A Soldier's Perspective

The Washington Times ^ | May 15, 2006 | LT. COL. SCOTT A. MORRISON

[RDTF]

Yesterday I returned home from a one-year tour in Iraq, where I served as a military advisor to Iraqi forces. Although nearly a quarter of my 40 years have been spent living outside the United States during my military career, returning home to the land of the free and the home of the brave remains an emotional experience. Words fail to convey the sincere appreciation felt for the immense support received from the American public. On our journey home, the aircraft stopped over at several locations. In one country an American citizen saw us and pressed a $100 bill into the senior non- commissioned officer's hand and asked him to buy us something for our thirst later on. In Portsmouth, New Hampshire the entire town came out to welcome us upon our arrival at the local airport as though we were rock stars.

[RDTF]

Thank you, LtCol Morrison.

[American Quilter]

Inspiring letter! It's good to hear the truth from someone who knows whereof he speaks.

[Volunteer]

God Bless You and Thank You for your service.

[jazusamo]

Thanks go to LtCol Morrison, one of thousands who are serving our country so well.

[robowombat]

It is really heartening to read about the kind of positive response US military personnel serving in and returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are getting from rank and file Americans. The left very much wants to effectively slime and stigmatize the US military as crazed killers, mental cases, or substance abusing burned out cases just as they did with some success during Viet Nam (thank you Sen. Kerry).

The failure of these efforts is a monument to the common sense of the American people and the failing grasp of the legacy media on shaping opinion and attitudes.

[pissant]

You can find articles like this in the Wash Times and a few other places. The rest of the MSM likes to hide the fact that Americans support our military and their mission.

[hsalaw]

I wish our common interest in preserving the longevity of this great nation, our prosperity and our way of life, could transcend the rancorous debate and circus-like folly swirling on a host of other issues across the country.

I share that wish. Many thanks to Lt. Col. Morrison for this wonderful letter, and prayers for our courageous military and the success of their mission.

[rlmorel]

"...Together our people will never be vanquished, divided we lie susceptible to those hungry for our demise..."

Truer words were never spoken.

LtCol Morrison understands this, as do our enemies in Iraq and Afghanistan. Too bad the traiterous Left (which includes the media) do not.

[Freee-dame]

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[roaddog727]

Bumperoo.

[StarCMC]

Two things stood out to me:

In my mind the cliched word 'hero' fails to do justice to these larger-than-life men.

Amen to that.

I recognize it may appear difficult in our daily lives to remain persistently cognizant of the threats that exist to our nation and our way of life. Rest assured there are folks out there coming for our lunch money.

What a perspective he has. Thank you LTC Morrison -- and God bless you. And -- most of all -- WELCOME HOME.

[Coop]

One more reason for folks to take the time to thank a servicemember in person, via E-mail, by sending a letter/care package, or by dropping off some goodies at a recruiter's office.

I received a surprise E-mail this morning from Afghanistan in response to a "support the troops" E-mail I sent weeks ago and had forgotten about. :-)