ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Today was Memorial Day, uneventful and without serious incident.  It was only about 112 as the sun set so, once it did set we all scurried from our buildings and grabbed miscellaneous items from the exchange. I received an email from Jordan from Poland.  He is a photographer, and his work is simply incredible.  Take a look and let him know what you think.

I have been watching Fox News and seeing much about our efforts here in Iraq.  I actually saw some people (Iraqis) I know on a news clip.  They were in front of a judge, so I probably won't be seeing them before 10-15 years is up, there is no such thing as "good behavior in Iraqi prison.  I love seeing "military experts" on the news, so learned are they who are not here. 

I am happy to report that Memorial Day 2005, in Southern Baghdad Iraq was fairly boring.  Aside from having to generate countless Power Point slides unnecessarily repeating information that could very easily be relayed over the phone.  Why communicate in a 2 minute conversation when you can generate an 18 megabyte presentation.  That the near dial-up speed bandwidth we call internet access can't handle sending.  Ah, yes progress. 

Thunder6 is back, the first words he said to me I can't repeat.  Suffice to say he expressed his heartfelt joy at being back here and away from his wife.  HAHAHAHA!!!  I know it's awful to say but it is good to have him back, now someone that I call friend knows how great it was to leave home, yet again.  It was good to sit in his office and talk to my friend again.

MAJ Ks brother M wanted me to give him a hug (as he and MAJ Ks other siblings could not); don't know how to break it to you;  2LTs just don't go around hugging field grade officers.  It's just not cricket man. 

I thank you all who are looking at the other blog, and all who have pledged support.  Thank you for all the well wishes to me and the men of this Battalion, we are standing ready.  226 days, 13 hours 59 minutes and 5 seconds as of this moment...

Pax Americana

Comments

[Mike Bailey]

Oh heck wait until you have a Battalion Ceremony and then run up and give the Major a hug, it might just get you out of Iraq.Maybe even out of the Army. Naw, then again he might like it , then you'll really be in trouble. I am glad I am to old for this war, Nam, and Desert Storm were enough for me, this one is for you youngsters. I served with the 3rd ID in Germany back in the 70's. My Battalion XO was a Major Barry McCaffrey, I ran into him after Desert Storm at Stewart, I don't know who was more surprised me or him to see each other. Course then he was the General, me just a sergeant. You have to love the National Guard. Keep it low. Rock of the Marne.

[Matthew Krappman]

Russ,

I like the new picture. It shows your softer side. You look like a hugger, what can I say?

You know, hugging babies is part of running for office. You can practice on my brother.

Love you.

Matty

[Jordan]

Hi.,
its great you remembered about me !I received a few nice letters from your readers.it is nice.
-I like to share with others with my experiences - also through my artistic work.
--I am proud that the Polish army is supporting americans in Iraq.
I am also a member of a discussion forum on military.com - under nick "CATCHER IN THE RYE" -I got in the last year a prize ,as an author of the most popular topic of year 2004 (!) (I am apologizing that I am boasting but I am very proud of it too :-)))- can you imagine yourself to be in such a situation : a man living at the "end of the world"(almost :-))which first can hear the message in a radio station (they broke the program announcing the urgent message)- next he wrote this message on the military.com at next five secunds-and when all america slept because of the early night,-this man from the 'end of the world'-first wrote publicly in the States about it.
my topic had thousands replys and commentaries from all country..
and how not to be proud here? :-))
---- anyway,thanks that you mentioned about my website.

have a good day -
I remember about you in the prayer

JORDAN

ps.do you want to know what title was of this topic?
parhaps.
;-))

"SUDDAM HUSSEIN ARRESTED"

don't you think that it is a great matter?
:-))

[Cinnie]

25 days for me........

[AFSister]

Hey Currie-
What... no love for Maj. K? LOL... oh man... what an image.

I suppose I'm glad Thunder6 is back- even though you both desperately want to be home with your wives, I'm glad you're there together! (plus I've missed his writing)

Stay safe... be strong!

[DJ]

Doh! Dead link.