tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post723380215108349132..comments2023-10-15T10:20:47.803-05:00Comments on Eighty Deuce on the Loose in Iraq: A trip I'll never forget...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-5005052552529679312007-07-26T21:56:00.000-05:002007-07-26T21:56:00.000-05:00I'd never heard of the "Hero Flights" but feel lik...I'd never heard of the "Hero Flights" but feel like I was witnessing it right along with you. I watch the news endlessly for every word or picture from Iraq. Thank you again for your service and for all the troops serving everywhere. We hold you in our hearts and prayers til all comes home. <BR/>The Texas MomDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349849253694393618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-10871950968865268292007-07-21T16:10:00.000-05:002007-07-21T16:10:00.000-05:00Very powerful writing, the description of the Hero...Very powerful writing, the description of the Hero Flight. Thank you. Congrats on the 2nd place! Thanks for the blog, and more importantly, your service..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-84053302287053415202007-07-20T17:45:00.000-05:002007-07-20T17:45:00.000-05:00When I read of the Hero Flight, I got shivers too....When I read of the Hero Flight, I got shivers too. Just typing this, I feel them.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for describing this, and for being over there for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-13897438748438799992007-07-18T14:50:00.000-05:002007-07-18T14:50:00.000-05:00Very informative post. Hadn't heard peep one about...Very informative post. Hadn't heard peep one about these Hero Flights, but I recognized the formation movement. Thanks for describing your NCO competition and the Hero Flight ceremony.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-68190627992601100052007-07-17T16:34:00.000-05:002007-07-17T16:34:00.000-05:00I read your post on Hero Flight and I found it ver...I read your post on Hero Flight and I found it very moving and emotional. I was a little confused about the helicopters movements until later in the day it hit me like a ton of bricks. They were flying the "sign of the cross" in honor of the men they were transporting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-17055357335680512262007-07-15T05:11:00.000-05:002007-07-15T05:11:00.000-05:00I like the idea of the Hero Flight, what an honor....I like the idea of the Hero Flight, what an honor. Thank you so much. My daughter is a Marine with one tour done, whenever I read of our dead it is like it is one of my children. <BR/><BR/>I like the way you described the way the helicopters moved on lift off. It reminds me of honoring the winds, the four quarters of the earth? There is a wholesomeness to it. <BR/><BR/>Take care and be careful and better luck next time.<BR/><BR/>WandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-57256721800554463642007-07-13T02:25:00.000-05:002007-07-13T02:25:00.000-05:00It gives me shivers, too. What an honor to be pres...It gives me shivers, too. What an honor to be present there. God bless you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-57592116252576795672007-07-12T04:21:00.000-05:002007-07-12T04:21:00.000-05:00A brigade coin is a specility coin (like a dollar ...A brigade coin is a specility coin (like a dollar coin to 50 cent coin size) that can be either coin shaped or really whatever design they wish. It has cool pictures and designs (usually in color) and are used to give out to soldiers who are seen to be doing a good job. <BR/><BR/>Coins can be something like a Batallion CSM coin or something all the way up to a 4 star generals coin, and everything in between.<BR/><BR/>Also if ever drinking and someone wants a free drink he can pull a coin out, and if no one has a higher coin then they get the free drink, otherwise the guy with the highest coin gets its. Although this isn't quite "official" :)Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09419467264399843307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-15924778111543028372007-07-12T04:17:00.001-05:002007-07-12T04:17:00.001-05:00What is a Brigade Coin?What is a Brigade Coin?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-63176488426284549392007-07-12T04:17:00.000-05:002007-07-12T04:17:00.000-05:00My dad served with 82 in WWII. He would have loved...My dad served with 82 in WWII. He would have loved to be reading this blog. He died in 1997, ret'd WO4. After Airborne he went to MI, so like you, he was studying quite a bit of his career. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting us know about your board. Good luck on the next one and congrats on 2nd place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-19989223174639125732007-07-12T04:16:00.001-05:002007-07-12T04:16:00.001-05:00I am glad you made it to the Hero Flight, sorry th...I am glad you made it to the Hero Flight, sorry that is a necessary part of war. I get teary with every DOD news release that brings me the names ...the names that I walk into my Walk of the Fallen Memorial Labyrinth. Take good care of yourself, I am sure you are in good company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-62009204663182665962007-07-12T04:16:00.000-05:002007-07-12T04:16:00.000-05:00Thanks - for being there in our place, to honor th...Thanks - for being there in our place, to honor the fallen as well as to protect us and taking the time to share it with us. It is greatly appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-76891822214673108832007-06-26T19:19:00.000-05:002007-06-26T19:19:00.000-05:00I think this was one of the toughest blogs to read...I think this was one of the toughest blogs to read of yours ... it makes me step back and give thanks for what I've got.<BR/> <BR/>I sent you an email ... Hope you're well ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-30110731232061834662007-06-24T16:06:00.000-05:002007-06-24T16:06:00.000-05:00Okay... you're gonna have to start putting "Tissue...Okay... you're gonna have to start putting "Tissue Alert" on your posts for us chicks. *sniffle* I have never cried with your writings as much as with this one. Wow, dude, just wow! I feel so proud as an American to have people like you fighting over there. You totally rock Ed, and know that all your sacrifices are not in vain. We love you mucho and are praying for you buddy. P.S. Can you say "caffeine overload!" :)SYLKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039313825274908668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-79817256021493136572007-06-24T13:05:00.000-05:002007-06-24T13:05:00.000-05:00Take care, Eddie. Congrats on your performance on ...Take care, Eddie. Congrats on your performance on the board--you'll get it next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-24654928426800903452007-06-24T11:11:00.000-05:002007-06-24T11:11:00.000-05:00I stand amazed at your growth. I am very proud of...I stand amazed at your growth. I am very proud of the way you approached the boards, and the outcome. But I am even prouder to watch the way you just keep learning and growing. You went to the board to show what you had learned and were able to process, and wound up having another learning experience. And using it for personal growth. It is a priviledge to have you in service to America. No grandmaisms today, I'm just too proud.<BR/><BR/>TISSUE ALERT:<BR/>Last night I came across something Go to: http://www.kget.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=40a681b2-c362-4263-aef8-f76ccfe6340d<BR/><BR/>It is the story by a former Navy jet jockey and what he saw. "Airport director witnesses fallen Marine's solemn return" read it. It shows another instance of what the media at large IS NOT SHOWING. DO NOT LET ANYONE TELL YOU AMERICANS DO NOT REALIZE & HONOR THE SACRIFICES. Okay, I'm getting angry, again, and verbose. Stay safe and keep those coins polished.Haole Wahinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144881648654954101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-67951959588944139802007-06-24T09:55:00.000-05:002007-06-24T09:55:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing this very moving experience ...Thank you for sharing this very moving experience with the rest of us. My heart goes out to all of you at each loss...and to the families of these soldiers who gave all. Thank you for doing what you do for us. God Bless and keep you safe. SA-North CarolinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864773858016511481.post-57122209863687127242007-06-24T09:26:00.000-05:002007-06-24T09:26:00.000-05:00I am speachless after your heartfelt post. Godspee...I am speachless after your heartfelt post. Godspeed to you and your men.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com