Nothing easy about deploying. Nothing easy about saying good bye to your loved ones, in the rain with 49* temps.
They are Marines, they will do their job as they slip out in the cover of darkness. Only the family members are left behind to say goodbye, wipe their tears and wait for the next contact from their warriors. Above pic is of some of those heading off to war this weekend. Enjoy your weekend; they are going to keep the wolf at bay! Semper Fi
Awww I wish them luck. And I thank them
Posted by: mindy1 | October 18, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Nothing like Marines!!!!!!! (My niece just married one of 'em!)
Posted by: Karen in FL | October 18, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Major...
If this doesn't bring it home and touch the heart..
NOTHING WILL!
Our love and prayers and full support go with you all.
Thank you and God Bless..
Posted by: Pincher | October 18, 2009 at 10:24 PM
these Marines will do a great tour of duty
Semper Fi
Rich
Posted by: Rich | October 19, 2009 at 04:30 AM
God Bless these and all heroes fighting for us! Stay safe!! We can never thank you all enough!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Langston | October 19, 2009 at 08:24 AM
*sigh*
God bless them all... and the family they're leaving in the States.
Posted by: AFSister | October 19, 2009 at 02:55 PM
A good post, very helpful information
Posted by: symptoms cancer | October 21, 2009 at 03:04 AM
A marine can be in no better hands,than with his brothers.I learned this from saying goodbye to my nephew,fallujah x 2..SemperFi
Posted by: referman | October 24, 2009 at 08:35 AM
We're doing that today as my son, the Dark Prince, flies out to Cali and then on to Afghanistan..
Nothing sucks worse.
Stay safe, Major!!
Posted by: Semper Fi Wife | October 25, 2009 at 09:43 AM
I was there that night.
Be safe to all.
Posted by: randy | October 25, 2009 at 09:05 PM
Very good post, I learn many things from your post.
Posted by: Lower Pain Back | October 28, 2009 at 10:37 AM
My husband left at 3am in a cold windy night just over 21 days ago ... I don't think I'll ever forget that night
I pray every night for the safe return of all Marines...
Posted by: Mayra Jara | October 30, 2009 at 12:05 AM
For loved ones now caring for our most severely wounded warriors, the Senate will soon consider legislation to help them. Senate Bill 1963, the Family Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act provides counseling, respite care training and a modest stipend so our most severely wounded warriors can rehabilitate at home and avoid long-term institutionalization. Please contact your senators and tell them to vote yes on S. 1963: http://www.kintera.org/c.ipIJKTOCJsG/b.5300601/k.9248/Senate_Bill_S801/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?b=5300601&c=ipIJKTOCJsG&aid=12534
Thank you for your service!
Posted by: Lisa Daniel | November 03, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Nice post.It is really helpful information.
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