dzdiva 7 #1 January 30, 2004 I'm trying to think how I can make this long story short. Here goes... I have a friend Bob who I've known about a year now. He's from North Carolina. He's in the service and last year he was sent to Baghdad. He was sent there to help set up hospitals and equipment. On July 21st his entourage was delivering some supplies and they got hit. I won't get into the gory details, but 2 men he was with died and Bob was hurt so badly that they didn't think he would make it. He made it to Germany then back to Walter Reed where he was inpatient for awhile. We've exchanged IM's and emails. He wasn't in good shape, but he was alive.Today I get called to the waiting room at work and who is standing there.......Bob!Sorry to ramble, but today was a good day and I just wanted to share.Peace and hugs to all!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #2 January 30, 2004 Great story....helps to remind us that even though we don't hear much about people dying over there, there are lots of people whose lives are being completely altered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 January 30, 2004 What a great day for you..and Bob! Hope he recovers as well as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #4 January 30, 2004 It was a great day!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 January 30, 2004 QuoteWhen I walked out and saw his smiling face, it was the best gift I could have ever received. I know the feeling. I have had MANY friends in the past few years off to dangerous places. One good friend and jump buddy was with the first Ranger unit into Afghanistan. It was a great day when he walked back in the hangar at SD Atlanta. Even better since he was carrying a HUGE bottle of Crown Royal Special Reserve from the Class 6. We got so plowed that night all the regulars were trying to kick me out of the hangar. (I can be slightly annoying sometimes...I know it's hard to believe.) I also got the pleasure of doing his recurrency jump with him the next day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #6 January 30, 2004 QuoteI know the feeling. I have had MANY friends in the past few years off to dangerous places. One good friend and jump buddy was with the first Ranger unit into Afghanistan. It was a great day when he walked back in the hangar at SD Atlanta. Even better since he was carrying a HUGE bottle of Crown Royal Special Reserve from the Class 6. We got so plowed that night all the regulars were trying to kick me out of the hangar. (I can be slightly annoying sometimes...I know it's hard to believe.) I also got the pleasure of doing his recurrency That's awesome! We had hoped to do some fun jumping together, but due to all his injuries that's out of the question. I am going to visit him in NC and we're gonna go to Raeford to hang out though."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #7 January 30, 2004 I had a similar good day. My platoon got deployed but the 1st sgt keept me back on rear D because I was on orders for Korea. One day I read in the stars and stripes that the 1-63 scout plt got ambused . I was freaking out because all my best friends were there. the paper said one soldier was shot . My stomach was in a knot cause I didnt want any of my friends to be hurt, then I got inside news on who had ben hit. I was totaly freaking out then cause I new it was one of my budides. I went up to landstule[sp] (in Germany) regional medical center and found one of my best friends lying in a bed with a hole in his stomache(7.62). The day I walked in and saw he was ok was one of the best days of my life. We lived and partied togeather for 2 years and I was so glad he was going to make it!. We caught up on what was going on with the rest of my buddies, but plain and simple it was so good to see him ok. P.S.He was awarded the Purple heart for wounds recieved in battle and a Army Comendation Medal With Valor device for Valorus actions preformed under fire!! all you dick heads better come back ok, so I can come visti!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #8 January 30, 2004 Thanks for sharing!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 January 30, 2004 Quote I am going to visit him in NC and we're gonna go to Raeford to hang out though. That'll be WAY cool! Aviator's is a blast even if you don't jump. He can also take some time to hit the Coconut Monkey Spa, lounge, and artillery range. For some Uhhh.....therapy in the hot tub! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #10 January 30, 2004 QuoteTo all those in the military, thank you for all that you do and have done. Yeah. What she said. You guys are all awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #11 January 31, 2004 GOOD FOR HIM and you! That is great to hear. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!!!!!!!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #12 January 31, 2004 QuoteGOOD FOR HIM and you! That is great to hear. *Diva does the Snoopy dance* Great for him!!QuoteGOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!!!!!!! Amen to that!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #13 January 31, 2004 Right on. That even made ME feel good Thanks for sharing that. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #14 January 31, 2004 Quote Right on. That even made ME feel good Thanks for sharing that. I've had a pema-grin on my face all afternoon!!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmatousek 0 #15 January 31, 2004 Great News!!! Glad to hear good news in this time of much bad. HeatherLife doesn't have to be perfect in order to be beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #16 January 31, 2004 truly a nice surprise...and nice of you to share it with us. I hope he recovers fully and wish him well. Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #17 January 31, 2004 QuoteI hope he recovers fully and wish him well. Bill Cole D-41 I will pass along your well wishes to him!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxingrrl 0 #18 January 31, 2004 That's so awesome! I'm glad he's basically OK. Stories like that make my eyes well up-- so many friends in the service in scary places now. Many thanks to your friend, and all the other servicemen and women out there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmatousek 0 #19 January 31, 2004 I am going to visit him in NC and we're gonna go to Raeford to hang out though. Quote Raeford is a blast!!!! And I second that motion of hitting the Coconut Monkey Spa and other stuff that I missed . It's a blast! HeatherLife doesn't have to be perfect in order to be beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #20 January 31, 2004 QuoteThat's so awesome! I'm glad he's basically OK. Stories like that make my eyes well up-- so many friends in the service in scary places now. Many thanks to your friend, and all the other servicemen and women out there I have nothing but the utmost respect and gratitude for those who serve and have served our country."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #21 January 31, 2004 QuoteI am going to visit him in NC and we're gonna go to Raeford to hang out though. Quote Raeford is a blast!!!! And I second that motion of hitting the Coconut Monkey Spa and other stuff that I missed . It's a blast! Heather I've heard nothing but good things about Raeford. I figure it would do him some good to hang around a bunch of crazy skydivers!!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #22 January 31, 2004 QuoteI figure it would do him some good to hang around a bunch of crazy skydivers! It's 90% military people out there too....so he should feel right at home! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dzdiva 7 #23 January 31, 2004 QuoteIt's 90% military people out there too....so he should feel right at home! Ya think??"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #24 January 31, 2004 QuoteYa think?? Well there's some of that real trash out there. Ya know...retired military....*Cough* Skymonkeyone*Cough* They are REAL trouble. Bums....all of em! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dzdiva 7 #25 January 31, 2004 QuoteWell there's some of that real trash out there. Ya know...retired military....*Cough* Skymonkeyone*Cough* They are REAL trouble. Bums....all of em! LMAO!! I'll have to remember that!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
dzdiva 7 #23 January 31, 2004 QuoteIt's 90% military people out there too....so he should feel right at home! Ya think??"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 January 31, 2004 QuoteYa think?? Well there's some of that real trash out there. Ya know...retired military....*Cough* Skymonkeyone*Cough* They are REAL trouble. Bums....all of em! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #25 January 31, 2004 QuoteWell there's some of that real trash out there. Ya know...retired military....*Cough* Skymonkeyone*Cough* They are REAL trouble. Bums....all of em! LMAO!! I'll have to remember that!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
