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Posted on 05/02/2005 8:30:03 PM PDT by RonDog
Edited on 05/02/2005 8:49:13 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
To follow is a very troubling e-mail that I just received from one of Captain Mike's men:
My dear friends,
I forgot to duck. By the time most of us read this I will be on my way to Germany for treatment. The doctors have decided that I'm too severely injured to continue my job. I don't know when I be back stateside but I will let you know.
Michael Pierce
CPT, US Army
This message was dictated to me before the captain lost consciousness. I'm not a doctor so I can't tell you his condition. I can tell you that he did it right and saved the lives of several men in the vicinity. The unit sends its sympathies to his friends and family.
Personally, I found him to be the finest officer that I have ever known and am honored to serve under him. Again, you all have our thanks and our sympathies.
Marc Owen
1st LT, US Army
See also:
The war is over for me. I'm coming home soon.
All prayers up for the captain, but this is just a little odd.
I was just was confused because he posted on FR tonight.
When someone knows something definate, please post!!! The 2 boys "of ours" that have come home are both having troubles, nightmares...One was just 18 when he left to go to Iraq, (youngest daughter's best guy pal) turned 19 while there, and he is having trouble coming to grips that he had to kill..he talks to my daughter, and she has been very good about showing no reaction to what he had to do, but I think he needs someone who is trained to know how to help him...his parents don't see it, or don't want to.
Well, I was sure you "pinged" me to the other one, didn't you?
If we have a choice, I choose your "version." :-)
Agreed in prayer, amen.
Dear God I PRAY that You would spare my Life for this MOST GIVING OF SOULS!!! PLEASE!!!! MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU TO BE FREE FO PAIN... PLEASE, MAKE US A BETETR PEOPLE TO BE WORTHY OF SUCH A SACRIFICE!!!!
Yup. It's very confusing. We need to put this thing together.
I meant to write: I was just confused because he posted on FR tonight.
(and I'm tired too)
>>>Well, I was sure you "pinged" me to the other one, didn't you?
I don't think you are in my pro coalition ping list. This was previously Ragtime Cowgirl's list.
Did you want to be added?
DITHF II?
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It's NOT Soco M, it's SOCOM:
Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/socom/
The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is one of nine unified combat commands. It was activated in April 1987 to provide command, control and training for all special operations forces (SOF) in the United States. The command has approximately 47,000 active, National Guard and reserve forces.
RonDog, have you seen the other thread where the soldier apparently posted this himself, not "dictated" it?
I have to admit, I'm skeptical.
Don't know yet. Have a few pinged for scrutiny.
Previous thread...some Vets skeptical.
Waiting for thoughts.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1395545/posts
Now don't make me crazy! I get pings from you almost every day!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1395545/posts?page=101#101
Previous thread: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1395545/posts
Some Vets skeptical there.
Threads are crossed linked and knowledgeable ones pinged. :)
O Lord, we pray thee to have mercy upon all who are this day wounded and suffering. Though kindred and friends be far away, let thy grace be their comfort. Raise them to health again, if it be thy good pleasure; but chiefly give them patience and faith in thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ha! You are right, I did a text search, you are on the Pro Coalition list.
I make myself crazy. I have multiple lists. ;)
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