Try saying goodbye to your loved ones before you deploy. Then try saying good bye 5-6 times after flights get canceled. It’s a gut check from hell. Thinking you are departing then all of a sudden you are not. Departing is hard enough for service members but even harder for families. Its never easy….it never gets easier.
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That's just heartbreaking to read & makes me so sad for the participants. Hugs to all.
Posted by: MissBirdlegs in AL | November 08, 2009 at 06:00 PM
It seems to be the way of deployments and the same coming home. Operation Welcome Home MD and their flights are constantly postponed...and the emotional roller coaster is hard to imagine for those serving and their families. My heart goes out to the families...the kids....for everyone. Stay safe....May God cover you all with His great love and protection.
Posted by: susan warren | November 08, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Miss your NSN and humor, MP.
Posted by: anon | November 08, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Oh Major I am so sorry for this. I can imagine the feeling. The night before my hubby left for Viet Nam, he had to stand duty. The last contact I had was through my car window as he ran out to say good-bye. He was there within reach; but not. There was no plane; they left by ship. It was Fort Hood in 1967; making last week's chaos only more bitter for us. God be with you all.
Posted by: Jude Bailey | November 09, 2009 at 05:27 AM
Having been there, done that, I know the feeling. But consider that the pain you and I felt is because you have a family that you cared enough about to call 5-6 times. As you were on the phone you no doubt noticed all those NOT calling anyone. It is for those Warriors that we (as you) care for best we can. Happy Veteran's Day Major!!!
Posted by: Marty | November 09, 2009 at 08:19 AM
:'( what a sad thing to experience-hopefully all come home safe
Posted by: mindy1 | November 09, 2009 at 03:31 PM
Happy Birthday Marines.
Posted by: anon | November 10, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Stay hard, warrior. Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Mike the Marine | November 10, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Happy Birthday to the USMC and to one of my favorite Marines.
Posted by: Anon | November 10, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Happy Birthday USMC and take care Major!
Posted by: Bridget | November 10, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Happy Marine Birthday to you Major and to all of your troops.
May many any good-byes brings many hello[s] on your return.
Keep the powder dry and your Butt down. Stay as safe as you can and may all return safely.
Miss Em
Austell, Ga.
Posted by: Miss Em | November 10, 2009 at 01:50 PM
God Bless our beloved Veterans, our troops in battle and on bases, and their families everywhere. Thank you for your service. You are always in our prayers.
Posted by: Sammy D | November 11, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Dear Maj.
Whereever you are please accept the gratitude of my family and I on this Veteran's Day. Your service and the sacrifices you and your family make 365 are deeply appreciated.
best,
Hope
Posted by: Hope | November 11, 2009 at 01:54 PM