just found out one of my high school buddies was injured in Iraq. He got lucky and is going to be fine :D . http://www.timesonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14497769&BRD=2305&PAG=461&dept_id=478569&rfi=6

I'm glad to hear he'll be fine. Hopefully he won't have to return.

hmmm depends on how serious or how long it takes him to get back to being FMC.

i've had some guys come back some didnt' b/c the recovery time was too long. glad they are okay. :D

Sorry to hear that, but GOD BLESS your friend and I hope he comes home ASAP! Glad he is OK!

Having been wounded myself many moons ago in a different war I understand what's going on. The papers don't get the story straight or accurate. Those injuries sound like he has lots of metal pieces in him and so its going to take awhile to heal. Perhaps his wounds will be better treated in Germany or the US. Most of what we hear in the news don't make it home from these stupid road side bombs. Seems to be an ever increasing problem there. I just hope the military medical system here treats him well. I just prayed for him and trust he will be ok in awhile. Keep us posted.

I think about those guys and gals all the time...

The road to freedom is paved by the blood of patriots - who said that?

Save a copy of this thread for him and tell him "Thank You for your Service" for us.

I think about those guys and gals all the time...

The road to freedom is paved by the blood of patriots - who said that?
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“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants”
- Thomas Jefferson

I can sympathize and understand the thoughts. I myself as a contractor and seen 18 monthes of it over there can only thank the men and women in uniform for all they did for me personally in letting me come home in one piece.... I owe my life to them.

thank you all for your comments. I am looking forward to hearing from him.
thanks again :D

Your friend is a hero, and his country is grateful. Please pass along our thanks, and our best wishes for a quick and full recovery.

I am sorry to hear your friend was injured but I am glad that he is doing good. I have a nephew there and I worry about him all the time. The first time the prison was bombed we did not hear from him right away. Not knowing if they are ok or not is enough to drive you crazy. He will be home for two weeks around the 17th. Can't wait to see him.