Today was a big day. It was the first day that we put a massive dent in the war. cant go into much details, but lets just say that money feeds the beast and our team took away the pantery. It really was a day of mixed emotions. I sway that bc no later where we about to celibrate our victory back on the FOB when we heard the LTC was killed along with his entire security detail up in Mosul. Mom/Dad if you hear something on the news, be asured its not me, but we do mourn the loss of a leader. It can do a lot to the moral of a unit when their commander taken. what a shame. Cyle- my heart goes out to the loss of the CAV. He was a good man.
So it was a slap in the face and a shock back to reality from the thoughts of invisiblity. Driving around all suped up in our armor it is easy to feel like superman. To feel like you can stop bullets and have a personal forcefield around you is a common feeling. It does prove something I say over here, that if its your time, its your time. now days it is nearly impossible to see the IEDs and threats outside the wire.
It was a bitter sweet day. One step forward, and a step back.
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Great to get your telephone call this a.m. to let us know you were alright. The news / internet was a little sketchy on the details, knowing that notification needs to go to the families first. So good to hear the elections went well, knowing that you played a part in that historical event -- something to tell the grandkids. Keep safe. Love you -- Dad
Clint: We have such grateful hearts this a.m. to know you are OK. When I heard yesterday on the news that "4 soldiers & an interpreter in Mosul..." I called your dad immed. With a 'terp' involved, we knew something was up.
Tears in my eyes today intermitently -- so joyful you are well, and so sorry sorry sorry for the dear wives, mothers & children who had Army Officers on their doorsteps yesterday bearing horrible news. Indeed, one step forward, and one step back. BE SAFE, dear Boy. (well, OK -- dear Man.)
love mom
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