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joann10 Forum All-Star
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We just got word that a son of friend has been shot in Afghanistan. He was shot three times, and his condition has been upgraded from critical to serious.
From his grandmother. "One into the chest through the lung (required surgery), one through the muscle of his forearm, and the third into his shoulder. That one will need rods and painful reconstruction. Prayers appreciated! Freedom isn't free!"
Please say a prayer for this wonderful family. Greg has only been in Afghanistan about a month. I know your prayers will help all involved.
7/19 update below
7/23 update on page 2
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Sarah M Forum All-Star
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Prayers are coming immediately, Joann.
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Praying right now for your friend's son and for the whole family. Just cannot imagine...this is so heart wrenching.
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Praying Joann.
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Praying Joann for Greg, for a speedy recovery from his injuries.
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Praying, Joann.
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Praying, Joann.
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Praying, for sure. Freedom is never, ever free...and I will be praying that Greg receives the best of care and rehab.
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Praying for Greg and his family!
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Praying here.
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Praying for Greg and his family Joann. Thank you for sharing!
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Oh, goodness. Praying for a full and swift recovery for Greg. God Bless him!
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Praying for Greg, Joann.
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Praying.
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I've been praying for Greg, Joann! Is there any news on Greg's condition? My prayers continue!
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Update for Greg's mom
"Update: We are now nearly 38 hours later, and they have no word for me. The only thing that I have found out is that he has NOT been transported out of Afghanistan yet. I found out today that he was truly in a hero's position and saved two other Marines before being fired upon."
The wait is so hard on the family....
I will update again when we have some news...
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Praying, Joann. This hits too close to home as I just picked up my new Marine from boot camp. He expects to be in Afghanistan withing 6 months.
Dear Lord, watch over and protect our troops!
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Greg is got to Bethesda today and had his 4th surgery. They don't think they will be able to save his arm (from the shoulder)
The family is begging for more prayers.....his is not doing too well.....
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Praying for this brave young man and his family. May our Lord give Greg and his family grace and strength to face whatever lies ahead. There are no adequate words to express the debt of gratitude we owe to young men like Greg, and so many others, who put themselves in harms way for the sake of others. Dear Lord, please spare this young man and give him peace, comfort and protection in whatever he must yet endure.
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Praying for Greg.
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