Shout Out to Hotmetal!

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[boatbums]

I am praying for you, hotmetal, and all the men and women in the service of the U.S. of A.! I cannot imagine the ordeals and tribulations you endure for us and there are not enough words to describe how much I appreciate, respect and love you. Nobody forced you guys to do this, to join, and nobody forces you to put your own lives on the line day after day for your country and your fellow soldiers. I am sincerely praying that God blesses this country soon with a true patriot in the office of the Commander in Chief, one who DESERVES your loyalty and sacrifice.

Please don't lose hope. You are admired and respected. You are appreciated more than you know. You are loved and NOT forgotten though some days it may seem that way. Every time I see a soldier in a restaurant, my husband and I pay for whatever they are having. Most of the time we do it without them knowing who we are, just that the waiter tells them their bill has been paid already. We do this to show, in a small way, just how proud and grateful we are for you.

I'll say a special prayer for you tonight that the Lord enfold you in His arms in such a way that it is palpable and that you have a sense of peace that passes all understanding. You won't be there forever, though it may feel like you will, and one day you will be home again. I hope if we ever meet, I can personally give you a hug and buy you the best steak dinner you ever had!

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:9)

[TheConservativeParty]

I agree, much worse than Carter.
When I hear the fake War on Women mantra, it steams me.
No one has done more to ruin my small business than Obummer.
High costs of doing business, and low demand for product because everyone is suffering.

I actually don’t dispise Clinton anymore. I can even look at Hillary and not puke. But Hussein, he’s in a league of his own. He will be known as the worst (fake) president ever, no matter how long our republic survives.

I need to go to my happy place....back when Reagan was President!

: )

[Hotmetal]

Thanks everyone. It has made me feel really good to hear from all you very kind folks from back home. I have read and reread all your post three times and the computer screen has been fuzzy every time. It's a blessing to know that there are men and women like y'all that care for us soldiers and are there for us at the drop of the hat if we need you. Y'all keep on doin’ what you're doin’ and it won't be long until we get home. I have shared your post with my fellow medics and it put a smile on their faces too, so be proud of yourselves for making the day for us. God bless each and everyone of you.

[1010RD]

Keep it together, FRiend. We’re rooting for you!

[Hotmetal]

I was filmed to do a “shout-out” for the Coca Cola 600 race. If you watch the race watch for a medic wearing a scrub top, bonny hat and eye pro from the 223rd EN BN from West Point, MS that will be me.

[Madly57]

Hang in there Hotmetal. Glad to hear you’ll be home in time to vote. Here’s a little musical “pick-me-up” for ‘ya when you get a chance. It’s a video of a song I wrote and recorded to honor guys (and gals) just like you. Hope you like Country! Enjoy, and PLEASE SHARE! The more active duty personnel that hear this, the better. Enjoy, and God Bless. Here’s the link: http://youtu.be/sscwI6pBCJ0

[right way right]

Hotmetal,

I can’t thank you enough.
There is a song that so many of us still do believe in!

HOPE YOU CAN COME HOME SOON AND SHARE THE AIR HERE WITH US!

America the Beautiful

O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare of freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!

O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!

O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

O beautiful for halcyon skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the enameled plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till souls wax fair as earth and air
And music-hearted sea!

O beautiful for pilgrims feet,
Whose stem impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till paths be wrought through
wilds of thought
By pilgrim foot and knee!

O beautiful for glory-tale
Of liberating strife
When once and twice,
for man’s avail
Men lavished precious life!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till selfish gain no longer stain
The banner of the free!

O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till nobler men keep once again
Thy whiter jubilee!

[waterhill]

I will keep an eye out for it, brotherman!

[patriciaruth]

It would be fun to put a care package together for this soldier if someone knows his name, unit, APO and an idea of what goodies would put a smile on his face.

[Hotmetal]

Hi all. I'm about to round this trip up, less than 2 months left. Here's a couple pics, my section and a patch of grass I grew while over here. I'm on the far right with the ball cap.

[Hotmetal]

Thanks again everyone for your thoughts and prayers, whenever I get down I come back and read this thread. I will be comming home sometime in September.