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jackiemomof7 Forum Pro
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 1:38pm | IP Logged
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My son just called from Iraq and a solider died from his platoon yesterday. He and the solider was just on guard duty together two nights ago. And last night this solider was out on patrol and was hit by an IAD. The solider died and 3 others injured. My son is very upset, their company was suppose to come home in June but now they will not leave until December. He worries so about his wife and 18 mo old son. I try to assure him we will be here for them if anything happens but it isn't the same! Please pray for his safety (as well as all soliders) and for peace. He was home at Easter and got to receive the sacraments but that was the first time in 8 months, there is no priest available for them so he is on his own so to speak. Sorry this post is a little messy I am just hurting for him so much and when I think of that family. This solider just turned 19!
Thank you and God bless,
__________________ Jackie wife to Jim for 27!! years, proud army mom of Chris(25),Chef Matthew(24) and Sister Grace of Benedectines (21),Joshua(19),Nicholas(17),Jaymee(15), Elizabeth(13) and 2 in Heaven.Grandma to 3!
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Bridget Forum All-Star
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 2:20pm | IP Logged
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Oh, Jackie, what a heartache. Praying for everyone. Please let your son know of our gratitude for his service, and all his family for their sacrifices.
__________________ God Bless,
Bridget, happily married to Kevin, mom to 8 on earth and a small army in heaven
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MaryM Board Moderator
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 2:21pm | IP Logged
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Praying especially for this young man, and all our fallen soldiers, particularly as Memorial Day approches.
Praying for your son, too, for his safety and peace of mind.
__________________ Mary M. in Denver
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Tami Forum All-Star
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 2:33pm | IP Logged
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Praying for him, Jackie, and all of you. My heart goes out to you...
__________________ God bless,
Tami
When we are crushed like grapes, we cannot think of the wine we will become. (Nouwen)
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CAgirl4God Forum Pro
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 3:22pm | IP Logged
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Oh, My heart goes out to you and your son. and all the men and women in his company.
It is so hard when you can't be there to take him in your arms and reassure him.
Chris and his family will be added to our military prayers list....
((((hugs)))) and prayers
__________________ Home is where the Coast Guard sends us
Jamie, married to John
JC, Nugget, Christina & Judy
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chicken lady Forum All-Star
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 4:08pm | IP Logged
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Jackie we will be praying, please give my gratitude to your son for his service to our Country. If you can, post the name of the deceased so we can offer prayers for his soul by name.
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guitarnan Forum Moderator
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 5:58pm | IP Logged
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I'm praying, too, Jackie, for your son's fallen brother in arms, and for the safety of your son and his platoon.
__________________ Nancy in MD. Mom of ds (24) & dd (18); 31-year Navy wife, move coordinator and keeper of home fires. Writer and dance mom.
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teachingmyown Forum All-Star
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 6:15pm | IP Logged
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Praying Jackie!
__________________ In Christ,
Molly
wife to Court & mom to ds '91, dd '96, ds '97, dds '99, '01, '03, '06, and dss '07 and 01/20/11
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Mackfam Board Moderator
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 6:53pm | IP Logged
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We are so grateful for your son's service! How difficult this must be! Please know that we are in constant prayer for those of you with families deployed!
Praying for your son's safety - for healing and peace for that family that lost their son.
__________________ Jen Mackintosh
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stacykay Forum All-Star
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Chris has our prayers, and so do you, Jackie, and his wife and son!
God Bless,
Stacy in MI
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Kristen in TN Forum Pro
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Posted: May 27 2007 at 10:39pm | IP Logged
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Praying, Jackie.
Also, do you know about CatholicMil.org? You can go there and request free Catholic care packages to be sent to soldiers. Also there is a lot of support for the soldiers there on the website.
God bless,
Kristen in TN
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8kids4me Forum Pro
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Praying as always Jackie for all our troops. I will also pray for peace for your son.
A couple of days ago a young man from our city(in the same division as my son) died over there. I haven't heard from my son in a while so I don't know if he knew him.
Hugs to you for all the emotions you are going through at this time.
__________________ Cindy B, mama to 8 great kids, and 5 grandbabies!
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Taffy Forum All-Star
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Posted: May 28 2007 at 8:21am | IP Logged
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Praying for your son, Jackie
__________________ Susan
Mom to 5 on earth and 1 in heaven
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Jen L. Forum All-Star
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Praying for your sons, Jackie and Cindy, as well as their mothers.
__________________ Jen
dh Klete,ds (8/95),dd (12/97), dd (11/00), and ^2^ in heaven
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Carole N. Forum All-Star
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Praying for our soldiers, but especially for your son, his wife and son.
__________________ Carole ... in Wales
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Angie Mc Board Moderator
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Jackie, I'm just so sorry. I'm praying .
Love,
__________________ Angie Mc
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stefoodie Forum Moderator
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Posted: May 28 2007 at 1:31pm | IP Logged
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Praying, Jackie.
__________________ stef
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