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August 21, 2004

Send prayers, Dad, send prayers

From Blackfive's blog comes this e-mail from the dad of a Marine in Najaf:

Hey Brother, Got a call from Danny this morning about 06:00. We haven't heard much from him for three weeks, or there 'bouts. It seems that his MEU is taking it to our enemies, in Najaf. His report: "It's been three days of non-stop fighting and killing, Dad." Says he lost three of his Marines to serious wounds; but, thankfully, no fatalities in his unit. He attributes the latter to close air support, Marine armor, outstanding leadership of the NCO's, and the superb marksmanship of individual (and collective efforts of the) US Marine rifleman. I know he's in a very precarious situation when he asks for prayers. John, his voice has changed -- again. His laconic "Send prayers, Dad. Send prayers. We need 'em. Our guys are getting tired. We haven't had any sleep in a week; pray our eyes STAY OPEN (multiple meaning here). Oh, yeah, send razor blades, shave cream, and flea collars," tells me allot. He's concerned, as well he should be, but he's also looking forward to a new day. This is a good thing!

This dad asks for prayers for 1st LAR Battalion, Company C, 2nd Platoon. I pray for these guys daily, from the Commanding Officer on down, but it never hurts to be specific. Read the rest of the e-mail here.

Posted by Deb at August 21, 2004 10:21 PM

Comments

yikes, don't send flea collars!! they're dangerous for humans!

Posted by: Jessica at August 23, 2004 09:06 AM

Seems a little silly to say the flea collars are dangerous for the Marines in Najaf, don't you think? Gee, more dangerous than sniper fire? These are Marines. They could eat flea collars for breakfast and not even burp.

Posted by: devildogma at August 24, 2004 06:57 PM