Please read about this MIRACLE!!!!
First off, most of you are friends and/or good aquaintainces on here. You were aware of the fact that I was on my third deployment in my Army career. Currently I tried to keep you posted on our status, due in part to the fact that our job was to train Iraqi Army.
Well I have been off here for awhile (shortly after SG Niner picked me to win a giveaway, and he and his wife sent me a care package thank you, again).
My life has been saved, at a minimum, of four times. Thank you for all of the prayers.
Due to several factors, my mid-tour leave dates were changed. Extremely rare for this to happen. I arrived home in Alaska on March 11th, my room was subsequently destroyed on March 13th. Direct hit with a med/heavy mortar (I will not divulge specifics due to OPSEC). Don't ask me how it happened, but I WOULD have been in there and I SHOULD have been dead.
While on leave, my wife gave birth to our third child (Madeline). She was born prematurely the day before I was supposed head back. I stayed back two additional days, subsequently missing my return flight to our Combat Out Post. I was there for the flight but I arrived too late and was bumped....that bird was shot down on its way to my COP.
I arrived back to the REO, recovered my gear, and stepped right back into my job, advising ISF. Several weeks after being back we were fully integrated back into the swing of things. On Sunday, APR 22nd, my vehicle was struck by a certain type of IED. While there are all sorts photo's and details about such things on-line, I will not post too many photos and details. The "Nutz" survived the blast. They are being donated to my wheelchair until my prosthetic is "up and running".
This was me and our truck (with Nutz), the day prior at an un-named range
Well I have been off here for awhile (shortly after SG Niner picked me to win a giveaway, and he and his wife sent me a care package thank you, again).
My life has been saved, at a minimum, of four times. Thank you for all of the prayers.
Due to several factors, my mid-tour leave dates were changed. Extremely rare for this to happen. I arrived home in Alaska on March 11th, my room was subsequently destroyed on March 13th. Direct hit with a med/heavy mortar (I will not divulge specifics due to OPSEC). Don't ask me how it happened, but I WOULD have been in there and I SHOULD have been dead.
While on leave, my wife gave birth to our third child (Madeline). She was born prematurely the day before I was supposed head back. I stayed back two additional days, subsequently missing my return flight to our Combat Out Post. I was there for the flight but I arrived too late and was bumped....that bird was shot down on its way to my COP.
I arrived back to the REO, recovered my gear, and stepped right back into my job, advising ISF. Several weeks after being back we were fully integrated back into the swing of things. On Sunday, APR 22nd, my vehicle was struck by a certain type of IED. While there are all sorts photo's and details about such things on-line, I will not post too many photos and details. The "Nutz" survived the blast. They are being donated to my wheelchair until my prosthetic is "up and running".
This was me and our truck (with Nutz), the day prior at an un-named range
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thread read, miracles acknowledged! be careful 'till ya get back. 0 -
Best wishes. 0 -
Glad you're o.k. Thanks for doing the job you do. Best wishes to you and your family. 0 -
I'm glad you are still around to post.
Don0 -
Thank you for your service to our nation. You are an American hero. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 0 -
May god be with you and protect you threw this war. My prayers are with you and your family and i pray that you come home safely. 0 -
Thank you for your service and sacrifice...Did you lose a leg? Prayers continue... 0 -
Let me guess......
IED courtesy of Iran supplied by Iran trained bad guys......
On a scale of 1 to 10 with one being FOS and 10 being exactly correct where does my "guess" fall?
God speed in your recovery.
Where is that pic taken of the camper in AK?
Looks like outside of Fairbanks or along the Kenai Peninsula someplace.0 -
quote:Originally posted by instrumentofwar
my prosthetic
WHAT?!?! Are you alright dude?[:0][:0]0 -
PAY ATTENTION GUYS AND GALS!
quote:Originally posted by instrumentofwar
They are being donated to my wheelchair until my prosthetic is "up and running".
more prayers for your recovery and adjustment0 -
Be careful. Come home in one piece.
Prayers downrange.
Doug0 -
I sent you an email through AKO.
I hope you're doing ok.0 -
If you need help with anything, just shoot me an email. Glad to hear your Nutz are still with you. Also, very glad to hear that you're still with us. 0 -
Hang in there man!
Best wishes and prayers for you and everyone!0 -
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. 0 -
Sorry to hear this. Is the prosthetic for one leg or both? How is Madeline (and mom) doing. Fine I hope.
Your still here, able to post. GOOD to see that.0 -
Hope you get better soon. 0 -
May God Bless you and your family. And thank you from me and mine. 0 -
If you need ANYTHING please don't hesitate to ask.
Sometimes I wonder if our country is truly worthy of the men who sacrifice so much for it.
May God speed you home......0 -
Thank you for your service! 0 -
Sorry for some lack of details. Right now I am at Walter Reed. My youngest is already here (with my wife and mom). The other two kids should be here within the week. The drugs they have me on has me constantly drifting in and out. As of right now only my left leg is scheduled to be removed, above the knee. My right, believe it or not, actually has no bone damage only soft tissue! The first main fight is to get all of the infection under control, prior to any kind of reconstructive surgery. Following that they should be able to remove my left and start to rebuild the muscle, tendons, and such in my right. When all is said and done they will begin on the skin grafts. I have to go for now, some of my meds are kicking in again. 0 -
Man, that's terrible, yet good news.
That is....Sorry to hear you may lose part of your leg, yet glad you're still alive.
Thank you for your sacrifice. Godspeed in your recovery!0 -
That's why you're still here!
Best wishes on a quick recovery.
Prayers continue.
Ben0 -
My prayers will be with you and your family, Josh. 0 -
Hang in there bud. Just a bump in the road. 0 -
Thank You for your service and GOD BLESS YOU. 0 -
Anything you need let us know. I'm sure it's OK to speak for others here, as we are here for you. Thanks for your service and best wishes for a speedy recovery. 0 -
Josh...if anyone can do it....you can! I'll give you a holler again tomorrow. Prayers are always with you and your family.
PVM lives forever!0 -
quote:Originally posted by sarge_3ad
Anything you need let us know. I'm sure it's OK to speak for others here, as we are here for you. Thanks for your service and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Don0 -
maybe we can get an address? 0
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