Author Topic: Going to Iraq on monday. (Read 256 times)

applejuice · « **on:** September 19, 2008, 11:01:57 AM »

I was just getting my groove back with my alembic!

Oh well, maybe I'm crazy, but this is fun too.

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2008, 11:10:11 AM »

Take care. Be vigilant. We will keep you in our hearts. The groove will still be there in your soul.

3rd_ray · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2008, 11:17:28 AM »

Stay safe Joe! It might seem fun, but don't let your guard down.

Mike

daveski · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2008, 11:45:15 AM »

Always be on your guard Applejuice,and when you get a moment go through your favourite licks in your head and when you get back,they will still be in your hands!

All the best.

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2008, 12:29:31 PM »

Stay safe

I wonder if there are Iraqi club members

811952 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2008, 01:31:32 PM »

Stay safe, and thanks for your service.

John

senmen · « **Reply #6 on:** September 19, 2008, 01:41:07 PM »

Joe,
stay safe and take care!
Our good friend Alan Dover was in Iraq too.....

Oliver (Spyderman)

ajdover · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2008, 03:32:30 PM »

Joe,

First off, from one veteran to another, thanks for your service.

Second, there is no such thing as friendly fire.

Third, keep your head down, and always remember that most of the time, cover is better than most other options.

Fourth, 1st Cav or 4th ID?

Fifth, when in doubt, empty your magazine.

Finally, if there's anything you need, let us know. I've been there myself, and know what tough duty it can be. If you need anything, gives us a shout and I'll lead the effort to make it happen.

First Team!

Alan Dover
Major, USA (Ret)
Iraq, 2005-2006

P.S. My first duty assignment was at Fort Hood with 3rd Platoon, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, First Cavalry Division.

lbpesq · « **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2008, 04:13:22 PM »

Joe:

Good luck and be careful. While your out there I'll be doing my best to support our troops ... by doing what I can to bring them home.

Bill, tgo

Note to Dave: I'm really trying to hold my tongue on this one. The above was as innocuous as I could muster.

s_wood · « **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2008, 05:59:13 PM »

Joe:

Thanks for your service. Those of you who serve so that those of us whom you will never meet can be safe and free are the closest thing to heroes that exist in this broken world. Stay safe!

To those inclined to read more into this than they should: I am praising the motivation of those who serve. That's all. Let's not dishonor Joe by taking this thread elsewhere.

ajdover · « **Reply #10 on:** September 19, 2008, 06:53:16 PM »

Steve,

Right on. There's a saying I've heard ... there's no land of the free without the brave. Certainly Joe is one of the brave, and he has my deepest respect and best wishes for a safe return home.

Alan

2400wattman · « **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2008, 09:38:58 PM »

God bless you Joe. You and your brothers definitely have my deepest, deepest respect and admiration so stay safe (as best you can) and bring your butt home in one piece!!

bassman68 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 20, 2008, 04:19:23 AM »

Joe, with ultimate respect, I salute you.
Stay safe.

richbass939 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 20, 2008, 09:58:25 AM »

Joe, do your job as safely as you can and watch everybody else's backs so that you all can come home.
Take care.
Rich
Edit: Alan, I just noticed that you were in Company B. Boogie woogie bass boy, maybe?

(Message edited by richbass939 on September 20, 2008)

Bradley Young · « **Reply #14 on:** September 20, 2008, 10:35:00 AM »

Joe,

Godspeed, young man, and be safe.

And remember: when the going gets tough, the tough go cyclic.

Bradley