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Cristina — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:36:23 GMT

Thanks for this. It really helped me out!

Comment on For Whom the Bell Tolls

OldSoldier54 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:19:12 GMT

Welcome home and thank you for serving!

Comment on For Whom the Bell Tolls

David M — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:13:26 GMT

The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post From the Front: 08/05/2009 News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.

Comment on For Whom the Bell Tolls

RamblingRia — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:05:51 GMT

Excellent journey! Welcome home. Now a new journey begins. Being home. Please don't stop writing to us. Although you won't write 'adventures' like "silly rabbit" and "lord of the flies" (err.. well I hope not at least) "Home" thru your eyes could still be pretty interesting. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have given. Be well and happy. ~Ria

Comment on For Whom the Bell Tolls

Old NFO — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:35:04 GMT

Thank you for your service, and God Bless you and your troops for what you've managed to accomplish. And yes, leave the bad parts there.

Welcome Home Sir!

Comment on For Whom the Bell Tolls

Nemesis — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:25:39 GMT

Glad you made it home safe Vampire6. Hope you're enjoying the beer and time off.

Comment on For Whom the Bell Tolls

Jean — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:09:16 GMT

I think you have described another meaning for 'war torn'.

Many thanks for your sacrifice and service.

Welcome home.

Comment on Missing Soldier in Eastern Afghanistan

Barbara — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:05:40 GMT

My nephew spent 9 straight hours in his Apache looking for this soldier. Many hours on other days. Praying that he'll be found safe.
I hope he just got confused, not captured.
My heart aches for all our brave troops.

Comment on For Whom the Bell Tolls

julian — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:59:23 GMT

This is one fine, fine piece of writing, and you have done a far better job than most, at putting into words the incredibly weird mix of emotions that rise up when saying goodbye and de-r ing out to the world. Most people would think that leaving a combat zone hellhole would be a great cause for rejoicing... and it is; yet, the bonds formed with people you've lived with and faced hardship, privation, and death with, day after day, are bonds that hurt to dissolve. We love our families, miss them, and want to be reunited with them. yet, do we not also shed a tear on departing due to the love we have shared with our brothers and sisters in arms, and the indigenous people with whom we have lived and laughed and wept during such times?
You have done so well at putting it into words. Thank you for everything. And hug your family for all of us. God bless you all.

Comment on I'm Back!!

Mary Kay Zaineb — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:50:56 GMT

Dear, dear Vamp 6! That was THE most awesome post. I will share it with my "adopted son" Andrew, who will be off to Afhanistan with the infantry soon after 2 previous tours in Iraq. I read your post with tears in my eyes - tears of pride for your job well done, tears for what all soldiers go through in combat and tears of joy on your return home. WELCOME HOME, Vamp 6. Thank you for sharing with all of us. It has been my honor. God Bless you. Proud Navy Mom with a sailor/daughter on the USS Ronald Reagan.
Mary Kay Zaineb/Aptos, Ca.