spdsk8r Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Last night at 11:00 we received a call from a military representative telling us that our son (Marine in Iraq) was injured on a mission and that they would get back to us later today with more information. !!!!!! How do you go back to sleep after a call like that? At 3:30 this morning we received a call from our son. He was pulling convoy security for operation "Iron Fist", when his Humvee was hit by a IED. He was least injured as he was sitting on the drivers side back seat. The two in the front were both killed, the marine manning the 50 cal. had both ankles shattered. No word on their interpreter, who was on the passenger side rear seat. My son has lacerations on his right leg and hand, a mild skull fracture, burns on his face and fragments/oil in his eyes and a possible broken elbow. He is back at their home base to recuperate. He requested that we ask as many people as possible to pray for him and the other Marines in his unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Oh man! Now that's a scary phone call. I'm glad his injuries where not severe! Our prayers are with him, and his unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strotter Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Here's hoping he makes a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage-TechZ Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 God bless you and your family for raising such a brave and selfless son. My prayers are with him for a speedy recovery and continuing strengths. ..............Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 My hear goes out to all military. I personally know 3 marines and 1 coreman that have been to iraq. Never a care free assignment. IED's suck man. It's a real bummer. Hope & pray that your son has a complete and speedy recovery. Any knews on this bringing him home sooner? I'd assume they're gonna ship him out of there once the next medic plane makes it's way by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted October 7, 2005 Author Share Posted October 7, 2005 Thanks, guys. He will make a full recovery. He will also stay in Iraq for his full tour. His injuries aren't severe enough to release him from his tour duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 That's tough news to hear. Thank him from all of us for his service to our country and for our benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I'm glad it wasn't any worse than that, and will keep him and our armed forces in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 He is in our prayers. Thank you and your son for his service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRJoe Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Please tell him we all thank him for his service, hope for a quick recovery and a safe tour. - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Hope & pray that he makes a full and complete recovery and then makes it safely back home to the USA eventually. My heart goes out to the guys like him and the families of the ones who don't make it back. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I wish the best for him, you and your family! all of you will be in my prayers! you must feel so proud to have a son like that, to stand up for not only his country but for everybody in this world! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Battle Pope Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Wow. I pray for all the best for him and everyone else involved in the services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Hope he makes a fully recovery! Thats the same thing I worried about when my bestfriend and now roommate was over there driving truck. Its a scary thought loosing someone so close to you! Best wishes and tell him thanks! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 It takes a hell of a man to forge ahead after an experience like that. He's in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Will keep him in our thoughts and prayers. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Please be sure to thank you son for the what he is doing for our country. I don't personally no anyone currently in the armed forces. My dad was/IS a Marine and I respect him more than any man alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 please tell him were PRAYING FOR ALL the MARINES/SOLDIERS and WE TRULY APPRECIATE thier efforts and sacrifice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I thank him for being there for us all. I thank you for sharing this little part of your life with us that means so much to you. May god bless his soul and the rest of the souls that are there, may he keep them safe as they are in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Thank you, everyone, Chris and his unit need all the prayers they can get. Just an update. Their interpreter was also killed. Chris' elbow is broken, it is the type of break that affects the nerves to his lower arm and hand. Right now he has very limited mobility/use of his hand. It's now becoming apparent that there is some hearing loss, also. The doctors give him excellent odds for a full recovery. The hardest thing he is having to deal with is the fact that he lost two of his buddies, and the fact that all three around him were killed and he walked away. Again, thank you all for the warm wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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