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May 6th is on Friday.
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GO JUNIOR!!!!!
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Gem Man you sound a lot like your Dad.
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Ditto SeaShell. I agree with you. There is no better people than the Parker's. I had rather have the hometown news any day.
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You need to stop gripping about so many teenagers being there. They could have been at much worse places than A&R. I pray that no one was serouisly injured and I am sure that the parents know by now. Don't you remember being a freakin teenager??
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Bump.. Prayers going up for the entire family.
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Welcome Home! Another one of our heros have returned safely. Thank you for all that you have done for this country and your fellow man.
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Armymom aren't our sons the greatest?? At least we think so.
I have sent you a pm hope you got it. I am so thankful that Kevin is almost home. Tell him thank you from the bottom of my heart. Will there be a welcome home party? We are having Eric one next month after he gets home on the 2nd. If you have one I would love to come and give Kevin a great big hug for all that he has done in the past 14 months. Congrats!!! -
Brandi I also have Fibromyalgia and we bought a waterbed that had the chambers in it. It's not like the old ones, but they have about 12 different chambers and you can make it as firm as you want it or as soft as you want it. My hips hurt me alot when I sleep, and this mattress is great. They don't hurt hardly ever now. It was a bit expensive, but it was well worth it. Even my husband likes it. If you would like to come over to my house and see it I wouldn't mind at all. Just let me know and I will send you some directions.
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Foxmeister my son will be getting back just a few days before you. I can't wait for him to get home. I am very glad to hear that you will be on American soil soon. I sure appreciate all that you have done. There are some really brave men and women who are keeping us safe. Where are you now? My son is in Kuwait awaiting his time to come home. Take care and be safe.
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I went to stomp on that bubble wrap and broke my monitor....Now what?
Looks like you need a new monitor. LOL
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GO LITTLE E!!!!! #8 all the way. WOO HOO!!!! Can't wait until Atlanta and Talladega. Already got my tickets.
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I am so glad to hear that he is safely home in Hawaii. My son was stationed there also, but is at Ft. Benning now. He is due home from Iraq the first week of March if nothing changes.
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Armymom that is so good to here. I am glad that he will soon be home on American soil once again. Does he have any idea if he will have to go back anytime soon? Eric should be leaving Iraq the middle of this month and going to Kuwait too. It would be cool if they ran into each other.
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Sleet coming down pretty good here in Burnt Hickory. Just petted the cat and he had sleet on his fur. Gotta get out there and fix some warm spots for the cats.
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Wow! I must be one of the few lucky ones then. I have never had that problem with my 13 year old son. He is really good about putting his dirty clothes in the basket. I have never found clean ones in the dirty clothes basket YET... Sure as I brag on him it will start..
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Anybody remember Ben Franklin?
Hanging at Denton's was the cool thing.
Woolworth's in Cartersville
The Big D Truck Stop
Chili Dog
OMG what memories...
Ben Brown Mud Hole
DQ was the only place to eat on the weekend.
Thanks for the memories
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This is a great book. Anyone that has the time needs to read it.
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I was at Wal Mart yesterday and they had the red, white, and blue magnets in the auto department. If all else fails, you can get the yellow ones on Ebay. I bought my youngest son a camo ribbon for his truck and I also bought another red, white and blue one. The ones that I bought were $3.95 and that included the shipping.
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I just showed this to my 13 year old son and I thought that he was going to bust a gut laughing.
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Thank you all. I will be sure and tell him that you all sent well wishes. I will try to get him to post on here again as soon as I can.
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I am so proud of my son, Eric. He received this medal last week. It is the Army Air Medal with a 'V' device. The V stands for valor. He is an awesome young man and makes me proud everyday of his life. I hope that this isn't to long. He also received one other medal at the same time.
On 23 July 2004, two UH-60 MEDEVAC crews, Talisman 73 and Talisman 74, were alerted of a 9-line MEDEVAC call to the vicinity of Samara to evacuate two urgent litter patients and three priority litter patients injured as a result of a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and a subsequent ambush. Talisman 73 consisted of Pilot-in-Command CW2 Eric Thackston, Pilot CW2 Roger Armstrong, Flight Medic SGT Dana Corey, and Crew Chief Brandon Taylor. Talisman 74 consisted of: Pilot-in Command CW3 Richard Ivey, Pilot CW2 John Hantzis, Flight Medic SPC Dorothy Gerow, and Crew Chief SSG Milfred Lacquement. They were briefed of possible continued enemy activity in the area and no more patient information was available. Both crews reacted quickly and were off the ground in less than 11 minutes with limited information about the mission. By demanding maximum airspeed capabilities of the Blackhawk helicopter, the crews covered the 35 mile leg to the landing zone (LZ) in less than 13 minutes. Upon arrival, they noticed the LZ was on a bridge next to two bullet-ridden civilian SUVs. They could make no radio contact with the unit on the ground but were told by a nearby FOB that the unit was still in contact with the enemy and re-enforcements had not yet arrived. The bridge was blocked by traffic at both ends and a firefight was taken place at the east end. As 73 flew over the site to conduct a high recon, they confirmed that the only possible place to land was in the center of the bridge on the road that was flanked on both sides by high light poles and split in the center by a five foot high guard rail. Based on the critical injuries of the patients, both crews decided to attempt the difficult landing into a confined LZ with numerous obstacles and in close proximity to the enemy that was still engaging coalition forces on the east side of the bridge. The landing demanded complete and detailed coordination among all crewmembers to safely maneuver the helicopter straight down between four light poles with only minimum clearance for the rotor blades and then, once below the poles, hover laterally to avoid the guardrail and land safely, all while in contact with enemy forces. Upon landing, both medics, immediately and without hesitation, ran to the wounded, triaged, and began to render aid. They found one KIA in the vehicle, and four others seriously wounded from shrapnel and gunshots. SSG Lacguement, the crew chief for 74, noticed that there were no litters on site and took litters and medical supplies to the medics and the wounded. SPC Taylor, the crew chief for 73, provided security to the rear of the aircraft and kept the pilots informed of the enemy situation throughout the entire time on the ground. As the medics began to return with the paitents, the Quick Reaction Force from the 1st Infantry Division arrived. Both crews expedited the loading of the patients and again carefully maneuvered the aircraft up and out of the hazardous LZ. As a direct result of their outstanding aviation skills , disregard for their on safety, great personal courage and valor in the face of danger, the crews of Talisman 73 and Talisman 74 saved the lives of four coalition personnel. Their actions uphold the highest proud traditions of DUSTOFF crewmembers and reflect great credit upon themselves, the 498th Medical Company (AA), 2D MEDCOM, Multi-National Corps I and the United States Army.
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You are in my prayers Honkin. I heard from my son today and he said that the lines have been opened back up. He knew several of the soldiers that were killed. He is really bummed out. Let us know when you here from him and until then I will pray for you.
dogs found
in General Countywide News (archive)
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I live in the same area as you, just down the road a piece and I believe that those same dogs have been to my house several times this week. Don't know whose they are though... I didn't see them but my husband saw them as they were making their way through his garden.
I hope you find the owners soon.