35 US Troops Wounded

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[ohioWfan]

We're going to be calling our other kids now.

I'll check back in later.

[Happy2BMe]

IT'S THE SOLDIER

It's the soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the
PRESS.

It's the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of
SPEECH.

It's the soldier, not the campus
ORGANIZER,
Who has given us the freedom to
DEMONSTRATE

It's the soldier, not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a
FAIR TRIAL.
It's the soldier who salutes the flag,
Serves under the flag
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who gives the protester the right to burn the flag.

-Father D. E. O'Brien

 

We Must NEVER Forget!

[McLynnan]

Just checked back and see Eric and your family are in need of prayer. Sending prayers up for Eric's safety and that you and your family will have good news soon. Will check later and hope you've heard something reassuring by then. Many hugs.

[hoosiermama]

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[TejasRose]

Praying for Eric's safety and that God will comfort you and your family until you learn that all is well with Eric!

((((Hugs)))) from one mother's heart to another!

[TexKat]

Log Base Seitz

Log Base Seitz is on the north side of the the Baghdad International Airport Compound. Log Base Seitz, the home away from home for 541st Maintenance Battalion of Fort Riley, Kansas. The Pacesetters and their subordinate units provide supplies, maintenance, fuel, water, showers, laundry, and transportation support to the thousands of soldiers in and around Baghdad, Iraq.

By November 2003 soldiers had finished safeguarding the living area against terrorist attacks and, ironically, hadn’t had one since the day they filled the last bundle of sandbags. “Seitz Barber Shop” opened, and some of soldiers can continue a weekly tradition of getting a haircut on a Saturday morning. They found some great barbers from the 53rd Quartermaster Company that volunteer their personal time to cut the countless heads that desperately need trimming. “Dinar General,” the shoppette, was almost done with the remodeling, and soon would have actual aisles to stroll down while looking for junk food and DVDs. The base MWR has four additional new computers up and running, and now there is no excuse to not email Mom, buy the family gifts, and remember to send flowers on our anniversary; all of which can be done conveniently at the MWR facility. The Chapel’s been strategically moved right across from 24th Trans’ barracks, along with the newly constructed ‘Meditation Garden,” complete with chirping birds.

A primary benefactor of the Baghdad Burger King's delivery service is the 541st CSB at Log Base Seitz in Baghdad. The unit is situated outside the gates of the BIAP, so getting the 1,300+ soldiers an opportunity to drive over to Burger King and the PX is a logistical impossibility. The folks from Burger King have never failed to drive outside the gates and provide 400-500 meals to a bunch of great young Americans who are putting it on the line every day.

The 1133rd was stationed at Log Base Seitz, Iraq. On one day, the mission involved 22 trucks and 47 personnel from the 1133rd and a new sister unit, the 1161st (from Ephrata, Wash.), headed to Kuwait for what was a six-day mission. No two days or two missions are ever.

[MJY1288]

My Dear Friend, I'm praying very hard for Eric's safety and for you and your family

[ladyinred]

Praying for Eric OhioWfan.

[windchime]

Prayers for Eric and the other soldiers, ohioWfan. Hope you and your family get good news soon.

Thanks for the pings, RC and TK.

[ladyinred]

Agreeing with your prayer for Eric. Dear God, please protect Eric and let the Angels surround him.

[terilyn]

Praying hard for you and Eric. And for all the other wonderful brave men and women fighting for freedom in Iraq and all over the world.

[rintense]

Good Lord, OWF... I am saying a prayer for Eric right now.

[mystery-ak]

Mike checkout post 118....

[ladyinred]

You are needed here!

[Vol2727]

Sending up prayers for Eric. I can't imagine what it's like not knowing anything. My thoughts are with you tonight, OWF.

[B-Bear]

This country is what it is today because of men like your son and Mike. They truly are heros and I pray for them and our other brave soldiers daily.

[amom]

Lord, PLEASE keep my boy safe!!

Amen, amen, amen.

[WVNan]

For some reason when I first heard this I knew it was Eric's base. I've been praying hard ever since, even as I work. Lord, let all the young people be safe. Give quick healing to those who were wounded and please let the wounds be minor. Let your strong arm be their shield. I think I'm having a nervous breakdown with you my FRiend. Why can't we hear something? Lord please give all the waiting families some encouraging word.

[Miss Marple]

I just saw this! Prayers going up for Eric and his group! Hang in there...I am certain he will be ok.