firehawkordy Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 A few months ago my son was sent to Injun country with his unit as a last minute replacement. I'm happy to say that he's home with his wife and kid. The circumstances are a mixture of disappointment and relief. His disappointment that he injured his knee so badly before operations began that he was flown home to have surgery, and my relief that he's home safe. Add in a little guilt for me that he's safe and the other kids are still in harms way. With luck he'll be up and about and able to at least finish this hitch in the Marines. Thanks for everyone keeping him and his buds in their prayers. I still pray for his friends, though I might never meet them, it's the least an old warrior should do. Quote
+Dave Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Things happen for a reason. A friend of mine was supposed to deploy to Saudi back in the 90s. Well his instructor slot came through so a replacement sent. That replacement later died in the Khobar Towers bombing. You just never know. Glad he is home safe. Quote
Silverbolt Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Dave said all, things happen for a reason. nice to hear he is fine! Quote
+Typhoid Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I've one son (USN) on his way home from Baghdad now. Another son (USMC) about half way through his combat tour in Helmand Province with the 2nd MEB. Quote
Nesher Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 glad to hear your son is okay... hope his knee gets better i have knee problem of my own and it's no picnic.. ^_^ Cheers Quote
charlielima Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I was med evaced off the boat for cancer. My helo went down on a PMCF. The new guy that replaced me didn't make it. :ph34r: CL Quote
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