Meet the boys !

[Joy in Texas]

These are my 2 sons. This is Jeff my second son. Reported to Iraq for his 3rd tour Aug.26,2006

This is John my youngest son. Due to leave in 14 days for his 3rd tour.

This him standing beside my car ,telling me good bye

 

[Alice]

What handsome, courageous boys! God bless them...and you too, Mom.

Alice

 

[Hasbeen]

God bless them and be sure they know they are appreciated. Can I safely assume that John volunteered for his third tour?

 

[Joy in Texas]

Thank you Alice and HB. No HB he or his brother didn't volunteer. Hopefully, this will be their last tour over there.

 

[warpaint]

God Bless All Who Serve!!

Semper Fi.

 

[MillIronQH]

Tell them Thank You from Mill Iron Farm. And don't be bringing home any of those "I forgot to duck" ribbons. (Stay safe).Z

 

[Proverbs 12:10]

May God richly bless and protect you and your boys!

 

[IHeartCows]

Are they single? :heart:

 

[Rustler9]

You have a right to be proud of those boys. Tell them "Thanks" for what they are doing. God bless them both.

 

[backhoeboogie]

I am very appreciative of their efforts. Thank them for me. Congratulations to you Joy for raising such fine sons who defend our country. I wish all of you the very best in life.

 

[C HOLLAND]

Joy, I thank them both for their service and pray for their safe return. I know you are very proud of them.

Post like this make all other things seem less important.

Thanks Joy, it helps to see post like this even it does make a tear in an old mans eyes.

 

[Triple L]

Joy, those are some find looking young men. But, the thanks should go to you. I know oh a mother heart strings are tugged when the sons go to fight. Be sure we will pray for thier safe return and your family all together again.

Sam

 

[mystery74]

God bless them and keep them safe, tell them thank you for all they are doing for this our country ,

 

[Hasbeen]

Thank you Alice and HB. No HB he or his brother didn't volunteer. Hopefully, this will be their last tour over there.

That seems very unusual. I know of a few who have done two tours but I believe that is the first triple timer I've seen. My own son is due to be home next week from training. He will report back around the 23rd and be deployed in early October. We must continue to pray for the safety of all of them and a quick and safe return home. We should also pray for Joy, two sons and four deployments is an awful lot to bear for any mother. The news this morning is that we have turned over command of the Iraqi military to the Iraqi government. They have only one division ready but let's hope it's a light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[Hasbeen]

Are they single? :heart:

:lol: From the looks of those two I bet that question gets asked a lot.

 

[peg4x4]

:heart: It's hard to see young men off to fight---tell them when you write "Thank You" from me...and to keep their heads down!!

 

[Dusty Britches]

You must be proud.

It's fine soliders like that which make me proud to be an American. Tell them we all said thanks.

 

[just learnin]

Handsome young men.
God bless your family.
Thanks to all who serve this great country and their families.

 

[donnaIL]

Thank you Alice and HB. No HB he or his brother didn't volunteer. Hopefully, this will be their last tour over there.

I do not believe there is a "draft" going on... so I would say thery are volunteer "reserve's" who enjoy the same benifits as active duty while activated...and can retire. If I am wrong please let me know. I know it is hard and I salute all men and women who serve this country... freedom is not free.

Semper Fi, Donna

 

[Joy in Texas]

Thank you all. Sorry but Jeff is married as of last Oct. Although John is still single. God Bless you Hasbeen.I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers.
John will get out of the army as soon as this tour is over. He'll have 8 yrs of service.
Jeff reupped for 2 more years,so I take it thats why they sent him back over there.
I am so very proud of them. And I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.
Oh I did check and It is their 3rd tour . I'll be so glad when its over.