A tribute to our own "Gunslinger"

[martyo]

I have it from a very reliable source that Gunslinger, a member here, will be shipping out for the middle east very, very soon.

As some of you may know, Gunslinger is TAF's nephew, so I am sure that you will all want to join me in wishing him the best and thank him for watching our backs and faithfully serving our country!

Gunslinger, here are three cheers to you! :beer: :beer: :beer:

When you get back, dinner and drinks are on me, and you can even bring your Uncle Todd!

Be safe. We salute you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

[rayjay]

Gunslinger, may God watch over you and yours during the tour. Your service is greatly appreciated!

Hip, Hip, :beer: :beer: :beer:

[Patrick]

God bless!! :beer: :beer: :beer:

[Bigdogjim]

Godspeed.

Be safe.

Thank You!

[Haggis]

Stay alert, Stay alive.

God Bless and thank you!

[FiveO]

Take care Gunslinger....come back safe and sound! :up:

[67435animal]

Gunslinger, thank you for your service.

Bob

[Tallboy]

gunslinger, you can't see me, but i'm holding up an ice cold bud in your honor.

thank you.:bows:

[BillyGman]

Gunslinger, U-Da-Man!! Thankyou for serving your country. It's because of guys like you that we can enjoy such freedoms. If you don't mind me saying so (and even if you do) remember when you're in battle (and even when you're not) that Christ will never let you down if your trust is in him. ;)

[jgc61sr2002]

gunslinger -- We will be thinking of you. God Bless.

[Petrograde]

Take care man! :up: remember to watch your 6!

I hope your tour in the land of Eternal Mondays goes quickly and quietly!

[Gunslinger]

Thanks to everyone for their support. Hopefully I'll have a chance to check in every now and then. Thanks a lot guys, I'll see you soon.

[2003DOHC]

Yes Godspeed and Thank You :up:

[RCSignals]

Gunslinger

Keep your head down, stay low, and keep your powder dry

[Silver_04]

Be safe. http://www.home.earthlink.net/~ctt9/images/patriot.gif

[chrish]

gunslinger -- We will be thinking of you. God Bless.
What are those 5 Gold trophies under your AVATAR?

[jgc61sr2002]

What are those 5 Gold trophies under your AVATAR?



A contributing member of this site with over 1,000 posts. :)

[chrish]

A contributing member of this site with over 1,000 posts. :)
What does contributing member mean? $$$ if so what does the money go to do?

[jgc61sr2002]

What does contributing member mean? $$$ if so what does the money go to do?


The $$ goes to support the site. It costs Logan mucho $'s to keep this site up and running.

[MM03MOK]

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[martyo]

Hey guys (and gals) this thread was started to honor one of our nation's heroes. Please feel free to derail any other thread but this one!! :mad2:

[marauderbug]

Gunslinger,

Thank you for your bravery and dedication to our Country's safety and well being.

May God bless you and keep you safe. You will be in our thoughts and prayers while you are away.

Hurry back - you don't want your MM sitting idle for too long!! ;)

[merc406]

Be safe Gunslinger, you will be in our thoughts while your over their. :up:

[Paul T. Casey]

All I can say is THANKS!!!!

[Bluerauder]

I have it from a very reliable source that Gunslinger, a member here, will be shipping out for the middle east very, very soon.

"...snip..."

Be safe. We salute you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Gunslinger,

Good luck, Godspeed, and HOOAAH !!!! Take care ... "Shot over ...."

[ts-pa]

Gunslinger, You and your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Please take note that only a few of us may have spoken so far, but I'm sure that there are many others who feel the same when we say Be Safe & Thanks!

[Sactown]

Gunslinger,

My prayers are with you and your fellow soldiers as you face harms way in service to our country. Many thanks!

[cruzer]

Gunslinger, it takes a special kind of person to put the defense of our freedom ahead of his needs at home--you and your family are the heros--our prayers are for your safety and quick return to your family. God Bless You. Maury & Ginny

[Patrick]

What are those 5 Gold trophies under your AVATAR?

:depress: :depress: :shot: :nono: :nono: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2:

[Patrick]

What are those 5 Gold trophies under your AVATAR?

You picked this Thread to ask that Question??
:fire: :fire: :fire: :fire: :fire: So sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[teamrope]

Gunslinger,

Good luck, and come back in one piece. We are behind you 100%.

Let us know if you need anything when you get there that you can't get in the PX. IE Mag lite bulbs. (TR Stomps foot 3X)

If you can't get to a computer, have Todd post the address.

God Bless, and hurry home.

[woaface]

Hey man! Be safe, I'll keep you in my prayers. Have some fun while you're there too!:up:

[the_pack_rat]

Stay safe & return home soon.

:beer:

[Fourth Horseman]

Give 'em hell, Gunslinger. We all appreciate your service to the nation!
:up:

[Ross]

Gunslinger, U-Da-Man!! Thankyou for serving your country. It's because of guys like you that we can enjoy such freedoms. If you don't mind me saying so (and even if you do) remember when you're in battle (and even when you're not) that Christ will never let you down if your trust is in him. ;)

Exactly what Billy said! God Bless You!

[cruzer]

I just found this while reading some old letters my brother got from Mom while he was with Patton on his drive to meet the Russians in WW II. My Mom was an amateur writer--had a few things published--but this hit me hard--I'd like to share it:

An Ode To a Soldier

Back in the early forties is when it all began,
In Pascagoula, Mississippi
A mere boy became a man.

He's not ready for this venture-poor Mother Seitz did cry,
He's much too young and innocent
To go to war and die

But off went young Harold to the Army,
He became a full fledged G.I.
He was issued his dress uniform
And was quite a handsome guy.

Now when it comes to talent,
As a soldier he had "none".
He had trouble with his marching,
Nearly fainted when firing a gun.

But he made it through Basic Training
To the surprise of everyone.
And off he went to the combat zone
To get the war over and done.

So anxious was he to do his part
That he shot a dead man, right through the heart.

Now every story has a moral ending
And with Harold's story, it's quite true.
Fellow Americans, we're mighty darn lucky
We're still flying the RED, WHITE AND BLUE !

Love, Mom

[jobrien8]

Cruzer, great poem.
Gunslinger, from a zoomie (USAF) vet, all the best. Keep it covered at all times. You are part of a long line that has made this the best country to live in!
John

[TAF]

UPDATE:

After being delayed 1 week, Clay headed out this morning (8:30am Hawaii time) and is in route. I spoke with him this morning, he wanted to send a special thanks to everyone here for your thoughts and best wishes and a "thank you" as well, to those who gave him ideas on storage of his Marauder for the next 8 months.

I love him, I'm proud of him...and I told him to go "kick a$$ and take names...no matter how many consonants are in them"

[martyo]

UPDATE:

After being delayed 1 week, Clay headed out this morning (8:30am Hawaii time) and is in route. I spoke with him this morning, he wanted to send a special thanks to everyone here for your thoughts and best wishes and a "thank you" as well, to those who gave him ideas on storage of his Marauder for the next 8 months.

I love him, I'm proud of him...and I told him to go "kick a$$ and take names...no matter how many consonants are in them"


:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

[Bluerauder]

UPDATE:
"...snip..."
I love him, I'm proud of him...and I told him to go "kick a$$ and take names...no matter how many consonants are in them"
Actually, we don't need no stinkin' names .... :up:

Understand exactly how you feel ... proud, emotional, and concerned ... all at the same time. Just got word that my son will be home in early September for his mid-tour R&R. Looking forward to some quality time and downing some beers and hotdogs at the ballpark. I will be flying the Blue Star Banner until he is back safe and sound. Best wishes to Clay/Gunslinger. Keep in touch with him by cards, letters and packages. It really means alot to the troops over there. :bows:

[TAF]

PM I just received from Clay (Gunslinger)


wanted to let you know we got here ok. More to come when I have more time. Talk to you soon

Clay

[martyo]

PM I just received from Clay (Gunslinger)

Excellent news!!

[Patrick]

Be Safe!!!!