Kindly, give a big DU shout of support to my "Iraq-bound" brother.

[Just Me]

Former USMC (1988-1993), Desert Storm Vet, 34 year-old, recently married with family, National Guard being shipped to Iraq on September 5th. He is the best friend anyone could ever have,...he's certainly Loved, a LOT, by "Just Me". I am going to see him for the last time before he departs and want him to see the best part of all of us who are fighting for truth and justice at home while he fights for the protection of fellow troops and seeks to help innocent Iraqi citizens.

:hug: Thank you so much.

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. We got your back soldier

and remember DUCK!

We want you back... you hear us? Good

;-)

[Pithlet]

2. Lots of support for your brother, and hugs for you.

:hug:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. My prayers are

for your brother's safe AND speedy return.

[deadparrot]

4. Good luck to him...

My prayers and thoughts are with him and your loved ones. :)

[GreenPartyVoter]

5. *hugs and prayers for all of you*

[knowbody0]

6. hurry home Just Me's Brother

peace and love.

[w8liftinglady]

7. We are all behind you,brother!

Stay safe,until we get all of you guys home again...(and look after the little grunts-my kid is one of them)

[seabeyond]

8. love you brother... always have always will support yawl.. n/t

[annabanana]

Dear Just Me's brother!

God Bless you guy. Keep your head down and come back safe and sound.

[MinneapolisMatt]

9. To Just Me's Brother:

Stay strong. You've got a lot of people here keeping you in their thoughts and prayers.

-Matt

[bpilgrim]

10. gods speed

we'll never forget & always keep fighting till you're all back.

semper fi

peace

[wellstone dem]

11. Sending positive thoughts and a big shout out

Thank you for your service. Take care. Stay safe.

[babylonsister]

12. Just Me's bro, you stay safe and know that

we'll all be thinking about you and your unit. :grouphug:

[Beaverhausen]

13. Dear Brother sir

Please stay safe and remember that we all support you here. Thank you for your service.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

14. Your brother has my support.

Thank him for his service for me.:hug:

[Frances]

15. Good luck

Our thoughts are with you.

[ironman202]

16. thank you for your service to our country

hopefully we'll have taken it back from the cretins that have absconded with it.

[understandinglife]

17. Hopefully, soon, we can properly honor your service by convicting ...

.... the neoconster criminals who are needlessly risking your life and ruining the America you so courageously represent.

A salute to you from a former Navy Officer.


Peace.

[Just Me]

76. I think it's important that, all our service wo/men know we're fighting,..

,...on that front of accountability and justice.

:hug:

[understandinglife]

83. I agree and I am so pleased you created this thread in honor of ...

...your brother and all those who serve our Nation, selflessly and bravely.


Peace.

[immoderate]

18. Stay safe. Stay low.

Come home soon.

--IMM

[Frustratedlady]

19. To Me's Brother from

Iowa! May you be safe and come home soon. Please convey our heart felt wishes for all those serving so they know how much we truly care. Bless your heart!!!

[Old and In the Way]

20. Best of luck....stay safe.

[SeattleGirl]

21. Good luck, and be safe

Praying you come back soon to your family!

[Burried News]

22. Discretion is the better part of valor.

Thank you for serving. If your unit needs anything let us know, please.

[Just Me]

40. ,...which makes the task more difficult than the policy-makers.

Thank you :hug: for offering support to their unit. We have PROVEN that, we can gather the resources necessary to assist others,...haven't we?

We will provide.

[Burried News]

48. Have a Marine in family - 2 Iraq tours so far.

[Just Me]

56. Geez. That's a difficult hardship.

:hug: I'm neither tough or strong enough to offer you anything other than a :hug:

BUT, I am expressive and loving enough to say to you that, together we are far more powerful than all those who exploit our oppression.

[Burried News]

63. I will tell you - it's hard when they go; it's hard while they are there;

and it is hard when they come back. Different problems at each stage but problems nevertheless. Thanks.

[bnr65432]

23. good luck

be safe

[tinfoilinfor2005]

24. My prayer is that by September 5 there won't be any need for

him to go there.

Peace be with your brother and his family.

[Just Me]

25. I am going to print out this thread and deliver it to him.

In such confusing and conflicting times, supporting eachother is imperative.

:hug: to "Uncle Icky" and :hug: to all those who engage in support for one another through a terribly difficult period.

Thank you ALL,...so much!

[AlamoDemoc]

26. Take good care of yourself Sir

You'll be on our thoughts and prayers for a speedy return

[ofrfxsk]

27. Prayers and hugs for Just Me's brother

and to all of our military men, women and their families.
Come home safe & sound but come home soon.
:hug:

[Bluzmann57]

28. Hey just me brother

Good luck and we want you home safely. Thanks for your military service.

[spuddonna]

29. Big hugs for your brother...

We'll keep him in our hearts and our prayers... I hope he comes home soon, and knows how much we appreciate the sacrifices that all the soldiers, and their families, are making for us.

[Just Me]

30. Thank you for expressing your support.

:hug:

[Tsiyu]

31. Stay safe, Bro

(and Just Me: keep us posted on any needs he has)....:patriot:

[me b zola]

32. Just Me's brother, we're here for you...& your sis!

We'll be be fighting for you here on the homefront.

Stay safe and come home soon!

Positive thoughts & prayers are with you. O8)

[ignatius 2]

33. Take care,stay safe and come back to your bride and family

who obviously love you soon.

[rateyes]

34. Be safe!

and come home safely. And, thanks.

[progressivebydesign]

35. You have our utmost support, brother!

We truly appreciate your service. DU has a proud history of veterans participating here! Stay safe! :grouphug:

Please keep us posted Just Me. I know we're all sending supportive thoughts to you as well as your brother's new family.

[GOPFighter]

36. We stand by you. You 'RAQ!

GOPFighter
Fire Control
36 Tactical Fighter Wing
USAF '65-'69

[madmax]

37. Big hug Soldier

You're in our thoughts and prayers.

[SammyWinstonJack]

38. Please stay safe and return home soon.

:hug:

[HysteryDiagnosis]

39. Be well mate... may you be safe, understood and able to get in here once

in awhile for some support.... take care.... :)

[blondeatlast]

41. Thank you, soldier!

:patriot:

[B Calm]

42. DRIVE ON SOLDIER!

Come back alive!

[johnfunk]

43. Semper fi! The Marines rock!

We THANK YOU for your service then and today -- now a Guardsman, and ALWAYS a Marine! We'll be thinking of you -- and we WON'T forget your service when you come back, we'll fight for better Veterans' benefits and rights!

[etherealtruth]

44. Hey brother

You WILL be SAFE.

"just me" and all of us will await your safe return!

[Eloriel]

45. Thanks for your service. Come home safe. And quick.

And why not post updates for us while you're away, if you can? Would love to hear from you.

[jhain]

46. We can send REAL mail, too.

Let us know if there wil be an address- let us know what everybody needs.
We support the troops, you know ;-)

Will be thinking of you here in South Jersey.

Stay in touch. Stay safe.

[Rude Horner]

47. Please tell your brother to stay safe

and that we all support him and want him back home safely! I truly pray for him and all of the other brave men and women over there.

[kitkat65]

49. Good luck and prayers to your brother

I deeply appreciate your service and rest assured that while you're fighting over there, we'll keep fighting here to restore some sanity and justice in this country. I humbly salute you.

[AuntPatsy]

50. May your journey be short, your memories long...

of good times not bad...
of loved ones with song...

May your moments be filled, with the whisper of prayer..
for our thoughts shall you take...
never doubt that we care...

Be safe..and come home soon.

[I Have A Dream]

51. Please keep yourself safe.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You & your family wll be in my thoughts and prayers. Any brother of "Just Me"'s has to be a great guy.

:patriot: & :hug:

(Just Me: I'd like to be part of any care package action if you do something like this for him.)

[bleever]

52. Stay safe. Best wishes to you and your unit.

[in_cog_ni_to]

53. Please be safe

and know we're here thinking about you and working our behind off to bring you home. :hug:

[indie_voter]

54. Best wishes, stay safe. Thank you for your bravery and service nt

[demgurl]

55. Good luck to your brother.....

May someone always have his back and may he return quickly and safely. I will keep him in my thoughts. And :pals: to you, Just Me.

demgurl

[proud patriot]

57. It would be my honor

:patriot: Thanks for your service to our Nation ,
keep your head down and make it back to your family
and friends whole . :patriot:

[Whoa_Nelly]

58. Hugs and more, Just Me!

Keep us all posted! Maybe he can post on http://anysoldier.com
after he gets there.

Thoughts are with all of you who care about him.
:hug: :pals: :grouphug: :pals: :hug:

[peekaloo]

59. Best of luck.

:hug:

:patriot:

[Kenergy]

60. Good luck and Godspeed n/t

[Just Me]

61. Thank you, so much, for showing the true colors of DU: red/white/blue.

We care about our country, our soldiers and our people.

[Mnemosyne]

62. To a dear man going to Iraq, Just Me's brother

You will be in my thoughts. I never had a brother and it sounds as if you are the cream of the crop! Just Me is so fortunate, and she definitely appreciates that fact.

And lucky you to have her!

Please take good care.
In my prayers,

V :hi: :hug: :yourock: :patriot:

[jayctravis]

64. We're gonna get you out of there as soon as we can.

[Sperk]

65. our government is not worthy of your courage and patriotism

I'm sorry we couldn't prevent this horrible war....keep your head down, stay safe and may you one day forgive your country for sending you to that Hell Hole.

I'll pray for your safety.
:hug:

[alcuno]

66. Here's a Catholic prayer.

Guardian Angel Prayer

Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard,
to rule and guide. AMEN.

[txindy]

67. Never doubt that we support you

We're trying to end this conflict as quickly as possible to help get you and your buddies back home to your families.

All the best!!!

[tsuki]

68. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

[renate]

69. prayers for your brother

and all his brothers and sisters in arms

:grouphug:

[alittlelark]

70. Stay safe... come back whole, sane, and join Cindy!

Seriously - GOOD LUCK! Keep alert, and stay low. My brother was just under the wire in the re-ups of Army retirees.

[Suich]

71. Take care and

come home soon!

:hug:

[Just Me]

72. Thank you, fellow DUers.

:hug:

[Catt03]

73. Take care of yourself and know that you have alot of people

thinking about you.

Good Luck

[soup]

74. My best wishes go with your brother.

May he come home safe, sound, and soon.

[all.of.me]

75. best of luck to you!!

[dddem]

77. You are in my prayers

May God keep your brother in his care. Keep up the good fight, and we'll keep fighting to bring him home!

[UTUSN]

78. We're Bringing You Back as Soon as We Can n/t

[DeepModem Mom]

79. Just Me, I'm grateful to your brother for his courageous service...

and support him and his fellows as they leave for Iraq. God bless him, and all your family.

[ScreamingMeemie]

80. Be safe. Come home soon.

:hug:

[lynettebro440]

81. Be safe

Stay low, stay safe and know we are fighting for you guys to all come home. Peace

[dweller]

82. to Just Me's Brother

I have one simple request if i may have one of you on your mission. I am sure you have been well trained to perform your duty in combat and will be a courageous asset to your unit in your days ahead.
All i ask is that you let your comrades in arms to know that we are all here, as soldiers for Peace, hoping for all of your safe returns at the utmost soonest moment in time. Please assure them we are doing all we can to bring them home safely.

If I am speaking for myself alone although I doubt that I am, I would say there doesn't have to be a blood relation between brothers and sisters to want what is best for our fellow inhabitants on our fair Planet. I would also want for you to express to the citizens of the war-torn country you are soon to be re-introduced to that we, here, are trying to bring our soldiers home so that they, the citizens, can regain their footing on a path to a peaceful nation. I would like to believe our soldier's return home may lead quickly to that path for both our countries.

May you all, as brothers and sisters, be safe in that quest for Peace.


Oh, and one more thing: Keep in touch.

Peace.
just another brother

[Booster]

84. Stay safe, brother of Just Me, and come home as soon as they

open the gate to the plane. God be with you and let us all know if you need anything, anything at all. Peace.

[DanCa]

85. I have a candle in my window for peace and a quick and to the war

If I can offer a prayer as well let me know. I can also add him to my Episcopal churches' prayer list and send it out to you but only if your comfortable in doing so. PM me if it's good .
Give him a hug for me Danny.

[applegrove]

86. Godspeed - Pray for the strength of your ancestors.

[stepnw1f]

87. My Prayers for His Saftey

Hoprefully, my actions will get you back home ASAP!

[Ilsa]

88. Peace and God's blessings upon him and all who serve.

Take care and stay safe. We want you to come home well. :grouphug:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

89. Godspeed and safe home.

:hug:

[Hissyspit]

90. Good Luck, from Ft. Bragg and NC

[Nothing Without Hope]

91. "Brother-Me", from your sister's sketch of you in the opening post,

and even more the obvious love and pride that led her to post it here, I have no doubt at all that you represent the very best qualities of our country. Please remember that not only your family, friends and wife are behind you, but thousands of us that you have not seen are also ready to lend support if you find ways we can. People of good heart should have a kind of understanding that way. If there are things we at Democratic Underground can do to aid you - letters written, needed or cheering things things sent - remember us and ask. You can post to us, or your sister can. We are eager to help.

When you read of peace marches and protests against the war, NEVER, NEVER doubt that you hold our pride, gratitude and unshakeable support. :patriot:

[knitter4democracy]

92. Keep your head down, and stay safe!

Btw, do you need a helmet liner for nightly guard duty when the wind blows and it gets cold? I'm finishing up one for another DUer's son and have yarn to start on another.

[In Truth We Trust]

93. Godspeed and thanks for your service too bro. Come home soon!

[Ladyhawk]

94. Good luck, brother of Just Me! We'll bring you home as soon as we can. nt

[bear425]

95. Just Me's brother: We're behind you and your fellow troops

and we are waiting for the day when you safely return. We'll try to do what we can to make that day come asap. :hug:

[ptolle]

96. been there etc.

as a fortunate returnee from a previous misbegotten misadventure I wish your brother the very best. All I can say is tell him to stay on the swivel keep his sit awareness sharp, check his 6, and don't forget his overhead.

[merh]

97. My prayers are with you Brother of JustMe!

Thank you for your service. :patriot:

I pray that they won't need you to leave on the 5th, and if you do go, I promise to keep trying to bring you home. :hug:

:hug: Hugs & prayers for JustMe & BrotherofJustMe & your family! :loveya:

[ninkasi]

98. May you be safe

and return, whole and unharmed, from this war. We appreciate your sacrifice, and will be praying for you til you return home. Just me loves you, and so do we.

[cry baby]

99. Thank him for his service...

and wish him good luck from me!

[BrklynLiberal]

100. To Just me's brother...May you stay safe, surrounded by white light always

:grouphug:

[lildreamer316]

101. Thank you for all you do

and for being brave enought to do what many won't. Best of luck and may The IS surround you with loving light.

[mconvente]

102. Prayers for you and your brother

My cousin is in Iraq now (should be home late August though according to what he's told me via email - so that's soon now). Stay strong my friend.

[put out]

103. "Just Me", please let your loved brother know

that so very many of us here deeply appreciate his service. We want his return, as soon as possible, whole in body and spirit. We want the same for all the folks with whom he serves. Could he please let them know that?

Put out the call for anything they need that we could send.

Warm thoughts, JM's brother.

[im10ashus]

104. Bless him and your families heart.

Which National Guard unit? My nephew is going back to Iraq in September too. He is in the Army and this will be his second tour of duty. He's with the 82nd Airborne. I know it's not easy, trust me. Let him know our thoughts and hearts are with him.

[JohnLocke]

105. Godspeed. America salutes you (nt).

[ourbluenation]

106. You rock brother...you rock.

God Speed.

[katinmn]

107. Be safe! Know that we will support you, even if we can't support Bush.

:hug:

[EC]

108. Come back ...

And we'd like to hear from you now and then...Stay safe..

[fooj]

109. We have all become brothers and sisters, Just Me.

I promise you and your brother that I will never give up fighting for truth and justice. Never.

Sending you and your family strength, hope and love.

((((((((((hugs to your brother)))))))))))

If you need anything, I'm only a pm away!:hug:

Peace.:patriot:

[auntAgonist]

110. come home safe and sound!

Just Me, i'll be thinking about you and your family also.

aA

[Trajan]

111. Yo Bro ....

Im sorry for you and yours ... Keep it safe and real ....

[KT2000]

112. Shout of support to you

Just Me's brother! Come home soon and stay safe.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

113. I wish you a safe and speedy return to your loved ones

And keep your head down while you are there.

[BigBearJohn]

114. God keep you

[T Town Jake]

115. Thank you for your service, and all the best to you.

[SaveAmerica]

116. Dear Just Me's Brother, please take care of yourself and stay

strong and safe. If you see any soldiers that look like they are losing their spirit, please let them know that we have not forgotten them. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, every 'DUer's name here' brother, sister, father, mother, cousin, we want you home safe and sound!!

[enigmatic]

117. Good luck!

Take care:)

[Sgent]

118. Good luck

and godspeed back home to your brother.

From another sibling of a Marine who was in comabt,

Semper Fi from all of us at DU.

[CrazyForKucinich]

119. My advice to your brother is DON'T GO!!!

You'd be doing the world and yourself a favor.

You must be the change in the world you want to see or so Gandhi said. Being a pawn to Bush is not something I think you want to be. There is no noble cause in Iraq. Be a leader and don't go.

[leftofthedial]

120. All the best

Return safe and healthy

Thank you for your service

[VOX]

121. Thank you so much for your service. Stay low, stay safe...

and come home soon. :thumbsup:

And all good thoughts and prayers to you and your family. :hug:

[linazelle]

122. Wishing you Godspeed and a safe return. nt

[Califooyah Operative]

123. thank you to him and prayers for you both. nt

[oasis]

124. You have our best wishes for a safe return.

:thumbsup:

[reprehensor]

125. Dude, get your ass back in one piece.

Remember, 'Geneva Conventions', it's cool to follow them.

I send you all the good luck I have to spare.

[Maraya1969]

126. God speed for your safe return soldier.

[wryter2000]

127. Hey, Brother

Keep yourself safe and let us know how it's going for you. :hi:

[sonias]

128. I wish your brother a safe tour

May he come home safely and quickly to his family. I thank him for his service.

I had 4 brothers who served in the military, 3 of them during the Vietnam war and the other during Desert Storm. We do support our troops.

Godspeed soldier, stay in touch with your family and take care!

Sonia

[FrankChurch]

129. I'm sorry.

Sorry that he is forced to go fight for Bush. Peace and safety for him.

[underpants]

130. Good luck

not a Marine myself (many in the family though) but from a former Cav Scout I say GOOD LUCK.

[Aristus]

131. God's blessings and protection be upon you, brother.

Come home safe, whole and SOON! We, who oppose this war, love and support all our troops and want them to come home alive to their families. Take care of yourself.

[johannes1984]

132. godspeed to him

[MadisonProgressive]

133. God be with you and protect you and your buddies!

Hopefully, we can get you and all the rest home soon...

[roguevalley]

134. God bless you, friend. Please be safe and come home. A lot more

people want that than just your sibling. We love you and will think of you.

RV, saying god speed from Alaska

[Festivito]

135. Thank you for your service.

I imagine you signed to help further the good things America has to offer the world.

While you attend to fight for that good as our country has decided, we will continue to fight over here to refine and better that good you seek to bring over there.

I pray that God blesses and keeps you.

[KerryOn]

136. You have my support Veteran.

God be with you and your family.

Remember to look out for number one first, everything else comes second.

[Blue Diadem]

137. To Just Me's brother, Please know that my family

will be praying for your safe return. God Bless you and your fellow troops.

[David Zephyr]

138. A shout of support.

One more reason for all of us to work each day to hurry the day that our soldiers will come home to their families that love them and worry themselves sick about their welfare.

Just Me, your brother is far more of an American than all the chickenhawks who are responsible for the policy that sends him there.

He's lucky to have a sister that loves him so.

And your brother is just one more reason for all of us to make sure that all of our criticism against the war and the policy is clear in that it is not against our troops. I have great respect for your brother.

[PatrioticLeftie]

139. Good luck, JM's brother

I wish you a safe return

[ismnotwasm]

140. Hey buddy

Stay safe, We're behind you! Let us know if you need anything while you're there!