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Update On My Tour In Iraq.


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Guest katie019

ok, last time i said i was moving to another zone. so now im here in mosul. i've been through a lot if stuff here. it's still going on. i've been lucky so far but i have lost 5 friends. so ,yeah, im still alive. when we have down time things are good, we BBQ and things like that so im alright.

thanks to everyone who takes thier time to read this, and who supports us. were making a difference here.

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Hi Katie,

Glad to hear that you're doing ok and that you are safe. I'm sorry to hear that you have lost 5 friends. Stay vigilant, hon and come home safe.

MaryEllen :)

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Guest Ashlee

Hello Katie,

I'm so glad that you are safe. And sorry that you have lost any of your friends.

Please be careful. Check in with us when you can with updates.

We are all very proud of you and your service to our country.

{{HUGS}}

Ashlee

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Katie,

I'm so glad to hear from you, I always worry about our troops and when you have someone you care about over ther it makes it so hard to hear the news of losses and always wonder if you knew them.

I am so sorry for the loss of your friends, I am sure that they were wondeful people and feel the sadness that their passing has left for so many.

Please stay safe and do come back to us.

Post us when ever you can and remember we all love you and are praying for your safe return.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest DeniseNM

Katie glad to hear that you are doing okay and that you are safe. I am sorry to hear that you lost 5 friends, I know how it is because I lost people I knew and considered friends when I was over there. It is always hard to hear about any of our brothers or sisters giving the full sacrifice and they will always be remembered. I know that you and everyone else over there is still making a difference :D . Stay safe girl and keep us updated with how you are doing.

Denise

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Katie, my condolences to you on the loss of your 5 friends. Happy you're ok.

Gennee

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Guest Donna Jean

Katie....Oh my...it is really wonderful to hear from you, Honey....

Please keep your head down and get back here to us.....we need your smiling face...

I'm from a different time and war, but your losses cut me just as deep as 40 years ago...I'm so sorry...

Bring yourself home to us, Hon......

Love

Donna Jean

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Guest joe0117

Hi Katie,

Stay safe over there and come home safely. I am sorry about your friends. I will keep them as well as you in my thoughts. My brother completed two tours of duty in Iraq and is being deployed for a third. I have so much respect and appreciation for all that you and our troops do and have had to sacrifice. Thank you! Please stay safe!

Joe

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Guest AudrinaB

Katie;

Hey iam sorry to hear about that you lost 5 of your friends, iam happy you are ok though. I am at a fob south of kirkuk and its getting pretty bad over here also, downtime is good and enjoy it all you can and have fun, how much longer do you have over here?

-Audrina$$

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Guest Chad Micheals
ok, last time i said i was moving to another zone. so now im here in mosul. i've been through a lot if stuff here. it's still going on. i've been lucky so far but i have lost 5 friends. so ,yeah, im still alive. when we have down time things are good, we BBQ and things like that so im alright.

thanks to everyone who takes thier time to read this, and who supports us. were making a difference here.

hay katie u'll be good and if ur over near FOB Kalsu stop in and we'll haev chow hall on me.. lol..

keep on trucking grl

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Guest katie019
hay katie u'll be good and if ur over near FOB Kalsu stop in and we'll haev chow hall on me.. lol..

keep on trucking grl

im in FOB marez, mozul. i was in FOB worrior in kirkuk till feb. but im here till aug. FOB diamondback is the only one close to me, and some COPs.

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So good to hear from you - It makes me so happy to know that you are still alright.

You be careful and does this mean that you are coming home in August or just moving again?

Be careful, we all love you and want you to come home safely and soon,

Sally

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Guest katie019
So good to hear from you - It makes me so happy to know that you are still alright.

You be careful and does this mean that you are coming home in August or just moving again?

Be careful, we all love you and want you to come home safely and soon,

Sally

im coming home in august!!!!! whooohooo!!!

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Guest DeniseNM

OMG Katie you're coming home in August that is great to hear. You just keep your head down and stay safe until then girl and come home safe and in one piece.

Chad you keep yourself safe too, because we want you home safe and in one piece also.

We love both of you and you both are in our prayers.

Denise

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Be sure you let me know when you are coming back, I'll reserve the members lounge and we'll have a big Texas B-B-Q beef dinner with all of the trimmings and some tacos and of course cake and lots of cold drinks (if someone will volunteer to gaurd it from the youngsters we might just find a bottle of Champaign somewhere!). :)

That is the best news that I have heard - I wish it was tonight but at least you know it is coming.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest katie019

thanks. you know, i really appreciate everyones support. this website is great, im glad i have a place to be open and able to talk to others who understand. it's really nice, i just want to say thanks to everyone.

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Guest Donna Jean
thanks. you know, i really appreciate everyones support. this website is great, im glad i have a place to be open and able to talk to others who understand. it's really nice, i just want to say thanks to everyone.

Katie....

I'm overjoyed that you will be home in a few months.....will you also be close to being out altogether? In 'Nam we all talked about the day that we would go back to "The Real World", home, the States...That's where you will be headed, too.....The Real World....

I'll help Sally with that B-B-Q and we'll have a real time, Katie!

Waiting......

Donna Jean

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Guest katie019

donna jean...

im only out to my friends, im going to try to see a therapist when i get back, but im not going to actually make any physical changes till im out. im trying to play it safe. when i get out i'll be free as a bird, im opening my own tattoo shop, and one of my best friends (he's in iraq with me) inherited alot of money from his grandfather who died(he's now one of the richest people from iowa). he's going to help open the shop with me and help pay for my transition. i've had a long time to think of my master plan, and backup plans. so im really excited.

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Well I thought that coming home was the best news I had ever heard, but now I realize that coming home to a bright future is even better! :)

My day started going bad yesterday at about 2:45 and just kept getting worse until I got to this post!

I can't wait for you to get home and get your start on a real life!

Love ya,

Sally

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