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Published Jul. 5, 2009
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My son just told me yesterday that he has gotten word that his unit of the 82nd airborne was getting deployed to Afghanistan in Sept. He's been enjoying being stationed at Bragg and coming home on weekends. Now reality has hit home, and he's just hoping...... he comes home.  I know a lot of Goloers have sons deployed and I've prayed for them. I hope my friends at GOLO will do the same for me and my son.

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I'll definitely keep you, your son, and the rest of your family in my prayers. While I don't like that we're at war with other countries, I am forever grateful to the men and women who serve for our freedom. Thank you!

I am sorry to hear he has to go. I was just at braggg this weekend for one of 4th celebration and it was so nice to see so many supporting them there. I will keep him in my prayers and hope that all will go good for him. Tell him my thanks for the protection they give us.

Well, no prayers for ya here, but he'll be in my thoughts in as much as I hope for all our troops to get out of that place and get back home before any more damage is done to either us or the Afghans. I was there in 2003-04 and am quite glad that Uncle Sam no longer has me in his clutches to throw around in foreign countries. Sadly, nothing we're doing over there is either making us safer or defending our freedoms--so the sooner every American troops is back inside our borders the better.

Your in my thoughts! I know nothing can relieve the anxiety you will feel when he leaves, but make sure you tell him how proud you are for the man that he is.

I am sorry that I am posting so late on this one. I also will make sure that your son and his unit get prayers from my family as well. Being deployed is never easy on any family member.

Golden, I'll add him, and your family, to my list. It's normal to be both nervous and proud at the same time. You know you have a support system here, if you need it.

I will keep him and your family in my prayers. I can kinda understand what you are going through...My husband has been in Iraq since April. Its diffcult for me sometimes to even get outta bed. But im getting better lol.

Absolutely, that kid will be in my thoughts and prayers - those of you here at home worrying will be, too. Give him a hug and a "thank you" from me, and I look forward to hearing the tidings of his return. Tell him NOT to take spentrounds' advice about leaning forward in the foxhole... stay low!

Terri

Golden, I'd like to echo what OldRebel said because whenever the worry of it would get to be too much, I just remind myself of who he's there with and it is a comforting thought. You and your son are definately in my thoughts and prayers.

Please, thank your son for his service for me and if at all possible, I'd like to take him (and you, of course!) to lunch before he goes.

And if he could, when he gets there could he track down my son, smack him upside the head and tell him to call his Mother? ;)

GL, I am sure your son will represent his country, and his family, with the utmost valor. I pray for all our service members overseas, and for the friends and family who wait for their safe return back home.

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