[RetiredArmy]

Won't see this on the Dan Blather news network or the slimeball from Canada or Tom Brokeass' show. Or the Communist News Network. Nope. No story here. Not bloody enough for them. Nothing to blame Bush with.

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[Integrityrocks]

Thank you for posting that!! I'm going to print it for a whole bunch of whining, crying liberals I work with that keeps saying, "We need to get out there!"

[texgal]

I received this from the president of my Aggie Moms club. My heart breaks for the loss of this fine young man and so many others. I am also encouraged by the things the young man writing this says are going on. May God bless and keep them safe. These are the brave men who guard the gates of hell so you and I can sleep peacefully at night. Remember all of them in your prayers.

Doyle Hufstedler Fighting Aggie Class of'01 was killed last week in Iraq, you may have seen the story about the huge roadside bomb on the same day the 4 civilian contractors were killed. Please pray for the families of all who where lost in this horrible incident. We will remember Doyle and all the others as we attend Muster this year.

Subject: Please remember at AGGIE MUSTER

Dearest Friends and Family, March 31, 2004

Just wanted to say Howdy from the sands of Iraq and let you know that I am doing fine and thinking of you all. As I write this, I have just returned from a patrol which was attacked by the worthless cowards you hear about everyday. In this particular destroyed vehicle, 5 wonderful Americans were killed, one was a young Fightin' Texas Aggie, Doyle Hufstedler.

I met him the first week I got into this new location and I would like to tell you something about this fine young man. He had a smile as big as Texas. Truly, a vibrant and dedicated officer. He and I realized a bond which transcends the complexity of life in a combat environment as our Fighten Texas Aggie class rings knocked on that first handshake. I felt like I had known him for years.

I was seeking an escort to another camp, since I was the new guy on the block, and it just turns out that he was tasked with route clearance detail. One of the toughest and most essential jobs here in Iraq. He never complained about it he just did it with intensity and with the sense that his efforts were saving the lives of the many U. S. soldiers, Marines and innocent Iraqi citizens by serving as their guardian day in and day out. I passed him twice since that first day. Once in the chow hall, and once in the PX. Both times he was in between trips and just grabbing a hurried rest before facing the daunting task of facing terrorist weapons eye to eye but he and I spent a good 30 minutes just bonding in the familiarity of another Aggie. We had the opportunity to speak about "42" and days at the "Dixie Chicken" , Fighten Texas Aggie football games and Old Army Days on the "Quad". Our last conversation was about how Aggie Muster this year would be a great time to get together and swap stories.

Well Ags, I will get together with him in my prayers and I would ask you to please honor Doyle this year at Aggie Muster. I can still see the intensity and genuine Aggie Spirit in his eyes. I can feel the firm grip of the trademark Fighten Texas Aggie handshake and the closeness we felt as Aggies here in Iraq. I will miss Doyle. No, Freedom is not free and today I feel the heavy price of freedom weighing on the backs of Doyle's family back in Texas. I would ask that all of you pray for his family and thank God for young Americans like him that have sacrificed everything they have. They have sacrificed all the promise and future they had for the wonderful lives we are privileged to live in the United States. It is through the sweat and blood of young Americans like Doyle that this chaotic nation will realize God's gift of peace and happiness. I do not like it one bit. It enrages the warrior in me to think of such a fine man being removed from this world by such worthless wastes of humanity.

I can only offer my testimony that Doyle and his soldiers are accomplishing great things here in Iraq and say to you all that there are good people here and they do need our help. That being said, and not to take away from my work with the Iraqi people but the BEST people in Iraq are the Americans. The people who understand the real reason we are here, the people who are not taking for granted the everyday blessings of running water and electricity. The people who know firsthand that being able drive your car to the local store without having to look behind every sign or under every rock to make sure there is not 500 pounds of TNT planted there is a blessing of freedom which was paid for by the millions of servicemen who have been fighting for it since the United States was formed. These are the realities of Iraq right now and the cowards who claim lives in the name of their warped evil cause will be dealt with, both here on earth and afterwards, be rest assured of that, God will make all right. As we continue to work towards turning this country back over to the Iraqi people, I will always remember Doyle and how he embodied the true "Spirit of Aggieland".

Thank you all for the support you give these guys over here because they are doing wonderful things, everyday, for the right reasons. It is not for weapons of mass destruction or for oil. It IS for Freedom's sake alone that we wage this war on evil. I look forward to hearing from you all and once again look forward to seeing you again when I return. Lee H Evans ' 92

[TEXOKIE]

Thank you for the post, AmericanMade1776. This is truly an inspiration. This thread is now an officially designated Prayer Warrior Field Trip destination!

For those who wish to support our troops spiritually, please feel welcome to drop by the troop prayer threads. Our most recent prayer is one dedicated to the ones who are fighting and in danger at this time in Fallujah and the areas combatting the rabble belonging to Sadr. You can find it here at post 176:

http://freerepublic.com/focus/news/1101474/posts?page=180

[thackney]

"Maybe you need to buy Joe a lunch" ping

Or at least give him a oreo cookie.

[Right_in_Virginia]

BTTT

[bogdanPolska12]

USA bump. May God keep you in His arms.
Bogdan

[Reb Raider]

I think about our soldiers all the time, what they must be feeling when they see the news, if they wonder if we don't believe they can take care of the bottom feeders in Iraq, etc. I wouldn't have a clue as to what they are accomplishing over there if it wasn't for the internet and FR in particular. I especially love the pictures and the letters from the soldiers over there like the one you posted.

I find it so offensive that our soldiers that are fighting for freedom and putting their lives on the line have to give pep talks to the homefront because the dems are on the air non stop trying to scare everyone that we are in another Vietnam with the full participation of most of the media. They say they 'support' our troops, but constantly point out the deaths without celebrating the enormous opportunities and hope the soldiers have given millions of Iraqis.

I personally cannot think of any other war where so much has been accomplished in such a short time period. I would give anything to personally thank each soldier and let them know I pray for them, cry for their losses, and celebrate the awesome job they are doing to rid the Middle East of a cancer and give millions of Iraqis the hope that comes with freedom. I couldn't be any prouder of the fine American's waging the war on terrorism.

[Valin]

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[Libertina]

I feel sick that these poor brave troops are hearing this trash from the gutter snipes. It is shameful. I just pray that they also know about all the American people who are emailing, going to rallies, flying flags, praising them. Oh how I hope they do know...

[harpu]

bttt for those who missed it.

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