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lonerwolf
72 / male
small town (South Jersey), New Jersey, US
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A Thanksgiving request.
For those who do not know already I have been working over here in Afghanistan for over a year now. I know it is not the highly publicized Iraq but there is still a war going over here with the Taliban, who started this mess including 911. I work along side of many other US and International forces. I have lost friends and seen many things that I wish all Americans could see. Because if they did they would believe in why we are here and teach their children the truth. I do not know what you politics are and I really do not care, that is your opinion, but I do care for the guys and gals that I serve with. So on this Thanksgiving when you are gathered around at you homes or where ever you maybe, and the turkey and goodies a smelling so great, just remember the guys and gals who are over here both in Afghanistan and Iraq. Most of us are over here not because we wanted to be but because we were asked to serve and serving we are. Take time when you say your grace to mention us and then enjoy your Thanksgiving. Because I know that I and my fellow soldiers are thinking of our homes and families and our country and we know why we are here and that is to serve you.
Bless you all and Happy Thanksgiving.
Lonerwolf
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| November 18, 2006, 05:48 |
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
Lonerwolf, and all our guys serving in the war, thank you for your dedication and for supporting our country. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you through Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching us.
Blessings to all of you!! 
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| November 18, 2006, 06:08 |
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pepper
56 / female
daytona, Florida, US
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
My Brother was in Afghanistan until July. I know what we're over there for. We support our guys and gals and keep you in our thoughts and prayers every day. Not just on the Holidays.
May God Bless you and Keep you, all of you!
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| November 18, 2006, 08:22 |
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lizonya
64 / couple
lake elsinore, California, US
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
i pray for the brave soldiers fighting for freedom everyday and will give a special prayer on thanksgiving. bless you loner!
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| November 18, 2006, 15:17 |
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NRG4U
63 / male
Beaver City, Nebraska, US
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
Having served in the military myself, I know what its like, not being with your friends & family, losing friends. The sacrifices you are making is something that few can understand without going through it themselves. I have no greater respect for anyone, than I do for you & everyone else over there, doing all the dirty, & unpleasant work necessary, so we can live freely, without the fear of being killed by our own Government. You will lways have my greatest respect, Godspeed to you & all over there.
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| November 18, 2006, 18:04 |
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
Godspeed to all our guys over there...and around the world. You all are never forgotten...nor ever will be. You our in our prayers always...come home safely.
Happy Thanksgiving to all our fighting men !!!
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| November 18, 2006, 21:25 |
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
It's not just American soldiers over there, there are British soldiers to, and possibly soldiers of other nations, although I'm not sure if - or how many.
The point being that people of Afghani, US, UK and other nationalities are dying in Afghanistan. And people dying is a BAD thing, I don't give a shit what your politics are, so lets all hope that the whole idea of killing people goes out af fashion really soon, k? fuck revenge, fuck justice, if we all stop the killing right now - what's the difference?
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| November 18, 2006, 21:55 |
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lonerwolf
72 / male
small town (South Jersey), New Jersey, US
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
Hey Hapataria, I was not making a political statement. I just wanted all to remember all forces on Thanksgiving. I served in Vietnam and now here in Afghanistan. I am proud to serve. Somewhere along the line I think you forgot 911 and the other terrorist attacks on the world. If you ever served in the military you would understand that. You are surely welcome to your opinion but so are we. We are not over here to kill, but to stop and evil from coming to our homes and killing us. Please understand killing is a not glorious or fun and if you have been involve with it. it will haunt you the rest of your life. But as an American I will do my best to help stop anyone who would try and destroy out way of life and Thanksgiving is part of that.
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| November 19, 2006, 01:25 |
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lonerwolf
72 / male
small town (South Jersey), New Jersey, US
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
Please Hapataria understand , I also wish all killing would stop but somehow I do not think it will happen in our lifetimes. But we can hope and pray. I hope you have a great holiday season.
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| November 19, 2006, 01:30 |
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Re: Re: A Thanksgiving request.
QUOTE (Hapataria @ November 18, 2006, 21:55)It's not just American soldiers over there, there are British soldiers to, and possibly soldiers of other nations, although I'm not sure if - or how many.
The point being that people of Afghani, US, UK and other nationalities are dying in Afghanistan. And people dying is a BAD thing, I don't give a shit what your politics are, so lets all hope that the whole idea of killing people goes out af fashion really soon, k? fuck revenge, fuck justice, if we all stop the killing right now - what's the difference?
Have to agree with you Hap, but the soldiers on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan still need our support (no matter what nation they come from). One day maybe the politicians will wake up and realise that MIGHT never achieves anything of any value, but don't hold your breath!
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| November 19, 2006, 06:54 |
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
I pray for our troops and everyone serving in Iraq and elsewhere in that part of the world. I am very aware that the media here is purposly showing everything bad they can.
I wish you and everyone there the best and Happy Thankgiving. :D
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| November 19, 2006, 11:59 |
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
My family prays daily for our troups. We have friends and family who have served in Iraq. My family will be welcoming a new member in January when my niece marries a young army man. We are graced by those that serve and are very thankful for the job they are doing. Love to our troops and all the other countries that serve along side of us!
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| November 19, 2006, 16:44 |
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40something
57 / female
In the Sun, Arizona, US
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
Lonerwolf, please be safe, watch your back. My family and I will say a prayer for all those who make it possible for us to be free and safe this Thanksgiving.
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| November 20, 2006, 20:09 |
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
QUOTE (lonerwolf @ November 18, 2006, 05:48)For those who do not know already I have been working over here in Afghanistan for over a year now. I know it is not the highly publicized Iraq but there is still a war going over here with the Taliban, who started this mess including 911. I work along side of many other US and International forces. I have lost friends and seen many things that I wish all Americans could see. Because if they did they would believe in why we are here and teach their children the truth. I do not know what you politics are and I really do not care, that is your opinion, but I do care for the guys and gals that I serve with. So on this Thanksgiving when you are gathered around at you homes or where ever you maybe, and the turkey and goodies a smelling so great, just remember the guys and gals who are over here both in Afghanistan and Iraq. Most of us are over here not because we wanted to be but because we were asked to serve and serving we are. Take time when you say your grace to mention us and then enjoy your Thanksgiving. Because I know that I and my fellow soldiers are thinking of our homes and families and our country and we know why we are here and that is to serve you.
Bless you all and Happy Thanksgiving.
Lonerwolf
Lonerwolf: that truly is the giving that we do appreciate so very much...your thoughts will be in my prayers this Thanksgiving...
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| November 20, 2006, 20:21 |
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
So many of us think of our troops everyday, no matter where you are, and consider all of you a blessing that we can be very thankful for!
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| November 21, 2006, 11:40 |
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funlovingpair
59 / couple
Frozen Tundra, Minnesota, US
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Re: A Thanksgiving request.
Those of you who are serving their countries are always in our thoughts and prayers. I would also like to thank each and everyone of those serving for the sacrifices that they have made, and are making.
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| November 21, 2006, 20:23 |
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Re: Re: A Thanksgiving request.
QUOTE (funlovingpair @ November 21, 2006, 20:23)Those of you who are serving their countries are always in our thoughts and prayers. I would also like to thank each and everyone of those serving for the sacrifices that they have made, and are making.
it may not mean alot to may people but i fly the american flag everday, all day with light on it..."always on" ...like freedom...and in honor of the people who help provide that for us.
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| November 22, 2006, 09:47 |
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