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Old 07-26-2007, 12:38 PM
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Dont have a lot to do around here in the evenings and this is just about my only contact with the out side world...I just moved to a new camp, it is kinda weird here, but I cant complain, we have showers, hot chow, phones and internet (time limit of 30 mins). I still get a little bored...and start getting all crazy from time to time...but it looks like I will be here for a little while....I know no one here realy knows me...but like I said...bored...not much contact with the world...yadda yadda.....guess I am killing time.

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Jake...

Pm me your address and name..
Old 07-26-2007, 01:29 PM
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....I know no one here realy knows me...
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Jake,
I think I know you. You are a member of our military. You are making sacrifices to defend our freedom to be here back in the States. Some of these sacrifices are more than any of us could ever imagine, or even do ourselves. You are, simply put, a Hero, and I'm honored to make your acquaintance. Please allow me to say Thank You for all you do for us and our country. If I ever meet you in person, I'd like to reiterate the thanks and shake your hand. Here'* one on me... ...come back home safe and soon.
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Hurst, no thanks or kudos needed, but they are apreacieated, sometimes, its just nice to know there are still a few people out there like your self. I joined the Army and I knew what I was getting into...I do it because I chose to...and do not expect any body to "pat me on the back" but when they do....it makes it a bit easier to wake up for the next few days.....thanks


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Hey Jake.

Thanks for posting! I echo Hurst'* comments. You are a man of honor and I'm proud to talk to you.

I'd love to share a beer with ya... but since I can't do that... please let us know if there is anything that you need.

God bless.

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glad you chose to spend your time here with us.
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enjoy the wonderful KBR chow that you guys have over there lol. fi you could you think you could grab me one of the arabic soda cans I can pm you my address if you can. Those are the one thing I should have grabbed but didn't. keep your head down and enjoy the downtime you do get
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Jake,
I think I know you. You are a member of our military. You are making sacrifices to defend our freedom to be here back in the States. Some of these sacrifices are more than any of us could ever imagine, or even do ourselves. You are, simply put, a Hero, and I'm honored to make your acquaintance. Please allow me to say Thank You for all you do for us and our country. If I ever meet you in person, I'd like to reiterate the thanks and shake your hand. Here'* one on me... ...come back home safe and soon.
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Hey Jake.

Thanks for posting! I echo Hurst'* comments. You are a man of honor and I'm proud to talk to you.

I'd love to share a beer with ya... but since I can't do that... please let us know if there is anything that you need.

God bless.

Tim

I can not agree more with these guys. Very proud to have met your acquaintence and have you as a fellow member.
Thanks for all you do.
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Yeah man, pm me, I would be more than happy to send it to ya...and if there is anything anyone else would like me to pick up (that is not too costly) let me know...
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I feel like I'm jumping on the bandwagon, but how often do you get to thank someone who is risking it all? Thank you, Jake. I don't quite know how to say it any other way. I too appreciate what you are doing, even though I wouldn't have balls enough to do it myself(if that'* even possible? Either way, thank you!).


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