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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 04:02 AM
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im going away for a while

well guys, im down to my last week. next monday i ship off to basic training for the national guard, so i will be on temporary hiatus.

hopefully i will get some freedom before the end of ait (over in georgia), since i will be there until august. its gonna be tough to spend 9 months away from you guys, and all of my projects...
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 05:19 AM
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Mattew, we will miss you. So keep in touch when you can and let us know how you're doing. National Guard used to mean you were still a civilian. But now it means you might be deployed in the war as a full time soldier. Thank you for volunteering your service and may God watch over you.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 05:24 AM
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Kudos my friend! You are on a trail that many good people have already blazed.

Keep your mind open and your mouth closed and you'll become an instant success. Keep in touch.

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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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I too thank you for your service to our country.
Keep your head down if you are sent to a "hot" area.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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I too thank you for your service to our country.
Keep your head down if you are sent to a "hot" area.
DOUBLE DITTO!!!!!!!
This is a WWII Vet's Son speaking!
What Branch of the National Guard are you going in for?
This way, "WE" can call you a,,,,,,
Leatherneck = Marines
Jarhead = Navy
Grunt = Army
Flyboy = Air Force
Dingy = Coast Guard
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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I too thank you for your service to our country.
Keep your head down if you are sent to a "hot" area.
X2 Same here .. Good luck & thank you ....
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Adding my thanks to you for the path you're taking... stay safe and come back when you can.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Keep in touch Matthew. Best of luck, God Speed, and stay safe. And, thank you for your service!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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X2 Same here .. Good luck & thank you ....
Make that X3, good luck and my family thanks you for your sacrifices!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 05:50 AM
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autoglass, the guard is part of the army, so im just a grunt...

and i will get back on as soon as i can!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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Well Then,,,, Grunt & Growl With The Best Of Them Then!!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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First of all. . . .
THANK YOU for your decision, in keeping this great country safe.

For that, you have my unwavering respect.


Train hard, but stay safe.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Ahh Boot Camp, you will hate it while you are there but remember it with fond memories when you see that front gate in your rear view mirror!
 
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