Just in time for football season... Going to Iraq

[Rabid Cougar]

Guys and girls,
Got word today that I'm heading to Iraq for my second time. I missed China Spring's (oldest boy's team) run to the State Finals in 2007 and will miss my youngest 8th grade season this year.

I was unaware of High School football discussion boards until I was deployed in October 2007. I depended upon a local board to keep in touch with the real world back then. I will depend heavily upon 3A Downlow this time around.

BAD thing about it is that 7:30 pm Friday night games here are 3:30 am Saturday morning there.

[LH Panther Mom]

Sorry to hear that! :( Hopefully you'll be back in time for both sons' freshman seasons!

[Trashman]

Sorry to hear you are having to go back to Iraq. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers;)

[trg]

Sorry to hear that. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. We have been there and done that and know how difficult it can be.

[44INAROW]

Sorry to hear that :( Please be safe and I hope you're able to catch up via the message boards ;)

[cshscougar08]

Sorry to hear that Mr. Boutwell. We'll be thinking of you here in the Spring.

[injuredinmelee]

will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hurry home.

[BuffyMars]

good luck! god bless! take care! come back home ASAP!

[Old Green]

Take care over there RC. We'll keep you in our prayers.

[BuckeyeNut]

Thank You for your Service and be safe.

[Budman007]

Thank you and God bless you for your service and sacrifice. My son-in-law is scheduled to return from a year in Iraq in 5 weeks and are we going to have a party!

[bigwood33]

It's hero's like you that make boards like this possible. Thank you for your service and God bless and protect you while you are standing in harms' way.

[zebrablue2]

Originally posted by Rabid Cougar
Guys and girls,
Got word today that I'm heading to Iraq for my second time. I missed China Spring's (oldest boy's team) run to the State Finals in 2007 and will miss my youngest 8th grade season this year.

I was unaware of High School football discussion boards until I was deployed in October 2007. I depended upon a local board to keep in touch with the real world back then. I will depend heavily upon 3A Downlow this time around.

BAD thing about it is that 7:30 pm Friday night games here are 3:30 am Saturday morning there.


god bless, and thanks for your service!! be safe...

[Rabid Cougar]

Thanks for the thoughts but I just want to clarify and not be mistaken......

I am not a soldier. I have too much respect them and do not wish to convey that I am one of them.

I am a civilian Department of Defense employee ( U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), I oversee contractors that do the construction work both on the bases and in the towns and cities (schools, hopitals, utilities, water treatement plants and waste treatement plants.)

I wear the same uniform,IBA and kevlar but with no insignia. I am not allowed to carry weapons.

Again I thank you for your thoughts but ask for you to also conitnue to keep the Soldiers and Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan in your thoughts and prayers.

Go Cougs.

[waterboy]

I'll definitely keep you in my prayers, Rabid. May God keep a protective hedge between you and any possible harm. That's a dangerous region of the world, so be careful. Keep us informed.