“I have lost almost every friend that I had before Casey died. My husband and I are separated, because he doesn’t support my activities, although he knows the war is a lie.”-cindy sheehan
Posted on 08/13/2005 3:56:56 AM PDT by txradioguy
Rest in peace soldier.
Great post. Bump.
This should be required reading.
Great post.
These letters to Casey Sheehan's family were never sent. Military personnel gave them to the family after his death.
March 13-14, 2004
"The Beginning"
It was a long ordeal starting out at 1100 Saturday morning. We arrived at the back dock to find out we weren't leaving until 2:30 that afternoon. And so began a lot of waiting around. The married soldiers had their families to see them off, and all I had was a call home the night before. Mom cried her eyes out over the phone, not the first time it happened either.
From the back dock we loaded onto a bus that took us to the iron horse gym, where we did some more waiting and the families had one more chance to say good bye. From there we took another bus to Abrams gym, where we actually did some manifest processing for the flight.
They had a nice setup for us, too. Phones, Internet, video games, food, free stuff and music were all provided prior to the next bus ride to the plane. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, they formed us up and herded us onto the bus for the plane.
As we loaded the plane, the flight attendants proceeded to tell us we were making a stop in Ireland before we got to Kuwait. Unfortunately for us, we have to stay on the plane while the crew changes and the plane is refueled. We will be landing in Ireland shortly, then on to Kuwait.
We stayed in Ireland for about 4 hours. While we were here, there was also a National Guard unit from Sacramento. I spoke with the sergeant major of that unit and let him know I was from Vacaville.
I also spoke with one of the airport employees. She told me about the country and the different things to do. She also informed me that my family name is well known here. Shortly after that, we boarded the plane for Kuwait which we were informed will take 6 hours and 4 minutes to get there..
March 31, 2004
Hey Family:
I've finally made to Iraq. Luckily for us, there was no threat to our convoy.
How is everyone doing? I wish I could be home for Jane's graduation.
We should be looking at a pretty smooth year. The unit we are replacing had only two deaths during its time here. Anyway, I didn't think Mom needed to know that. She's already too worried about me being here.
I'm glad I finally got to write. They didn't give us the address until we got to our camp. I'm also glad I got to talk to Mom for a bit about a week ago. She probably doesn't remember because I woke her up.
I had an interesting flight. We flew from Fort Hood to Ireland. We had had 3 1/2-hour layover there. I spent $1.30 for a coke out of a soda machine and got 70 cents back in Eurocoins. I got to speak to one of the employees at the airport. She told me about the country and said that our last name is very well known.
After Ireland we landed in Kuwait ..
Not that this will be picked up by the MSM...but I wanted my fellow FReepers to see how the Iraqi people truly feel about myself and my fellow soldiers and what we're doing over there.
It get's very frustrating having been there and then coming back to the world being told that what we are doing there is a lie.
Thanks DBR.
Excellent! BTTT
“I have lost almost every friend that I had before Casey died. My husband and I are separated, because he doesn’t support my activities, although he knows the war is a lie.”-cindy sheehan
I think Mom has the same attitude, she's a professional as well...
placemark
My grandmother opposes the Iraq war, Cindy, but she's not a leftist tool like you are. Therefore, I can respect her and love her, unlike the members of your family who have to put up with your crap.
It is the greatest undertaking of this generation. It is good, and true, and right.
Hey, it looks like she is flipping off America in that pic!!!!! Notify the media!!!!!
"It is the greatest undertaking of this generation. It is good, and true, and right."
Agreed. This sums it up for me:
"In every generation, the world has produced enemies of freedom.
They have attacked America because we are freedom's home and defender.
The commitment of our Fathers is not the calling of our time."
George W. Bush
Cindy Sheehan is a liar and she is lying about her own son. How sad that she has disgraced herself, her family, her son, and all of the parents who of our military members. I had some empathy for her in the past- but I am finding it very difficult to muster any respect for her at all anymore.
God rest the soul of Casey Sheehan.
Thank you, and BTTT.
That is the most vulgar picture. She is reveling in the attention her dead son has afforded her.
This is a great post. Bookmark worthy. Thanks.
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