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by don » Sat Dec 25, 2004 1:23 am
I just finished wrapping, and putting out presents for my wife, and little son. It has just turned Chistmas here, I'll finish up my eggnog, and head to bed soon, but having read some of your sentiments earlier I wanted to take a moment to respond.
I appreciate being part this community that seems to really think about the service, and sacrifice being made by our armed forces overseas right now. Even as I write this, there may be a soldier ducking, and praying to make it through the next few minutes alive. I guess it helps that there seem to be alot of veterans on this forum, experience is understanding, and breeds appreciation.
I spent last Chistmas in Baghdad, Christmas morning in particular we stood up 100% camp security in anticipation of a threatened attack that didn't happen. It sometimes seems like someones elses life, a dream, surreal, that the places I have been, and things I have done actually happened to me. I think about these things every day, and every day I am thankfull to be home.
I may not be the most religious person, but I sure can dig that Peace on Earth idea.
Best wishes to all of you.
Merry Christmas.