I'm with everyone else here. Though he may not read our replies, thanks all the same.
God Speed

My brother is currently serving in Iraq.... May he and all the Soldiers get home safe...

God bless you all and Thanks for protecting our country and our way of life.

Thank you to all our service Men & Women...
"a truly GREAT post!!!" amen... -Kim-

To all that serve in the armed forces of the United States of America, May God Bless each and everyone of you! We all pray for your safe return!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Hi Doorkicker,

I have never served inthe military. I had a passion to study it as a kid and still do. Your post was truly amazing.
I have no words to express my thanks to you. I fully support the war and the pesident of the U.S. G W Bush. I just wish the media would report the news as it happens. The good along with the bad. Cut no corners and no editing.
Then the people of this country would support this war. I have studied a lot of history in my day and understand why policy is the way it is. The only thing is is that not very many people are educated in history and these people are the liberals, be they republican or dummycrats. Sir, My hat is off to you and all others who have ever served our country to protect our freedoms and way of life.

Thank you so much
RTLOF 18918B (TONY)

God bless you, Brother. You are appreciated. Come home in one piece.

All of you soldiers, past and present, have a special place in my heart! Thanks.

That was a great post by and much kudos to doorkicker!
I got a question for you all, how many of you miss it?
I have been through hell and back and have seen difffrent levels of it during my combat tours and its by the grace of god that I still walk this earth. I dont tell war stories and I dont like people asking so I answer them with this. If I didnt have a wife and 3 kids I'd still be over there today. I dont know if thats because I'm a twisted indivudial but I miss it or maybe its because Marines are happiest in a combat zone who knows. Its one of the reasons I joined the Fire service after I got out I need that adrenaline high now to feel like I'm really living. Who knows dont know if this is hijacking the thread or not just figured it would be a good place to post it since it seems that we have a large population of veterans young and old. Go figure allot of us like to shoot predators lol

Doorkicker- Thanks for keepin' it real!

F.I.D.O Soldier!

WOW!!

doorkicker....i was with 2/2 sta. and 2/24 sta. did 3 trips and man you put it like it is man! godbless you buddy and i hope you made it home safe! this is the first post on the first thread i have read on this site and i am beyond impressed! if this is any indication of the kind and quality of folks on here then i am honored to read your posts. godbless the guys serving and [beeep] the ones trying to kill em.

Doorkicker, I hope you read this. That was great! I hope you know that you are healing by what you wroteyou may not realize it but you are. Keep it up and talk or write, the experiences will always remain with you but the pains can be eased by talking and writing. I have cried many times listening to our heroes stories and I have felt their pain and yours. So many of our soldiers never heal because they think if they don't talk about it it will go away, it won't, but it is eased a bit. As a 20 yr vet I praise you and I understand. Thanks for your service and keep healing. God bless you all. I have alot of memories and my wife helped me to heal a great deal. Good luck and GOD BLESS!

awsome story man like you i will be in boot camp soon and will be going to iraq hopefully i just cant wait to get there and do my part and kick some [beeep] good story t/y for all ur doing 4 us ..will

thanks

Don't get in to much of a hurry its not that glorios, especially after having certain experiences that will change your life. Good luck if you do go.