Posted on 07/20/2009 12:12:20 AM PDT by Freeper Fanatic
My nephew deploys to Afghanistan tonight at 1:00 AM.
He will be flying his F-16 over with his squadren.
He recently lost one of his best friends in a night training mission.
His wonderful new bride and family are worried for him.
This was his last email to me today. He has been under intense training.
Freeper, (me)
Like you said, lots of inputs. I leave in less than 24 hours. I'm well trained and not too worried about mechanical failure. If that happens and I win the "Reverse Lottery" then I'll hope my training/muscle memory takes over. Thank you again for the kind words and I'll keep my head on a swivel. You can expect emails while I'm over there.
Take care, PILOT
As I write this, he has just gone airborne!
I'm just not sure how much information needs to be given here but he's a good, decent man and we look forward to the safe return of him and his squadren.
Your additional thoughts and prayers will be appreciated.
Thank you,
Freeper Fanatic
I join in earnest prayer for your nephew!
He and his family will be in my prayers.
May God bless our military.
Prayers up for your dear nephew.
May God place a hedge of protection
around him and his brothers and
sisters in arms.
And many thanks to your nephew and those like him.
Amen...prayers for your nephew and our thanks for his service. He is to be commended. He is a true patriot.
Prayers up!
My nephew just got back a few weeks ago!
Prayers up!
My nephew just got back a few weeks ago!
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