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Post by melody on Dec 1, 2007 21:42:09 GMT -5
I'm Melody! I'm a supporter of our military and all that they do, and will be until the day i die!!
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Post by glamorous41 on Dec 2, 2007 9:34:50 GMT -5
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Post by sunnygrrl315 on Dec 2, 2007 11:37:20 GMT -5
Hi, I'm a friend... nice to meet you girls:)
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Post by samSForce on Dec 2, 2007 11:40:27 GMT -5
lol....corryne, you missed a pretty important part of an "Introduction"....
.....your name..... ;D
lol....we can either call you "sunnygrrl315" or corryne....
I prefer "corryne"....it's just easier to write....lol ;D
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Post by sunnygrrl315 on Dec 2, 2007 12:43:14 GMT -5
LOL, I prefer Corryne too.=)
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Post by DougKendig on Dec 2, 2007 13:06:26 GMT -5
My name is Doug Kendig. I am, as was every man in my family, a veteran. I served under Ronald Reagon from '81 to '84 as a Pershing Missile Crewman. 74th USAFAD, Germany and 3rd Bn/9th FA, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. I come from a long line of Soldiers. I am 45 Yrs old this year and I have four Sons (all good boys) and a beautiful wife who is also a patriot. I am the firstborn Son of a Firstborn Son of a Firstborn Son...all of which are veterans. My Father was a Vietnam Vet from 1964 to Fall of Saigon. His name was Edwin Joseph Kendig Jr (His buddies know him simply as JOCK) and he died in 2005 of cancer. As were all his Brothers, my Uncles as well were all outstanding soldiers in their specific areas of expertiese. My Grandfathers served during WW1 and WW2 as well as Korea... all combat veterans. Currently, I have one younger Brother still active and One younger Brother a retired Seal (now that he is retired I can tell you that . He retired with the Connie. Though I may not discuss his exploits, I can let you know that America's shipyards are NOT as vulnerable today as the media would have you believe. My youngest Brother now serves. I am not at liberty to discuss that in any detail, however, I will tell you that one of his favorite things to do as a kid was "bowhunting" for deer. My Oldest Son is 14 at the moment and we have been discussing the world's state of affairs and this families contingency plans regarding "chosen fields of service"...I will also volunteer that this family has NEVER seen a man "drafted" for service. My 6 and 7 yr old both love to play war games and My two yr old's first word was "gun". So, I am satisfied my boys are bound for service at some point in their lives. We cannot hide from our family history or what it is to walk in daddy's footsteps... I am currently a General Contractor, self employed for about 12 yrs now and havent had a vacation in as many years, but, on rainy days like this, I take time to remember those that came before and those who will follow. I can tell you that I am especially proud of every soldier that wears the uniform and these special people are welcome at my table and in my home as long as I have one. To SamsForce and the people who would post comments on this forum, I salute you and commend what you are doing. Soldiers DO need to know how we feel about what they are called upon to do. Some of the things these people must endure will test what they are made of in every way imaginable. We need to let them know, it IS honorable. It IS decent. It IS our collective wishes for their service to endure. Victory and time does wash away the madness of combat, but, only our Love can wash away the soldiers regret. A soldier stands on the line and takes a life. This is what he sees day after day. A soldier thinks how different things were and are back home. A soldier wonders who does or doesnt understand. As families of soldiers learn to understand, these things are eased, but, only Love can heal such pain. GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING HERE.
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Post by debjones7777 on Dec 2, 2007 14:04:18 GMT -5
Hello, everyone! My name is Deborah, and I am a proud Mother of a 20 year old, United States Marine. OohRah! My son's name is Pfc. Chad Reep and is currently at Camp LeJeune, NC with his wife, Mahalia (hello, Mahalia! I see you beat me one here! LOL!), and his 18 month old Daughter, Callie. I am in Knoxville, Tennesse and miss those guys very much.
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Post by Erwin Rommel on Dec 5, 2007 0:27:14 GMT -5
My name is Doug Kendig. I am, as was every man in my family, a veteran. I served under Ronald Reagon from '81 to '84 as a Pershing Missile Crewman. 74th USAFAD, Germany and 3rd Bn/9th FA, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. I come from a long line of Soldiers. I am 45 Yrs old this year and I have four Sons (all good boys) and a beautiful wife who is also a patriot. I am the firstborn Son of a Firstborn Son of a Firstborn Son...all of which are veterans. My Father was a Vietnam Vet from 1964 to Fall of Saigon. His name was Edwin Joseph Kendig Jr (His buddies know him simply as JOCK) and he died in 2005 of cancer. As were all his Brothers, my Uncles as well were all outstanding soldiers in their specific areas of expertiese. My Grandfathers served during WW1 and WW2 as well as Korea... all combat veterans. Currently, I have one younger Brother still active and One younger Brother a retired Seal (now that he is retired I can tell you that . He retired with the Connie. Though I may not discuss his exploits, I can let you know that America's shipyards are NOT as vulnerable today as the media would have you believe. My youngest Brother now serves. I am not at liberty to discuss that in any detail, however, I will tell you that one of his favorite things to do as a kid was "bowhunting" for deer. My Oldest Son is 14 at the moment and we have been discussing the world's state of affairs and this families contingency plans regarding "chosen fields of service"...I will also volunteer that this family has NEVER seen a man "drafted" for service. My 6 and 7 yr old both love to play war games and My two yr old's first word was "gun". So, I am satisfied my boys are bound for service at some point in their lives. We cannot hide from our family history or what it is to walk in daddy's footsteps... I am currently a General Contractor, self employed for about 12 yrs now and havent had a vacation in as many years, but, on rainy days like this, I take time to remember those that came before and those who will follow. I can tell you that I am especially proud of every soldier that wears the uniform and these special people are welcome at my table and in my home as long as I have one. To SamsForce and the people who would post comments on this forum, I salute you and commend what you are doing. Soldiers DO need to know how we feel about what they are called upon to do. Some of the things these people must endure will test what they are made of in every way imaginable. We need to let them know, it IS honorable. It IS decent. It IS our collective wishes for their service to endure. Victory and time does wash away the madness of combat, but, only our Love can wash away the soldiers regret. A soldier stands on the line and takes a life. This is what he sees day after day. A soldier thinks how different things were and are back home. A soldier wonders who does or doesnt understand. As families of soldiers learn to understand, these things are eased, but, only Love can heal such pain. GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING HERE. Thank-you for your service. You must be very proud of your sons! Well done on raising such a wonderful family; I hope one day I can be so lucky as you are =)
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Post by Erwin Rommel on Dec 6, 2007 0:02:20 GMT -5
I'm Luke. Currently a Senior in high school and will be participating in NROTC w/ Marine Options. God willing I'll be able to make it through the training!
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Post by hrdrok on Dec 6, 2007 0:36:18 GMT -5
Glad to have all here!..Luke good luck with your NROTC...
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Post by helljumper on Dec 6, 2007 19:14:35 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Hey Melody... this is Andrew from FaceBook!!![/glow]
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Post by Erwin Rommel on Dec 6, 2007 20:13:52 GMT -5
Glad to have all here!..Luke good luck with your NROTC... What part of Indiana??
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Post by helljumper on Dec 7, 2007 0:11:18 GMT -5
hello guys... my Uncle and a close family friend is in the military
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Post by hrdrok on Dec 7, 2007 1:07:36 GMT -5
northeast...near Fort Wayne...small town...
Welcome to the boards!
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Post by DougKendig on Dec 10, 2007 8:42:19 GMT -5
Thank you Otto, yes, I am very proud of my boys... I am proud of my family and I know what it is to live under the pressure of being surrounded by so much history, accomplishment and expectation when every person you are related to is looking at you to be the next flag carrier for this family. That said, I am conscious of one thing... how I relate to my boys... but for the life of me, I swear it must be inherited because I haven't provoked or encouraged their interest and enthusiasm (much haha) we tried for months to get the two-year old to say a word and he wouldn't... and then one day I was cleaning an old shotgun... and his first word, out of the blue was "gun"... The six and seven year old, Adam & Brandon, are close enough in size that they play alot together... why that invariably is "Soldiers" ...I wouldn't venture to guess...HAHAHA ...I could think of less noble desires in life... yep, I'm quite proud.
-Doug
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