I want to thank you guys. Very often the Troops are mentioned on this site and that is great. It means more to me now than I ever thought it would. As I have mentioned in the past my son Trae joined the Army this year. He is stationed in Ft. Carson Co. Most guys would be happy with that duty station but he saw a paper asking for guys to go to Iraq early and he signed it.
I am picking him up at the airport tomorrow morning and he will be here for 5 days. Then he goes back to Co. and will be in Kuwait Dec. 4th.
I have to tell you this has brought the war home for me. He will be there at least 15 months I am pretty sure those months will not pass quickly for those of us who know and love Trae. I just wanted to let you guys know whats going on. I can't find words to express how proud I am of him.
The picture below is Trae and his lovely girlfriend Kayla.
Thanks
Dean

SALUTE

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Our thoughts prayers are with you,I have several friends across the pond myself

You have one great son!!!!!!! I am proud of him also!! Keep up the good work Trae, You are one fine young man. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Very proud of you and Trae, dean, that's awesome. My sister is a marine, but she is (thank god) in a non deployable unit

Got to be proud Dean. that takes a good man to volunteer for something like that. our prayers and thoughts are with you . Dave

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thanks trae and all the other people busting their asses so we can do all the things we do. hope to see ya at the cold spot sunday

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Thank to all of our servicemen. If it werent for them we could not enjoy our sport like we do!! THANKYOU GUYS!!!!

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Dean, you have a fine looking son there ,I know you are very proud of him. as all of us are. I'm a veteran myself and I know what it's like to be far from home wether its in colorado or a strange country, send that boy every letter,magizine, box of cookies, ect. that you can think of, because it sure is tuff when your not getting mail from home. When you find out his address post it. I would be glad to send him a "care package "
Take care , Bruce

Hey Trae,,, that is one sharp chick too thank you for your service.

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[quote='GAMNTRAIL']Dean, you have a fine looking son there ,I know you are very proud of him. as all of us are. I'm a veteran myself and I know what it's like to be far from home wether its in colorado or a strange country, send that boy every letter,magizine, box of cookies, ect. that you can think of, because it sure is tuff when your not getting mail from home. When you find out his address post it. I would be glad to send him a "care package "
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Dean, proud of your son as well. As a Vet myself I know what it's like to be away from home for long periods of time. As Bruce said send him something everyday if you can, it brings memories of home to him that will mean the most while he is away from home.


The Wild Kids

Marks you have done well. Tel your son, watch his six and trust no one but those he came with. God bless all the troops. Semper Fi!

Leatherneck

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