THIS WAR

We just had a Battalion Movie night, not what you are thinking.  LTC F, called the commanders and staff officers into the conference room and we watched a few things.  First, he told us of a battle he was in, when Rhodesia was a nation, it put a more human face to him, a face which we often get to see, and one he expresses so well when he speaks.  We also watched a video of the Blackwater helicopter that was shot down, and of the survivor being murdered.  Very brave men to murder a wounded man.  We finally watched a Frontline documentary about the unit that we replaced here.  1/8 Cav.  If you have a chance to watch it, it shows you in detail exactly where I and the men of this Task Force live, fight, and sadly die.  Not much has changed since that film was made in November 2004.  Even the names of some of the local nationals are mentioned, and yes we know them. 

This war is odd, here I sit in my room now with wireless Internet access, and tomorrow I may or may not be traveling on one of the worst streets on the planet.  Thunder6 (CPT Dan) has left for leave, and I am happy that he will be with his wife.  He has been missing her terribly, and as we talked about our wives, and missed them our conversations usually trail off and collectively we reflect on better days, better places, and hope beyond hope that we will have a chance to forge new memories and replace the bitter tastes of Iraq with new memories.  For now, he is moving across the great expanse of the ocean to be with his wife, for my friend I am happy  Today when I went into his office his desk was empty, and my heart sank and doubly so.  I missed my friend who was going home to be with his wife, and then I missed my wife even more. 

I took a mid-day break MAJ K was gracious enough and it was slow enough that I was able to.  So I trotted the 1/2 kilometer back to my from and shaved, and took a shower.  Cold water (which is the norm) isn't so bad in the mid-day heat.  Yet, I was so depressed about basically everything I dropped onto my bunk and fell asleep, for way to long.  I am glad that it was slow today!  Tomorrow is Monday, as is everyday here, but Monday is particularly awful just because it is Monday. 

Oh, before I forget Happy Mother's Day!  Pamper yourselves, and live large.  I sent the special ladies in my life flowers.  6 women who have been very important to me over the years all got flowers.  What a hassle that was calling FTD from here.  I was on the phone for over an hour ordering flowers.  All bouquets made it on time!!!  I ordered DJ flowers as well, not for Mother's Day (not this year at any rate), but just because.  Ordering flowers from B'dad, what a war...

Well the hour is late, and I have to endure Monday, so as my Aussie friend says Cheers...

RDC

PS My campaign site is coming soon so, I'll post that link when it is up, I was like a school boy when I got the domain and email addresses set up.  OK, when DJ got the domain and the email addresses set up, it just became more real, almost tangible.  What a war...

Currie for Congress

Comments

[Chris]

I'm glad things are slow for now and I hope you make it through this Monday as well as many more Mondays to come.

The Frontline Documentary you are referring to is called "A Company of Soldiers". The best place to see it is on line, since it has been shown very few times and at 1 am in the morning here. The Web site, which has the show and allows you to view it is: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/company/

Looking forward to seeing your campaign web site and wishing you the best on your endeavour.

We continue to keep you and those around you in our thoughts and Prayers.

[Toni]

We'll be waiting for the Currie for Congress campaign. :)