HDBRbuilder Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Wishing a Merry Christmas to all my forum friends! And while wishing this I am remembering all the times that I was on guard duty, pulling CQ or CQ runner, during the holidays while in the military far from home. I am also remembering the years I spent in the desert and how I was on duty during those holidays, normally ensuring one or more individuals were able to depart theater in a timely manner while heading home for an emergency leave at the absolute worst time of the year for that need to occur! But, I was the lucky one throughout all those years of service…not once during the holidays did I ever receive any fire or have to return any fire! And I count that as one of my many blessings! I also ask that my friends here reflect on this and remember that, although the vast majority of us will be safe at home with family and friends during this time of joy and celebration, please remember those who will NOT be doing so…the ones who are separated from their loved ones by many miles due to work or military duty, and the ones who will be on guard duty, performing CQ duties, manning a post in a combat zone and taking turns eating so that their buddies remain secure…and so that WE ALL REMAIN SECURE! Please keep THEM in your prayers throughout this season! -Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Here here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Andy, Thanks for posting. I'm really glad you are here. and thank you for your service to the country and reminding us of those who are serving at this moment so we can remain secure and enjoy the family time as we do. Blessings this Christmas! God bless us, every one! -- Tiny Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 25, 2012 Moderators Share Posted December 25, 2012 Your exactly right, Thanks for your service and being away from home and family. Merry Christmas everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Merry Christmas, and lets keep them in our thoughts all year long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Merry Christmas, and lets keep them in our thoughts all year long! +1 [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Having served myself, I can only say "Amen" to this as well. I've fortunatly never had to take fire or return fire as well. At the same time, I was truly blessed to have got to spend time with both my parents and my younger brother and his family for this Christmas. Thank you and hoping you have/had a wonder Christmas yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 this morning, i was remembering days past of having duty on Christmas Day. Over a 20 year stint in the Coast Guard, i'm sure that i've worked on every holiday more than once. You know, it doesn't suck so bad when you have a bunch of shipmates that are away from home too. Never played professional sports; but, the commaraderie (especially shipboard assignments) can be pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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