Heading for Iraq

[Ironhead]

Just wanted to ask all of my fellow bp-netters to say a little extra prayer for my son who is heading off to Iraq at midnight tonight, 3-22-06. This is my youngest son and second son in the military but the first to head off to a hostile land. Also keep all of our other military personel in your prayers.
I really thought I was prepared for this day, but as the night wares on I realize the shock is only begining to set in. I am a mess right now but sure that I will make it through this time. Heck, you might even want to say an extra one for me.
This is the best picture I have of him in his uniform when he was here on leave last month with his God Mother.


And this is his niece sending off a salute to her Uncle Bubba.



If any one is interested in sending him a card, letter or whatever...his address will be while in Camp Fallujah:

Lcpl Phillips, Brandon M.
2D AABN Mnt Plt
Unit 73580
FPO AE 09509-3580

Thanks,

Carl

[Shelby]

I can't imagine how you must feel now.. but I will offer my prayers for you and your family.

..and that is one CUTE little girl!

[tigerlily]

Stay strong. You and your family will be in my prayers.

I would be interested in sending something, is there anything in particular that he likes or enjoys.

[frankykeno]

Carl, our prayers are certainly with you, your family and your sons who serve this country so proudly, most especially Brandon as he faces this duty overseas.

I noticed the Marine Corps behind the lovely young girl and remembered something I'd read once that Ronald Regan said....

"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem."

I know my children sleep safe in their beds tonight because of the men (and women) who serve as Brandon is doing to ensure that safety....god bless him and keep him safe always.

[cassandra]

/wolf whistle!
What a handsome looking young man!

Sending my prayers for his safe tour...and please do tell us of anything special we can send. =)

Thank you for sharing your precious children to help protect our great nation. =) /biiiiig huuuuuug

[rabernet]

Carl My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family while Brandon is on Iraq that he will be safe as he fights with the other brave young men and women of our country to protect this great nation of ours! You should be very proud of him.


I too am interested in sending something special in a care package to him while he's there.

It's quite interesting that his name is Brandon. My boyfriend is Karl and his son is also named Brandon. He's also considering joining the military himself (he's 20).

[MedusasOwl]

Wishing him the best of luck...

[Johar]

best of luck and safe return.

[Ironhead]

Thanks everyone for your support.

As far as anthing special he likes. he is partial to Oatmeal creme pies, Beef jerkey, Jalapeno Cruncher chips and Muscle (car) magazines, especially ones dealing with the Nova. He has a 69 Nova that he is going to restore when he get's back. Any health and hygiene items are allways needed. He will be spending his 21st birthday (Aug 31st) over in Iraq so Birthday cards also would be nice. Just a note: it takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks for letters and packages to travel from the states to its final destination in Iraq.

Again, thanks to all for your support.

[mlededee]

brandon will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers as he spends time in iraq. you must be so proud of him--what a wonderful service he is doing for his country. perhaps when it gets closer to his birthday you could give us a little reminder so we can get cards in the mail to him?