Comments on: God Speed, Tony

By: Electric Venom

Electric Venom — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:57:57 +0000

[...] Effective at midnight, my friend Tony is a civilian. [...]

By: Madame Butterfly

Madame Butterfly — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:54:45 +0000

What Is It Like To Deploy?
Venemous Kate wrote quite a touching blog. A friend of her and her military husband’s deployed to Iraq. For whatever reasons, she didn’t get to say goodbye, and so took an opportunity in her blog to say goodbye and come home soon.

Not many soldi…

By: TechGnome's World

TechGnome's World — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:58:48 +0000

Personal Thoughts
Allow me a moment of personal reflection & thought.

By: Quasi-Daily Josh

Quasi-Daily Josh — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:51:41 +0000

Electric Venom :: God Speed, Tony
I was actually reading up on how to fix the problem with this website and how it renders in Internet Explorer (a never-ending problem with regards to CSS) and I saw a link to Electric Venom’s blog, where I found this well-written post: “Electric Veno…

By: Roman

Roman — Sat, 13 Nov 2004 00:38:38 +0000

Y’know I’m not sure how I stumbled across this site, but I’ve been lurking about since then, mainly intrigued by your lifestyle, the wonderful way you turn a phrase and the hope that there would be further mention of your attributes. However, this is something I never expected. What a brilliant piece of writing. Thank you.

By: AFSister

AFSister — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:23:45 +0000

Allen- I’m glad my Dad isn’t the only one who can visit The Wall but can’t read the names. My parents were driving me to Michigan this past August (my husband and our two boys were already there), when we happened across an airport where the travelling Wall was on display. I BEGGED him to turn around to go see it. He turned around, pulled in, parked, got out of the car- but couldn’t get any farther than the tent out front. I didn’t know any of the names on the Wall, but it brought tears to my eyes to see those who did know the names knealing and crying in front of them. I asked Mom where Dad was- I didn’t even realize he had stopped. She pointed him out, sitting by himself under the tent. I didn’t know what to say. I’ve never seen him like that before- had no idea he would react that way to seeing the miniaturized version of the Wall. It was an amazing sight, all of those names etched in granite. It was so quiet and yet screamed a thousand unheard voices- eery.
Kate, your post was extremely well-written. I fully understand the guilt factor, but from a slightly different angle. I’m in Red Cross, and whenever there’s a big hurricane or flood or tornado or the whole 9/11 response, I feel guilty about not being there. When I go, and then am on the way back home, I feel even more guilty because the job usually isn’t done yet when I leave. It is a strange feeling, one that cannot be explained or understood unless you’ve had the same experience. Mine is on a smaller scale, though, since I’m not putting my life on the line when I get deployed with Red Cross, nor am I gone for the 6-12 months that military folks are. I can only imagine how that would magnify the feeling. My prayers are with you all- deployed or not.

By: TRYONTHEGLASSES.COM

TRYONTHEGLASSES.COM — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:38:20 +0000

Veterans Day Part II
As I said yesterday, I was hoping to have posted something much more fitting for Veterans Day.
Work has been a bitch and I’m stealing minutes writing this.
I ran across a really good post by Kate at Electric Venom.
She take s a moment to say farewe…

By: MaryD

MaryD — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 00:51:49 +0000

I pray for Tony a warrior’s safe return. I pray that his experiences are rewarding and I pray for you and your husband peace of mind that Tony is getting to do something he wanted to. I would like to sincerely thank Tony and your husband for their service to our great nation. The brotherhood built in the military is something to truly envy. My nephew is in the USAF, just returned from 2nd tour in Iraq. He has met so many wonderful military men and women – all with the common core of decency and respect. Many are glad to call him friend and brother. The wealth of support he has is phenomenal. I’m sure Tony and your husband experience the same. May God Bless and God Speed Tony safely home.

By: Winds of Change.NET

Winds of Change.NET — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 15:26:53 +0000

Remembrance Day, 2004
Today is Veterans Day in the USA, and Remembrance Day in the British Commonwealth countries. Here’s a roundup of links from Canada and beyond that are worth your time on this solemn and thankful day.

By: BLACKFIVE

BLACKFIVE — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 14:31:24 +0000

Veterans Day – Part 5 – Those Left Behind
As many of you who visit here know, I’ve had to say goodbye to a lot of friends heading to Iraq and Afghanistan.