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everyone from the 215 ~ Auntie Weeze ~ |
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Hey!
I just want to thank all of you for the work over there, and
everywhere.
And if you run into soldiers in other units, pass my
thanks along!
I think you’re all great!
– nathan –
thank you and i support all you do. my brother is being deployed shortly and i have mixed emotions, this site makes me feel beter. although i don’t know anybody personally i love you all and god bless.
This story showed up in my e-mail today ... normally I don’t forward these things, and most of you have probably seen it already, but I think its message bears repeating...
Thank you 215 ... I’m glad you’re home safe and hope you’re enjoying life!I sat in my seat of the Boeing 767 waiting for everyone to hurry and stow their carry-ons and grab a seat so we could start what I was sure to be a long, uneventful flight home.
With the huge capacity and slow moving people taking their time to stuff luggage far too big for the overhead and never paying much attention to holding up the growing line behind them, I simply shook my head knowing that this flight was not starting out very well. I was anxious to get home to see my loved ones so I was focused on my issues and just felt like standing up and yelling for some of these clowns to get their act together.
I knew I couldn't say a word so I just thumbed thru the "Sky Mall" magazine from the seat pocket in front of me. You know it's really getting rough when you resort to the over priced, useless sky mall crap to break the monotony.
With everyone finally seated, we just sat there with the cabin door open and no one in any hurry to get us going although we were well past the scheduled take off time. No wonder the airline industry is in trouble I told myself.
Just then, the attendant came on the intercom to inform us all that we were being delayed.The entire plane let out a collective groan. She resumed speaking to say "We are holding the aircraft for some very special people who are on their way to the plane and the delay shouldn't be more than 5 minutes. The word came after waiting six times as long as we were promised that I was finally going to be on my way home.Why the hoopla over "these" folks? I was expecting some celebrity or sport figure to be the reason for the hold up ... Just get their butts in a seat and let's hit the gas I thought.
The attendant came back on the speaker to announce in a loud and excited voice that we were being joined by several U.S. Marines returning home from Iraq !!!
Just as they walked on board, the entire plane erupted into applause. The men were a bit taken by surprise by the 340 people cheering for them as they searched for their seats.They were having their hands shook and touched by almost everyone who was within an arm's distance of them as they passed down the aisle. One elderly woman kissed the hand of one of the Marines as he passed by her.
The applause, whistles and cheering didn't stop for a long time.
When we were finally airborne, I was not the only civilian checking his conscience as to the delays in "me" getting home, finding my easy chair, a cold beverage and the remote in my hand. These men had done for all of us and I had been complaining silently about "me" and "my" issues I took for granted the everyday freedoms I enjoy and the conveniences of the American way of life.
I took for granted that others had paid the price for my ability to moan and complain about a few minutes delay to "me" while those Heroes were going home to their loved ones.
I attempted to get my selfish outlook back in order and minutes before we landed, I suggested to the attendant that she announce over the speaker a request for everyone to remain in their seats until our heroes were allowed to gather their things and be first off the plane. The cheers and applause continued until the last Marine stepped off and we all rose to go about our too often taken for granted everyday freedoms.I felt proud of them. I felt it an honor and a privilege to be among the first to welcome them home and say "Thank You for a job well done."
I vowed that I will never forget that flight nor the lesson learned. I can't say it enough, THANK YOU to those Veterans and active servicemen and women who may read this and a prayer for those who cannot because they are no longer with us.
WELCOME HOME!
AND THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!!!!
This is a ribbon for soldiers still serving in Iraq.
Pass it on to everyone and pray.
We just want to wish everyone a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Bashams
Happy
Holidays &
May God Bless You!
We
Love You !
Hugs & Kisses
Michelle, Little Wayne & Kaylee
Hey Soldierz,
Hello to everyone. I would just like to say Thank-you for what your doing. Sargeant W. I miss you Bro. Again thank-you all and have a Merry Christmas with all of your families. We’re all counting down the days.
Christopher W.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TERRI!
DON’T LET THE
pre-processed, freeze-dried, institutional,
tastes-like-the-sand-you-walk-on
TURKEYS GET YOU DOWN!
Don’t
worry Rob, we still love you ... Happy TURKEY Day to you too!
...see
you before we run out of leftovers!
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SPC Joshua C We’re thinking of you and will say special prayers for you and the others of the 215th on Thanksgiving Day. Take
care, be safe, we care, Joanne and Bob |
To the Soldiers
and Families of the 215th
May the Lord bless and keep you this Thanksgiving
Josh-
Happy Thanksgiving to you and the 215th!! You are all missed on this holiday but we are all giving thanks you are returning home soon!!!
The Family of Spc. C
Hey Sgt Chris M
Hunter reaches 6. Are you old or what?
To the Buckeye Fans of the 215th!
We beat the team up north again. We sure hope you got to enjoy the game. It was a squeaker! We love our Buckeyes but we love our soldiers more! We miss you and we can’t wait until you are home with us.Love
Spc. Meghan A’s Family
Hi Chris and David B.
Thanks to you and the 215th, we all will be having Thanksgiving in peace. Be safe and come home very soon so we can have Thanksgiving again and with you.
We give thanks for you. Time is getting closer when we can give hugs and say to you “Thanks for your job well done.”
Angels are with you and the Lord is providing them to keep you safe and bring you home to your families.
Love to you and all the 215th. Finish up and God Bless.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and all the 215th.
Betty,
Sister & Aunt
Lin, Brother-in-law & Uncle
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I would like to thank the 215th Quartermaster company for sending my dad, SSG Steven R. home early. it is highly appreciated by all of our family and friends. I will see you all very soon. Thanks
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Hello David and Christopher B.,
Hello brother and nephew. We are safe and warm because you and the 215th are doing a wonderful service to your familes and our country. God bless you! I love you both! Please take care of yourselves. Stay strong, focused, and safe, and get-er done and come home to us safe and soon. Love you very much!
To all my sisters reading this.. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
To all the 215th company..God bless you soldiers!!
Thank you for keeping us safe and happy at home. Stay strong and focused on all the wonderful things you do and come home safe and real soon!!All my respect and love to all who read this. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
We love you all!
Take care and stay safe!!!
Love and hugs,
Jane, Chris, and Hazel.
(David’s sister-in-law, Christopher’s Aunt Jane, in Georgia)
Thanks for all you are doing. Hope you come home soon.
Joe K
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To the soldiers of the 215 Happy Veterans’ Day! Here’s to the time when you, as veterans, look back on your service with the same pride we all feel for you now. much
love from |
TO Meghan and the 215th
Happy VETERANS Day!!!
We are proud of each and every one of you for your service to this country. You are the greatest. Stay alert and stay safe.
With love.
Spc Meghan A’s Family
To all our guys and gals overseas. Keep your focus and come home safe. Thank you for all you do.
Amber B.
Dear Davie,
Just returned home from Israel and Jordan. Hope you are recovery well from surgery. We love you and miss you. Hope you and the 215th QM CO are hangin’ in there. We are so grateful for your service to our country and are proud of each one of you. God bless you all and thank-you. YOu guys are the greatest!!! We are forever reminded of your contribution for our freedom and appreciate your service. YOu are true warriors of great faith. See you soon.Love always,
DEBORAH
(mother-in-law)
| Hey there it's Amanda W.... My lil girl is now 6mths
old. and even though I'm no longer offically part of the 215th
my heart is still with them. Thought that I would send a few Pics
of my daughter to show off. Here she is at 2mths old. and then
a few from this past month. Ps. I named her Aryanna Rayne Amanda W. prior Spc. W. |
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