Deploying to Iraq tonight!
06-20-2006, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sleepy22
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Thanks and keep safe out there. You're some tough SOB
If someone is going to have brain cancer surgery, there is a large % they can die. Are you going to say "You have an 80% chance of dying" or "Good luck?"
That's why you sound insensitive with your statement.
Thanks and keep safe out there. You're some tough SOB
If someone is going to have brain cancer surgery, there is a large % they can die. Are you going to say "You have an 80% chance of dying" or "Good luck?"
That's why you sound insensitive with your statement.
I fail to see how its insensitive to wish for someone's safety.
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See you there and we can talk about it if you want, but going straight for 'you're silly' probably wont invite much intelligent, thoughtful discussion.
06-20-2006, 05:07 PM
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Condolences is used as an expression or declaration of sympathy towards a person or group.
I know why the statment was taken out of context.....Most people only hear "My Condolences" when they find out someone has passed on (died).
However, just like when referring to intelligence - It is all relative....
I know why the statment was taken out of context.....Most people only hear "My Condolences" when they find out someone has passed on (died).
However, just like when referring to intelligence - It is all relative....
06-20-2006, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mcowger
See you there and we can talk about it if you want, but going straight for 'you're silly' probably wont invite much intelligent, thoughtful discussion.
I do, however, appologize for my silliness...it was uncalled for.
Can I give you a "make up" hug @ Mt Hammy?
06-20-2006, 06:22 PM
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I-club Community, Thank You!
Well everyone, I'm here in Baltimore, Maryland waiting to leave at 2 a.m. I greatly appreciate every single person's post, and so I thank all of you. All of your support provides me everything I need to feel at ease. I really needed that.
Alright now, I'll see everyone when I get back. Hopefully, I still can post when I get to Iraq! Haha! Find peace my brothers!
- Mark
Alright now, I'll see everyone when I get back. Hopefully, I still can post when I get to Iraq! Haha! Find peace my brothers!
- Mark
06-20-2006, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by unstble
Condolences is used as an expression or declaration of sympathy towards a person or group.
I know why the statment was taken out of context.....Most people only hear "My Condolences" when they find out someone has passed on (died).
However, just like when referring to intelligence - It is all relative....
I know why the statment was taken out of context.....Most people only hear "My Condolences" when they find out someone has passed on (died).
However, just like when referring to intelligence - It is all relative....
Main Entry: con•do•lence
Pronunciation: k&n-'dO-l&n(t)s also 'kän-d&-
Function: noun
1 : sympathy with another in sorrow
2 : an expression of sympathy
synonym see PITY
http://www.webster.com/dictionary/pity
http://www.webster.com/dictionary/sympathy
I personally didn't read any sorrow or regret in his tone for serving his country and protecting us whether or not he may or may not agree with our current regime in office, especially with the smilie as the post title. I also didn't read your statement as sympathizing with him as I'm willing to bet you haven't served so you could not possibly share the feelings. Was it that you were trying to convey pity? Either way it wasn't a very proper statement.
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06-20-2006, 09:36 PM
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Mark:
As I've been in your situation, if you need anything...well almost anything...all you gotta do is ask.
Keep us posted of your adventures, stay safe and remember:
When in doubt, JDAM it out!!
As I've been in your situation, if you need anything...well almost anything...all you gotta do is ask.
Keep us posted of your adventures, stay safe and remember:
When in doubt, JDAM it out!!
06-21-2006, 02:27 PM
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I think I was very clear in my explanation. He's gonna get shot at. Whether that's part of his job or not, whether he agrees with the 'current regime' or whether I have served is utterly irrelevant. Let me say it again: "He's going to get shot at". That sucks however you slice it. He therefore has my sympathy in this endeavour.
Ultimately, everyone's *****ing about my offering this man my sympathies is off base anyways. It was intended well, and Mark took it well, so basically all of you should **** off.
Ultimately, everyone's *****ing about my offering this man my sympathies is off base anyways. It was intended well, and Mark took it well, so basically all of you should **** off.
06-22-2006, 02:21 AM
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Mark, youre one tough SOB. a lot of us will sit here and talk about what we'd do and who we'd shoot if we went over there. most of us are all talk. not you. good luck out there brother. im asking the lord and praying for you to come home safe. we'll be here waiting for you when you get back.
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06-22-2006, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mcowger
everyone's *****ing about my offering this man my sympathies is off base anyways. It was intended well, and Mark took it well, so basically all of you should **** off.
if you come to this thread, i ask that you wish the man well. pray for his safety there, and for a quick, safe return. no more, no less. definitely no bickering
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06-24-2006, 03:20 AM
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Kuwait, Camp Buering 2006
Well everyone, today I'm in Kuwait, currently posted at Camp Buering. My team is here to get some further training that the army wanted to provide us. HMVVV Roleovers and IED (improvise explosive device). I'm in the Air Force, Security Forces (military police). And as of right now, were gonna be taking some of the Army mission here in kuwait/iraq. Conducting Convoys & Law & Order. Haven't been shot at yet. Just a little anxious to be in Iraq already. It's freakin 130 degrees hot out here! My gawd, it's HOT!!
Today, I went to "zero" my weapon, because for some reason the Armory at my base packaged the wrong weapon. So my weapons is still not cited in. So that kind of pissed me off. Well hopefully, I can go to the range again, and try to zero my weapon once again. Well guys, here is the beggining of my journey to Iraq! Talk to you later.
And one last thing:
Thanks for backing me of the minor drama that happen is this thread. It wasn't to much of a big deal. Appreciate it tho! Come on now!? I'm in the military, it takes more than what "he said". Anyway, talk to you all later! Peace!
Today, I went to "zero" my weapon, because for some reason the Armory at my base packaged the wrong weapon. So my weapons is still not cited in. So that kind of pissed me off. Well hopefully, I can go to the range again, and try to zero my weapon once again. Well guys, here is the beggining of my journey to Iraq! Talk to you later.
And one last thing:
Thanks for backing me of the minor drama that happen is this thread. It wasn't to much of a big deal. Appreciate it tho! Come on now!? I'm in the military, it takes more than what "he said". Anyway, talk to you all later! Peace!
06-24-2006, 03:49 AM
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Glad to hear you made it safe to Kuwait.
Got a couple of friends currently serving in Iraq.
They all say yes it is dangerous, but they do feel 'secure' where they are at.
If anything should happen....please have someone let us know. I'd like to think that those of us here on i-club would try and do something for you and your family.
Hope that doesn't come as too pesimistic. Just want to make sure that if there is something that we can constructively do as a group to help...that we do.
Got a couple of friends currently serving in Iraq.
They all say yes it is dangerous, but they do feel 'secure' where they are at.
If anything should happen....please have someone let us know. I'd like to think that those of us here on i-club would try and do something for you and your family.
Hope that doesn't come as too pesimistic. Just want to make sure that if there is something that we can constructively do as a group to help...that we do.