hsnterprize
03-18-2003, 07:11 AM
I decided to post this because I want us as White Sox fans to do 2 things...first, whether you support the war or not, it is VITAL that you remember there are young men and women serving our country all over the world...let alone in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region, who need us to back them up. They're following orders, and they're just as aware of what's going on with all the anti-war protesting and stuff as we are. The men and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard need our support to make it through this tough and challenging time. Secondly, I thought either those of us who are either in or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces should make our voices heard. And since I started this thread, I'll start of the "roll call".
I served in the U.S. Army for 10 years (4 of them in active duty, and 6 in the IL reserves). I'm not one bit ashamed of my service to this country...I grew up a lot while I was in...especially in active duty. While in the Army, I served about 2 years in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and a year in Yong-san, South Korea (Yong-san is a suburb of Seoul). I was in Bragg twice...the first time between late 1990 and late 1991 as a soldier in the 82nd Airborne Division. Then I went to Korea for a year. I came back to Bragg to serve in a Special Operations Airborne unit connected to 7th Special Forces group. I wasn't SF, but my unit was attached to the unit. It was pretty neat seeing all those Green Berets and such. I jumped with "green beanies" a few times in training jumps. They are good in what they do, and they definitely deserve respect.
I think it's important that we White Sox fans make ourselves counted for not only supporting our team, but supporting our troops. There are White Sox fans serving the Persian Gulf, and I think this would really be a boost to their morale if they know there are Sox fans here who are behind them. And...when they come home, let's give our troops a hero's welcome, and treat them with the respect and admiration they deserve.
AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY !!!!!!!
America's Guard of Honor...the All-American 82nd Airborne Division!!!!! (http://www.bragg.army.mil/www-82DV/AAandUS_review.jpg)
Keep your feet and knees together!!!!!
I served in the U.S. Army for 10 years (4 of them in active duty, and 6 in the IL reserves). I'm not one bit ashamed of my service to this country...I grew up a lot while I was in...especially in active duty. While in the Army, I served about 2 years in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and a year in Yong-san, South Korea (Yong-san is a suburb of Seoul). I was in Bragg twice...the first time between late 1990 and late 1991 as a soldier in the 82nd Airborne Division. Then I went to Korea for a year. I came back to Bragg to serve in a Special Operations Airborne unit connected to 7th Special Forces group. I wasn't SF, but my unit was attached to the unit. It was pretty neat seeing all those Green Berets and such. I jumped with "green beanies" a few times in training jumps. They are good in what they do, and they definitely deserve respect.
I think it's important that we White Sox fans make ourselves counted for not only supporting our team, but supporting our troops. There are White Sox fans serving the Persian Gulf, and I think this would really be a boost to their morale if they know there are Sox fans here who are behind them. And...when they come home, let's give our troops a hero's welcome, and treat them with the respect and admiration they deserve.
AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY !!!!!!!
America's Guard of Honor...the All-American 82nd Airborne Division!!!!! (http://www.bragg.army.mil/www-82DV/AAandUS_review.jpg)
Keep your feet and knees together!!!!!