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August 07, 2004
Partings
My son, Lance Corporal Shane Conrad, has been home for several weeks on predeployment leave. We've had a wonderful visit - they've been bouncing back and forth between various family members, making contacts and memories. We had a wonderful dinner out, thanks to the generosity of a former Marine and his wife who have never met my son but support him and all our troops. Last night, we gathered at his dad's house for a farewell BBQ. (For those who care, all smoke, no sauce. It was wonderful.) This morning, he and his wife are returning to their home base at 29 Palms - it's been wonderful having them home but he has a job to do and a mission to complete with the help of his brother Marines. He is fully motivated to finish the task that they began last year - his battalion was the first over and the last to return.
Eleven months later, they will once again travel around the world, this time to the Al Anbar province. The Marines who have been there since March have done an awesome job of helping the Iraqi people bring stability to their country. They are ready to come home to a well-earned rest. And the 1/7 has been training hard and is ready to go at the end of August. Prayers for their safety and protection as they return to a war zone would be deeply appreciated.
Posted by Deb at August 7, 2004 08:29 AM
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I know exactly how your feel, we just said goodbye to my husband (An Najaf, Iraq) again in May. No matter how many times you do it, it never gets easier.
I'll say a little prayer for your son and all the marines.
Jessica
Posted by: Jessica at August 7, 2004 10:05 AM
Deb,
I had a Sergeant Major tell me once that "Not all good soldiers are good men; but a good man is always a good soldier."
I hope all our good men come back to us. And I thank your good man for what he's about to do.
Fred
Posted by: Fred Schoeneman at August 7, 2004 12:38 PM
I'm glad you had such a wonderful time making lasting memories. Thanks for sharing so much of your life with others. My prayers continually go out to you, your son, and our troops.
Posted by: Sharon at August 7, 2004 12:45 PM
Deb,
You know how feel...just wanted to let you know how much I care anyways! Let your son know I'll be praying for him and checking in on you from time-to-time. :-)
Much Love!
Posted by: Sean (site webmaster) at August 7, 2004 02:10 PM
May your son go with God and return safely.
Posted by: Juliette at August 7, 2004 03:03 PM
God Bless you and your family Deb. May the Good Lord keep Lance and his Brothers in the 1/7 in safe keeping!
And may the sand fleas look elsewhere! OORAH! ;-)
Gotta' admit though, it's awful nice of your son to relieve mine! :-o
God Speed LCpl!
Semper Fi
Posted by: JarheadDad at August 7, 2004 03:45 PM
Deb,
While you were enjoying the visit with your son, we were enjoying a visit with ours. He was deployed at the same time and is in 1/7 also. While at times I feel helpless, I do what I can by sending letters and things that I know will be useful, but I also know that the most powerful and important thing I can do is pray for all of them. I will keep Shane in my prayers. He sounds like a son to be proud of and I know you are. If you hear any news please share. I will do the same.
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