Johnlw7 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 My son Matthew 19 will arrive in Haiti with his Unit Ist Battalion 9th Marines part of the Marines 24 MEU.I have known many men and admired a few.But Matt is cut from a different cloth.He has always volunteered to help those less fortunate.He could have been accepted to any college,but chose again to serve.he has a wife and year old daughter.please pray for him and all these fine Patriots and all the people of Haiti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 21, 2010 Moderators Share Posted January 21, 2010 It takes a special person to do what he did, you must be proud. Please thank him for his service. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 You've got it, John! He will be in my Prayers. Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 We still have a few good men! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 He is a good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 You got it. Prayers for your son and you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 All good wishes from here!! Service to your country is one of the most selfless things you can do in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Best of luck to him and a "stay safe" from an old "snake eater"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I will certainly keep him in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Consider it done. He's doing the Lord's work. Wm McD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace168516 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Congrats on having a great son...you should be very proud and we will keep him in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 what Gil said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Prayers and good vibes to Matt and you! This is such a good thing for our troops to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Be Proud. Semper Fi Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Well do. NIck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Do you know where in Haiti? Port au Prince or elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted January 24, 2010 Moderators Share Posted January 24, 2010 We will continue to pray for the citizens of Haiti, as well as all of those entering Haiti to assist in this tremendous disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlw7 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 I am not sure.my ex-wife spoke to Matt just briefly this morning.They may be going to remote areas and survey the damage.I know his unit the one nine is a light infantry unit.Thanks everyone for your kind words and prayers.Semper FI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlw7 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 They are on the ground now delivering food and medical aid to those in remote locations.We don't know how lucky we are in America.i tried to post some pics with reply.The above pic is a member of Matt's unit 0ne-nine Charlie Company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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