My son Nathan is leaving for Afghanistan tomorrow

[Lamonster]

Not to happy about that. :( Please keep our young men and women in your prayers. :pray:

[Blue Star]

Not to happy about that. :( Please keep our young men and women in your prayers. :pray:

My prayers are with him, all the troops, and for you in this trying time. My daughter (Army) told me yesterday that they are giving her special training for when they ship her out there too. She expects to be there in March sometime.

May G-d Bless and protect all our troops from harms way.

[burg650]

God Speed Nathan

[ARtraveler]

:agree: God Speed Nathan

[CyncySpyder]

:pray::pray::pray:

[Mo Lee]

Not to happy about that. :( Please keep our young men and women in your prayers. :pray:
Been in your shoes many times and know how you feel. I'll be glad when the day comes when all our young Men and Women can come home. :pray: for your whole family.

[USNSpyder]

I just returned home from a deployment to Iraq. Your son will be in my family's prayers for his safe return.

A nation that forgets its defeders will itself be forgotten.

[bullant12]

Good luck Nathan!!:pray:

[CJ/johnnyg]

Be safe Nathan, :pray: Our prayers are with all our service men and women. CJ and JC

[SpyderRyder2B]

Sending along prayers as he goes. Prayers for strength,courage and safety.

I would love to have my new class become pen-pals with him in September (they are in First Grade) so if you are able, or think he might like it, it would be great to have an address.

[Papa]

Nathan - be safe and know we will all be praying for your safe return.


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[MarkLawson]

You got it Lamont.

[Paula(Butch2025)]

Your son and your family are in my prayers, Lamont. Thanks to your son and all the others who serve our country to preserve our lives and liberty!:pray: --Paula

[jedd]

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[retread]

Praying for his safety and safe return, and for your family.

john

[spyder3]

:agree: Be safe young man!

[grumpybob]

My prayers go out to Nathan and your family!!

Nathan Stay safe , stay alert, and come home safe and sound. Along with that - give them HELL.

[SteveMac]

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Military, cops and teachers just don't get paid enough for all the do for us. Hang in there! Be safe Nathan.

[murphybrown]

You got 'em Lamont. Also will add Nathan and family to prayer warrior list at my church. A privilege to pray for others. :2thumbs:

[challman]

Not to happy about that. :( Please keep our young men and women in your prayers. :pray:

Mine has been there for about 6 months now. He is a grunt and carrys around a machine gun. He has actually been able to facebook some pics. I was and am terrified for him.

He was scared to death at first. He sees gun and missle play constantly. He is no long so afraid though. I have to tell you that if he comes through this it will have changed him sagnificantly for the better. His messages from me are just Way grown up. He is now clearly a man now and very introspective.

I hope that your son as well as mine come through this safely and they come home to us all grown up and responsible.

Take care

[SpyderAnn01]

We are fortunate to have had our son return safely after two deployments to Afghanistan. We will pray that your son be safe also.

[Chick]

Praying for Nathan and your family!

Thanks for your service and sacrifice!

[JimAlpha]

Praying for Nathan and your whole family.:agree:

[tofriendscreek]

Prayers for peace, protection and a safe return for Nathan and all of those serving. Prayers of comfort for their families and friends.

IMO - these "engagements" have to stop!

[boborgera]

Not to happy about that. :( Please keep our young men and women in your prayers. :pray:

I don't pray much, But i'll i will.:pray:.
Send him a lot of care packages from home, Thats what keep me going in Nam.

[packbuckbrew]

Lamont,
First off, thank you to your son and your family for your sacrifice for our country, his service is absolutely appreciated. Second, he and you will be in my prayers.
God Bless,
Joe

[Questions]

Our prayers are with you and your family. We have a young cousin there also. The situation touches so many lives.

[Cliff-Co.]

yep, I'm not happy, also got two grandsons, in the marines, in afgany.

[arntufun]

:pray: are with Nathan and all our troops. I thought we were pulling troops out, not sending more in. Whats with that ???

[fastfraser]

:pray:God speed Nathan and all our freedom fighters .Thanks for your efforts .:pray:

[bonehead]

Lamont tell him we all Thank him and all the others in the Military, I have had a lot of friends and relativs there recently and fellow work mates. Hopefully all will be well with him and others!!:bowdown:

[spydrluvr]

God Speed! With thanks and respect for what our soldiers do every day.

[Raptor]

Prayers for your Son, Boss. Thanks and prayers to all our brave men and women who serve. We were on pins and needles every day when My Nephew was in Iraq a couple of years back.

[stutzmason]

Best wishes and prayers to your son and your family for a safe return. I live in Killeen,TX which is adjacent to Ft. Hood where I work as a civilian contractor. I see lots of young men and women deploy to the middle east. I can't begin to understand what your family is feeling other than being proud of his service. Thank him and your family for his sacrifice during this time and know that there are those of us who are grateful for what he is doing. Your family is in my prayers.

[LennyO]

May your son be safe and unharmed!
May his guardian angel always be with him!
May he come home soon!!!

P.S. I know how you are feeling... My son is a Marine.

[bruceofthebronx]

Nathan, thank you for your allowing us to sleep at night knowing our freedom is being protected by the fine men & women of our military. May God put a special angel on your shoulders.

God Bless You, God Bless America.

[DynamoBT]

Thank you, Nathan, for your service and defense of our country. I will pray for your safety and safe return. My prayers for all our service men and women. They put themselves in harm's way that we at home retain our freedom.

I can't imagine how a parent feels when their child goes off to war. Prayers for you too, Lamont.

[wildbill6565]

Nathan please stay safe!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bruiser]

You got it Lamont.

Us too.

Kris and Jim

[vt228]

Not to happy about that. :( Please keep our young men and women in your prayers. :pray:


:pray:may we all pray for there safe return and keep them safe amen:pray:

[Trickie Dick]

God speed to your son. We will all keep him in our prayers.
Semper Fi

[dancogan]

Our prayers and thoughts go out to Nathan and others, stationed far from home and in harm's way for safe service and safe return home.

[Boriken]

God Speed Nathan

+1

[CanAmMick]

God Speed Nathan!!! We hope that you and all the others return home safely.. Our thought and prayers will be with you and your family.

[Florida girl]

Will definitely keep Nathan in my prayers as well as all of our other brave men and women (and their families) out there that are sacrificing so much to serve our country. Safe return Nathan!!!

P.S. As I write this I am watching the new show (just previewed tonight) that is on T.V. on the TLC channel entitled "Homecoming." It is about men and women in the service that come home and give their families an unexpected surprise reunion. Wow, what a feeling!

[8 Legged Freak]

Lamont,

Our brave men and women in uniform are the true heros of this generation, thoughts and prayers for them are a nightly bended knee in my HH. I have had my nephew, who I raised, go on 2 tours, I understand.

If you post his mail drop, I am willing to bet he would have so many cards, letters and goodie boxes sent to him, his buddies would think he was a rock star.

[docdoru]

Safe return and thanks to him for his service.

[GloryRyders]

:pray::pray::pray:.........praying for his safety during this time in his life.

[COOLMACHINE]

My prayers will certainly be with Nathan and your whole family Lamont. God Bless! Jerry

[gcain747]

What branch of the service is Nathan in? Doesn't really matter so I will just say Semper Fi from an old jarhead. Our prayers are with you and all of our service men and women.

Good Luck, Be Safe

Greg Cain
USMC 1966 to 1974 RVN 70 & 71

[Lamonster]

My son got there yesterday and posted it on his Facebook page. I showed him this thread and told him we were praying for his safe return. Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers. :thumbup:

[SemperFiSpyder]

Stay safe; you're in our thoughts.

[twain]

I was a combat medic in the Army and my prayers go with your son Nathan. Tell him to remember his training and that he is in the best military the world has ever seen. The men and women will watch each others backs and hopefully they will all come home safely and soon.

[Lamonster]

Just got this from my son if you still would like to send something. I'm sure he would share it with the crew. Thanks :thumbup:


hey dad, when i read through those messages on your website some guy was wonderin about sending stuff, i got an adrress if you dont mind putting it up, we will take anything we can get :) i dont really need anything except food. that would be greatly appreciated dad. the address is

Cpl Bryden, Nathan P
HMH-464 (AVI)
77012
FPO AE 09510-7012

thanks dad, love ya!

[boborgera]

Just got this from my son if you still would like to send something. I'm sure he would share it with the crew. Thanks :thumbup:

Like i said earlier the packages from home made Nam just a little bearable for me and the guys.
Times have changed in 45 years, What i looked to was unsweetened Cool Aid, killed the taste of the Iodine pills we had to put in our canteens'
Jiffy Pop, And Caned tuna to trade with the Montagnards for bananas;);) They wouldn't take C rations.:(
Oh yea can't for get the home made cookies and stuff.:thumbup:

[SpyderLady]

Nathan, you and your family will be in my prayers. God Speed:pray:

[SSPSpyder]

We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security.

To those of you who are currently serving and fighting for the freedoms of others, at home and abroad, please know that we are backing you.

[Director]

Stay safe, Nathan and God bless!

Best wishes to you and your family, Lamont.

Kindest regards,

Bruce

[bruceofthebronx]

We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security.

To those of you who are currently serving and fighting for the freedoms of others, at home and abroad, please know that we are backing you.
Thanks to all, God Bless America.

[MouthPiece]

Lamont, I'm just now seeing this thread. I'll echo the same sentiments that others have already. Please let your son know that there are many of us who thank him (and his mom and dad) for serving our country. May God bless him and keep him safe.

Chris

[BumbleBee]

Our prayers for a safe return for Nathan are with you!

[SpyderDen]

:pray: