Shawn
Posted on 01/09/2002 8:50:20 AM PST by blam
Worried soldier's mum emails colonel in Afghanistan
The mother of a US marine in Afghanistan emailed his regiment because she was worried she had not seen him in the news.
Faith Tejera initially 'spammed' the whole Marine Corps headquarters by accident with the query about her son John Leger's wellbeing.
Eventually she contacted the Lieutenant Colonel in charge of her 19-year-old's battalion and her son was summoned from a foxhole to email her back.
Ms Tejera of Louisiana emailed: "I haven't heard from him since November 19. I saw 5,000 pictures of Marines in the last month and not one of my son." She had seen footage of other marines telephoning home, reports the New York Daily News.
"I would appreciate it if you could just find him and, understandably without disclosing his location, let me know if he's okay. This is the first Christmas my son and I have ever been apart. Please help me."
The lieutenant responded: "Your son is a member of my command and I see him often. He has always stood out as the youngest-looking Marine in the battalion. He's doing quite well, and his platoon commanders tell me he's one of the best Marines in his platoon. I will ensure he sends you an e-mail from my account so you can hear from him that all's well."
An embarrassed Lance Corporal John was summoned from his foxhole and emailed his mother: "Hey mom, I told you I wouldn't be able to talk to you for a while. I even said about how long, but that's okay. I'm fine and safe and out of harm's way, but very smelly. Well, I can't blame you for worrying. Jeez, what are you trying to do get me in trouble or something? Just kidding. It's okay mom."
He attached a digital picture taken moments before. Ms Tejera said: "Pretty cool picture, huh? He looks embarrassed though, doesn't he? Poor kid."
She e-mailed the lieutenant colonel back: "I feel much better now. I am sorry to have caused you trouble. You are a wonderful commander and God will bless you for not holding my son responsible for my hysteria."
He replied: "Ms Tejera, It was no trouble at all. Besides, my mother still worries about her oldest son and I've been active duty for nearly 20 years."
Story filed: 17:38 Wednesday 9th January 2002
You forgot "stress cards" ;) Ah, the "old Corps"...but, then, what am I talking about? I was swinging with the wing. Semper Fi!
His folks had written him about the move, but the base screwed up and sent that letter overseas while he was on leave, so the FPO sent it back, this letter was like a ping-pong ball for a couple of months. Boy was he relieved to find out his family still loved him. Ha.
God Bless all Mothers who worry and make it easy on em please ! Stay Safe Blam.......
I've seen Marines on this forum comment that the new Marine basic is even tougher than what they went through. These are guys who have seen both. It must be a bunch tougher, because basic never gets easier with the passage of time. Sort of like having to walk 12 miles through the snow, uphill both ways, to get to school.
I agree as a recruit in the second week of training we were all told to write home to are parents.
Cheers Tony
If the BN CO gets another e-mail from Momma, PVT Dumbwillie is gonna need that IFP!
He was called into the CO'S office, handed the letter, and asked to open it while in the presence of the CO and First Shirt. He took one look at the stamp cancellation, started laughing and said "this letter is from my Dad, Sir".
The CO said "tell your Dad that we in the military don't take AIDS lightly --- dismissed".
Having been in the Army 20 years, I know that when my son left the office, The CO and First Sergeant broke down laughing.
Shawn
Anniversary of the impeachment is coming up in two weeks!
I bump this about once a year.
I don't remember posting it but, I do still like it.
There's actually a thread that I posted that is older than this that someone 'bumps' from time to time.
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