated reduced fares for the soldiers going to the states. The soldiers also have a waiver against the advanced purchase rule to get a cheaper rate. They do have to pay for it all I know this for a fact.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 07:48:03 PM
The government is NOT going to be paying for flights from Italy to the States. The government-paid flights are for those soldiers on R&R from Iraq to the States - but our soldiers are no longer on R&R, they are at their "home station." If they choose to go on leave from Italy during the block leave, it is at their expense. Period.
Name: Ashley Andrews
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 07:10:34 PM
If any of you talk to your soldier who is still in Kuwait please have them give a message to JEFF KUPISCH to please call his girlfriend OR home. I know he must be very busy, but I would be so relieved to know someone had heard his voice!
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 06:14:36 PM
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the GOV pays for the flights home. Check out heromiles.com for more information. At one time the Army only paid for flight to the "base" airport. Then there was a lot of pressure put on the gov to pay the entire cost of the flight to their home. PLEASE check out the heromiles website before purchasing a ticket. Might save you some $$$$$
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Email: gajny@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 06:05:43 PM
ok for you that asked about flights back to the states... try this one. its a uk site but they do get low prices... www.airline-network.co.uk/flights.. and www.ryanair.com this is a cheep flight website to get them to the uk and back to the states. prices are as low as 50c but you have to check. good luck and i hope this helps. and to you all that have just come back, welcome home.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 05:59:51 PM
"Enough said already"? And we wonder why we have wars????? Thank you 173rd...sons, daughters, husbands, good boyfriends, bad boyfriends, good girlfriends, bad girlsfriends, no matter who you are or what you have or haven't done. You fought your country's battle and I am grateful. To the families of those who did not return. I am so sorry. My condolences are so adequate and especially more so at this homecoming time. I can only say that your family member gave us their ultimate and their death was not in vain. Every day I have the right to make my own choices, live my own life, and walk this earth freely with freedom and security and safety I hope I will always remember to silently thank them. Please know your sons and daughters will not have died in vain.
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Email: gajny@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 05:56:03 PM
ok for you that asked about flights back to the states... try this one. its a uk site but they do get low prices... www.airline-network.co.uk/flights this should help. and to you all that have just come back, welcome home.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 05:29:29 PM
Let me start by saying, What people post here is already done, and the people who respod to post that aren't asking questions are minding things that are really none of thier business. To the mothers that respond, These girls that are heart broken aren't bashing "YOUR" son, so really why do you waste your time posting endless notes that only create arguements? I don't think the girl that poured her heart was asking for anyone's opinion neither here nor there. To the girls it is obvious that posting notes saying all these men are the same, arent going to be taken very lightly. Let me brake it down for you again like the lady who posted previously... MEN are MEN. And they behave how you allow them to behave. On this site meant for leaving notes for soliders, I have seen a number of ladies expressing how much one of these men have hurt them... Let me provide you with some light to relationships. If your man loves you, he will be there regardless of distance, or time. My soilder has been gone for almost a year now, and when he left the states last summer we didn't leave on the best terms. But the love was there. He went to Iraq, and I recieved a call, letter, or "thinking about you gift" almost every two weeks. I think he wrote as much as I did, if not more. I always knew where he was, and how he was doing. He called his parents aswell. He stayed in contact to the point that sometimes I wondered how he was able to. He was constantly moving, and partoling, and working, but he made time. And his time that was devoted to me combined with the love and support I was sending to him, caused us to create a beautiful and better relationship. It has grown like baby moving from lying down, to crawling, to walking and running. I wouldn't be surprised if we decided to get married this year. It is a beautiful thing. And I was extremely scared that when he came home, he would be so different, and that the beauty we had found would be false... Guess what? It wasn't. The war as much as I hated it, was a good thing for us. And a horrible experience for him. And like it has been said... EVERY MAN deals with this trauma DIFFERENTLY. It is up to eveyone to be understanding... Why waste time arguing on here when we could be helping and supporting each other preparing for thier semi-permant returns. Answering questions that have been asked like how do we bring them to the states for a cheaper fare instead responding to post that aren't asking questions of anyone... Leave them, you can't stop people from posting, but you can control your response! Now let me step down off of my soap box. *smile*
Name: Mom of Jehrimiah Meadows HHC 2/503
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 03:41:04 PM
FYI.... to all that may be the family of the 13 that are still in Kuwait, my son Jay called his girlfriend this morning to say that they will be flying back to Italy the middle of next week. Don't want to give exact date for their safety. Just thought you might like to know.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 03:18:56 PM
YOu are correct that is their job. YOu knew that going into your relationship with a soldier. Give me a break with the poor me, my boyfriend left and didn't call. Do you think you deserve a medal for waiting? Do you think you are the one and only woman who was left behind? Anyone who thinks that they were the victim of abandonment sell it up the road sister. I'm not buying it.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 02:57:40 PM
I don't think this is soap opera! And I think this site is for everyone who has been effected this way or the other from a soldier's having gone to war, a soldier who had touched our lives somehow, whether as a family, a lover, or a friend. Yes, it's true, we all were safe and sound and comfortable, and secure while they were there in a place like Iraq with not much of it we can even concieve. But they are the ones who chose this "job". They were on duty there. It was their job, more than anything else. So either as family, or lover, or just simply as friends we thought about them every day while they were there, and we missed them. And we all did our best to give them support from thousands of miles away. Now these girls, me included, have a point there. And I believe they somehow got the right to talk and pour their thoughts and feelings as much as anyone else. If we are all trying to be empathic to all our soldiers, we may as well try and be empathic to each other and everyone else! That's what I'd call being truly empathic. This girl who "complained" about the way her soldier treated her after he returned is also a hero in my eye! She stepped forward and with all the hurting she went thru she admitted what happened. And she represents all the girls and women out there which I know for a fact that their number is very "high" that have faced the same situation. Now I had faced the same situtation. All I can say at this point, to those of you who are going thru this, to try and stay "WISE". First of all men do that. But try to consider that probably there are women who may have done such a thing to a returning soldier, too. Sh*t happens, especially in romantic relationships. This is not only true for ppl who return from war. This is a life's fact. Try to remember this: These people have just returned from a war zone. Put the traumatic experience aside, they're going thru a major change in their lives. It'd be unrealistic to expect something serious instantaneously from them, and from yourselves too!!! No matter how much it hurts not to be able to see him or talk to him anymore, I can also realize that for them it must be different, because they have to think about starting anew upon having returned from such a place! Starting anew is the keyword here! It's never easy, for no-one! With my soldier it came to a point where we both panicked, because the thing between us was still there, that was a moment where we both got scared. Of course he was the one who finished it at that point, and turned his back on me! But thinking of making a serious move so to commit to each other was really scary; for me, too! So bottom line is, it is true, whether a civilian or a soldier, a man is a man. And it's usally "MEN" who do these things to women. But believe me women do it, too! This is life. Good thin is you guys are in the same city. Give him time, if you really care about him. And give him space. Keep the distance, and never, never take it personal. Afterall, what "them" mothers of these soldiers are trying to say is that they're back, safe and sound. They are all alive. May be weary and traumatized and tired. I can't even imagine how it would be like to live a life where you do army tasks for months and months and within a messed up, crazy environment, and then suddenly you're out of it, and back with someone you have had some good romance at lest 12 months ago. I'm sorry (for all of you women out there) that you have to go thru this. And about these soldiers partying for a couple times and then getting out of their responsibilities and all those comments about these! No good "MAN" ever does such a thing. Get real! Everybody knows what i'm talking about. Yet it's true, girls should be aware of this fact!!!!! Whether it's a soldier or not a man is a man is a man is man!
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 02:42:32 PM
Name: lynda quintana
Email: quintana18@hotmail.com
Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 01:03:38 PM
ok one quick question. my son is finally in italy. now where does he go to get a ticket back to the states for a couple weeks. he just wants us to find him one. but they are expensive. i heard they are discounting tickets for them from there, but where should he go? please help. thank you
Name: lynda quintana
Email: quintana18@hotmail.com
Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 01:02:20 PM
ok one quick question. my is finally in italy. now where does he go to get a ticket back to the states for a couple weeks. he just wants us to find him one. but they are expensive. i heard they are discounting tickets for them from there, but where should he go? please help. thankyou
Name: 173rd Soldier's Mom
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 12:46:31 PM
This is not a SOAP OPERA WEBSITE! We do not need to defend our son's actions. They are responsible for themselves. We have raised them properly & the best we could - but what they do on their own is their business. It's the chances a girl takes - unfortunately, but true. If you live in a town with a base of soldiers - you should know this happens. If we don't address the accusations, maybe they will go elsewhere.........PLEASE! IT'S NOT OUR FAULT & THIS WEBSITE IS **F O R** the soldiers - not a dumping ground. Mr. Webmaster, thank you for your great service you've given all of us here. PLEASE exercise your "POWERS" and delete/remove/obstruct the 'SOAP OPERA' from coming on here. the parents, families & etc - PLUS the soldiers do NOT need to read the garbage & arguements.This is a time of celebration...so please ignore the soap opera if it's not deleted - & let's move on... I am sorry for your heartbreak but we are not the audience you seek! We can't change or impact what's going on - so just leave us alone to rejoice that our sons & daughters are safe & did our country a GREAT SERVICE! Thank you - enough said!
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 12:30:31 PM
I guess the MESSAGES TO THE TROOPS isn't big enough for some of you. Let me help you and explain what that means because it appears to me you think this is a site to air dirty laundry. It means if you would like to send a message of encouragement to the men and women who have served their country for a cause bigger than any one person. It means saying thank you for giving up all you had for a year. It means saying I appreciate you doing a job that not everyone agrees with and not complaining about it. It does NOT mean for girlfriends, to tell everyone how hurt they are that their boyfriend hasn't called them. If he hasn't called you I am sure there is a reason. Posting a message about it on this site is not going to make him call you. It is not going to make him WANT to call you. For all the men who have had a message from their "girlfriend" about them on this site I think I know why you haven't called. I would like to say again that when these men come home give them breathing room. I too had my husband, HUSBAND, not boyfriend, the father of my child, leave for a year. I did not get a letter every day or phone call every week. I didn't get mad. To anyone who thinks that they were the one put out, shame on you. You have a warped sense of hardship. I will yet again step down from my soap box. And please girls have some self respect for yourself. Thank you.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 12:29:29 PM
I have a question. Why does everyone respond to these silly allegations and try to defend these men. Yes they are our "babies" but they are also men. I would hope that when they come home you won't be protecting their honor for them. After all some of them have had losses of their own, both comrades and hometown girlfriends who couldn't wait. Big advice IGNORE IT.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 11:37:41 AM
Not ALL the soldiers are dirt bags. They are NOT all made from the same "factory"...They are HUMAN BEINGS who have just been subjected to a WAR in case you've forgotten. If you can't deal with that, and have some UNDERSTANDING, then maybe you should try to find someone with ANOTHER occupation. Keep your boo-hooing to yourself.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 11:26:35 AM
I didn't want my son to go into the military. I wanted him to stay close and be my little boy forever and take care of him and spoil him and love him. I wanted to protect him from the uglies of the world. We are friends and I am his mother and we talk about alot. I taught him to do right. I remember times when his girlfriends dumped him and how he hurt and how he hurt when he lost that one football game he wanted to win. He knows life isn't always fair, but he knows life is what he makes it. The choices are his, not mine. Do I still love him and stand behind him? Yes, but he knows if I don't agree with something I will have a talk with him and he knows I'm not perfect. My tears are for the mothers that have sons not returning home and lots of my joy of my son coming home is lost. My prayers are with these mothers, because I know their love and their loss.
Name: Charlene Brewer
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 10:18:51 AM
I'm sorry the guys haven't been behaving themselves. Us Moms raise our boys the best way we can and then they leave and live their lives. We can guide them and teach them to set a high moral standards. This not being a site for sermons I will not say much and now that my son is on safe ground this will be my last time I sign on. To the guys in Italy they should be responsible soldiers and to the girls in Italy they should know these guys are partying and should not think they are in love after a couple of parties. The love for my son goes alot deaper than a good time. I raised him through the tough times and fun times. Being a parent was not easy. I may not have made all the right dissisions and I goofed up alot in my life of fifty years and Clint will goof up alot in his life. He will go back in time in life and say "you know I really did wrong then. Jesus I'm sorry I was such a jerk." Again I'm sorry you got hurt. Learn from your hurt. I will continue to love my son no matter what he does and him being in Iraq is not the reason. I don't pity him because he is living his life as he choses. My prayers are for you, because I am a female and I know the hurt you are having.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 10:17:02 AM
you were able to stay at eat regular, hot meals. you were able to enjoy the comfort of being home every day, sleep in your bed every night, know what your life bascially would be like each day. all the comforts of home and in a land of freedom and safety. Our soldiers had to make a make-shift home and bed at night was a good old military cot. they didn't always know if "home" might be gone each day when they went out. they didn't know if their belonging,(what few they had)would be blown up away each day they woke up. they didn't know if they would be the one not to return that day or if it would be the "new" best friend they made in battle. Those that have returned made it through each day yes, but have the thoughts and scenes of the day embedded in their minds forever. I have someone who went to serve. He went with honor and a mission to accomplish. Saying he knew what he would be seeing and having to deal with ... personally and psychologically. He doens't even have to tell me that the preparation is nothing near what you will see and feel and experience as a soldier, but even more so as a person. Seeing people of another country and how sad, painful, and cruel their lives really have been.... it no longer is just a story in the newspaper, Newsweek, or the evening news. They had to see how a child has learned to live with not just squalor but the sounds of battle on a daily basis while playing outside. How water itself was a precious commodity. May if you can't or don't understand... maybe you might want to consider "debrief" for yourself. Maybe in the future you may want to reconsider having a relationship with military man. I will never completely understand what they have seen or what the are dealing with when they return. I do know that from past experience it's something we may never comprehend. When I was a kid I had a cousin come back from Vietnam....I see the same look in my child as I saw in him...Only being older and wiser I now know I understand what "the look and actions" are. However, I probably will never understand. I was not there. I was home safe and sound doing all I could for me and him...praying, writing, sending CARE packages just hoping it gave him some comfort and pleasure for that day. I could and now can only honor my commitment to love and be there however they need me to be...even if it means give them time alone when I want so much to be like the family we were before he left. We may have stay behind, but I don't think nothing will ever be the same....for him or us. If that's how it has to be for now, later, or for however long. I am just grateful he made it home safely. Be patient but if you can't..please don't subject them to another battle so soon. Good luck.
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 09:05:24 AM
I'm sorry but I've to desagree about that we have to be patient, love them ecc.Ok they had been in a war and they changed and also they need time to come back to the normal life.But we had hard time too, wait for them,love them and show them us feelings without ask nothing back, because "poor" them they had been in iraq.But now it's over.Relationships are between people and both have to give and receve,it doesn't work in a way.I waited my boyfriend, and all the time that he stayed there he never made a phone call or wrote a note to me,but because he was there I gave all myself.Now he's here and he's treated me like a doormat,he was nice for a couple of days and now he even refuses to talk to me or see me, because he's a lots things on his head...Come on..Is this love?his mum told me that he'll be like that, but you might can accept because you're them mums.But I'm a girl with some feelings and I can't make to be hurt again and again from these soldiers.I'm proud to be what I'm, but because they had been in iraq, we can't find justifications for everythings that they're doing wrong or good.In 2 weeks time they all come over to you mums,and for another month we have to stay here and wait.wait for what?because we never know what to expect from this guys.They're all the same, that they seem made from the same factory.I wrote use the we, because it's what it's happening to a lots girls that I know also...
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 08:23:41 AM
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 05:25:05 AM
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Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 01:37:35 AM
FBB= Funny Baby Boy
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Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 11:40:15 PM
FBB-Beanie Brain??Just a guess
Name: BARB KUPISCH - FBB -JEFF'S MOM
Email: bark1128@msn.com
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 09:24:37 PM
Thank you to those who wrote & encouraged Ashley & Jeff's family that he's probably still in Kuwait, waiting to load the boats. That sounds like my Jeff. But not to call sounds like he's caught wind of the FBB business on this website & probably WON'T call me!! I hope that's not the case. It's been exciting & amusing to read everyone's guesses - much more uplifting than some posts & you all know what I mean! TO THOSE WITH LOVED COMING HOME: They will tell you what they want - in their own time & way. HUMOR & lots of LOVE goes a long ways in relaxing them. TO THOSE STILL AWAITING WORD: We're in the same PRAYER BOAT! God has kept them safe thus far and He's more than able to bring them all home safely & quickly...And, P.S., GOD, PLEASE TELL THEM TO PHONE HOME!! TO THOSE WHO HAVE HEARD FROM THEIR LOVED ONES: Congratulations! And, yes - I imagine it would be as great as when you first brought them into this world....when they were first born! We REJOICE with you! Over & Over & Over!!! It's a great sense of calming peace to know where your loved is & that they are strong, healthy & doing good AND back in Italy, anxiously awaiting to COME HOME! Glorious Homecomings all over the USA for our HEROES, the 173rd SKY SOLDIERS! We are most anxious to hear our FBB-Jeff's voice from where ever he may be - just because we love him. PLEASE write me if you hear anything. Thank you for your kind words of support & encouragement....ALSO, tell Jeff to forgive me (IF HE'S UPSET) for posting the FBB! ;o) Love, Barb
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Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 08:48:57 PM
Father God we praise You, we love You. You are so worthy. Thank You for being with our Skysoldiers. Thank You for bringing them home. Father now I ask that You would watch over all the soldiers. Give them a strong sound mind and body. Not a mind of confusion. Help them Lord to deal with the things they have had to deal with, and things they have had to see while in Iraq. Father take away all bad memories. I ask that nothing they touched, breathed, ate, drank or the shots they had to take will harm them. I pray perfect health over all these soldiers. Please be with any not back in Italy yet. Please give them all a safe return to the States. In the precious name of Jesus I ask these things. Amen
Name: Mary Huser
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Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 08:45:05 PM
i finally got to talk to my son paul today he had a problem his cell phone was lost so had to buy a new one and wait for activation he said several others had the same problem He souned good said they are busy unpacking and will be on 1/2 days so have afternoons free so maybe those who haven;t heard from family will soon thanks to all who kept us all together during this. our troops worked to dether for the cause and the families were here for each other too. thanks to our very special web master.
Name: Adrienne
Email: snowbunny_beachbum16@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 06:54:45 PM
OOPS! Sgt. Stanley is on page 59. not 56.
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Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 05:53:02 PM
Photo #1578 is a powerful image that captures the essence of war. It belongs in Time or some similar publication for others to appreciate the emotional reality of war and the band of brothers.If the soldier does not mind, could we find out who he is and the fallen soldier for whom he was paying his respects? Thank you.
Name: Brenda Herst
Email: Brendaherst@aol.com
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 03:20:26 PM
Our son Jonathan Herst (C co. 1/508) called this morning. He got back to Vincenza Friday afternoon from Kuwait. He is so happy to be in Italy and looking forward to coming home. His father and I are so relieved, can't wait to have him home with us. I ordered my banners from partybanners.com. I got the ones with 173rd insignia. They were very nice and the price is right! Regards to all.
Name: Charlene Brewer
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Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 03:08:06 PM
What a great joy getting that phone call from PFC Clint Kelly. As a mother I can rate it as holding Clint as a baby at birth. The joy is great!!!!!!!!Welcome home all of the 173rd airborne and remember to continue to pray and support these great young men who went through so much. They all came back changed and our job is to have love, patience and understanding for them. God has given us all a gift. Find yours and share it with someone. Thank you God for giving us your love, for love is the greatest gift of all.
Name: Mom of Jay
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Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 01:54:50 PM
I guess this means that Jeff is still in Kuwait with Jay . Well at least we know who 2 of the 13 are!!!.
Name: Jessie Olvera
Email: jesolvera@earthlink.net
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 01:54:21 PM
Just a quick note we heard from my nephew this morning, he said he is still in Kuwait, he will be back in Italy the next time he calls. He is with the 319. He said he waited 2 hours in line for a phone call. Talk too you soon. God bless the 173rd.
Name: Kerry Hays
Email: hayskerry@hotmail.com
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 01:31:17 PM
Ashley, Kyle told me this morning that Jeff and another guy did stay in Kuwait, but should be coming in soon. Check your e-mail for more info. Also have Jeff's mom call (you can try to, although they may not give you the info) the FAC at 1-800-173-73823 or 011-39-0444-71-7500.
Name: Mom of Jehrimiah Meadows
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 01:26:57 PM
I spoke to Jay's Girlfriend. She was on line with him last night. He is still in Kuwait at the PORT, waiting to get all the rest of the equipment on the ships. This must mean that the 13 that are left must be at the port. He didn't say anything about when they will be returning. This confuses me about the email that he sent about F.B.B. saying it meant Favorite Baby Boy, if he hadn't talked to Jeff.
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Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 12:57:31 PM
If it helps, you are not alone. Still haven't heard from my son either. If there was bad news you would be informed. Just wait and all will turn out okay in a little while
Name: Ashley Andrews
Email:
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 12:39:58 PM
Jeff Kupisch's family and I are a little worried right now. Although we have heard that he has left Kuwait, he isn't back in Italy and we still haven't heard from him. I know it might take time for him to call home (geting to a phone etc.) it isn't like Jeff to go so long without calling. If you could all pray for him that he is safe and makes it back to Italy soon I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 11:50:38 AM
Name: MOM of Jehrimiah Meadows
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 11:49:52 AM
Hi All. I got a very simple email from my son. HHC2/503. He was one of the 13 that was left in Kuwait waiting to return home. This is his email: it means favorite baby boy fbb just thought you might want to know. take care. I am assuming that he is back in Italy as he told me that Jeff (aka F.B.B.) had already left. So for all who haven't heard and thought their loved one might be one of the 13, I think they are all back now. I am going to try and call his cell phone.
Name: Laura Curtiss - Barre, VT - Proud Mom of Spc. Adam Boyle
Email: Lcurtiss@va.state.vt.us - or - ProudArmyMomLaura.Curtiss@US.ARMY.MIL
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 10:54:12 AM
Just a quick note re: Partybanners.com. I've had a couple people ask since I first posted their website, as to how mine turned out. I was very please with it and only disapointed that they came out with a 173rd ABN version a day after I ordered mine. Though I whould have loved to have the 173rd ABN symbol on it and the blue and white, mine is the Army and Star in yellow and black Army colors and I was able to have not only what I wanted on the second line "We're So Proud Of You Spc. Adam Boye!!! But I was also able to have what I wanted on the 3rd line, so instead of just 173rd AIRBORNE BRIGADE, I have 173rd AIRBORNE BRIGADE - GO SKY SOLDIERS! I think it turned out great and quality is good. I'm going to try to have something made up locally with the 173rd symbol to put above the banner on my front porch. Also, Adam will be home next weekend!!!! It's finally becomming real. He's due to report to his next duty station later in March as he's re-enlisted (hard to believe he's been in Italy for over 3 years now, except of course the 10 months in Iraq). I wish all of you, the families of our Soldiers, the Soldiers and especially Mr. James Bradley, and the Vietnam 173rd Herd for bringing this family together during such an incredably hard time. Most of all I want to thank Jessica and the other family members of those brave Soldiers who gave all for us and the World. The support these families have given the rest of us while enduring the pain they are in is beyond description. My love goes out to all of you and hope we never lose touch with each other, especially with Mr. Bradley around :) Laura
Name: Adrienne M. Patti
Email: snowbunny_beachbum16@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 03:32:51 AM
I wasn't sure if this got posted or not anyways... I'd like to send all of my love and support to these brave men and women who are coming home, and to the friends and families of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. My heart and prayers go out to you during this hard time. I'd like to say HI to "LAX2FRA" from the 203rd Medics (Battle Co.) thanks for sending me a few Instant Messages. I hope you get home soon, and that your friends and family get to hear from you soon. I'd also like to say hi to my friend's (Sky Mote USMC) brother Sgt. Tim Stanley in the 508th (picture on page 56). AND to all of the lonely soldiers out there too. WARM HUGS from N.California (Lake Tahoe area). I LOVE YOU ALL!! HOOAAH!!! p.s. if anyone knows of the new troops being sent out and of their addresses i'd be forever greatful to you. i REALLY want to write to more of these guys! My soldier (well, he's not mine...i just write to him) in Afghanistan is headed home soon, so i'll get 1 more letter and that'll be it. XOXO Appassionato Patriota (passionate patriot)
Name: Adrienne M. Patti
Email: snowbunny_beachbum16@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 03:32:49 AM
I wasn't sure if this got posted or not anyways... I'd like to send all of my love and support to these brave men and women who are coming home, and to the friends and families of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. My heart and prayers go out to you during this hard time. I'd like to say HI to "LAX2FRA" from the 203rd Medics (Battle Co.) thanks for sending me a few Instant Messages. I hope you get home soon, and that your friends and family get to hear from you soon. I'd also like to say hi to my friend's (Sky Mote USMC) brother Sgt. Tim Stanley in the 508th (picture on page 56). AND to all of the lonely soldiers out there too. WARM HUGS from N.California (Lake Tahoe area). I LOVE YOU ALL!! HOOAAH!!! p.s. if anyone knows of the new troops being sent out and of their addresses i'd be forever greatful to you. i REALLY want to write to more of these guys! My soldier (well, he's not mine...i just write to him) in Afghanistan is headed home soon, so i'll get 1 more letter and that'll be it. XOXO Appassionato Patriota (passionate patriot)
Name: Adrienne M. Patti (Placerville, Califormia)
Email: snowbunny_beachbum16@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday February 28, 2004
Time: 03:26:15 AM
I'd like to send all of my love and support to these brave men and women who are coming home, and to the friends and families of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. My heart and prayers go out to you during this hard time. I'd like to say HI to "LAX2FRA" from the 203rd Medics (Battle Co.) thanks for sending me a few Instant Messages. I hope you get home soon, and that your friends and family get to hear from you soon. I'd also like to say hi to my friend's (Sky Mote USMC) brother Sgt. Tim Stanley in the 508th (picture on page 56). AND to all of the lonely soldiers out there too. WARM HUGS from N.California (Lake Tahoe area). I LOVE YOU ALL!! HOOAAH!!! p.s. if anyone knows of the new troops being sent out and of their addresses i'd be forever greatful to you. i REALLY want to write to more of these guys! My soldier (well, he's not mine...i just write to him) in Afghanistan is headed home soon, so i'll get 1 more letter and that'll be it. XOXO Appassionato Patriota (passionate patriot)
Name: pat
Email:
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 10:27:17 PM
Thank you to the person on the soap box. I'm fortunate enough to be able to visit my son in March. Your message will stick with me when he needs breathing room. He already expressed being asked a hundred times about being there and was he happy to be back. I told him he doesn't have to be sociable or chatty, just be. This will help me to keep my trap shut and just be there. Usually my mouth is going constantly, so I will have to get a zipper. I don't know what I would have done without this site
Name: SJS
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Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 10:24:53 PM
Hey, Has anyone heard from anyone in the Cco 2/503rd? I wouldn't be surprised if my guy is one of the few in Kuwait, but I thought I would ask. Thanks! S
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Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 08:59:33 PM
Yipeee, My son is back in Vicenza. We spoke to him for over an hour. God is good. God bless the 173rd. He was with the Kuwait convey. He is 2/503. To hear his voice has been a wonderful blessing. He was so happy to have the extended 173rd family waiting for him. I felt so bad not being able to welcome him home. But you made it possible. To make him feel apprecitated and welcomed. Thank you so much. His family in Vicenza, we are your family here in the US. Go Sky Soldiers, Airborne
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Date Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 05:18:10 PM
Nobody said that you had to give pity to the soldiers if they have messed up or hurt you just because they are soldiers! All I said was this is not the place to post your love life, or how a soldier (or anyone for that matter) broke your heart or did you wrong! I could have sworn that if you scroll up a little bit Mr. Bradley clearly states that this site was created to support our soldiers... so let us leave it at that... supporting our soldiers. I understand we give each other support and such while our soldiers are in a time of war but this site shouldn't be used to give support to those who have had their heart broken by a soldier. Thats all that was being said.... we are all hear to support each other but there is a limit on the amount of support that should be given over this type of a website! If you need support or what not because of your love situation with a soldier, e mail somebody or talk to a friend... you don't need to put them down on a "support our troops website!" They are suppose to be able to read these posts and feel appreciated for what they have done! Think about it! Not every soldier is perfect and like I said before we shouldn't pity them if they made a mistake, but we shouldn't use a website that is suppose to be in support of them to talk about how a soldier broke a girl's heart!!!! Like I said not every soldier is perfect but all soldiers should be respected for serving their country!!!!!!!!!!
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Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 04:46:04 PM
Buying tickets for the trip home should be done through the SATO (Scheduled Airline Ticket Office) in Vicenza. They have been working with the airlines for months to arrange special fares from Italy to the States, will know of connections to Milan/Rome etc., that can be used. You should NOT buy through a stateside airline office, they will not have the best fares available and will not have all the options. Let the soldier do it - the SATO office does it all the time.
Name: Faye
Email: Fayedlee@hotmail.com
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 03:21:57 PM
Who is responsible for booking flights home for the 30 day leave--the soldiers or will the Army help with that? Is there anything special they should tell the airlines in order to get a discount on the cost of the ticket? Will it be cheaper to book from Italy or from here in the States? Lots of questions, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 02:55:26 PM
I agree with the fact that this is a military site created for support the troops... so i dont like love life posts in it... but let's not defend the soldiers when they really dont need to be defended... they are human so they might make mistakes... this aint the place to talk about them though n they dont have to be forgiven n defended just cuz they are soldiers!!! italian girl
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Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 02:13:33 PM
I totally agree!!!!! All these posts about punching a soldier in the face, being hurt because your soldier has changed or you and your soldier aren't together anymore need to be deleted!! This is a site to support our troops, not to tell your love life.. there's the JERRY SPRINGER SHOW FOR THAT! So please, stop with the love life drama and either show your support or feel free to not post messages on this site!!!!!
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Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 01:44:06 PM
Just heard from my son who is Able Co. 3rd PLT 2/503D. He was traveling with the convoy and arrived back in Itlay yesterday. THANK YOU GOD!
Name: Proud Parent of a Sky Soldier
Email:
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 01:42:53 PM
I finally just heard from my son and he arrived back in Italy yesterday. What a relief. Thank God for keeping him safe. My prayers are with those whose loved ones paid the ultimate price. They will not be forgotten.
Name: drakes
Email: tljcdrake2@aol.com
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 01:29:34 PM
Does anyone know if the 1pl/B co. 2nd/503rd has made it back to Italy. Just waiting to hear from our son Jarrod.
Name: anne gonzalez
Email: a5gonzo@gci.net
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 12:46:24 PM
Son in the D-319 telephoned from Kuwait last night (Alaska time, 10 p.m., Feb. 26) to report he would be back in Italy next week -- anne in alaska
Name: Lis
Email:
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 12:13:40 PM
To the Proud Sky Soldier Father Nobody wants to hear about this, but guess to be in those shoes: you waited so long, almost a year, praying, wishing, crying, holding your breath every month, day, minute... And now that everything, thank God, is over, you realized the person you waited so long for has changed so much you don't even recognise him. We all know it's been hard on the soldiers, they have our love, thanks, support and understanding in every possible way, BE SURE ABOUT THIS. But it's been a tough experience even for those women, some of them very young, left behind. I think they deserve a little bit of respect and understanding too. And if it means to let them express their pain on this site, thinking this is the only way to let their loved ones know how they are feeling, I believe nobody has the right to say they can't do it.
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Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 10:29:16 AM
It says it big red letters MESSAGES TO THE TROOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To all the men and women who gave a year of their lives to help the people of Iraq who could not help themselves THANK YOU. I realize you may never be the same and it was not your choice to leave any one behind and it will be hard to re adjust to snuggle fresh smelling sheets and clothes and taking a shower whenever you please. Being able to open the fridge to grab what you want or just ordering take out. Calling your friends and family just to say hi and going to the movies if you want. NOt wearing a bullet proof vest to the john and sleeping without a mosquito net. NOt worrying when you can call your family next but IF you will get that chance and do they know how much you love them and think of them daily. NOt having the people you are there to help spit on you and your flag. Being able to sleep in and not have to do anything all day if you want to. I hope each and every one of you just get to relax and not answer the all to obvious question of what was it like there a hundred times while you are home. YOu all deserve a nice long break and don't feel like you have to be all smiles. I know it will be very hard when my husband returns after a year. I know he loves me and I also know he loved the friends he lost and he hasn't had the chance to mourn them. A lot of them will feel guilty for coming home. Remember Vietnam and just love them and support them. Don't expect a lot from them when they get back. Pamper them as much as you can They earned it. I will step off my soap box now. I just wanted to use this site for its intended purpose. The support of our troops. SUPPORT not negativity. Thank you.
Name: Deborah
Email: dretlewski@senate.state.mi.us
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 09:45:41 AM
To the loved ones of soldiers just returning to Vicenza, I thought I would share my experience of a week ago. My son returned to Vicenza last Friday; I waited and waited for a call that did not come until Monday. Brandon told me the reason for this was that he did not have access to a phone and it took a few days for him to get his cell phone reactivated (it had been turned off by the company as they were gone for so long). Also, I understand they keep them quite busy when they return getting settled in and attending reintegration classes. I know you are as anxious as I was to hear from them, but in case you don't hear right away don't be concerned. Hope that helps.
Name: Proud Sky Soldier Father
Email:
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 09:10:07 AM
Mr. Bradley..........It is time to use your power to delete!!! This mounting BS of love affairs gone bad is not what our soldiers or loved ones of soldiers need to be reading...........Please DELETE THEM!!!
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Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 09:08:05 AM
I did receive a call finally - thank you for those who gave me words of encouragement !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 07:55:45 AM
Welcome home Sky Soldiers!!!!! If anyone has any pictures of the homecoming(s), it would be great if they could be posted on this site! All of us that were stuck in the states would love to be able to see the joyful reunions... Thanks! God bless the 173rd!
Name: Heather Hawthorne
Email: jeepwaver@hotmail.com
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 05:41:58 AM
C'MON ALREADY! I'm waiting for my beloved to let me and his family know where he is and all of you know the anticipation and anxiety that comes along with that. BUT this FBB is right up there along with it :) COME ON AND CALL HOME JEFF KUPISCH! We all are on the edge of our seats waiting to find out the truth behind FBB. May God continue to watch over the entire 173rd and all of those blessed men and women that continue to serve each day for our freedom! AMEN!
Name: Suzann Singer
Email: mssuzann@aol.com
Date: Friday February 27, 2004
Time: 12:52:50 AM
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT...TO BE ABLE TO GO AND SEE SOME PICTURES THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED OF THE RETURN OF SOME OF OUR 173RD AMERICAN SOLDIERS...
Name: Ashley Andrews
Email: a.p.andrews@tcu.edu
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 11:49:15 PM
Is JEFF KUPISCH one of the 13 soldiers still in Kuwait, if someone could email me and let me know I would greatly appreciate it. I thought he was on his way back to Italy, but if Hays has arrived and called his mom and Jeff hasn't called me or his mom I'm wondering if he's still there.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 10:26:42 PM
Delta Battery is still in Kuwait but should be arriving soon. The lines are extremly long and it's hard for them to call.
Name: Kim Goodman
Email: kjg737@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 09:35:07 PM
Yes!!!!! Finally our son is back in Italy!! He arrived there about 2:30 central standard time. I will keep the rest of our soldiers still in Kuwait in my prayers. I can't wait till your loved one is back. Let's remember the 173rd replacements as well as all our troops. Welcome home!
Name: Jessie Olvera
Email: jesolvera@earthlink.net
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 08:54:50 PM
This is the concerned Aunt of Christopher Mascio, I still haven't heard anything from him, I was wondering if anyone else today has heard from their loved one. From D/Btry 319. Please let me know. Thank you so much.
Name: Jessie Olvera
Email: jesolvera@earthlink.net
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 08:54:10 PM
This is the concerned Aunt of Christopher Mascio, I still haven't heard anything from him, I was wondering if anyone else today has heard from their loved one. From D/Btry 319. Please let me know. Thank you so much.
Name: BARB KUPISCH - FBB -JEFF'S MOM
Email: bark1128@msn.com
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 08:50:41 PM
WOW! IF KYLE IS BACK - IS Jeff back too???? They were traveling to gether last I heard....???? Anyway - someone please tell JEFFREY KUPISCH TO PLEASE CALL HOME & CALL ASHLEY! WE LOVE YOU JEFF!!!! We just want to hear your voice - that you're really back in Italy! You're still, always & forever will be my FBB! & yes, DON'T ASK HIM!! I love you, Jeff! Thanks for all the websites with photos to all who sent them. FBB may be revealed in hours.....if he calls! Call soon! Love, Mom WELCOME HOME TO ITALY! CAN'T WAIT TIL YOU GET HOME TO CHICAGO!
Name: nancy
Email:
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 06:34:55 PM
I spoke to my son in law today finally..he is in Kuwait. He is with the convoy that drove back this week. He is the only married one in his platoon not coming back tonight to Vicenza . He is with 501st FSC. He says he has to stay and take the trucks back to the port from the customs place. All his friends went back tonight. He is pretty upset. My daughter was all ready to greet him tonight and now he has to stay until March 5 or 6! What dumb luck!! He said his convoy was attacked by Ieds and some other thing. Only injuries were some small cuts and such. Thank God!
Name: Kathy Linderman
Email: leftylindy@aol.com
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 06:15:09 PM
Is it to late to send a banner for the welcome home? I need to know where to mail it, please let me know. I have had 2 e mails from my son, he is still in Kwait but should leave soon.
Name: Kerry Hays
Email: hayskerry@hotmail.com
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 06:04:57 PM
Our son, Kyle, 2nd/503rd HHC called from Vicenza one hour ago. He was extremely happy to be back.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 03:47:19 PM
ANOTHER CALL WAS RECEIVED FROM A SON IN HHC 1/508...BACK IN VICENZA ABOUT 2PM EST GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Name: gee
Email: greta.darra@calzedonia.it
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 03:02:24 PM
i dont know if my friends are back or not...i know they got families, girls and more close friends to call before callingme... but plz if someone knows if TED CONDIT and JASON RESTO are back... plz tell them their friend from verona said hi n wait for a call :)!!! welcome back guys!!!!
Name: Sherry
Email:
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 02:51:23 PM
Thank-you, Thank-You! This is a big relief for us. I will let him know that as soon as I can. Thank-you. This site has been such a blessing. A BIG THANKS AGAIN.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 02:24:48 PM
You're right - that note about the "first waves" of troops was copied from last weeks note on the MSN site. The convoy troops should be coming home soon - some are arriving today. But we will have all the troops home shortly --
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 02:21:38 PM
Happy Birthday to my love in 2-503rd! All this time and I still haven't forgot! I miss you and love you always!
Name: Dave Burch
Email:
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 02:15:19 PM
FYI, I just receieved an email from SFC Lauer (1/508th, B Co., 2PLT) that's he is now back in Vicenza. He was in the group that went to Kuwait. It was just a quick "we're home" note which also stated that they have a 7-consecutive-day redeployment suequence they have to go through.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 01:54:15 PM
I thought the first wave of both Battalions did arrive last Thursday and Friday. We are all waiting for the other waves to roll in.
Name: Lisa Downey
Email: ldowney@meade.k12.ky.us
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 01:35:24 PM
To whomever it was that posted looking for info on the 1/508th in Kuwait: I got a call not an hour ago eastern standard time (12:30pm) today (2/26/04) that some of them (he's with 1st plt C co) are in Germany waiting for a flight to Italy. My son expects to have a call into me this evening letting me know that he's "home". Merry Meet!
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 01:24:39 PM
The first wave of 508th guys will return Thursday to Vicenza. The first wave of 503rd guys will return FRIDAY to Vicenza!!! This will be the majority of the Battalions. However, these arrivals DO NOT include those who went with the convoy to Kuwait. The troops on the convoy are expected about a week later. You may call the FAC (01139) 0444-71-7500 to verify if your soldier is on the manifest. 508th should call Thursday morning, 503rd on Friday morning.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 12:51:04 PM
among the guys who came back 2hrs ago, were there anyone from 319th?
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 12:32:10 PM
to the person who is worried that they havent heard from their loved one: my neighbor went 10 months without hearing from her husband, no letter no phone call. but he is home now safe and sound. some guys deal with the stress of being deployed differently. he dealt with it by focusing on the job. some like my husband delt with it by phoning home and writing letters often. just because you havent heard from him doesnt mean he doesnt care. wait till he is home to find out what happened. dont just let go.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 12:28:44 PM
I'm assuming this is Vicenza. Hopefully you will soon be getting a call from your loved one. Copied from another site. another grp just came in about two hours ago. Mostly HHC and Bco 1/508. another grp expected home shortly mostly Aco 1/508 and some 2/503rd. Just an Update!
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 12:04:01 PM
does anyone know how many people have been left in kuwait...if only 13 people from hhc 503 and some other guys shipping the equipment have been left there, this means that the ones who were not selected to ship the equipment will be back one of these days?
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 11:35:06 AM
Any news on the 1/508 thats still in Kuwait waiting for the ship
Name: Mom of Jehrimiah Meadows
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 11:24:16 AM
To the young lady that is worried that she hasn't heard from her boyfriend. My son has a girlfriend here.All he wants to do is call her or email ANYTHING. However, there have been times and continues to be times that he can't contact her. The time difference is so great there. Also, if he is one of the 13 left in Kuwait HHC 2/503, they are working long hours, cleaning everything up. Then it is LONG lines just to EAT. The timing may be all wrong for to call. You have held on this long, if you love him you will continue to. If you guys can get through this, it just makes your relationship stronger.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 10:46:46 AM
I think if they buy their tickets on base, they can get them without the restrictions and they should be able to buy them at the Government contracted rates.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 10:45:06 AM
Buying tickets for the trip home should be done through the SATO (Scheduled Airline Ticket Office) in Vicenza. They have been working with the airlines for months to arrange special fares from Italy to the States, will know of connections to Milan/Rome etc., that can be used. You should NOT buy through a stateside airline office, they will not have the best fares available and will not have all the options. Let the soldier do it - the SATO office does it all the time.
Name: Sherry
Email: gigglesoneill@aol.com
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 10:24:45 AM
Has anyone treid to buy tickets for them to come home. United is the only airline that has no restrictions. How are your guys getting home. US Air has restrictions. This is really hard. If any one has any ideas please let me know. I would be very grateful. Sherry
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 09:20:05 AM
I don't think this help but... for the girl who met his guy last Friday...you're not the only one. This happened to me too.So far I don't have an answer to my questions and I'm still confused.The only thing I can say I don't have fault in all this story, I did my best for him while he was in Iraq (and he admit it). Right now I don't know where he is,but the important thing he is safe out of Iraq...he used to write me and call me, so, for the other girl, I can say also if your boyfriend doesn't write you or call you often maybe this doesn't mean a lot. Maybe he can't. So hang in there, you'll have soon the answer. I'm sorry, I know this is not the right place to speak about that, so... WELCOME HOME TO ALL THE SKYSOLDIERS!!
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 09:09:59 AM
Guess I feel like he may have gotten back already and just decided to do other things. It's hard to believe he would be one of the dozen left in Kuwait. I know he could be, but it's just discouraging. His cell phone is not working either, so I don't know, but I will welcome his call or whatever I do receive from him - I do care about him quite a bit! I'll go with my heart when that time comes - thank you for writing and responding to my insecurities - it helps.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 08:54:50 AM
since my boyfriend has left to iraq, there have been many times i didnt hear from him even for more than a month, the reasons were a lot...sometimes he didnt get my letters,some of his letters were lost and so on...but i couldn't know that...so many times i felt sad and depressed bacause i wanted to hear from him or to get a letter. so when i felt blue i just tried to think about the great time we spent together, thats why i have never given up. then, when i didnt expect it, a letter or a phone call have always arrived and that made me think his feelings for me are true. so if you really think your man care about you, dont give up!!! everything is almost over and they all will be back soon :-)
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 05:01:42 AM
Most of the 173rd is here in Vicenza already, they started to come back a few weeks ago. Some unit still there in Kuwait waiting for a airplane, but at my knowledge everybody are in Kuwait safe.
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 04:44:06 AM
please let us know when the first buses show up on post!!
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 02:08:15 AM
God bless you all!!!! im so happy for you all, on your way home at last. Can any one tell me if the 173d are still in kuwait or if some are back. Its all confusing to me. I just want you all home safe and well, so we can all talk to our loved ones.
Name: MOM of Jehrimiah Meadows
Email: happieyes37@hotmail
Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 01:48:50 AM
NEWSSSS... I chatted with my son. He said all of the 2/503 are back to Italy except for 13. He knows F.B.B. but wont ask him what it means. he says he has been cleaning equipment. 14 hours for a 5 ton truck. He is there with 1000 marines. Lines still very long. he pays 10 cents min for the computer. He will be heading bakc to Italy soon. he has banned me from this website and says I know more about what is going on than he does. He is in great spirits. I will sleep good tonite.....
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Date: Thursday February 26, 2004
Time: 12:08:25 AM
Up until now I have been one of the many anonymous viewers of this site, and I will still remain anonymous with this posting but I was heart broken to read the posting asking if "I should let go" b/c she hadn't hear from her "man". Don't let go! This is a time when support needs to stand firm, we are a support group for each other but also for each of our soldiers, each of our "men". There are times when I haven't heard from my man either but you can't give up b/c sometimes they are not able to talk or write. The feelings that they are having are so strong but they just can't share them. Be there for your man when he gets home and never let go. Even if things were to not work out you have still been part of the reason that he will make it home. As much as these men and women fighting for our freedom have been an inspiration to us you must not forget that we are an inspiration to them in one form or another. They are fighting b/c they love us, sometimes it's just difficult to express feelings about such experiences as war. I haven't heard from my man in a while but I hold on b/c just being a part of this experience has brought such pride to knowing him, to being a part of his daily, weekly, or monthly thoughts while reading a letter or receiving a package. He appreciates what you have done for him, he appreciates your support, so don't let go.
Name: Sherry
Email: gigglesoneill@aol.com
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 08:12:28 PM
This is for the person who wrote around 2:00pm. Don't give up on your guy. My husband was in the first Desert Strom. HE went 50 days before I got my first phone call. It's really hard. I hope he'll call soon. What unit is he with. Take care.
Name: Sherry
Email: gigglesoneill@aol.com
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 08:02:55 PM
Hello, everyone. Hope all is well, at your homes. I heard from our son today he called this afternoon. The 319th is still in Kuwait. He said they are staying busy playing football, watching movies, and standing in long lines for their food. He sounded good. He wasn't sure when they would leave. We'll just keep praying for them, all of us here, and in Italy. Thanks again to Mr. Bradley for this site. You are a man Of Honor. Thank you for serving our great nation. May God Bless you. Sherry A proud mom
Name: SERENA
Email: TEARS782000@YAHOO.COM
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 07:27:00 PM
WELCOME BACK GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ALWAYS...FOREVER!!THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR EVERYTHING YOU DONE!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Wendy
Email: wendy.dammanbednar@us.army.mil
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 06:56:17 PM
I'm the FRG Leader for HHC 1/508th. If anyone needs to find me for info. on the guys..please email me. I do not have info on the parents of soldiers...so it's kind of a hit or miss to find us FRG leaders. I will also say that I can only give you what the Army gives me..and it changes from minute to minute..so please be patient with us..and them:) I will also post this: I DO NOT have a lot of info on the 2/503rd, so please don't feel bad if I can't help, BUT...I can give you the correct FRG leader to get in touch with....it depends if they get back with you from there. I just wanted to put that out there incase everyone who will email me thinks I have the handle on anything 2/503rd...I don't..sorry. Once again the email addy is: wendy.dammanbednar@us.army.mil
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Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 04:26:54 PM
To the one who haven't heard from her soldier since before christams.Don't give up.Just wait to speack with him.He's been into a war not on vacation...be patient...good luck
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Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 03:59:08 PM
Certainly! There was a few months I hadn't heard anything either.
Name: Ashley Andrews
Email: a.p.andrews@tcu.edu
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 03:28:59 PM
If someone knows when HHC 2/503 is coming home and would email me I would greatly appreciate it! P.S. TELL KUPISCH HIS GIRL LOVES HIM!! OH ALSO TELL HIM - He can call me at any time during the day or night so if he wants to sign up to use the PHONE at some odd hour he is more than welcome to! Thank you
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Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 02:24:36 PM
You may not have heard from him because he hasn't had access to phones or e-mail. Hang in there.
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Email:
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 02:19:27 PM
i haven't heard from my "man"...should I just let go?
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Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 01:12:24 PM
To our men in Kuwait! 1st in and the last out! Be proud.
Name: Mark Brannen
Email:
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 01:08:02 PM
To The Barbick Coast - I saw your input to the MSN site and didn't realize folks would have trouble with the web cam. There is a WebCam box on the upper right of the page. Click on it and you will have two choices for cameras. One is the plaza and the other is under construction or maintenance. It is night now and the lights in the plaza are beautiful.
Name: Sam Edwards(Mother of Josh Edwards)
Email: edwardshuntersv@aol.com
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 12:31:15 PM
I'm anxiously awaiting a call or an email from Josh Edwards AC02/503rd....I think he may be in Kuwait...does anyone know? We're all on pins and needles!! God Bless our soldiers!
Name: Monnie
Email:
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 11:49:37 AM
Hes home!!! hes Home!!! OMG!! they are safe..... I knew it I just knew that they were there... WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG! It is sooo good to heatrd his beautiful voice!
Name: Tom Reyna
Email: blkrosetom@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 11:25:27 AM
Hi Mijo, How are you? Talked to your sister and she said you would be back home soon. I am happy for you. Write me when you get home. Take care mijo. love you dad
Name: The Barbrick Coast
Email: mail@barbrickcoast.us
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 11:10:05 AM
To Yvonne & Mark Brannen...Beautiful, poetic justice. The website for the webcam (you gotta love it)...will really frustrate those whose vision is (shall we say...) narrowly "focused". As Napolean's Josephine said..."Let them eat cake". How sweet it is. Made my day. God Bless Our Troops...in any language.
Name: The Barbrick Coast
Email: mail@barbrickcoast.us
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 10:53:11 AM
OK...You can tell I've got too much time on my hands; but, here's your cadence...THE PHONE LINE CADENCE: Hey there son were pickin' bones...We're your parents all alone...We just sit here and wait...Wonder if you're in Kuwait...Sound off--- Call Home!...Sound off---We're Alone!...Kick it on down...One, Two, Three, Four...pickin' bones. Hey folks I'm in Kuwait...All I do is sit and wait...Phone line's ten miles long...Pretty soon I'll be gone...Sound off---Can't call Home!...Sound off---All alone...Kick it on down...One, Two, Three, Four...I'll be home.
Name: Mark & Yvonne Brannen
Email:
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 10:25:37 AM
Check out the new webcam at the Piazza in Vicenza - www.comune.vicenza.it -- at least we will be able to tell if its raining, snowing, etc.
Name: Susan
Email:
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 10:12:27 AM
Welcome home Ben!!!!! and welcome home to the 173rd!!!! God Bless you and God Bless America Thank you for having this website. It has been a blessing to see the pictures and read the messages. My son is now home in Italy and we are so proud of him and of his wife Elizabeth. I think the wives deserve metals too!
Name: Aunt Helen
Email: cancun@npoint.net
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 09:42:07 AM
We just got the email we were waiting for. My nephew, Cpl Jacob Hornback from the 1/63 AR that was part of the TF supporting the 173rd is safely back in Germany. Thought I would share the news in case there are other 1/63 families reading this site.
Name: Christa Harding
Email: charding@telenet.net
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 09:20:30 AM
I would appreciate it anyone has any information about the guys who are in B, 2/503. I have not heard from my son and do not know if he is waiting for a flight out of Kuwait or has to travel with the equipment aboard ship. There is a big difference in the timeframe. Usually I am very patient, however, this is killing me! I guess it is getting so close that we are getting very, very anxious and two days versus three or four weeks makes a lot of difference! If anyone has any info please e-mail me at the above address. I would like to thank everyone on this site...it has been our support group for the past 11 months, it has been a source of comfort and info. Anxious Mom of SSGT Jason Harding.
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Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 09:03:43 AM
I'd suggest anyone who wants possible dates post their e-mail address to have someone let you know personally.
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Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 08:50:50 AM
If ITS THIS WEEK THERES NO A LOT OF DAYS STILL DON'T WORRY THEY'LL BE HOME SOON ,BUT DON'T ASK THE DATE.ITS BETTER FOR THEM AND FOR US IF WE DON'T POST POSSIBLY DATES.THANK YOU
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Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 08:32:17 AM
when will they come back this week?
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Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 08:22:27 AM
To all the sky soldiers that will come back this week..WELCOME BACK....
Name: pfc copeland's mom
Email: mythreesons@bwsys.net
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 07:15:44 AM
I really want to send my appreciation to all that have e-mailed me in regards to information concerning my son I dont know what I would have done or how I would have gotten through this last year if it had not been for this site and the truly wounderful people that participate here, I just want to say thank you, and god bless you all.
Name: Kerry Hays
Email: hayskerry@hotmail.com
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 12:32:24 AM
Our son, Kyle, just called from Kuwait. He said they sign up for the phones, so they don't have to wait in line. He said he usually signs up at off hours, which for this call would have been 8 AM Kuwait time. He said they are ready to go, just waiting for the word. All they are doing now is PT and Drills (marching). I told him to tell Kupisch to call home and he said he would.
Name: Kim Goodman
Email: kjg737@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 12:04:09 AM
To: Donna M. I am very excited for you that you got a call from your son! I could tell by your email that you were too, and I don't blame you! I was so excited just to get an email from my son! I think we are all breathing and resting a little easier now. But it's not over until the last soldier is back in Italy and I really appreciate your thoughts and prayers for a safe flight. Hang on, it's almost over!!!!!!!!! And to the person who said "soon is killing them", I can understand that. These last two weeks have been really tough I agree! I think because it was NOT knowing where he was exactly. Before his email yesterday, last we heard he was 6 hours from Kuwait, which still meant he was in Iraq. Anyway, we are moving ahead now, thank goodness!
Name: Monnie
Email: MonnieMist@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 08:43:57 PM
OMG!!! no wonder you havent been online all week!!!! SOmeone said a 9 hr wait for internet???? Holy cow!
Name: Monnie
Email: MonnieMist@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 08:41:46 PM
JERSEY!!! I miss you baby! After all this time I have finally stumbled across this site, how refreshing.. it is so nice to hear what everyone else knows and I don't. I can't wait till you get here, I am counting down the days till your flight brings you here to me! Be safe my handsome man... I submit already!!! lol... ;o) Just don't be out of contact for so long again.. For the rest of you who read this site and post.. THANKYOU so much for helping me acnowledge that I am not a worry wart, and that we all are stressing over those we care about! Baby I wish I could hug you and hold you when you get off that plane in Italy, but I PROMISE will make up for it on the 23!!! xoxoxox I swear!!.... Forever your Girl! Monnie
Name: MOM OF Jehrimiah Meadows
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 08:33:23 PM
Hey Mom of F.B.B. aka Jeff.... How close are we all getting with guessing???? any help I am sure would be greatly appreciated..... Teri
Name: MOM of Jehrimiah Meadows
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 07:33:37 PM
I was really surprised to see our F.B.B.'s picture on another web site. excited that I knew who he was. If anyone else is snooping through other websites at pictures and sees MEADOWS, please let me know. He is emailing his girlfriend. MOM hasn't heard from him yet..... Thank God he and the others are safe and sound ...
Name: Spc. Wall
Email: david.t.wall@us.army.mil
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 06:58:09 PM
anybody from 3rd platoon able company reads this write me. jones gaudette and i are back in balad got here in jan. need info on some stuff let me know.
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Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 05:00:31 PM
How about this Family. Blessed. Bravo. It's not military but as this web site has brought us together. I feel we are FAMILY. I'm very BLESSED. And BRAVO to our Sky Soldiers well done. I've also heard from our son with the 319th. He's still in Kuwait. He e-mailed us today. God Bless All Of You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Proud Mom
Name: Ashley Andrews
Email:
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 04:16:19 PM
It was so great to see some new pictures of Jeff on the MSN website. Thank you to whoever created that sight and posted those pictures. Its nice to see him in uniform all dirty, but obviously happy! (Jeff doesn't smile a lot, but I could tell he was in a pretty good mood in those pictures!) HHC 2/503 GUYS - TELL JEFF HIS GIRL LOVES HIM VERY VERY MUCH! IF YOU ALREADY TOLD HIM ONCE PLEASE TELL HIM AGAIN!
Name: Linda Bewley
Email: Lindy4555@aol.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 04:11:43 PM
Ok, since we started this contest of what F.B.B. stands for on Feb. 21, because Jeff HASN'T CALLED HOME, there have been 22 guesses. First Baby Boy, First Born Boy, Favorite Baby Boy, Favorite Boo Boo, Funny Baby Boo, Fat Baby Boy, Funny Baby Butt, Favorite Billy Bob, Forever Baby Boy, First Barebottom Boy, First Booby Boy, Finally Back@ Base, Flat Bottom Butt, Fantastic Baby Boy, Fantastic Bosom Buddy, Funny Bunny Butt, Favorite Ball Buster, Fluffy Baby Buns, Fart Blossom Boy, Fabulous Bouncing Boy, Favorite Big Brother, Furry Bubble Butt. Some pretty creative names! Now we need to get creative and come up with a military cadence to include these names for what happens when you don't CALL HOME. LOL. After this they will send a message by pigeon if they have to. Where in the world is F.B.B.?
Name: Grandma Brown
Email: FBrown5209@MSN.COM
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 02:46:36 PM
I AM JEFF'S GRANDMA. i DON'T KNOW WHAT FBB MEANS BUT I WOULD TRY FAVORITE BIG BROTHER...SINCE HE HAS 2 SMALLER SISTERS THAT LOVE HIM.
Name: BARB KUPISCH - JEFF'S MOM
Email: bark1128@msn.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 02:39:09 PM
My husband saw our FBB on the website & printed them! Thank you for the website! Now if Jeff would just call home - then I can reveal the FBB mystery!! I'm ready to send my excellent 'hunt dog' (Grandma) after him!! We rejoice with all of you who have heard from your loved ones! I'm so happy for you! Please tell them to contact Jeffrey Kupisch to PHONE HOME!! And, to PHONE ASHLEY!! THANKS, AGAIN....Barb
Name: Donna M.
Email: dedegirl@peoplepc.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 02:27:39 PM
MY SON CALLED THIS MORNING!!!!! He is still in Kuwait and said that he is ready to leave and get back to Italy. It was so wonderful to hear his voice, I can't wait till he's back home!!!
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Email:
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 02:18:08 PM
FBB....furry bubble butt?
Name: Teri
Email:
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 12:45:43 PM
I saw F.B.B. in the pictures that are posted on the site below
Name: Mom of Jehrimiah Meadows
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 12:39:18 PM
HEY MOM of F.B.B. I found a picture of your son... if you send me an email I will forward the link to you....
Name: NATALIE
Email: fuganatalina@libero.it
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 12:36:32 PM
I AM SORRY MY ENGLISH IS NOT SO GREAT.... THE SOLDIERS FROM THE 508 THAT NOW ARE WAITING IN KUWAIT ARE GOING TO BE BACK IN ITALY ONE OF THESE DAYS 26 OF FEBRUARY O4 OF MARCH 06 OF MARCH I HAVE MY BOYFRIEND THERE HIS NAME IS D.T.FODO HE IS WORKING IN COMMO 1-508 I LOVE YOU AMORE MIO TI AMO TANTISSIMO..I CANNOT WAIT TO BE IN YOUR ARMS AGAIN AND TO KISS YOU...NATALIE
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Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 12:19:53 PM
There are photos from both days on this site. You have to join the group. http://groups.msn.com/173rdairborne
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Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 12:17:53 PM
When my son talked earlier about going on the ship, he said it would take about 3 extra weeks. I have no idea if that is from when the ship leaves, from when the other soldiers arrived in Italy, or what.
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Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 12:01:43 PM
Does anyone have any pictures of the 2nd group of soldiers when they got to Italy. It would be from the next day. If you do it would be wonderful if you would post them.
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Email: chamley@nwcomposites.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 11:56:22 AM
I just got a call from my son this morning. He is with the 319th Battery. They are all safe and sound and will be back in Italy soon. The important thing is they are safe and in good health. I have not felt this good in a long, long time!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Jessica Hebert aka proud sister of Spc. Justin Hebert
Email: missmybro2003@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 11:35:53 AM
Does anyone know of any contact info on the Ivory or Reynolds family? If so, please email me as soon as possible. Thanks a bunch! Love you 173rd Sky Soldiers!!!!! Jessica Hebert'
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Email:
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 11:07:32 AM
My brother is in Kuwait any know one when the ship is coming home and how long it might take???????????
Name:
Email: TO mrs Goodman
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 10:37:20 AM
I heard about soon too but this soon is "killing" me
Name:
Email: mythreesons@bwsys.net
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 08:57:36 AM
If anyone has any information regarding the 319 delta battery, please e-mail me I have not heard from my son in a long time.
Name: Tammie
Email: TamReadi@aol.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 08:17:21 AM
To SFC Jeri Coleman..........So glad to hear you will be home soon. Can't wait to see you! The kids and I miss you so much. We love you always, Tammie
Name: Donna M.
Email: dedegirl@peoplepc.com
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 06:22:22 AM
TO: Kim Goodman I'm so glad that you finally heard from your son. I'm still praying for all of our troops and praying for safe travel for those who are still waiting to return to Italy.
Name: Ashley Andrews
Email:
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 11:24:54 PM
To any of the HHC 2/503 - please tell JEFF KUPISCH that his girl LOVES HIM VERY VERY MUCH and MISSES HIM TERRIBLY! Thanks
Name: Jessie Olvera
Email: jesolvera@earthlink.net
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 10:18:19 PM
If anyone has any info on D/Btry 319, please e-mail and let me know. I would be most thankful. A concerned Aunt. Thank You much.
Name: Kim Goodman
Email: kjg737@yahoo.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 10:16:27 PM
When I arrived home from work today I was greeted by my husband with WONDERFUL news. Our son with HHC 1/508 had sent an email. He is in Kuwait, expected to arrive in Italy soon! Thank you Lord and now I pray for a safe flight to Italy for the remaining 173rd soldiers. Oh, how about Fluffy Baby Buns (F.B.B.)
Name: julie baker
Email: jbaker173rd@aol.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 10:15:34 PM
our email address was listed incorrectly in the previous posting, this is our correct address.
Name: Jessie Olvera
Email: jesolvera@earthlink.net
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 10:12:59 PM
If anyone has any info on D/Btry 319, please e-mail and let me know. I would be most thankful. A concerned Aunt. Thank You much.
Name: julie baker/james s baker
Email: jbaker 17773rd@aol.com,
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 10:12:14 PM
airborne alll the way..!!!!!!!!!!!!as proud "airborne alumni" we couldn"t be more proud of you if we tried .YOU ROCK.we are so thankful that so many of you are coming home safely. And we will never forget those that aren't.NEVER FORGET.we want to extend to you the friendship,support and camaraderie of your fellow sky soldiers.when you get back to the states check out the local and national chapters, even if you,ve never been a "joiner",you,ll find this group of people to be just like you (maybe a bit older).there is a national reunion in florida in early july,2004-check it out you are MORE than welcome.suffice it to say we're here for you if and when you decide to hook up. AIRBORNE.
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 08:30:51 PM
I dont know if you were writting me about what company my brother is in but its 173rd airborne 1/508 he's still in Kuwait waiting to return with the equipment any info would be helpful Thanks from the High Desert
Name: MOM of JEHRIMIAH MEADOWS
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 07:20:48 PM
I have sent an email to my son, Jay. he is also in the HHC 2/503 same as our F.B.B. I have asked him to track him down and call home or at least email me with what the FBB stands for ( is that cheating?). I was kind of hurt to hear that my son has been conversing with others on AOL but not able to send me email. I don't know whether to be hurt, mad or accepting. Being a single mom of a soldier is difficult. ( sorry for the pitty party) its over now. ANyway, I am just thankful to GOD for everyones safety. Don't worry MOM of F.B.B. Jeff will understand!!
Name: BARB KUPISCH - JEFF'S MOM
Email: barb1128@msn.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 07:12:45 PM
I will tell you what FBB is when I hear from my FBB JEFF KUPISCH - HHC 2/503! It's too hysterical to read your responses to stop now, PLUS, then if someone sees JEFF, they'll get him ON THE PHONE!!! In the meantime, congrats to all who have heard from their loved ones & we stand PRAYING for the rest to return safe & sound as well! God Bless each family of the 173rd - your enthusiam is an encouragement to all of us. And, last, but certainly not least - Thank you to the italian families who have adopted our loved ones while in Vicenza. Thank you for your generous hospitality & kindness you shown. You are always welcome here - especially if you have a loved one in the 173rd - we're all family. God bless & some one find that FBB JEFF KUPISCH! (He's going to be so mad at me!) Barb
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Email:
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 06:08:47 PM
My son is in the 319th and he's in Kuwait as of Friday. I heard from him by email.
Name: Sheila Steely
Email:
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 04:49:50 PM
We already received our welcome home banner and it turned out great. We ordered it from partybanners.com at a reasonable price. They even put the 173rd emblem on it for no extra charge.
Name: Kari
Email: erickari022aol.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 04:38:00 PM
Dear Family & Friends, I know that waiting for our soldiers arrival is a very exciting time and is yet very difficult. I myself have been struggling with being anxious, I have been praying and asking God to forgive me, He is in control even at this very moment. When I am cought up in being anxious and not being thankful to the Lord for this day I can't enjoy the blessings God has given to me.. I don't like not knowing all of the details either. It is really hard because are loved ones have a job to do, and the details must remain untold to keep them safe now and to bring them home safely. I have been watching all of the soldiers comming home and longing for mine to be here and to just hear his voice. It will be over soon, if you get woried pray and ask the Lord to keep your loved one safe, they need our prayers. Remember this is the real thing and it is almost finally over thank GOD. Blessings in Christ,Kari
Name: Amanda
Email: Amanda.Hammell@JPFinancial.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 04:27:28 PM
I've been patiently waiting for my soldier to call but I can't wait anymore. If someone could e-mail me back if they know when the 319th will be home I would forever be greatful!
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Email: chamley@nwcomposites.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 04:14:17 PM
Here is my email address regarding information for the 319th. Thanks,
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Email:
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 04:09:55 PM
to the people asking about the 319th, would you please post your email address so that i can tell you when they will be back?
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Email:
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 03:36:32 PM
I am with you on trying to find out where the 319th is too. Does anyone know anything more other then they are in Kuwait? We hope anyway.....
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Email:
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 03:34:25 PM
I would give a $100 and my left jewell to know where the 319th is at?
Name: to the lonely soldier
Email:
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 03:12:12 PM
how strange is life! there are lonely soldier that would like to have somenoe there huggin them with they come back... i have friends n someone special for me... i would do anything to hug him when he will be back (or maybe he is back already i dont know)... he knows my feelings but i dont think he feels the same... so when u arrive n u look for someone to hug u think of all those girls that are in love with someone that dont love them back... that would like to be there huggin a soldier that denied their hug! being lonely hurts... that is why even if i cant hugging u phisically im doing it mentally!
Name: Mom of Jehrimiah Meadows HHC 2/503
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 02:55:30 PM
The information that I got from my sons girlfriend is: He is waiting to get a flight out of Kuwait with in a couple of weeks. My guess is that he will be back to Italy next week some time. I am not sure how they are determining who is getting on the flights and when.
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 02:55:08 PM
I really loved the words of some american mothers about son's italian girlfriend! i am italian n my boyfirend is american... his family never accepted him being with an italian (or white... since he is black!)and now that he is out of the army thay are making him having hard time to come back in italy n have a life with me... things are moving a little n he might be back soon (maybe his mom understand that italians arent that bad!!)... im so glad to know that not all italian girls are having hard time with the american boyfriend's family... trust me, it is so bad when his family dont like u that way! thanks american moms to show me that most of u apreciate us italian!!!! A proud italian girl.
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 02:31:40 PM
Does anyone have any idea when the next round of troops will be coming home? This week maybe? Does anyone know the units that are going to be returning next?
Name: Ashley Andrews
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 01:31:10 PM
Oh my gosh! This whole FBB thing is so HILARIOUS! I can't wait to tell JEFF how popular he has gotten. To any of the soldiers in HHC 2/503 Mortars that are reading this - I know the phones lines are long, but please tell JEFF KUPISCH to CALL his GIRLFRIEND or his MOTHER if at all possible. We are going crazy waiting to hear from him. I am under strict orders from his mom to call her as soon as I hear from him no matter what time he calls, and she will do the same for me! Thanks!!!
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 11:44:15 AM
If I win the big lottery you're ALL going over there with me!!!!!!!!! keep the faith soldiers, you will all be back and in open arms soon!
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 11:32:24 AM
My brother is coming home on a ship from Kuwait any one know someone coming home that way and does anyone know how long it might take.
Name: Erin
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 11:10:21 AM
SPC. Johnny Perkins.... Hi Baby. I'm not sure if you are able to get on the internet to read this message - that's why I haven't written a message since you left - but I couldn't resist anymore. I love you soooooooooooooooooooooooooo much and can not wait to see you. You've come so far and finally you'll be home soon. I miss you like crazy and I need you. I can't wait to see you in Italy. You mean so much to me and are my world!!!! I am very proud of all you are and I'm always praying for you - my whole family is. Be safe and call me as soon as you can!!!! (I need to hear your voice). I love you forever and ever, Erin
Name: MOM of PFC JEHRIMIAH MEADOWS
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 11:03:13 AM
THanks to all that gave me info on the passports. I would love to be able to go before next year however, unless I win the lottery I will have to wait. Thanks again.
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 10:57:18 AM
To all the sky soldiers who they're still in Kuwait.I keep pray for you and I hope to see all of you come back safe in Italy.Gobbless you and your loves ones
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 10:44:09 AM
If you are reading this in English..it is because it is written in English. Would everyone end this petty English/Italian argument once and for all? This messageboard is posted on www. a WORLD WIDE website- hence the posssibilty that not everyone who sends messages on here speaks or writes in one language.....
Name: Mom of Lt. Aaron Cummings
Email: donclinda@sbcglobal.net
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 10:33:38 AM
Praise God, we just got an email from our son who was with the convoy that left Kirkuk around Wed. and they are in Kuwait! He is with S2, HHC. They got hit with an IED the second day out and EOD fortunately found another one just a couple of minutes before they drove thru it when they set out again. There were a couple of injuries but no fatalities. They had to spend as much as 12 hours cleaning their vehicles because customs wanted them spotless. He said he may have to be there in Camp Victory in Kuwait a week or more which he wasn't counting on. But they are safe and awating transporation back to Italy. He had to wait over 9 hours to use the internet. Thank you Sky Soldiers - we are so very proud of all of you!
Name: Al Schlothauer
Email: SPTSAL@AOL
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 10:06:13 AM
REYNOLDS,HEBERT,IVORY,THOMAS,BERNSTEIN,HART,MINUCCI II,FLETCHER,YASHINSKI. These names will forever be etched in my heart and mind. As a father of a 173rd paratrooper and as a Viet Vet I would like the families to know how very proud I am that my son had the "Honor" to serve with your sons and brothers. I know my son will remember them always. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. God Bless you all. God Bless America and the 173rd Airborne!
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 09:58:40 AM
I strongly suggest that you get to Italy before next year. Afghanistan may be down the road for our soldiers!!
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 09:44:44 AM
Has anyone heard anymore information on 319 D-Btry? Still waiting on any news. I still haven't heard anything from my boyfriend so I assume he can't get to the phones or check his email. If anyone has any info on their whereabouts I'd appreciate it. I know dates can't be posted so I won't ask. Thanks for any help!!!
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 09:24:29 AM
FOR PASSPORT INFORMATION - I was unsure about the itineray requirement, but I checked the Department of State website and the copy of the application, and it does NOT require an itinerary. You may be looking at the wrong form. Go to the Dept. of State web site, passport services, and you can download the application form and it tells you what ID requirements are. But you do not have to have a planned trip or itinerary. I did it last year, went to my local post office that did the picture and completed the application, and had my passport in about 4 weeks. Good Luck!!
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 09:23:48 AM
Partybanners.com has 173rd Airborne banners available on their website. Prices are very reasonable.
Name: Mr. Bradley and everyone else
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 09:07:33 AM
Every morning when I come to work, I log on to this website. I look at the pictures (some more than once), read the messages posted, and some of the other links to other websites. It has been a real joy, and Mr. Bradley, you are a great person for having this site to keep people informed, for someone to talk to, and even to vent. I'm sure there are people out there who have made friends through your website, and for those soldiers who paid the ultimate price, this was a place to hear wonderful things about their loved ones, probably some things they didn't even know - how much they were and still are loved. Thank you, Mr. Bradley, and thank you to everyone who has posted a message or sent in pictures for the web!!!!! an Airborne soldier and fan!
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 08:24:28 AM
PER LA RAGAZZA ITALIANA INNAMORATA: IL TUO MESSAGGIO MI HA COMMOSSO TANTO. SPERO CHE TU RIESCA A COMUNICARE AL TUO SOLDATO L'AMORE CHE PROVI PER LUI. SI VIVE UNA VOLTA SOLA. FORSE ANCHE LUI PROVA LO STESSO SENTIMENTO PER TE. TIENICI AGGIORNATI. GRAZIE. UN' ITALIANA
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 07:20:48 AM
TO SSG GRANT MONTGOMERY: THANK YOU!
Name: Jackie Garcia
Email: Cougarkat86
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 04:49:28 AM
Hi Carl, I'm glad that you are out of Iraq WELCOME HOME love your sis Jackie.
Name: Linda Bewley
Email: Lindy4555@aol.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 04:26:15 AM
FBB - Fantastic Baby Boy? Fantastic Big Boy now.
Name: Maria Elizabeth Embry
Email: pinay_492001@yahoo.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 04:20:36 AM
Message for Rolando Luis,Jr HHC 2/503rd Mortars: Junior, Your telephone message did not come out clear, but I believe you were saying you're already out of Iraq(?)and in Italy(?).Sorry,I missed your call. I was with Brian, bec. he attends LMC SAT Academy every Saturday.Anyway,if you have a chance, call home.Be safe.Everyone's excited waiting to hear from you. With much love, Mommy
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 03:56:22 AM
OK, you're making us all crazy with the FBB thing. How about a hint? Are the first two words adjectives? Third word a noun? If this were referring to me, I'd think "flabby big butt"--but that wouldn't apply to any of our little stud muffin sky soldiers! Come on, give us a hint!
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 02:44:46 AM
OK, you're making us all crazy with the FBB thing. How about a hint? Are the first two words adjectives? Third word a noun? If this were referring to me, I'd think "flabby big butt"--but that wouldn't apply to any of our little stud muffin sky soldiers! Come on, give us a hint!
Name: riverratvn68
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 01:51:08 AM
IF YOU CAN READ THIS, THANK A TEACHER....... IF YOU ARE READING IT IN ENGLISH, THANK A SOLDIER.
Name: Chuck Coker
Email: Gropa5@aol.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 01:27:05 AM
PFC CJ --Welcome back. All of us are proud of you and your fellow "Sky Soldiers" I gave Christine a kiss and she sputtered. What would cause that? Mr. Bradley, I can't thank you enough for providing this message board.
Name: Mom of 173rd
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 01:22:01 AM
I am trying to get a passport to see my son in Vecenzia next year and the application says I must have an itenerary. I don't have the tickets yet. Must I wait until then or do they have special circumstanstances for military family? Does anyone have any info on this??? Thanks
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Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 12:47:24 AM
FBB-Flat Bottom Butt
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Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 10:38:08 PM
Has anyone heard anything about the 319th or D-BTRY? Any information would be appreciated!
Name: Liz Kupish *FBB's Sister*
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Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 10:05:22 PM
hey jeff i miss you tins and cant wait till you get bac you are ALWAYS in my prays all of the the 173rd is well i just want ed to tell you i love you and am so proud of you guys thanks sooo much for everything you have done. love always n foreva lizzy ps i kno what FBB stands for but im not tellin either
Name: Katy DeCoudres
Email: kfdec
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 09:53:51 PM
A friend from Italy told me when she found out my son was going there I should hope he falls in love with an Italian girl. She said "We love greatly and we are very good to our mother's in law." I can only hope that someday my sons find someone like that. I would welcome the women who care about my sons no matter what language they speak! And I hope someone was there to put their arms around him when he got back to Italy. Welcome Home Herd! There has never been a more proud group of friends and family!
Name: A mom
Email:
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 09:41:59 PM
I will never forget what I told my son when he went to Italy. Don't even look at the Italian girls over there! We have plenty in the U.S.A. Well, guess what, it happened! We could not be happier!!!! He brought her home last December, 2002. The whole family has fell in love with her! I love her like one of my own children and can't wait to begin my life with her and my son. She has been a wonderful source of relief in this whole ordeal. We lean on each other. We have laughed, cried, and been each others support. We talk on the phone and email each other regularly. And I hope I learn some Italian! I thank God for her everyday!
Name: MOM of PFC JEHRIMIAH MEADOWS
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 09:19:54 PM
I HEARD FROM MY SON..HHC 2-503.. via an email to his girlfriend. It was funny.. my daughter had seen that he had been online last night. So I called the girlfriend to see if she got an email. He says that he is safely in Kuwait. He said that his convoy was attacked during the travel but all are ok. ( you may have heard about it in the news). HE says that he hasn't called because the lines to the phones are DAYS long. He is waiting for a flight out and should get one in the next couple of weeks. It appears that he is not loading equipment, just waiting for a flight. SOOO for all who have loved ones in the 2-503 and haven't heard..... they are safe and can't get to the phones.
Name: Larry
Email: hoboat57@aol.com
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 09:15:08 PM
FBB----Finally,Back@Base!!!
Name: Mom of Jehrimiah Meadows
Email: happieyes37@hotmail.com
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 09:09:23 PM
I HAVE NEWS FROM MY SON!!!! He is in the HHC 2-503.... He emailed his girlfriend to say that he is in Kuwait waiting for a flight out and he should be back to Italy in a week or two. He said that the Convoy he was in was attacked ( I am sure we all heard about that in the news) but there were no injuries. He says that the lines to the phones are DAYS long. SOOO if you haven't heard from your son or daughter it is because they can't get to the phone. From the email it sounded like he is not loading equipment, just waiting for a flight. !!! I hope this helps anyone that is waiting to hear from HHC 2 503.
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Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 08:08:36 PM
We LOVE the Italians!! Thank you for being wonderful people who take good care of our soldiers!
Name: BARB KUPISCH - JEFF'S MOM
Email: bark1128@msn.com
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 07:37:59 PM
Thank you to those posting the info on the HHC 2/503 - that's where my F.B.B. Jeff is!! And, yes! Let's keep the dates quiet til they are all back safely - I agree... My Prayers & Love go out to all the 173rd Soldiers & their Families - It's so great to read the JOY & HAPPINESS on this website. Thank you Mr. Bradley for tolerating all of us crazy, excited Moms, Dads, Wives, Husbands, Girlfriends, Boyfriends, sisters, brothers...etc. You are a gift from God to each of our families. The F.B.B. responses are hysterical!! JEFF PHONE HOME!! JEFF PHONE HOME! JEFF, well, YOU KNOW!! PLEASE!! ( and don't forget Ashley!) Love, Mom
Name: Reply from a 173d trooper
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Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 07:36:11 PM
Well there appears to have rarely been a message posted by one of the troopers of whom you all have written too. So here goes. First off thankyou to all who have posted messages and have had us in their prayers from even before we left. It is the thoughts of you thinking about us that keep us going. Some days were long, some were not; some were of a high stress that I wish I had never experienced and there were a few which I almost felt normal again if only for a short while. With your thoughts, personal determination, and soldier discipline we drove on eagerly awaiting the day of return. So to all, Thankyou may you have blessed reunions with your sons,daughters, husbands, and wives. Now to the mystery man/woman who wants this to be an english only site: Go back to the hole from wence you came. Of all the troops in the 1st year of Iraq, the majority were from the states. Family of those soldiers had better odds of saying goodbyes and seeing their soldiers off. We did not. We were the only unit (save maybe some SF) that went from our families to the unknown in Iraq in less than 48 hours. Every other unint flew to Kuwait where have bases built since 1991; there they waited on the boats, offloaded their things, and 'eased' step by step into the fight. Again, we did not. We are airborne, we are designed to go as rapidly as possible and we did. What does all this mean? The Italian community was our family. Many soldiers lived on base. Though many like myself had surrogate Italian families through friends and/or girlfriends. They have as much right as anyone to post messages to us as you in whatever language they choose. It is not yours to decide. For many of them this was the only way they could communicate with us, as they cannot go to the base and ask for information. You should feel blessed and proud of your family members that not only are they soldiers and paratroopers of this great unit, but they have the opportunity to see the world, immersed in another culture. The war upset me for one reason: as I told another soldier from Ft. Hood - 12 months of the rest of your life in the US has been taken away for the country. For me, 9 months, the last, of my living on my own in a wonderful culture and country was taken. Unfortunately the odds are strongly against me returning due to the small size of the base and few positions of my job skill. So to my Italian friends and family: I wish you the best always, and I will visit for my next vacation. SSG Grant Montgomery HHC 173d Abn Bde S2 (Jul 2000 - Aug 2001) HHC 2-503 S2 (Aug 2001 - Feb 2004) Intel God!
Name: Suzann Singe
Email: mssuzann@aol.con
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 07:24:24 PM
WELCOME BACK...AND THANK YOU..EACH AN EVERYONE OF YOU...US PEOPLE (FAMILIES) BACK HOME IN THE UNITED STATES...HAVE GONE THRU THE PAST YEAR WITH YOU, JUST IN OUR OWN SPECIAL WAYS...HISTORY IN THE MAKINGS AND MEMORIES THAT WE WILL ALWAYS HOLD DEAR TO OUR HEARTS...PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN...AND PROUD TO HANG THE U.S.ARMY FLAG IN FRONT OF MY HOME...AND A SPECIAL "THANK YOU" TO SSG. MARIO SINGER...LOVE ALWAYS, MOM
Name: Linda Bewley
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Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 06:52:54 PM
FBB - First Barebottom Boy? Now the fellow soldiers guessed it right? Let me see what is always on their mind. First Booby Boy? LOL
Name: Cynthia Bachman Fort
Email: cynthia912@yahoo.com
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 06:45:38 PM
F.B.B. forever baby boy?
Name: Stefania
Email: sadangel1983@libero.it
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 06:22:36 PM
Please stop this useless fight between italians and american. I'm sure that the italian girls who posted messages in their own language just wanted to send love to the people they care about. We all support the brave soldiers who fighted (and sometimes lost their lifes) for the freedom in a subjugated country who needed help. I thank all these heroes and all their family that have been always so close to them. My friend Mike E. Yashinski died for that freedom, I pretend to feel better but I don't. but he is with me in every thing i do and this helps me a lot. nobody will delete the pain of the died soldiers'families and friends but this fight between us hurt very much. Our soldiers are coming back home and we should just be happy of this, nothing else care. May Michael always rest in peace and may all the soldiers be safe at home near the people they love.
Name: Pam
Email: pammie73@mchsi.com
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 06:06:10 PM
I'm waiting to hear that my son, PFC Kyle Hoge, has safely returned to Italy. We haven't talked to him for the past week which is hard. So glad to hear that other soldiers have returned safely.
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Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 06:05:38 PM
thank u really much Angela,i still dont have news ,i hope he back soon thank u again
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