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Soldiers in Iraq renew vows on Valentines Day (Wedding Vows that is - Tissues at the Ready! WIPE!)
ARNEWS ^ | Feb 14, 2006 | 1st BCT Public Affairs, 101st Airborne Division

Posted on 02/14/2006 5:20:04 PM PST by SandRat

KIRKUK, Iraq (Army News Service, Feb. 14, 2006) – Married Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division gathered at the Bastogne Chapel on Forward Operating Base Warrior on Valentines Day to rededicate their love for their spouses back home.

“The ceremony was informal,” said Capt. Jerry Sherbourne, the 426th Brigade Support Battalion chaplain, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. “But it was an opportunity for us who are deployed and separated and far away to show we meant our vows and we still do.”

More than 30 BSB Soldiers found time between missions to remember their spouses and rededicate their marriage vows in the joint ceremony held by Sherbourne.

“It’s a great experience for all Soldiers who are deployed to be able to express their love regardless how far away their spouses are,” said Lt. Col. Jeffrey Kelley, the commanding officer for 426th BSB.

With the longest marriage being 26 years and the shortest being less than a year, all Soldiers attended the ceremony for the same purpose – to once again give themselves to another for the rest of their lives.

Maj. Curtis Johnson, executive officer for the 426th BSB, expressed the meaning of the service perfectly when he said, “If given the opportunity to do it all over again, I would.”

The idea for the miniature ceremony was brought up to the chaplain by Johnson, when he remembered that a similar opportunity was given to Soldiers when he was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I.

“This was a great way to remember my wife on Valentines Day,” said Spc. Shawn Droge, a husband of five years. “By renewing my marriage vows, I am promising my wife that I will be with her forever, and I love her very much.”

(Editor's note: Information provided by 1st BCT Public Affairs, 101st Airborne Division.)


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 101stairborne; chaplain; gnfi; iraq; militaryfamilies; renew; soldiers; valentinesday; vows; wedding
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1 posted on 02/14/2006 5:20:07 PM PST by SandRat
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To: 2LT Radix jr; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 80 Square Miles; A Ruckus of Dogs; acad1228; AirForceMom; ..
Ladies of the Canteen, here's a sweet Valentine to read about


2 posted on 02/14/2006 5:21:52 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: SandRat

Aha! This time around you provide an adequate amount of boxes.
Semper Fi to them all, and God speed for safe returns.


3 posted on 02/14/2006 5:23:34 PM PST by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned)
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To: SandRat

“This was a great way to remember my wife on Valentines Day,” said Spc. Shawn Droge, a husband of five years. “By renewing my marriage vows, I am promising my wife that I will be with her forever, and I love her very much.”



What a man!!!!


4 posted on 02/14/2006 5:32:09 PM PST by LoudRepublicangirl (loudrepublicangirl)
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To: SandRat

This is awesome! I don't remember ever hearing about this happening before.

(I got my tissue box out when I read the title of the thread, and am glad I did!)

God bless the men and women of the United States Military!


5 posted on 02/14/2006 5:33:43 PM PST by Theresawithanh (Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.)
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To: SandRat

Thanks for the advance warning. Real men can touch one's heart just by being who they are.


6 posted on 02/14/2006 5:39:01 PM PST by Bahbah (An admitted Snow Flake and a member of Sam's Club)
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To: ducks1944; Ragtime Cowgirl; Alamo-Girl; TrueBeliever9; maestro; TEXOKIE; My back yard; djreece; ...
Married Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division gathered at the Bastogne Chapel on Forward Operating Base Warrior on Valentines Day to rededicate their love for their spouses back home.

“The ceremony was informal,” said Capt. Jerry Sherbourne, the 426th Brigade Support Battalion chaplain, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. “But it was an opportunity for us who are deployed and separated and far away to show we meant our vows and we still do.”

7 posted on 02/14/2006 7:39:01 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia

Thanks, Calpernia, for the ping!

We had a disheartening message via regular mail. Our regular grocer is going to quit on-line shopping, which we depend on.

Pretty tough for a 173rd Airborne Ranger, 100% mentally and physically disabled to deal with. Physically disabled - why the home groceries site was ok.


8 posted on 02/14/2006 8:27:35 PM PST by JLO (www.operationmnnice.com)
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To: JLO

You mean your local food store will stop online purchases?


9 posted on 02/14/2006 8:34:39 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia; ALOHA RONNIE; mhking; Vets_Husband_and_Wife; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; MeekOneGOP; ...

We had a disheartening message via regular mail. Our regular grocer is going to quit on-line shopping, which we depend on.

Pretty tough for a 173rd Airborne Ranger, 100% mentally and physically disabled to deal with. Physically disabled - why the home groceries site was ok.

Gads, I have to find a remedy. Wish me luck.


10 posted on 02/14/2006 8:39:07 PM PST by JLO (www.operationmnnice.com)
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To: JLO

Even if your local grocer stopped online shopping, what exactly do you need that you can't order online from a small business website?

You only need to change the timing of your purchases and have what you need mailed vs. delivered.


11 posted on 02/14/2006 8:51:51 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia

YES!


12 posted on 02/14/2006 9:01:11 PM PST by JLO (www.operationmnnice.com)
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To: Calpernia

FRESH==DAIRY AND MEAT.

I order from Schwanns --- sometimes...

No fresh dairy or meat.

In a pinch, we'll surrvive. Dairy might be the ice cream though, LOL!


13 posted on 02/14/2006 9:28:26 PM PST by JLO (www.operationmnnice.com)
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To: Calpernia

Fresh fruits and vegies, dairy and real butcher meats ...

Can't get them at grocery,net.


14 posted on 02/14/2006 9:42:21 PM PST by JLO (www.operationmnnice.com)
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To: JLO

I see lots of farmers sell from their websites.

See the dairy goat breeders for milk.

I get meat online all the time. Just finished up some ostrich and am starting on the bison.

;)


15 posted on 02/14/2006 9:46:55 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia

I guess we want ease in our old age. One stop shop and go.

Too bad our local place didn't agree. Tomorrow, look out. I'm calling!

Funny, when I called and talked to the national website guy, he didn't know anything about it. He encouraged my local call.


16 posted on 02/14/2006 10:15:40 PM PST by JLO (www.operationmnnice.com)
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To: Calpernia

what exactly do you need that you can't order online from a small business website?


Can someome deliver milk? No according to the milk delivery person

Deliver fresh meat? LOL!

Northern MN is still pretty but backwards, but thanks.

Ogle's Foods took a forward stand, in Grand Rapids but wimped out.

Mail today - Ogle's quit online shopping service.

Oh hell, I'm so mad I could spit!


17 posted on 02/14/2006 10:39:52 PM PST by JLO (www.operationmnnice.com)
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To: SandRat

BTTT


18 posted on 02/15/2006 3:06:15 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: Calpernia

Thanks for the ping!


19 posted on 02/15/2006 8:55:07 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: JLO

You are in Minnesota, right?


20 posted on 02/15/2006 9:24:54 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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