[sunrico90]

Here is a chance for everyone to salute our Florida U.S. military members, serving whether abroad or at home.

[SKB]

Well, although not from Florida or a resident YET, I will honor my husband (Tech Sergeant) for leading his unit safely in Iraq for six months last year while he was deployed. My husband serves as a reservist in the Air Force and is officially retiring after serving our country for 20 years.
He was full time active duty for 13 years before he left his military career to pursue a career in law enforcement for the Department of Homeland Security and Customs. He at a later date re joined the reserves and put in an additional 7 years, his retirement date is set for Sept 01.
Over the years my husband served two tours in Korea and lived in Germany and England.
He also was deployed to respond to Hurricane Katrina where he spent two months helping feed and protect hungry people.



My husband is my hero and I have tremendous respect for all men and woman that serve as Security Police in the US Air Force.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by SKB

Well, although not from Florida or a resident YET, I will honor my husband (Tech Sergeant) for leading his unit safely in Iraq for six months last year while he was deployed. My husband serves as a reservist in the Air Force and is officially retiring after serving our country for 20 years.
He was full time active duty for 13 years before he left his military career to pursue a career in law enforcement for the Department of Homeland Security and Customs. He at a later date re joined the reserves and put in an additional 7 years, his retirement date is set for Sept 01.
Over the years my husband served two tours in Korea and lived in Germany and England.
He also was deployed to respond to Hurricane Katrina where he spent two months helping feed and protect hungry people.



My husband is my hero and I have tremendous respect for all men and woman that serve as Security Police in the US Air Force.

Congrats!!!!!! Go USAF.....

[Granny Sue]

Hero #1 My son is a Sgt is the Army.
He is currently a lead Medic in a convoy somewhere south of Bagdad.

Hero #2 My cousin Boe is a Sargent Major also in the Army and should be arriving in Bagdad sometime today.

[SKB]

Originally Posted by captnemo62

Hero #1 My son is a Sgt is the Army.
He is currently a lead Medic in a convoy somewhere south of Bagdad.

Hero #2 My cousin Boe is a Sargent Major also in the Army and should be arriving in Bagdad sometime today.

Sending out a prayer for your son's safety and the safety of your cousin.
May their tours be quick so they will come home soon!!

[sunrico90]

One hot desert morning at dawn's early light
While trudging through the sand
I found a piece of paper
Clutched in a young man's hand

And upon that paper the words he wrote
Were not filled with despair
Just thoughts from the heart of a brave young lad
He called it, “A Soldier's Prayer”

I took the paper from his hand and read it aloud...

Will there be a place in heaven
For a person such as me
Who, through youth and the love for life
Isn't all you'd have me be?

I've been a man but a short time now
And I'll ask you this, if I might
Isn't fighting for freedom's cause
A fight that's always right?

The men I've killed, some things I've done
Are not things I've wanted to do
But a job I believe had to be done
By we who believe in you

I had those thoughts upon my mind
When I heard that deadly sound
Then, all around me, one by one
My friends fell to the ground

Somehow I knew before it hit
Fear ran up my spine
I felt the blast tearing my side
I knew this one was mine

There'll be much grief for loved ones at home
when they learn that I am dead
Please ease their pain and let them know
These things that I have said

Time's run out, I can feel death's sting
Oh, God, please hear my plea
Let there be a place in heaven
For a person such as me

Lord, this is the chaplain, I'm here with this lad
Our country's given the finest it had
We who are older and have studied your word
Know this boy's prayer is more than just heard

It is answered with your love
And the promise that there'll be
A special place in heaven
For a person such as he.

[sunrico90]

Great program: When you're driving, you always see those bumper stickers that say "We Support Our Troops," and now one local organization is giving those words new meaning. Operation Open Arms gives soldiers vacations here in Southwest Florida, free of charge. The people who make it happen are now getting national attention for it. Captain John 'Giddy Up' Bunch is a vietnam vet who started the operation, here's why he did it. "A couple of war protestors spit on my Marine Corps uniform and a rumble ensued and i swore from that day, if I ever have a chance to treat U.S. Troops better than i was treated, i would take advantage." The soldiers get picked up by a limo, they're taken to a hotel, they eat at a good restaurant, go fishing, play golf, and pretty much enjoy all that Southwest Florida has to offer, all for free. Hog Fish Waterfront Grill is one of places troops can go eat for free, but the owner went a step further. She made it a drop off point, so you can drop off care packages, gift certificates, whatever troops need, and they'll make sure the troops get it. Hog Fish is at 3135 Stringfellow Road in St. James City. If you know a soldier who may be interested in taking one of these free vacations, just go to Operation Open Arms Florida Military Members Support and sign up.

[manchester]

not any serviceman but all for me respect and salute to any serviceman out there from all my family

x military as well , british army then onto the royal marine commando's serving with the 82nd airbourne and US marines around the world in many areas of it,

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by manchester

not any serviceman but all for me respect and salute to any serviceman out there from all my family

x military as well , british army then onto the royal marine commando's serving with the 82nd airbourne and US marines around the world in many areas of it,

Part of the team

[manchester]

proud to be