A Letter From a Mother of a Marine in Iraq

email | 9/21/04

[reformed_dem]

First of all let me say I am sorry if this letter will offend any of you but it is heavy on my heart and has been for quite a while so please forgive me if my opinion offends any of you.

As the Mother of a Marine now fighting DAILY in Iraq I have to tell you how I feel and why the thought of Kerry getting elected frightens me beyond anyone's imagination. I am a Mother, and President Bush is our son's Commander in Chief. Some of you may disagree but I for one believe President Bush is doing a good job. How many of you could make the decisions he's made yet some of you judge him for those tough decisions. Do not believe for one minute that he enjoys putting any of our military in harms way.

Senator Kerry has taken away many things from our military and in my opinion has not been very supportive of them and it is those decisions Kerry has made in the past that makes it worse for our military. When I hear someone, ANYONE, say, "we just need to bring them all home" it feels like a knife in my heart. It feels that way because Larry and I both believe our son and all the others there are fighting for a good cause and a reason. We believe in what they do and what they are there for.

You can come up with all the reasons you want about why they shouldn't be there but that's really beside the point. The point is they ARE there and they need our support and prayers. I already know Mom's who have lost their sons in this war and to tell them that they died for no reason or that our son and my many friend's son put their life on the line each day for nothing is ridiculous. When I hear Senator Kerry speak this is what I hear. I am afraid if he was to get elected my son as well as all our military that is already over there will be in much more danger then they already are.

Also I would like to share a good point a Marine in the same unit as my son, 2/5 said during a news interview shortly before leaving for Iraq. They asked him about the upcoming election. He said well I feel if Bush wins we pretty much already know what our future holds. But, if Kerry wins who knows what might happen. He said, I'm scheduled to be in Iraq for seven months, if Kerry wins he has already talked about not sending anymore troops to Iraq. So does that mean I will end up having to stay even longer then my usual tour?

When I as A Mother heard this on the news my heart sank because that thought never came to me. Our son Luke will be in Iraq until April so does this mean OUR son will NOT get to come home for who knows how long if Kerry should get elected if his plan is to NOT send any new troops. Who will take the place of the Marines and other military already there? I have to say I pray daily that President Bush will win this upcoming election and I will admit I'm not an extremely political person but I just know that as a Mother the thought of Senator Kerry being our son's Commander in Chief makes me cringe. I have to say I do NOT feel he is the right man for the job. I do feel I have some right to speak my mind since our son is in the Marines and he is after all one of many fighting for OUR freedom.

Before you even think it, do not believe that this war has NOTHING to do with OUR freedom because it does. How would any of you feel if this war was happening on our own soil here in the USA? Can any of you honestly say or believe you do not feel these people are terrorists? If given the chance these terrorists have and will do as much harm as they possibly can. Let's not forget 9-11.

Please, as the Mother of a Marine I cannot recommend strongly enough that you vote for President BUSH. Feel free to pass along this letter to anyone you wish. Thank you, and please continue to pray for our troops.

Sincerely, xxxxxxx

[reformed_dem]

Sorry for the vanity, but I just received this email from a good friend whose son is in Iraq. She is very stressed with her son being over there, but believes it is for a good cause. I felt the need to share it here and know she doesn't mind.

[NavySEAL F-16]

Thank you for posting.

[marvlus]

I firmly believe we are fighting evil in a world battleground. Radical Islamists want to bring the U.S.A down. We cannot stand by and let them do this piece by piece as they were attempting to do during the Clinton years. We need to push on, help Iraq become a democracy and spread that democracy in the Middle East. It's either that or let democracy die worldwide.

[gimme1ibertee]

Thank you very much for sharing.
To Marine's Mom : Here's hoping your son keeps up the good work he and the other patriots are doing for us over there,and I wish you & your family the best. May God bless you and bring your son and all the others home safe and sound. When you write to your son again,please let him know we all are pulling for him and his buds,and we BELIEVE in them, and SUPPORT them 100%.
As for Bush...It's in the bag! ;)

[reformed_dem]

Radical Islamists want to bring the U.S.A down.

I don't think they just want to bring the US down. I think they want to bring all of western civilization down, Christianity, Judaism and all freedom. They want us to become barbarians just like them.

[marty60]

when my son was on duty in Subs, it drove me nuts to not be able to talk to him, or even know where he was. I talked to a man from Tel Aviv, and he explained that in Israel, the Mothers don't even get to know where their children are.

It is the pain and suffering that every Mother goes through when her child serves their country. her story brings tears to my eyes. and I pray for her Son, and all the best and brightest that are fighting these evil people. God Please protect them.

On skerry, retreat which he calls for would be a massacre of our troops. He is dangerous and must not be allowed to win this election. VOTE BUSH

[reformed_dem]

Thank you for your message to my friend. I will direct her to the thread so she can read it.

[Abynormal]

Please let this mother know that there are lots of grateful Americans who consider their son's service to be most noble and that their contribution will NEVER BE FOR NOTHING. Regardless of any end result, all American solders fight for the greater good of the world.... and that we understand that.

[Americanwolf]

thanks for posting!

Tell her my prayers are with her family and her son!

And if she can pass a message to him in Iraq have her pass along a message from A Vet to A Marine please pass along..

GO GET EM' DEVIL DOG!

[facedown]

Bump for a Great American Mom!

[jonsie]

Please tell your friend, the marine mom that I just got through a year of my son serving as a medic between Fallujah and Ramadi that it is and will be a stressful time. He wrote of how important his job was and the support he received daily. He is in Kuwait waiting to return home to Fort Hood after exactly one year. He arrived in Iraq on Sept. 11 and left on Sept. 11. We are happy to have him home. Our young men are the best, they love this country and believe in their commander in chief. Please tell your friend that her son is special, since he is fighting for our country and to keep busy letting him know how special he is, it does help with troop morale. God Bless you all.

[KiloLima]

Dear Mother of a Marine,

You are a wonderful Mom and your sentiments help your son to feel solidly supported and worthwhile. That high degree of morale and purpose will help to keep him safe and sound. The Marines are very well trained and know what they're doing.

Having said that, I cannot begin to imagine what it is like for you so my heart goes out to you and your family. Most of all, here an "Oo-rah!" for that brave Marine and God bless you all.

KL in California

[armymarinemom]

She needs a bumper sticker

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

Bless your friend heavy heart. Please let her know that we have a military prayer list on the "A Day in the Life of President Bush" thread.

If you could pass on a message that she shouldn't be apologizing for her opinions. She is not only intitled to her opinion, she has a vested interest in the daily events in Iraq.

[VOA]

While I don't recommend that "Mother Of A Marine" read the article linked below...
I suggest it for others.
And ponder if there is much difference between the DNC/MoveOn.Org and the
"German propogandists" of WWI mentioned in the article.

I'm praying for all our troops in service.
And that they'll all have the INCREDIBLE fortitude of the mother of Quentin Roosevelt.

http://www.taemag.com/issues/articleID.18115/article_detail.asp

[TADSLOS]

He said well I feel if Bush wins we pretty much already know what our future holds. But, if Kerry wins who knows what might happen.

Pretty much sums it up. GW says what he means and means what he says. JohhnyNam just says whatever will work towards getting him elected on any given day to any given crowd. He has no plan and even if he did, he would never act on it consistently and persistently. That pattern of behavior as President would only serve to bolden our enemies and get more of our servicemen and citizens killed. He's a dangerous empty suit.

[reformed_dem]

Yes I know. Luke's name is on that list. Thanks. I have directed her to this thread so she can read all the supportive messages.

[VOA]

My post 15 was too obtuse.

Just let me say G-d Bless Edith Roosevelt and all the mothers and fathers
whose children have gone in harm's way.
And the grace and consolation to bear the loss of any of them.

(see paragraphs 4 and 5; it's a story that should be common knowledge)
http://www.taemag.com/issues/articleID.18115/article_detail.asp

[is_is]

bump from a Proud Dad of a 2/5 Marine in Ramadi

[lazlohollyfeld]

I wonder if Kerry believes Iraq is a "bigger nothing" than Viet Nam?