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Shout Out to Hotmetal!
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Posted on 05/22/2012 8:01:09 PM PDT by waterhill

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To: beachn4fun

Good! :D

(Need any gravel hauled? Heh!)


81 posted on 05/23/2012 7:09:42 AM PDT by nodumbblonde ("The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity." - Ayn Rand)
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To: waterhill
God Bless you and the other service personnel, thankyou for your service and may God keep you safe.

God Bless the USA

82 posted on 05/23/2012 7:15:21 AM PDT by verga (Party like it is 1773)
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To: Lawgvr1955

Bumping #2.

Soldier on!


83 posted on 05/23/2012 7:24:52 AM PDT by onedoug
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To: Hotmetal; waterhill; Brad's Gramma

Thank you all for reminding us of the blessings of freedom in the US, preserved and defended by people like Hotmetal.


84 posted on 05/23/2012 7:31:45 AM PDT by hocndoc (WingRight.org Have mustard seed, not afraid to use it. Hold Rs to promises, don't watch O keep his.)
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To: Hotmetal

G-dspeed, Hotmetal, to you and all your comrades in arms. Thank you for keeping us safe!


85 posted on 05/23/2012 7:44:21 AM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (Ki-hagoy vehamamlakhah 'asher lo'-ya`avdukh yove'du; vehagoyim charov yecheravu!)
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To: Dusty Road

You just sold another CD for Tommy Conners. God Bless him!


86 posted on 05/23/2012 7:47:16 AM PDT by houeto (FReepathon 2Q! https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: Hotmetal

God bless you and prayers up!


87 posted on 05/23/2012 8:02:30 AM PDT by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: waterhill; Hotmetal

Thanks Waterhill, for the ping.

Hi Hotmetal,,,,this post comes from the Heartland of America, Wisconsin. I’m a military wife, with my husband being retired from the Air Force for 4 years after serving 26 years. He was in the WI Air Nat’l Guard. A few days after 9-11 he was activated full time for 2 years and spent time in the current war when it started. He was at the base in Kuwait when the first fighting started in 2003.

I met a much younger soldier recently, as he came to my house to service my Dish Network system. As this young man exited his truck I noticed the absence of hair on his head and many tatoos on his bare arms (sleeveless shirt). As a Christian I try to see the insides and not the outsides, I knew not if he were a rough character or an angel with tatoos and no hair. Turns out he was an angel, and a warrior in the US Army.

It took 2 hours to fix the Dish, and we got to talking. We were very much alike. Me with no tatoos (and more hair), and he looking like a young man who had a job as a repairman.

He was half my age. By the time he left, I was feeling so humbled and grateful for this man I nearly cried when he left as I thanked him for his service to my country.

He had served a tour in Iraq and 3 in Afganistan.

He was young enough to be my son if I had one.

His friendly disposition and sunny outlook on life did not reveal the stark and brutal reality of what he must have seen in combat. He said he was a scout. He looked for trouble first, ahead of the rest of the troops he was with.

Hotmetal,,,I am in absolute AWE that you volunteered to serve America. As I told my friend who I just decribed above, “Thank you for your service to our nation.”

May God protect you and hold you in the palm of His hand and bring you home safely.

Peace be with you, God is near you, we all wish you the best.


88 posted on 05/23/2012 8:03:57 AM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("War." Andrew Breitbart)
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To: TheConservativeParty; JustAmy

Hi JustAmy...It’s me pinging you and your list. We have a soldier who needs some Freeper TLC. Thanks.


89 posted on 05/23/2012 8:21:43 AM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("War." Andrew Breitbart)
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To: Hotmetal; waterhill

Hotmeal: Thank you for your service. Stay safe you hear? Joining in with a big AMEN to all the prayers here.

waterhill: Thanks for this thread. You’re one of the best. 8D


90 posted on 05/23/2012 8:27:31 AM PDT by amom
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To: Hotmetal; SunkenCiv
Climbing hills and getting shot at. I can relate to that.
Best of luck and come home safely!!!
91 posted on 05/23/2012 8:28:01 AM PDT by ComputerGuy (HM2/USN M/3/3 Marines RVN 66-67)
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92 posted on 05/23/2012 8:36:28 AM PDT by TheOldLady
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To: Hotmetal

Cool homepage, I see where you get your handle.

Words are inadequate to the task - thanking you & your buds for risking your lives on the behalf of people you don’t even know, wishing you all a safe return home to your loved ones. Just know I am so grateful.

As I recall, the line at 29 Palms MCAGCC was, “At least it’s a DRY heat.” I always wanted to punch the fella who said that right in the kisser.

Don’t be that guy. LOL

So stay cooooooooool, Hotmetal, stay safe. Come home. There are lots of good people praying for you and your family who awaits your homecoming.


93 posted on 05/23/2012 9:04:14 AM PDT by Titan Magroyne (What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.)
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To: nodumbblonde
(Need any gravel hauled? Heh!)

Why yes...what state you live in?

94 posted on 05/23/2012 9:24:45 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Memorial Day: Remember the fallen. Honor the living.)
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To: waterhill

Thanks for your sacrifice. It’s people like you and your fellows who are going to have to put this country back together. Your service is very honorable and necessary.


95 posted on 05/23/2012 10:23:07 AM PDT by JimSEA
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To: Hotmetal

My prayers for your safe return. May the summer pass quickly for you. Love and thanks from the big city. We are all grateful for your service.


96 posted on 05/23/2012 10:24:20 AM PDT by firebrand
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To: beachn4fun

The Hoosier state! (Imaginary home of Richard Lugar.)

Now let me know your location ASAP. If I’m going to have to drive halfway across the country with the emergency brake on, I should probably be getting on the road soon...


97 posted on 05/23/2012 11:05:10 AM PDT by nodumbblonde ("The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity." - Ayn Rand)
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To: nodumbblonde
If I’m going to have to drive halfway across the country with the emergency brake on, I should probably be getting on the road soon...

ROTFLOL

98 posted on 05/23/2012 11:12:52 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Memorial Day: Remember the fallen. Honor the living.)
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To: TheConservativeParty; onyx

Hi Onyx,,,,here’s a thread that you and your list might want to see and contribute to. Cheers...TCP


99 posted on 05/23/2012 11:23:55 AM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("War." Andrew Breitbart)
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To: TheConservativeParty; 2ndDivisionVet

Hi 2ndDivVet,,,a ping to you and yours to this important thread.


100 posted on 05/23/2012 11:30:35 AM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("War." Andrew Breitbart)
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