My son Jim (occasionally on this site as Soldierspud) is in the army, stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. Yesterday, he boarded the plane to Afghanistan. He is scheduled for a twelve month deployment. Please keep him and all of those in the military, here and abroad in your prayers.
Many Thank,
Jerry :(

He (and they) are on the list.

You got it man, there is a site called "adopt a soldier" have him sign up for it, or do it for him, it puts people in touch with soldiers, you can do it by email, share all kinds of stuff, and it allows us to show our gratitude. My Soldier Jaimie, was blown away that I included him in the grace prayer at our memorial day picnic, it is a wonderful way to share thoughts and feelings with those protecting us in distant lands!! I would ask all the like minded smiths on this site to consider it, these people need our support.

yessir we sure will,prayers for all soldiers and their commanding officers.jimmy& mary seale

He is on the list as with all the other soldiers protecting us.

He is on the list. Boy is it a long one too! Seems like there are more and more young men being sent to Afghanistan but no matter where they are they are in my prayers.

Please thank him from me and my family for his service.

He is on our list :)

You got it!!! Always ready to add any soldier to the list.
Finnr

ALWAYS have room on the list for another fine young person in the service. It will be an honor to pray for him. And may GOD bless you and yours also.

Only thing I can say is Semper FI Not just to to my bros. TO all who servie It don't matter GREEN , bLUE BROWN. WE know who we are what we did. BO rah i will drink with any combat vet. USMC 63-69 Bros we are alive rember those whor aren't.
ken

Jerry:

Jim and Katie will both be on my list. It's too bad they couldn't make it out more than the two times. It was a pleasure and honor to have them here.

Frosty

Will put your son on prayer list, and the other's are already there.
I got a good friend that came over yesterday, And he has done four tour's of duty over in the Middle east, He brought me a Knife that he got over there when he was there the last time, and give me a good deal on it, A Nickle, plus he fixed me up with some bolt bins for my little smithy. Ron's like a brother to me. He showed me the Case pocket knife I sold him for a penny and let me know that it goes everywhere with him . He has a problem that he got from the war that he was involved in over there, He shakes real bad. He will Retire from the Army this coming fall. Yes Boy's we need to pray for our boy's over there. .
There's a group of old Soldier's that go to the Military Bases and give the Soldiers Hero Welcomes when they come back. I can't think of the name of the group, I think I saw it on 60 Minutes, I don't have time with the Job I have to be there ,But if I did I would be right there with them welcoming the Brave Soldiers home.

Jerry, Jim and the rest of you - his family - will be in this vet's prayers.

He's on the list and Semper Fi to all our brothers in the Armed Services.

Jerry,

Like everyone else, I'm also with you on this one...one of my sons went to Iraq in 2007 and was severely wounded in Feb of 2008. Fortunately, he's back up and moving around so was able to return to active duty. His physical condition was downgraded and they will have to eventually change his MOS but we are eternally thankful he came home to us.

I pray daily for all of our servicemen and women who risk their lives for the rest of us.

Hollis

All of our service men and women are always in my prayers but I will surely add your son to the list.

welder19

I have two family members in the military and will add yours with mine. William

I do hope nothing terrible happens to your son.

Edited June 26, 200916 yr by mod07