I am back (finally and for good)

[flyfisher]

We flew with Omni on a DC10.

Good on ya! You were more comfortable than a C141 would have been.

[jlb2012]

Welcome back Top - I hope everything goes smoothly with the adjustments in your life.

[Rain Man]

Welcome back, SGT ROCK!!!! Glad you're home, safe and sound. Here's to hoping one day the world is safe enough that we don't send our men and women anywhere in harm's way. When the lambs lay down with the lions.

Until then, THANKS for your sacrifice.

And ... rest those arms, Soldier!


Rain Man

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[Bonehead]

Did they let you bring your guns back with you? What kind of guns did you have over there and what kind did they let you keep?

[hacksaw]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

Anyone who ever walked up the ramp of a "Freedom Bird" (Or in my case got carried up the ramp on a strecher) knows the feeling of "going home" in this indescribeable manner. The feeling is like no other. It has been my prayer these many months that you would experience this feeling too. I know now how my family must have felt during my 23 months in Vietnam when each news report of American Soldiers killed in this ambush or that car bombing has left me with a cold dread that there were men and women I know who might be the victem this time. I fear for and pray for them all and all their families. While I don't have to pray for your safe return any more, Rock, rest assured that another mother's son has taken your place in my prayers.

Thank you for all you have done for this country Rock.

I'll be looking for you as soon as you're ready to hit the trail.

Hacksaw

[alpine]

An old used up paratrooper that has been there says welcome back and thanks for your sacrifice! Welcome back from the sand box my brother! AIRBORNE!!!

[peter_pan]

Welcome home . HooHaH !!

Response on No Sniveling Quilt coming via PM.

Best Regards.

[MedicineMan]

Still hoping to meet you on the trail someday. Also deep thanks for serving the cause,,,,now you can thru-hike!
Did you sleep in the hammock on the flight back?

[Uncle Wayne]

Hope you can get some Big Bob Gibson BBQ before long! It's still as good as ever.

[SGT Rock]

Looking forward to Bob Gibson's VERY soon. I have been craving a pork sandwick with some slaw and red sauce forever.

Looks like I left just in time and the guys that are replacing us got there at a bad time. They were probably still trying to figure out what the place is like then and all that stuff starts. That unit that just had 7 soldiers killed and 24 wounded in Sader City, well that is my old sector and I am sad to see it turn like that and I feel for the 2/5 Cav that replaced us.

[zammy]

You are back from "our" Middle East and I thank you for your service there, it means a great deal for me and us, as an Israeli.
It's good to be back home.
I am , too, "leaving" this troubled zone to my thru-hike.
Your help is fantastic, thank you.

[DebW]

Rock, it's sure good to hear that you're home. Thanks to you and your family for the sacrifices you've made. Are you going to be at the Gathering in October?

[VAMTNHIKER]

Welcome Home Sarge!

Our thoughts and prayers will be with the guys and gals over there now...

My best to you and your family!

ScouterSteve
E8 USN Retired

[Lilred]

Welcome home Sarge. Glad to hear your back safe and sound.

Hope I get to meet you on the trail, I'd like to shake your hand.....

with much thanks,
Mary

[Waterbuffalo]

Sgt Rock glad your back safe and sound.

H20Buffalo

[Trail Dog]

Top,

You surely do ROCK! Thanks for doing such a good job. If my time comes i hope i can come to you for advise.

GAME

SPC Cohen

[Footnotes]

Sarge, glad you made it back safely. Your message about accountability is well taken. Thanks for your contribution and sacrifices.....Foot Notes

[loonyhiker]

Happy Easter! Glad you are back home safe and sound. My students and I have kept you (and all of those who help to keep us safe and free) in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for all you've done!

[Hikerhead]

home Rock!!!!!

[ga>me>ak]

home and thanks for your service to this country. I, too, hope to meet you someday and shake your hand. So happy you returned to your family safe and in one piece.