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  1. 09-11-2011, 04:22 AM #1
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    suicide attack hits my post hard

    Hey just checking in with you guys. We had a huge bomb blast that targeted our chow hall at dinner. So far 75 Soldiers Medivac out on choppers. Half our post is damaged. My building fell from the blast with me and my buddy in it. Took a good knock to the head, then ran down to help with the wounded till a medic told me to sit down, I was bleeding from the head and didnt even know it. The blast blew a hole in our outer and inner wall, brought down the chow hall, gym, chapel, bunk areas, motor pool. Left a hole in the ground about 10 feet deep. Needless to say once again I am a lucky Winner and still have all my parts to build my Roadster. Please pray for all my fellow Soldiers who were injured. Man, I cant wait to get home!!!!

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    Your service to our country is not taken for granted. Hang tough and stay as safe as you can.

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    Glad to hear you're OK. Our thoughts are with your comrades...and YOU! Just keep your head down for another 29 days.
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    Wow, sorry to hear about that. You guys hang tough. Keep safe and get home soon. Remember, you have a car to build! Don't let those SOBs mess up your plan.
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    Wow......I don't know what to say,,,,,,,,prayers.
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    We think about all you guys every day.
    As said, keep your head and *** down as much as you can.
    We look forward to the day we can say "Welcome home!"
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  7. 09-11-2011, 10:46 AM #7
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    We think about all you guys every day. As said, keep your head and ASP down as much as you can. We look forward to the day we can say "Welcome home!"

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    Lucky Winner.....I am so sorry to hear of the attack, and will keep the injured in my prayers. Thank heaven you came through relatively unscathed.....Unfortunately, evil lives on in this world. Today, as we remember the heinous and cowardly attacks of 9/11 on our country, we keep you, and all of our members of the military serving in dangerous and remote posts around the globe in the front of our thoughts. May God bless you and return you to us safely, and may God bless America.

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  9. 09-11-2011, 11:32 AM #9
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    LuckyWinner, glad to hear your safe!! Prayers go out to you and your Unit from me and the wife. Keep your head down and stay SQUARED AWAY!! I am very PROUD of your service for our Country this includes every Soldier wherever they may be posted around the World!!! Get Home Safe!!
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  10. 09-11-2011, 02:33 PM #10
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    Lucky Winner,

    Glad you survived relatively unscathed from that cowardly act of terrorism. Our prayers are with you and all the other personnel injured in the blast. Thank you for your service ... you and your fellow soldiers are much appreciated.

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    Glad that you are OK, and thank you for your sevice, words cannot begin to tell you how much you all are appreciated, thank you ...................
    Cowards are vile, vicious and vindictive in private, but innocent and charming in front of witnesses; no-one can, or wants to believe this individual has a vindictive nature - only the current target of the coward's aggression sees both sides.

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  12. 09-11-2011, 07:20 PM #12
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    YIKES!! I'm glad to hear you're safe. Condolences for your fallen comrades. Get home in one piece and build our Roadster. You have a nation praying for you.
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    Sarge - You're in our thoughts and prayers, as are all of those serving with you - especially those injured in today's attack. Know that we all recognize and honor you and your fellow soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines who put it on the line every day acting as the focal point for those lunatics so they can blow-up their own sandbox and not our homeland. Stay as safe as you can and come home soon. I hope the swag I sent made it though the attack okay, too, so you can always say that a few parts of your car spent time with you over there.
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  14. 09-12-2011, 06:51 AM #14
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    Glad to hear you are doing well, be safe out there.
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  15. 09-12-2011, 11:48 AM #15
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    David, wow, scary scary moment for sure, you are in our thoughts buddy, so glad to hear you are okay, stay safe!!!

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    I cannot believe you were one of those there. I posted about it on Facebook.
    How in the heck can this happen on a base . I must be dumb as all get out.
    I just don't get it. Thank God you are OK.
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    How's your head today? I hope all your guys are OK. Keep counting down the days. How many is it now?? See you later! WEK
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  18. 09-13-2011, 06:49 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by skullandbones View Post
    How's your head today? I hope all your guys are OK. Keep counting down the days. How many is it now?? See you later! WEK
    My head is ok, just a little bump now. Total injured is 85. 30 Soldiers had to go to Germany because their wounds were real bad, a couple back injuries, neck injuries, broken ribs and alot of tramatic brain injuries caused by the blast. They were diving on a road that is right next to our COP, it was a truck full of wood. There is suppose to be one more out there.....isnt that great. So we just wait and wait to see where they blow it up.
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    Damn, you guys are in a tough position. Everyone there has my upmost respect and gratitude. Please stay safe and keep us posted when possible.
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    I am glad you are OK - pray for you and all the other troops - you guys are great - I just wish there was a reason to all this madness! Get home quick - safe and sound!
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    David, glad you have a hard head, and stay away from the fence will you??? Just keep planning that build!!!
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    We had a blimp with cameras on it....it stoped alot of the attacks....bomb took out the blimp.....just had 3 RPG rounds hit our COP....I want the blimp back. Its going to be a long month.
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    I'm thankful we have guys like you to protect us.
    Stay safe and get you A$$ home in one piece to get that build started!

    May God Continue to Bless All of You!

    and THANKS again!
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    Good hunting, my brother. Remind the bad guys what they're up against. Rock on...

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  25. 10-09-2011, 06:57 AM #25
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    We all appreciate your service. Be safe over there! As others have said, can't wait until we can say welcome home to all of our dedicated men and women serving our country.

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