sinker 0 #1 September 15, 2003 Some of you will remember way back in February or so my post about my cousin, Aaron Jansen, who is a Blackhawk pilot in the Army. He was deployed to Iraq as part of the 101st Air Assault out of Ft. Campbell. I asked for vibes and prayers for him and his buds. Well, I am VERY happy to say that Aaron is home! He came home a few weeks ago and it was a stealth operation to surprise his mother... when he showed up unannounced, she just about had a heart attack. Literally. She had chest pains for three hours after! Aaron looks great, he's in good spirits, but he says the adjustment back to normalcy has been harder than he thought it would be. There was some dove hunting going on near his property this weekend and he had the typical PTSD reactions to the gunshots. He said that there were at least four distinct times during his 6-7 month stay over there that he was sure he was going to die. His stories he related to me this weekend were harrowing yet uplifting. He witnessed a lot of suffering, but a lot of bravery and heroism as well. His favorite tales are of playing w/ the iraqi children and giving out candy and gum. He's a good man and I'm so happy he's home. Thanks everyone for your prayers and vibes. Now let's get the rest of them back safe too... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #2 September 15, 2003 Ditto. Happy your cousin made it back safely, pal. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #3 September 15, 2003 Tell Aaron Welcome Back from me. I sent him a little care package so that made him special. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 September 15, 2003 Sink...please tell him welcome home....and thank you! BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #5 September 15, 2003 oh yeah! I forgot about that! I'll have to ask him about it next time we talk... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #6 September 15, 2003 bb... I will indeed tell him. and I like your sig line... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 September 15, 2003 Sometimes you hear or read someting that makes your day just a liittle bit better than it could have been otherwise. This is one of those times.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #8 September 15, 2003 glad it did... that was nice of you to say... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #9 September 15, 2003 Congrats Sinker. Glad that he's ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffGordon 0 #10 September 15, 2003 Welcome home Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #11 September 15, 2003 I'm glad he is home and safe. I feel bad when I hear of every other guy who gets killed, and the war is over according to GWB. I hope they all get home soon and safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 September 15, 2003 Glad youre cousin is back safe...what a way to celebrate; by killing your mom! LOL Glad she's ok tooMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #13 September 15, 2003 Give that Screaming Eagle a big CONGRATS from me!! Im glad he made it home safe. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #14 September 15, 2003 Those boys ain't living in bliss up there... I'm sure he's glad to be home. One of my best girlfriend's husband is an Apache pilot and is stuck up there until February. I'm sure Aaron's glad to be back now! "Air Assault" Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
