I'm pleased to say my nephew has just left Iraq!

[floridaguy]

He called me tonight from Shannon, Ireland where he arrived after stops in Kuwait and Sicily. The champagne is flowing in the Sunshine State tonight! :toast:

I asked him if he had an idea of what the other soldiers thought about shrub. He said he would estimate 90% "thumbs down" and that the general feeling there is that the soldiers didn't like what they heard, but they also were often not provided much news.

My thoughts tonight also go out to all the other families who are still waiting for their loved ones to come home from this meaningless war.

[ewagner]

1. So happy your nephew is on the way home

It must be a tremendous relief to you.

when he gets home give him :beer: for me will ya?

[saigon68]

2. Advise him to get out

My nephew is headed back over.. this time to Iraq. After only 15 months in the ZI.. He only had 8 months left but first they extended and then shipped him.

[Mari333]

12. saigon if our kid comes back from Iraq

and I say if , because he might not, and he finds out he might have to go right back, we pretty much have some plans in place to save him from another round.
No one takes us seriously, but they are sending them right back.
Im happy these kids come home, but they are sending them right back people.
http://www.bringthemhomenow.com
I guess people wont wake up til the draft starts.
www.bushdraft.com

[proud patriot]

3. Right On

Thank goodness ...

[Mari333]

4. for gods sake dont let them send him back

they are sending tons of kids back..kids with injuries, kids with burns, kids with horrible medical conditions..they are sending them right back..listen..tell his parents they can grab him and send him back..this is serious..I know you are happy and thats good but they are sending them back in droves
contact military families speak out and call them if you dont believe me..they will return your call and or email
http://www.mfso.org
if they try to send him back and he doesnt want to tell them to get him the hell out of the country or have someone hide him

[Kimber Scott]

5. Yes!

I know the relief. I felt it when my son left Afghanistan. It will be much easier for you to sleep now.

Take care!

[calimary]

6. Hot Diggity-Dog! YAY! Some GOOD NEWS!

I raise my "tea, Earl Grey, hot" to you! We feel your joy!

[The Traveler]

7. Great news!

Tis ample cause to celebrate, the homeward journey of any one of our warriors ... crackin' a cold one on your behalf. I know this must be cause for considerable relief and joy on your part. Let us pray they are never sent forth falsely again. Better yet, let's work our asses off to make sure they don't.

:toast:

[keithyboy]

8. So glad to here this good news for your family

Wish they could all come home.

[Paradise]

9. Good News! n/t

[NJCher]

10. congrats, floridaguy

and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, saigon68.


Cher

[floridaguy]

11. Thank you all very much

I have to say having DU to discuss and share my thoughts about all this made my life easier while he was there. Tonight, I have to tell you that your comments caused crocodile tears to roll down my cheeks.

Tears of Joy!

Thanks DUers :yourock:

[anarchy1999]

13. Now, take your "tears of joy", and surround Mari333 with all the support

she never thought was possible.

I'm am so glad your son is home. Now let us all here support all those who have loved ones there. We need to get them all home, now. Yes, we made a mistake, that does not mean it is right to stay there. I believe 100% in what Kucinich has to say, it was wrong to go and it is wrong to stay. Give it all over to the UN. This nation, the US of A, has done nothing but screw it up. I don't want to take care of or feel the heartbreak for all the people we have contaminated with DU (depleted uranium).

Please keep you and yours safe and fight for all the rest. Make your voices be loud and strong.

[theHandpuppet]

14. Thank goodness!

Good news! Now just make sure he STAYS home with the family who loves him :) Don't let those lyin' chickenhawks send him back to protect their oil investments!

[bpilgrim]

15. woHoo

i'll drink to that :toast:

:hi:

peace

[Lex]

16. All right!!!

I so happy for you and your family. Thank goodness one more soul can return home to his loving family.

I know your family must be relieved.

[ellie]

17. Hey Floridayguy,

what unit is your nephew in? Mine is with the 82nd and they are supposed to leave from Kuwait soon. Maybe they are in the same unit?!

Edited to add: I am glad that he is coming home safe!

[floridaguy]

18. His fort is in Wisconsin

Sorry, not sure of the unit, but I think it's what they call a mechanizd unit. He lives in Mich., but his fort is in Wisconsion.

He's in the Army Reserves.

I hope your family member comes home safe.