[blazor]

You stay up for 16 hours. He stays up for days on end.



You take a warm shower to help you wake up. He goes days or weeks without running water.



You complain of a "headache", and call in sick. He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.



You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends. He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.



You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket. He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.



You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you. He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.



You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.



You complain about how hot it is. He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.



You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. He doesn't get to eat today.



Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes. He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.



You go to the mall and get your hair redone. He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.



You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over. He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.



You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight. He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.



You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.



You roll your eyes as a baby cries. He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.



You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything. He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting.



You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him. He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.



You see only what the media wants you to see. He sees the broken bodies lying around him.



You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't. He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger.



You stay at home and watch TV. He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.



You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable. He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.

[06RedfireGT]

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

you go guys. i love every last one of ya

[TheUNZippee!]

Respect.

[neverfastenough1]

Thanks Blazor. 17 days and I get to see my kids again. Oh, and my wife. Thanks for taking care of her Zip, but there better be a beer in the fridge when I get there. These guys over here are doing a great job, and everything said is true. Haven't had a rocket in two months now, but the gunfire and those freaking helicopters and C-130's don't let it get too quiet. Thanks again for the post.

[TheUNZippee!]

Originally Posted by neverfastenough1 Thanks Blazor. 17 days and I get to see my kids again. Oh, and my wife. Thanks for taking care of her Zip, but there better be a beer in the fridge when I get there. These guys over here are doing a great job, and everything said is true. Haven't had a rocket in two months now, but the gunfire and those freaking helicopters and C-130's don't let it get too quiet. Thanks again for the post.

Ha. Dude. For what you do, you get a lifetime supply of beer in tha fridge.

[neverfastenough1]

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee! Originally Posted by neverfastenough1 Thanks Blazor. 17 days and I get to see my kids again. Oh, and my wife. Thanks for taking care of her Zip, but there better be a beer in the fridge when I get there. These guys over here are doing a great job, and everything said is true. Haven't had a rocket in two months now, but the gunfire and those freaking helicopters and C-130's don't let it get too quiet. Thanks again for the post. Ha. Dude. For what you do, you get a lifetime supply of beer in tha fridge.

That wouldn't be much. It takes me about six months to drink a six pack, and thats if I get the kids to help. J/K The five tear old is the only one of the kids that likes beer. The other two drink the hard stuff.

[TheUNZippee!]

lmfao

[00vabchgt]

great post, blazor. thanks for taking the time to put it together. i got all choked up and almost dropped a tear in my frosted flakes.
neverfastenough1- congrats on rotating back to the world soon, man. i pray you make it home safe.
God Bless the Troops

oh, and blazor, i loved you, blade and laser in Dodgeball. You guys made that movie for me....

[Racerchik02]

AWESOME POST! I have goosebumps...all the joking and poking we do in here...it's nice to have a serious thought! I have a really close friend in the Marines....he's a gunny and has been overseas pretty much for the last 10 yrs...I miss him very much and hope he comes home safe and soon! My prayers go out to all!

[HMUSN]

[WAR-PARTY]

Super post!

[Reset]

great post.

amen to that.

[blazor]

Originally Posted by neverfastenough1 Thanks Blazor. 17 days and I get to see my kids again. Oh, and my wife. Thanks for taking care of her Zip, but there better be a beer in the fridge when I get there. These guys over here are doing a great job, and everything said is true. Haven't had a rocket in two months now, but the gunfire and those freaking helicopters and C-130's don't let it get too quiet. Thanks again for the post.

its the least anyone here can do. we love all you guys! im glad you get to come home soon man. and thanks for respecting the post everyone. pass it on in other forums...

[blazor]

Originally Posted by 00vabchgt oh, and blazor, i loved you, blade and laser in Dodgeball. You guys made that movie for me....

rockon, thats where i got it from. haha your the first one who has ever realized it. everyone always goes, "blazor...where did you come up with that"

we will...we will...rock you.... TSSSS

[Fox2102]

That says it all right there man.

[acehogg69]

Originally Posted by blazor You stay up for 16 hours. He stays up for days on end. You take a warm shower to help you wake up. He goes days or weeks without running water. You complain of a "headache", and call in sick. He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward. You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends. He still fights for your right to wear that shirt. You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket. He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags. You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you. He knows he may not see some of his buddies again. You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists. You complain about how hot it is. He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow. You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. He doesn't get to eat today. Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes. He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean. You go to the mall and get your hair redone. He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today. You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over. He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months. You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight. He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home. You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume. You roll your eyes as a baby cries. He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet. You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything. He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting. You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him. He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded. You see only what the media wants you to see. He sees the broken bodies lying around him. You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't. He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger. You stay at home and watch TV. He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat. You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable. He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.

Thanks man! Good post. People like you and everyone on here make it worth it!

[mustang kid 1989]

wow just got home from working for like 10 hrs and every1 at work was complaining(me to) that it was to hard/to long of a day and now i feel like a jackass for complaining

all the troops out there all i can say is thank you(even though that isnt enough)
and stay safe over there

[TheUNZippee!]

The world would be an amazing place if all young men were as smart as this guy up here ^^

[acehogg69]

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee! The world would be an amazing place if all young men were as smart as this guy up here ^^

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[06RedfireGT]

Originally Posted by acehogg69 Originally Posted by TheUNZippee! The world would be an amazing place if all young men were as smart as this guy up here ^^ +100000000000000000000000000000

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