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Title: Nephew in Iraq ( Split out of old topic new tittle )
Post by: Blazin on December 24, 2008, 02:06:25 am: PS for those that pray please don't forget to say one for our boys and girls in uniform
My nephew is Seargent First Class 11Bravo Infantryman He is stationed in Iraq, third time around.

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I am not a praying man but I do for them.

Oh yeah this is what my nephew drives!
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/iav-icv.htm

After I posted this I got to chat with him online for about two hours. The best Christmas present ever! I am very happy now!
Title: Re: Nephew in Iraq
Post by: Blazin on March 09, 2009, 01:31:48 pm: Learned last night he was wounded yesterday morning our time. He has shrapnel in his right side, and possible hearing loss in his right ear. Will be in hospital over there for a few weeks. Thats all the details I have for now.
Cross your fingers, Harold.
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Post by: JRConnieK10 on March 09, 2009, 01:34:50 pm: Hate to hear that. I'll keep him in our prayers.
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Post by: fitz on March 09, 2009, 01:44:46 pm: Blazin, sorry to hear about your nephew. You must be proud of his service to our country. I wish him well.
Fitz.
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Post by: frogman68 on March 09, 2009, 01:52:02 pm: Sorry to hear that Blazin (actually hate to hear about any of our Brave Men and Women being wounded over there).

Keep positive, in the Old Days (14 years ago) I would tell my wife this when I was deployed.

If I get wounded THEY must tell you (it could be 5 stitches) but they must tell you

If I stay in the Country I am deployed to I am not that bad off.

If they fly me to Landstuhl Germany within 48 hours I am hurt but not too badly

If they send me to Walter Reid I might need some specialized treatment .

Harold keep a stiff upper lip , When he gets thru this you both can drink a beer and you can tell him how you felt at this time.

It is actually (from hearing it from my wife) more stressful and traumatic not to be in a war zone (just worrying about a loved one deployed) than actually being there (when deployed you are usually pretty busy esp if you are a 11B )
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Post by: ccz145a on March 09, 2009, 01:53:05 pm: I wish him a speedy recovery and pray for no lasting injuries.

-chip
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Post by: choptop on March 09, 2009, 09:03:52 pm: We got him in our prayers here.
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Post by: Blazin on March 09, 2009, 11:43:46 pm: Well found out tonight he was to go for surgery to remove the shrapnel this morning, but have not yet heard the outcome of that. They all made it but the is one who is in pretty bad shape.
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Post by: Captkaos on March 10, 2009, 05:52:36 pm: Prayers from our family also.
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Post by: cracker0169 on March 10, 2009, 08:51:52 pm: Offering up our prayers too. I have been down that road, actually been down about all of the roads in Iraq. He will be alright. As an NCO, more than likey all that matters to him anyways is that his men are okay...

David
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Post by: mr2fast4u on March 11, 2009, 08:50:55 pm: My prayers for your nephew, I wish for him a speedy recovery.
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Post by: Blazin on March 12, 2009, 12:03:41 am: Government doesn't tell much even to his spouse:
But this is latest update. He arrived stateside, Seattle WA. Will be on his way to a burn unit hospital. Burns not mentioned prior this. So I know nothing about that. Surgery for the shrapnel went well, and he is stable to travel. Hearing loss more severe than indicated, one side completely out and some loss in other side. He is safe here in the USA, and the family is delighted that perhaps we might get to hug him sooner than we thought.
Thank you for your prayers and concerns it has been a big help to know you are all out there praying for him and us.
Harold.
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Post by: eventhorizon66 on March 12, 2009, 12:48:20 am: Glad to hear he's back stateside. I hope his recovery goes well and that he is assured that he is greatly appreciated and highly respected for his service and sacrifice for this country.
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Post by: Blazin on March 12, 2009, 06:28:06 pm: My sister talked with him today for a few minutes. He will be in Tacoma Washington for a while. He would like to move to a hospital closer to home in Alaska but that is still up in the air.
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Post by: Lt.Del on March 13, 2009, 11:11:59 pm: I am sure things will work out O.K.
Be proud of him, which it sounds as though you are.
There is something about wounded veterans that make the rest of us feel guilty for enjoying what we have without sacrificing anything. I'd give anything I have for any veteran who stood up for what he/she believes in, which, I am sure echoes Thomas Jefferson's; Life, Liberty and puruit of Happiness.
Folks, those words goes a long way. Be glad for what you have and think about our U.S. veterans.
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Post by: Blazin on March 22, 2009, 10:31:50 pm: Well he was moved closer to home in Alaska today, he is doing pretty good.
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Post by: frogman68 on March 23, 2009, 02:18:44 am: That is great news I am very glad

Since its Monday this will be the BEST news all day..
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Post by: 78 Chevyrado on March 23, 2009, 02:21:51 am: Good news man, Glad he's doing better :)
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Post by: fitz on March 23, 2009, 03:30:22 pm: Glad to hear he's doing well.
Fitz.
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Post by: Blazin on March 29, 2009, 11:51:24 pm: Well he has talked his docs into letting recover at home with twice a week check ins. So his girls have their dad back full time now. Still has some surgeries to go through in the next year or so. Thanks again for all you thoughts etc. Harold.
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Post by: Irish_Alley on March 29, 2009, 11:56:07 pm: good news
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Post by: JRConnieK10 on March 30, 2009, 11:08:19 am: No healing better than being at home with loved ones. Glad to hear him doing well. Give him are best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Post by: eventhorizon66 on March 30, 2009, 11:32:57 am: Glad to hear it. I know the next year or so will be tough for him, but at least he's home.
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Post by: BigHemi353 on April 03, 2009, 06:50:21 pm: Im sorry to hear about your nephew.Glad to hear that he is home and safe now. I have a brother in the marine corp. He was in Iraq for two 1year tours and thankfully he is back stateside and coming home for good later this month. Thank him for me for his service to our country. We owe him alot!

Andy
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Post by: choptop on April 03, 2009, 10:42:20 pm: Quote from: BigHemi353 on April 03, 2009, 06:50:21 pm
Im sorry to hear about your nephew.Glad to hear that he is home and safe now. I have a brother in the marine corp. He was in Iraq for two 1year tours and thankfully he is back stateside and coming home for good later this month. Thank him for me for his service to our country. We owe him alot!

Andy

I second that Thank you