My brother is headed to Iraq tomorrow.

[flamingpie2500]

I am 48 years old, my husband and I were married in 1974, just as the vietnam war was ending. My parents weren't much into politics, so I learned a lot from my husband over the years about war.

Never in my lifetime did I think I would have to deal with a family member in a war situation. Things were so peaceful for so long, life had it's ups and downs, but WAR?
Tomorrow is Christmas, my brother is leaving for 18 months. He has a wife and 2 children and girl 15, and a boy 10. They are in Indiana as I write this--spending 48 hours together. Like most in the military he loved his job and still does, got back into the reserves to get the promotions to improve the quality of life for his family. He is a 1stLT Combat Engineer.

Now at 48, I am scared.

Please keep up positive thoughts to all our military friends and family.

To you Mr.B***--may you rot in hell.

[NMDemDist2]

1. how old is he? and I'm so sorry and hope he is well and safe and

comes back home whole and soon

[flamingpie2500]

3. He is 35 and thanks

[OneTwentyoNine]

12. He's 35,the Kansas Rep is 43,yeah we don't need no stinkin draft...

Whats next my 81 year old dad from WWII?? This is such,such BULLSHIT...

[murray hill farm]

17. my son, 43, leaving for mosul on Tuesday!

part of that ole back door draft...yeah...who needs a draft!!

[Solly Mack]

2. Positive vibes your way!

I know how hard the waiting is...

If there's anything I can help with...care packages, etc., please let me know.

[Arianrhod]

14. I would also like to help with care packages.

PM me if he needs or wants anything, please.

[ernstbass]

4. Good thoughts to you and your family!!

[blueknight]

5. i hope he returns safe

war is a terrible thing,especially one we have no business being in:mad:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

6. My prayers are with him

I hope he is back home, safe and sound, long before his deployment is up.

Bring the troops home now!

[0007]

7. Tell him to do an about face for the good of humanity!

I wish all humans well in Iraq.

[nostamj]

8. so sorry

and what horrible timing. (as if there could be a good time, of course)

hope he stays safe...

[xultar]

9. Couldn't they wait until 12/26??? To you Mr.B***--may you rot in hell.

I agree.

I send good thoughts and wishes to your brother, you, and your family.

[InternalDialogue]

10. More positive energy for you and your family

I hope your brother stays safe and returns to his wife and kids healthy and SOON!

[lateo]

11. My thoughts are with you...

I am waiting to hear when my brother will be going, so I understand your situation very well.

[oldlady]

13. Sorry to hear; my brother too

He's 32. Went over two weeks ago -- National Guard. Sons- 9, 7, 2. On the IED search 30 miles north of Baghdad.
peace
now

[Longhorn]

15. This is really rough.

I'm so sorry. My son is a Marine stationed in Japan. He's only 20 and it's the second Christmas in a row that he is not with us -- he was in boot camp last year. At least he is safe and we can communicate by computer and phone.

I wish your brother and his family the best and hope he is able to keep in touch.

[Palacsinta]

16. Good vibes going his way...

God, that sounds so lame! I'm so sorry I can't offer more. My foster daughter is stationed in New Mexico and I'm so worried she's going to call and tell me her unit is "On Mobility".

[Lugnut]

18. Aw geez.

I hope your brother returns safely from his tour rotation. I wish they'd all come home NOW.