How does it feel to have your oldest home from Iraq?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around the emotional experience of a participant, Kris, whose oldest child has returned home from military service in Iraq. Participants express joy, pride, and gratitude for the soldier's safe return and share personal reflections on the significance of military service.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their pride and joy at their child's safe return from Iraq.
  • Several participants express their happiness and gratitude for the soldier's service, emphasizing the importance of military personnel.
  • Another participant mentions the emotional challenges faced by families during deployments.
  • One participant reflects on their own experiences with military service and the pride associated with it.
  • Another participant shares a poem that honors the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families.
  • Several users mention the importance of appreciating time spent with loved ones after deployment.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists among participants regarding the pride and gratitude felt for military service members and their families. No clear disagreement is noted.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and emotions related to military service and family reunions, highlighting the community's supportive nature.

Who May Find This Useful

This thread may resonate with families of military personnel, veterans, and those interested in sharing experiences related to military service and family dynamics.

Wow, that is awesome!!!
The men and women who serve our country deserve so much respect!
Give him a hug from me!
 
That's Great and be sure to
ihavethetools said:
My oldest is home from Iraq!!!!
They arrived yesterday, two days early! We knew a day ahead of time they'd be early. :)
He's all whole on the outside. Looks great! Got some things to overcome, understandably so. Did an outstanding job with him and 17 other Security Forces of the 121st ARW out of Rickenbacker National Guard base in Ohio.
We're majorly proud of him and so thankful that he's home!!!

Kris
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Personally thank him for me and the rest of us :)

We really appreciate what he's done and did.

liz
 
OK, he's probably smothered if you truly are giving him all of these hugs - LOL! ...but add 4 more from all the members of my family - we owe a portion of our freedom to his service. So thank you!
 
welcome back!
glad he's home safe and sound, thank him for us and give im a great big hug.
we so proud
 
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I'll be sure to hug him some more tomorrow...he's never been my cuddler, my youngest son has always been, so I don't want to scare him. LOL
He's a big HE MAN! LOL
Seriously though me thinks he softened up a bit in an odd way (he's more compassionate now) than he was before.
Then again, come to think of it, we were all three sitting close this evening, with the two dogs between us (two boxers), all cuddly, and watching his video/pictures that he edited on to his computer of the deployment.

So I'll pass along as many hugs as he can stand. LOL
Thanks you guys.
I just love ya all.
Kris
 
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