It's the cheer up Mars thread!

*Mars-Chan* · 04-21-2004, 10:12 PM

Hey guys and gals...I just found out recently that my best friend Ian, who I went to high school with, is in the Navy and is over in Iraq fighting for our freedom. We, being his church family, found out from his family that he has been moved from Fijah (or whatever that place is called) to a more secret location.

I just hope, with God's devine grace, that he comes home all right. I don't want to have to accept the fact that my friend..nay..BEST friend died over in Iraq just because he wanted to defend our country.

Now, if you'll excuse me...*goes off into a corner to sulk*

*damnhooligan* · 04-21-2004, 10:32 PM

Fallujah?

That's one sumbitch of a place to go. A hot spot, to be sure. I've got a few mates stationed in Fallujah, Mosul and Baghdad, so I more than understand the concern and anxiety.

Has your church considered sending care packages to his unit? Though it may seem like little more than a token, it can often mean the difference between a good week and a bad week for those deployed out in the field.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 04-21-2004, 10:58 PM

That is so sad Mars.

I hope that he is allright, and me and my friends will pray for him.

**Jo Dawn** · 04-21-2004, 11:04 PM

Aww, Mars... *big hugs*

A member of my church (and also related to a relative of mine) is also fighting. He's been gone since the beginning. It's hard, I know. We all miss him so much.

I hope everything goes well... And I'm praying for your friend. *hugs again*

**Machias Banshee** · 04-21-2004, 11:05 PM

Well, least i know i'm not alone on this now...

My Brother's been in Iraq since January..He's working in the headquarters, as far as i know. All these attacks make me worried...

Just be Strong, Mars...

bufo · 04-22-2004, 04:18 AM

I know what you are going through, my brother was sent to Afghanistan just after 9-11, I was so worried something would happen but thank god he came back without any harm

*kyabetsu* · 04-22-2004, 05:46 AM

my father served for over a year in the FIRST gulf war. He DID come home with a "war injury," ...but it was a pulled back muscle from playing Ultimate Frisbee on the sand.

i can only hope all of the friends and family of the folks in this thread will come home safe and sound. and that their biggest problem is getting teased about having missed the half-time show with Janet J's fancy boobie.

Meira-Bates · 04-22-2004, 09:25 AM

Awwww I hope all your folks and friends get back saftely. My dad took a small part in a war himself, but I was too young at the time to get it.

*Ninjinister* · 04-22-2004, 09:33 AM

My prayers are with you... all of my deities will get attention pertaining to your friend.

*Anarky* · 04-22-2004, 10:01 AM

i don't understand anyone who joins the army when he doesn't have to, and i never quite got why a country halfway 'round the world means such a threat to the allmighty US (besides cutting off oil supply)... but hell, that's another topic.

well, for those who were dumb enough to join one of these "freedom-fighter" clubs: i hope they come home safe, I really do. nobody should die during a war which he isn't even responsible for.

to cut it short: Frag off army, come home people, armies still are stupid

愛 · 04-22-2004, 10:05 AM

I have skills that can better mankind. I would never join the army so I can go die and lose those skills. I remember they tried to convince me saying that I can use my computer skills in the army, too. Yeah, looking at data to find out the enemy is close to us and WHAM! Stray bullet to the side of the head. Okay, screw you, army.

I love my country, but not enough to lose everything for it. Anyway, I hope he comes home safe and can better himself afterwards.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 04-22-2004, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anarky

i don't understand anyone who joins the army when he doesn't have to, and i never quite got why a country halfway 'round the world means such a threat to the allmighty US (besides cutting off oil supply)... but hell, that's another topic.

well, for those who were dumb enough to join one of these "freedom-fighter" clubs: i hope they come home safe, I really do. nobody should die during a war which he isn't even responsible for.

to cut it short: Frag off army, come home people, armies still are stupid

Amen to that. The Army and all it freedom fighter machoness suck. Innocent people shouldn't have to die because someone said go die for my glory. I hope they come safe.

*cqb101* · 04-22-2004, 10:35 AM

Awww, cheer up Mars. *hug* He'll be fine. The chances of something happening to him aren't that high.

*Raven* · 04-22-2004, 05:40 PM

i wish this person that god would watch over them while there over in iraq.

InsaneZane · 04-22-2004, 07:59 PM

I have another friend here thats goin thriough the same problem mars,
I'll pray for you your friend, myfrien, and my friend's friend

god be with you all
good luck with all that
try not to worry, gurl.......
everything will be fine.

*Mars-Chan* · 04-22-2004, 09:24 PM

*blinks*

Wow...I didn't think that anyone would actually post on this thing! *blink blink* I thought that some people would concider this another one of those kinda threads where the poster just rants on about how we don't need wars....but anyways...thanks everyone.

Now, if I didn't listen to "American Soldier" so much, I could get somewhere...

04-21-2004, 10:12 PM	#1
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	It's the cheer up Mars thread! Hey guys and gals...I just found out recently that my best friend Ian, who I went to high school with, is in the Navy and is over in Iraq fighting for our freedom. We, being his church family, found out from his family that he has been moved from Fijah (or whatever that place is called) to a more secret location. I just hope, with God's devine grace, that he comes home all right. I don't want to have to accept the fact that my friend..nay..BEST friend died over in Iraq just because he wanted to defend our country. Now, if you'll excuse me...goes off into a corner to sulk __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

04-21-2004, 10:32 PM	#2
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Fallujah? That's one sumbitch of a place to go. A hot spot, to be sure. I've got a few mates stationed in Fallujah, Mosul and Baghdad, so I more than understand the concern and anxiety. Has your church considered sending care packages to his unit? Though it may seem like little more than a token, it can often mean the difference between a good week and a bad week for those deployed out in the field. __________________

04-21-2004, 10:58 PM	#3
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	That is so sad Mars. I hope that he is allright, and me and my friends will pray for him. __________________

04-21-2004, 11:04 PM	#4
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Aww, Mars... big hugs A member of my church (and also related to a relative of mine) is also fighting. He's been gone since the beginning. It's hard, I know. We all miss him so much. I hope everything goes well... And I'm praying for your friend. hugs again __________________

04-22-2004, 04:18 AM	#6
bufo Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oss, The Netherlands Posts: 129	I know what you are going through, my brother was sent to Afghanistan just after 9-11, I was so worried something would happen but thank god he came back without any harm __________________ "I want to be a better man, I wanna strip the flesh from the spirit, I wanna write the kind of songs that inspire people to be fearless"

04-21-2004, 11:05 PM	#5
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Well, least i know i'm not alone on this now... My Brother's been in Iraq since January..He's working in the headquarters, as far as i know. All these attacks make me worried... Just be Strong, Mars...

04-22-2004, 05:46 AM	#7
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	my father served for over a year in the FIRST gulf war. He DID come home with a "war injury," ...but it was a pulled back muscle from playing Ultimate Frisbee on the sand. i can only hope all of the friends and family of the folks in this thread will come home safe and sound. and that their biggest problem is getting teased about having missed the half-time show with Janet J's fancy boobie.

04-22-2004, 09:25 AM	#8
Meira-Bates Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2003 Location: an abandoned wearhouse Posts: 1,057	Awwww I hope all your folks and friends get back saftely. My dad took a small part in a war himself, but I was too young at the time to get it. __________________ I'm also the winner of the award for being least likely to receive an award! O.o

04-22-2004, 09:33 AM	#9
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	My prayers are with you... all of my deities will get attention pertaining to your friend. __________________

04-22-2004, 10:01 AM	#10
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	i don't understand anyone who joins the army when he doesn't have to, and i never quite got why a country halfway 'round the world means such a threat to the allmighty US (besides cutting off oil supply)... but hell, that's another topic. well, for those who were dumb enough to join one of these "freedom-fighter" clubs: i hope they come home safe, I really do. nobody should die during a war which he isn't even responsible for. to cut it short: Frag off army, come home people, armies still are stupid __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

04-22-2004, 10:05 AM	#11
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I have skills that can better mankind. I would never join the army so I can go die and lose those skills. I remember they tried to convince me saying that I can use my computer skills in the army, too. Yeah, looking at data to find out the enemy is close to us and WHAM! Stray bullet to the side of the head. Okay, screw you, army. I love my country, but not enough to lose everything for it. Anyway, I hope he comes home safe and can better himself afterwards.

04-22-2004, 10:35 AM	#13
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	Awww, cheer up Mars. hug He'll be fine. The chances of something happening to him aren't that high. __________________ Facebook

04-22-2004, 05:40 PM	#14
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	i wish this person that god would watch over them while there over in iraq. __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

04-22-2004, 07:59 PM	#15
InsaneZane Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Silent Hill Posts: 1,198	I have another friend here thats goin thriough the same problem mars, I'll pray for you your friend, myfrien, and my friend's friend god be with you all good luck with all that try not to worry, gurl....... everything will be fine. __________________

04-22-2004, 09:24 PM	#16
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	blinks Wow...I didn't think that anyone would actually post on this thing! blink blink I thought that some people would concider this another one of those kinda threads where the poster just rants on about how we don't need wars....but anyways...thanks everyone. Now, if I didn't listen to "American Soldier" so much, I could get somewhere... __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)