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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:19 AM Original message |
My Son Ben Is Leaving For Iraq Right Now |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:22 AM Response to Original message |
1. awwww Blinka |
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laruemtt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:23 AM Response to Original message |
2. godspeed, binka, |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:25 AM Response to Original message |
3. Binka, Benjamin will be in my |
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chelsea0011 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:25 AM Response to Original message |
4. Thoughts are with you and your family. May Ben return safe, and |
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Divernan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:25 AM Response to Original message |
5. I'm sorry for what all of your family is going through. |
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Giant Robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:27 AM Response to Original message |
6. I know it won't take away that helpless, scary feeling |
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cmd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:28 AM Response to Original message |
7. Oh, Blinka |
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Don Claybrook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:28 AM Response to Original message |
8. Hello, Binka |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:20 AM Response to Reply #8 |
24. I Love You (REALLY!!!) |
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DistressedAmerican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:28 AM Response to Original message |
9. Love You Binka! Hang In There! Wear Working Hard To Bring Him Home! |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 05:18 AM Response to Reply #9 |
89. Hey DA I Didn't See Your Post Yesterday |
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pippin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:31 AM Response to Original message |
10. May He be Safe |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:33 AM Response to Original message |
11. Binka.... |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:34 AM Response to Original message |
12. best of luck to both of you |
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Maraya1969 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:37 AM Response to Original message |
13. I just said a prayer for Ben, you and your daughter. |
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nonconformist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:39 AM Response to Original message |
14. I'm so sorry. I'm sure he'll come home fine. (((Binka))) nt |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:40 AM Response to Original message |
15. This is a hard time. |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 12:27 PM Response to Reply #15 |
45. Your Words And Wisdom Have Been Much Comfort To Me |
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Lefta Dissenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:41 AM Response to Original message |
16. Oh Binka |
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DemExpat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:43 AM Response to Original message |
17. Having a 21 year old son myself I can only imagine your pain.... |
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Missy M (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:47 AM Response to Original message |
18. My thoughts are with you and your family.... |
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symbolman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:50 AM Response to Original message |
19. Binka |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:18 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. Thank You So Much My Dear Friend |
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MadeinOhio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
20. I wonder if Fitzgerald reads these posts sometimes? |
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Lindsay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
21. Love to you both |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
23. God bless your family. I pray that he will return home safely and soon. |
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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
25. Take Care Of Yourself, Ben! -- Come Home Safe And Soon! |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
26. I could not have made it through my husband's deployment without DU |
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MrScorpio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
27. I'm hoping and praying for his safety and return home |
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Democrat 4 Ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:32 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Be sure and let him know there are 75,000 people at DU who |
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cally (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
28. Here's a hug from me |
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anarchy1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
29. Binka, Your family are in my thoughts and prayers! |
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patdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
30. Words escape me now...hope he returns home safe and soon. |
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coeur_de_lion (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:33 AM Response to Original message |
32. I'll keep you and Benjamin in my prayers |
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im10ashus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
33. Our thoughts and hearts are with you and yours. |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
34. Hug! |
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Stockholm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
35. Keeping my fingers crossed for "Binkas" safe return n/t |
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Sapphire Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
36. (((((hugs))))) |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
37. May your son |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
38. Be safe Benjamin... |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
39. My family's thoughts will be with you. Today we are going to a |
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Ripley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
40. Breathe deeply Bink. |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
41. Wishes for a safe and speedy return home! |
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Bullwinkle925 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
42. I honestly cannot imagine how you are feeling right now. |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
43. I hope and pray that he remains ok |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
44. I am holding him in my thoughts |
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Tsiyu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
46. My heart goes out to you |
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txindy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
47. I hope Benjamin comes home safe and unhurt very, very soon. |
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madmax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
48. We love you Binka |
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Nictuku (907 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:12 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. My heart goes out to you |
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gauguin57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
49. Prayers prayers |
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Bumblebee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
51. my thoughts and vehemently best wishes are with you and your son! |
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jbnow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
52. Benjamin Elliot, stay safe |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
53. ((((Binka))))) ((((Ben))))) |
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wryter2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
54. I'm crying with you |
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demobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
55. I had been holding up pretty good all week |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
56. I'll be keeping Ben in my thoughts and prayers. |
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meganmonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
57. He'll come home safe |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
58. I am so sorry. |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
59. be safe Ben! |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:32 PM Response to Reply #59 |
62. Thanks LC |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
60. Binka, I'm so sorry for what you must be feeling right now. |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
61. I'm sending all the positive vibes I can muster to Ben and to you Binka |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
63. Love Hugs And THANKS |
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linazelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
64. Stay strong and prayerful, for him and your family. God Bless You. nt |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
65. I'm sorry to hear this-Sending prayers & good vibes your families way... |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
66. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers |
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mongo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
67. Our thoughts and prayers for him and you |
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ninkasi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
68. Binka, may Benjamin be home safe, and soon |
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bear425 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
69. Binka |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
70. I'm praying for him, and you and your family. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
71. *hugs and prayers* May you all be together again soon. |
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Gelliebeans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
72. Awww honey, |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 05:42 AM Response to Reply #72 |
92. Peyton Needs Him To Come Home |
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Gelliebeans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-06-05 02:38 AM Response to Reply #92 |
104. What a little sweetie |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
73. my thoughts are with you |
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2bfree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
74. Oh my................... |
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StellaBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
75. We are all with you |
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serryjw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
76. My floodgates just opened |
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onecent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:07 PM Response to Original message |
77. Benjamin Elliot - stay safe! What a cool nate. |
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katinmn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
78. I will work every day to bring Ben home as soon as possible. |
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leesa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
79. May he come home safe and healthy. |
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hippywife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
80. We're here and |
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spuddonna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
81. Oh Binka, we're praying for Ben and for you.... |
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ClayZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
82. Lighting a candle for your family |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
83. We love you, Binka. We love your son and family. Please know |
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deadparrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
84. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Binka... |
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Obamarama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
85. My sign in DC on the 24th will read: BRING BEN ELLIOT HOME NOW! |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 02:42 AM Response to Reply #85 |
87. Oh YES! Thank you I would love that. |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-04-05 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
86. Oh Binka! |
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NightOwwl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 03:31 AM Response to Original message |
88. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers... |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 05:23 AM Response to Original message |
90. . |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 07:55 AM Response to Reply #90 |
93. Thinking Of You Swamp |
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Emit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 05:32 AM Response to Original message |
91. I have a son named Ben, too. My prayers will be with yours. n/t |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
94. Sending love, prayers and good thoughts |
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Justice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
95. My heart goes out to you and your family |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 08:58 AM Response to Original message |
96. God Bless You, BInka |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 09:05 AM Response to Reply #96 |
98. Peyton And Friends Dressing Up For Me Today |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 09:06 AM Response to Reply #98 |
99. What a beautiful child! |
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flordehinojos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
97. i can only imagine the pain that is in your heart--and that of your son's. |
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SweetLeftFoot (905 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
100. As an Aussie |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 09:39 AM Response to Reply #100 |
101. His Father Is A Former Naval F14 Pilot |
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SweetLeftFoot (905 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 10:01 AM Response to Reply #101 |
102. No idea |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-05-05 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
103. I share your pain Binka, you know I do |
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Gelliebeans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-06-05 02:45 AM Response to Reply #103 |
106. Oh dogday |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-06-05 02:41 AM Response to Original message |
105. My prayers for you and your family |
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ngGale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-06-05 02:46 AM Response to Original message |
107. Ouch, Binka.... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-06-05 02:47 AM Response to Original message |
108. hugs and hold on |
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