Troop Prayer Thread 3

A number of us have recently decided to form an active prayer circle here to pray for our Troops. We have many fine young men and women known to us here at FreeRepublic.com serving in the Army, Navy, Marines, Airforce and Coast Guard. Several on our troop list to date actually are registered in the forum, and have become known to us personally among the constellation of Freepers.

If you would like to submit someone for our list, you are welcome to do so at any time. Post their name or pseudonym here on the thread or freepmail amom or myself. If we have made any errors, please let us know so that we may correct the list. We will be making periodic updates.

We invite everyone, active Freepers and Lurkers alike to join our circle in prayer for these fine men and women who have volunteered to place their lives on the line for the defense of our nation and for the liberation of the oppressed peoples of other nations. To them we send our greatest respect and gratitude. We send them our prayers and good thoughts. We ask for God's blessing upon them and their families.

For those of us who have somewhat limited computer capacity, we request that graphics be limited to pictures of loved ones for whom we are offering prayers, special visuals that seem particularly approprieate, and non-moving graphics. Thank you.

~Chong-Commander-In-Chief, President Bush, and his family.
~amom- Our leaders, our fallen, our missing and the innocent.
~FrogMom- son-in-law SSG Mike in Kuwait husband and father of two adorable children
~FrogMom-Joseph Hudson while in the hands of animals and that those who are being held with him are strong.
~EuroFrog-SSGMike, SSG Kris
~FrogFish-cousin SPC Chad of the 3rd Infantry in Kuwait.
~maranatha-son Mitchell, USAF air refueling wing in Oman
~SAMWolf-Freeper BKWells, and Freeper Radix's son
~Tarheel-Capt. Eric US Army
~Tiki-Anton Peterson, Steve McKinley, Tim McKinley, Cory Simmons
~prairiebreeze-Marine Corpl. Nick, Navy seaman Brad
~LBGA- son Tyler, special ops, home safe, tired but in good health.
~HiJinx-SPC Anna, BlackHawk Crew Chief and PVT Tom B., cannon crewman. Tom is headed 'over there' next month after the birth of his first baby.
~Mr. Silverback-Corpsman Michael in Japan, Specialists John Colin Army near DMZ in Korea, Pudgeless and his unit the 333rd Mps of the Ill National Guard. County Board member Hadley in training at Bragg.
~JohnDoe#1-son Sergeant First Class Terry in Kuwait
~h8klintoon-Maj. William Glover, Sgt. Ellis Caudle
~fatima- Adam-spec ops, granddaughter Karen Army , Jim USN USS Constellation, freepers Daughter in law Patty Air Force.
~Shezza-darling husband Scott (Freeper Giles Corey) US Army
~amom-Defender2, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
~Lando Lincoln-Seth Crawford USAF
~68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub-the Men and Women at the Coos Bay Coast Guard Station. Along with active duty Coast Guard FReeper CWO Jackson.
~My back yard-brother's youngest son Bryce Owen USNavy sailed right after Christmas
~RedWhiteBlue-nephew LCpl. Brian Kaul, USMC in Kuwait
~WLansberry-1st Lt. George Lansberry USAF
~doug from upland-PO2 Josh, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
~OhioWfan- Son PFC Eric, Army Reserves, activated, son's unit buddy, Sean
~Heylady-Son Lt. Gregory Worden, 1ST CAV
~amom-Freeper Mike, WUSAF, Air National Guard
~GatorGirl -Husband "LT Gator"- USNR, Brother in Law-Jason-USNR, Cousin Rich-USNR, Friend Tom-USNR, Friend Alex-USAFR
~amom-Major Sellers, USMC in the ME. Son Dillion and mom Betsy. 4 mo old Dillion just had heart transplant.
~buffyt- Son in LawRobby Ellis Boswell USN
~WellsFargo94- CPT Bill, CPT Dan, MAJ John, CPT Tom, SGT Brian, CPT Dave, LTC Jim, Chaplain Dave, COL N, COL L, COL S, General Franks, LTC Pat, Dr. W
~GoRepGo-Husband Willie, Navy Corpsman, Ist MEU somewhere in the sandbox.
~amom-FReeper bkwells (Deployed on USS TARAWA (LHA-1)) from the Canteen.
~ProudArmyWife-Sgt. Roney 4th Infantry Divison (hubby)
~exhausted momma-Nephew, Matt Morgan, Navy
~Severa- husband (FR screen name Hostel), USN Submariner, brother Wes, USAF Little Rock AFB, friend Tosca, USN Corpsman, USNS Comfort, husband's cousin David, US Army, Fort Gordon, GA
~ stand4something- husband Mike AND son Scott, (both Air National Guard) deployed to the Mid-East)
~ JulieRNR21- a friend's grandson, Wesley in the USAF
~ LKR59-Timmy (Army) in Kuwait, John (Army) in Afghanistan, and Karen (Army) in Saudi Arabia
~Joy Angela-cousin Steve Jr. early 20s with a 6 year old son
~FReeper Proud Legions
~FReeper Hostel, USN Active Duty Submariner
~ OhioWfan -son Eric
~ mystery-ak -husband Mike and their son Jonathan both deployed
~ Gogranny - grandson
~ Inspectorette -son Eric
~ Slip18- nephew is aboard ship - active duty USN
~ anniegetyourgun - nephew Josh
~ Himyar - son Robert
~ homeschool mama- nephew Michael is in the Navy
~ CyberAnt- nephew Jody
~ milagro- son is deployed in the Mid-East
~ BlessedAmerican- nephew David Marine deployed to the Mid-East
~ Jewels1091 -friends of daughter, Ross (101st airborne), deployed to Mid-East, Chris (Navy) heading for Mid-East, cousin, Phil, serving in the US Navy
~ TruthNtegrity - lurker friend Pat's nephew Ben (Marines) Kuwait and his mother Tracy.
~ TruthNtegrity- younger brother, John (Navy), has been deployed, and his family.
~TruthNtegrity-Ensign Andy, US Navy - my cousin's son, pilot LTC Andrew deployed, Marine Keith.
~ Hoosiermama- Brad who has been deployed, His brother Jeff who has just enlisted. Shanty & Josh (husband & wife just deployed separately), Bill and Bill (both military academy grads), (when you teach, they're all your kids) Brad from Maigrey, Sgt. C. Cole
~notpoliticallycorewrecked- husband soon to be deployed
~notpoliticallycorewrecked- military email buddies
~ Wneighbor -son-in-law Thomas deployed
~ zlala -brother is deploying to the Mid-East
~ tamikamaria- cousin Annette (Navy) stationed on an aircraft carrier, .best friend's brother is in the Army, sister is in the Navy
~ Radix -son is deployed
~ Pippin - niece in the Air Force, nephew in the Army stationed in the Far East
~ WomanofStandard -a dear friend has three sons in the military ...Dustin (Army) - Mid-East-Troy (Air Force) - Italy, Tyler (Army) - just returned from Afghanistan and currently at Ft. Bragg, NC
~ baseball mom - friend's nephew, Thomas (Navy), just deployed
~ a special Freeper -brother is an Army Chaplain
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator -friend's son Danny (Army), just deployed
~ ivoteright - hubby (Air Force) has been deployed, he is also b-i-l to I'm ALL Right!
~ kemathen7 -boyfriend, John (AirForce)
~ GretchenEE -son of dear friends, Silas (Army), deployed to Mid-East
~bentfeather- Long Cut, Ms Cut, Mini Cut
~Warriormom -CIA agents whose plane crashed and may have been kidnapped in Colombia, dear friend Greg, deployed to Mid-East
~ Freeper Per-Ling active duty in the Navy has a wife and 2-year-old
~ leenie312 son Nicholas is in the Marines
~ rentense-friend's brother, Brian Z.
~ AF_Blue -active-duty AF, and family
~southern grit- coworker and dear friend SFC Sarah Augustine Kuwait
~Antijen-Jason Bontrager USN, Justin Lapp USN, Jack Snowden USN
~Antijen- friend Mark
~Jim O-L Cpl Travis Groce & Wife L Cpl Brandy Groce in Kuwait
~Snippy_about_it- Brian Wells (bkwells)and crew deployed on USS Tarawa, also his family back here at home, FReeper KKING (Tim is a contractor working in Kuwait in support our troops) , 2LT Radix Jr, Army-deployed (son of Freeper Radix), Freeper M1911A1 MSgt of Marines and his wife,freeper M0sby, Freeper Mojo2001's husband Navy-deployed, SPCKarl Gray Army-deployed(son of freeper beallyoucanbe)
~Blue Scourge- Sgt. Daniel Mayzik 3rd Armor Div.
~seams2me-Cody Buhler USN, David Blassingame USMC, Trey US Army, Darby Bishop US Army 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub-Long Cut (USN) and Mrs. Cut, SK1 Thurman (USN) and her sister Trish (USMC)
~Maigrey-cousin C.C.
~Condi2008- Friend J.D.
~tamikamaria- cousin Annette, best friend's brother and sister
~lizbet-cousin's son Marc
~jtill- friend P.A. and family
~steams tome-adopted servicemen Trey, David, Cody and Darby and their families.
~CENTVRIO EQVITVM and his loved ones
~Reagan's Mom's brother -in-law Dave
~Judith Anne's friend Deana's son
~Judith Anne's daughter-in-law's two brothers
~AFPhys
~AFPhys' friend C.M.
~olliemb's two young patients now serving
~Patsor Mike's brother Tom
~Dale's son Dean
~Cindy's stepson Adam
~Jim and Terri's son Stephen
~Joy's son Michael
~patriciaruth's cousin Ed.
~Marvin and Carolyn's son Alan
~KitJ
~TigerCap's coworker Kevin
~JimRob-Two Nephews
~MozartLover-nephew
~G'nad-active duty
~Trish-active duty
~deadhead-cousin
~Armymarinemom-three sons
~WaterDragon-Son-in-law, grandson
~Maigrey-cousin
~ladtx-two sons
~Mama_Bear-nephew
~SKI Thurman-active duty
~David Osborne-active duty
~Boxerblues'-two sons
~the piper-son
~sheeza-husband
~Diver Dave-niece
~weldgophardline-brother-in-law
~Future Snake Eater-cousin
~Warrior Nurse-active duty
~SpookBrat-nephew
~Consort-2 daughters
~big easy-a friend whose husband is a major(air ranger, delta force) would like our prayers.
~amom-FReeper fc2tomschermuly who says " God willing, we'll all come home safe and sound."
~ladyinred-Eric Ludwick and Scott Ludwick brothers and both deployed. Sons of a lifelong friend. They have a sister, Pamela who is also enlisted Army recently.
~bell-Sgt. Jason Beach, Joshua George USMC , Daniel Bristow USMC
~maranatha-General Franks and Don Rumsfeld
~NRA2BFree-Major Peter Horn US Special Forces, LCPL Jonathan Marquez USMC, CPL Antonio Martin USMC
~GilesB-namesake Pfc Gyles, stationed in South Korea,
~armymarinemom-Spc. Brad-Army in Kuwait and active duty. Pfc Stuart-Army and Sgt. Graham-USMC.
~BeforeISleep-my son-Marines
~.30Carbine-Jim Ferry, Vermont Army National Guard, Chemical Weapons Defense Specialits/Trainer and his wife and 2 small children.
~AppyPappy-two adopted Marines from the next county who are in Kuwait.
~Lando Lincoln-remembering the gallant UK and Aussie troops who are at our side.
~condi2008-our friends, Jimmy, Brian, Jon, Dustin and their families.
~Chong-Chris Kollhoff, nephew-to-be who is shipping out tonight for Iraq.
~Textide- Please pray for Wes, my cousin, a Marine Captain and now in Kuwait
~TEXOKIE- Niece, active army nurse still stateside. Niece's hubby, army, deployed to Afghanistan, Niece's brother-in-law, active army, deployment status unknown at this time
~Dubya-Royal Marine commandos
~twstearman-80+ crew of this itty, bitty ship I'm on. USS Devastator (MCM 6) home ported in Texas, is a mine countermeasures ship (i.e., mine sweeper), been deployed since early January, and we have no idea when we're going home. We all know now it's time to go to work.
~Dutchgirl - Norman Hamm USAFR and his mom and family. Hamms are old AF brat buddies, all grown up.
~BeAllYouCanBe-My son Karl, a National Guard infantryman and part of 293 Infantry Regiment. He is 26 has a wife and 18 month old daughter and lived in San Jose CA before last November when he was called up.
~Peach-my stepson - Steven Seaha, Master Sgt., Air National Guard, Jordan.
~Jaded- Matthew K. in the Navy
~Wild Irish Rogue- my brother,John-Special Forces, Airborne-deployed Mid East.
~Southflanknorthpawsis- my son-in-law, USMC Staff Sergeant, Dan; currrently in Kuwait.
~OhioWfan-Aaron, son of one of my students who is a Marine and has been stationed on the Iraqi border. Andy, the boyfriend of another of my students, involved in Psy Ops.
~weldgophardline-Merle ,in the Air Force Brother in law of weldgophardline. All the troops.
~NYCop-SSgt. Rojas, currently deployed in Kuwait and awaiting Iraqi POW's, he's a co-worker and friend
~KineticKitty-Master Seargent Jenkins, SSG John Burton , SPC Paul Dobiesz , SGT Freeman, SFC Lewis, LT Nelson, LT Ortez, SGT Call, SGT Rogers, PVT Potao, SPC Morgan, PVT Surface, Master Seargent Wiley, Lt Col. McNeely, CPT Love, CPT Vaught, SSG Fortney. Most of these soldiers are in various Units with the 4th Infantry Division these are friends of mine and my husband mostly from the Ft. Hood area.
~HiJinx-those who have chosen to take up arms against tyranny, keep them safe, help them to accomplish their objectives, bring them home to their loved ones
~NotJustAnotherPrettyFace-my nephew - paratrooper with the US Army
~glory-nephew Adam, is working patriot missiles in the Army. Hubby's best buddy, Eric, who is in a refueling unit for the Air Force.
~DAVEY CROCKETT-Steve Countryman US Airforce, Josh Ray US Marines, Brad Newman US Navy, Tex (my son buddy) US Navy
~baseballmom - asking for prayers for freeper Mystix, USMC
~Mrs.Liberty-nephew Sgt Charles Mapa, Jr. USAF C17-Crew chief.
~2ndIDVet- J.B. and B.G.
~jwalsh07-1st LT Brian Helsin MWCS-28, DT B Iraq, Ist LT Alex D'Amico India Co., 3rd BN., 5th Marines
~free kitty-close friend Barbara who just went in the Army.
~The Right Stuff- my penpal, Sadie from the USS Boxer.

FYI
12:06 AM | NYT will report captives were executed
CNN - aaron brown is saying the NYT tomorrow will have a report that some of the POWs were summarily executed, probably publicly.

"When this word gets out, it's hard to control the troops." Gen. Wesley Clark.

Brown said the story will change things. "People will be outraged."
12:06 AM | NYT will report captives were executed
CNN - aaron brown is saying the NYT tomorrow will have a report that some of the POWs were summarily executed, probably publicly.

"When this word gets out, it's hard to control the troops." Gen. Wesley Clark.

Brown said the story will change things. "People will be outraged."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/875755/posts

Loving Father, in humble trust we draw your attention to every act of violence and terrorism being planned against our country and our military.

Thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to expose and defeat weapons of destruction.

We take authority in Jesus' Name over every planned act of violence and command it to wither and die.

Father, forgive those who would seek to harm the POW's and bring them into a healed relationship with our Lord Jesus.

Thank You for protecting our country and those of our Coalition. Thank You for alerting many intercessors to pray a shield of protection around our countries and around those individuals assigned to protect the people of our countries.

Holy Spirit, come. Release the peace of Christ among the soldiers, bring harmony to the Coalition. We know that there is nothing lost in the Spirit. We ask that You would lead and direct those who search and rescue our soldiers and POW's. We thank You for keeping Michael Speicher and we pray that he is still alive and returned to us. Though men may forget, You oh Lord never leave us nor forsake us.

Thank You, Lord.
Amen.

You are most welcome, but the credit is not mine. The ping list was put together by TEXOKIE and amom - they are the BOMB!

The report that some of the captives may have been publicly executed is one of those that hits me in the pit of the stomach. Let's hope that it is WRONG.

The report that some of the captives may have been publicly executed is one of those that hits me in the pit of the stomach. Let's hope that it is WRONG.

Agreed FM. Nothing I say seems strong enough or adequate. And definately not appropriate for this thread. Resorting to prayer once again.

FM just as a poing of clarification. TEXOKIE and some others from the Yellow Rose of Texas thread came up with the concept. TEX put the idea into reality and I just pitched in later on by collecting up the names into a list. And now here you are with your help. It is appreciated and good to be among old friends right now.

Thank you for posting the soldier's open letter to the Dixie Chicks, Dubya.

I am friends with one of the sound men who runs a couple of the stages at an international blue grass festival held annually in our area. We often see groups perform there who are on their way up and just poised on their big breaks. My friend told me that when the Dixie Chicks performed on his stages they were rude and arrogant. They had no problem about stepping on people. He said he wouldnt cross the street to shake their hands. They were very popular with the crowds that year at the festival, but based on my friend's assessment of their character, my husband and I opted out of listening to their concert. Texohubby just reminded me last night about that and stated that he was so GLAD that we made that decision!

I understand your feelings, Minty about wishing to comfort family members of those with captured or fallen loved ones. The thing I keep reminding myself is that while I'm helpless, God is not. Truly, as we pray, we affect events and people in ways we cannot imagine.

It does hurt to see the capture or loss of such magnificent young people. I do thank God every day that there are such bright and shining Ones who have made the choice to use their lives for the defense of Freedom..."God's gift to humanity." Truly the angels of God in heaven are singing their praises. The ones who have been called home are surely being blessed with abundant rewards....and not dozens of virgins either! God is blessing them with delights and joy of which we have no capacity to imagine.

I join you in your prayers that the families of the Fallen/Captured and Ones who are fighting on are granted consolation, hope, and strength and that they will not feel any kind of sense of aloneness.

Thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt contribution to this thread.

Re: your post 171:

Thank you for posting this link, Dubya. For those who have not followed that link, it contains a beautiful poem entitled "In a Land Far Away" . There is also the recording of an American woman born in Iraq giving her testimony as to the truth that Saddam is the one killing women and children, not George Bush.

I encourage all participants in this thread to follow the link Dubya posted!

http://www.talltexian.com/AmericaForever/id42.htm

Thank you for providing us with the list of Captured/MIA, in your post 174, FrogMom. Thank you for leading us in a reading of Psalm 3:1-4 in their behalf. Our prayers are joined with yours for the safe return of these 8 young people.

Thank you for leading us in prayer as soldiers in battle, Michael121. Amen.

To all our lurkers and freepers who are active military:

We so admire all of our troopers. We can see their bright shining faces on the newscasts. You can see the fervor of the sure knowledge that what they are doing is right just rolling off of them. We want all our troops to know that you ARE doing right, and we here at home truly ARE behind you, (some talking heads in the media notwithstanding.) It is a just cause you are engaged in, wherever you are posted. YOU ARE ALL HEROES AND WE LOVE YOU AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!

Thank you for letting us know about the service of Cpl Mark Arnold, Valin.

Our Father in Heaven, we ask that you will enfold Mark and his aunt and their entire family during this time of separation. Keep Mark safe and alert and in the hollow of your hand whenever danger is near. Surround him and his buddies with the love and gratitude of his aunt, Valin, and all of us here who want them to come home safely and victoriously. Let Mark know that we love him and regard him as a hero, no matter what job he may be doing. This which we call forth for Mark and his family, we call forth for each and every one of our troopers individually and their families. Amen

Thank you for this story about Patrick Miller's faith and church family, in your post 194 Dubya.

Father,
We all pray that while Patrick is in enemy hands his faith will be sustained and strengthened. We pray for his body temple, but most of all we do pray for the nourishment and sustainment of his soul and faith. We are praying this not only for Patrick but for all who are being held. We thank you that there is no cell or dungeon into which you cannot reach. We ask that you will go to these young people and assign angels to them to protect them each and every moment. We praise you Father for the love and attention you shed upon them and their families. We praise you for the desire and willingness to serve the Holy Cause of Freedom which these and all our troopers have. Seal them in your mighty impenetrable flames.

If there are those who are missing or are in danger of capture, now or in the days to come, we ask, if it is possible, that you will surround them with a cloak of invisibility, invincibility and invulnerabliblity so they may return safely to our lines.
Amen

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