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I’m off to the Air Port to pick up My Son who is heading back to Iraq. He will only get to spend two days with his mom and I but at least we will get to see him. He will be flying out this Friday for his fifth combat tour – third in Iraq. If I sound proud, I am!

We will not get to go fishing like the last time he went over.

Here are some pic’s of him making First SGT – at least this time he should be in the rear with the gear (I hope).

Just wanted to share with you

Make sure and tell him "THANKS!!" There are many of us who appreciate
very much his service and protection of our country! Clark Small

First Sergeants usually are "in the rear with the gear" Obtaining that rank is a truly a great accomplishment, it doesnt come easy. thank him for his service, from an ex-army grunt.

Tell your son that I thank him and his military brothers for thier service.

Shane Morgan and Family

Enjoy your time with him.

Our thanks to you and your son

Awesome Rich - enjoy your time with them!

Roger

A big thanks to all the military men and women who have dedicate part or all of thier lives to serving this county!

I see your son is with 25th ID. I was with them as well. I was Infantry tho. I don't think he will be doing much outside the wire.. ESP not being a combat MOS.

Last weekend I had one of those "moments". Were gasing up the boat, easily passing $100. Walked out of the arco with 2 monsters, jerky, etc.. $15. Looked on the deck of the boat and saw a spread of Powell rods, loomis rods, curados, castaics etc.. u all know the price of that. And it really hit me hard. Yeah i work hard for my money, but how many others before me gave the ultimate price for me to have the opportunity. Here i can spend $15 on crap like energy drinks and snacks and others around the world work weeks for the money I just "threw away". I first and foremost thank God, my Family, but would like to take THIS moment to thank the individuals and the families of the individuals who have either died or continue to put their lives at risk to protect my FREEDOM. I am owed nothing and humbly acknowledge that. My prayer is that all who were born here or migrated here can acknowledge that as well.

God Bless you and your son, Marty, and thanks to the both of you.

Ron C

I'd be very proud Marty and I would be telling everyone.

Please thank your son for my freedom and the right to be called an American.

God bless America

Mike

Thank your son for his service, God Bless.

Tell your son, "Thanks!". My family & I appreciate the service he is providing for our country.

Marty you definetly should be proud...

God bless,

Kap

Here, Here!

Thanks
Hardshell

Marty, tell your son us old vets are proud of what the young vets are doing for our country May God be with him on his tour of duty

My son is in San Diego about to start BUD's. I too am a proud poppa and would like to pass on to you and your son a huge debt of gratitude from a fellow American and Veteran.
THANK YOU

Be a proud PaPa and tell him thanks from all of us the serverd before him. Our pray's will be with him. Yes I'm a proud parent to, daughter 2 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afgan

Marty,

Awesome pictures. Tell your son my family stands beside him and prays for him every day.

Mark Sanders
25th Infantry 87 - 91

Marty as another vet and as a father, I want to thank you and your son..You hand he have done a fantastic job..

mac

Marty,

We may not agree on all of our political points of view. However, I honor and respect your son for fighting and protecting us so that we have the opportunity to not agree.

Please thank him for his service to our country.

On behalf of my family please thank your son for his protecting me and my family, all those around us, and this great country we live in. May God Bless him and return him safe and sound to his family.

Jerry

Marty,

Give your some a BIG hug! I wish him the best. You two are always welcome in my boat!

Steven

Cool

I am a little late bud, as usual

But, I have no doubt in yours or your SON in the courage of your faith or the conviction of your belief.

People like you and yours make me proud to BE AN AMERICAN. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE~~~~

God bless America and keep those safe who are in harms way protecting her.

I've been away Marty and I'm also late with my thanks to your son.
Best of luck to him and all the men and women serving their country.
You deserve to be very proud.
- Wolfeman