Sister of Gulf War Veteran

Trina · 02-02-2005, 15:24 PM

Hi, I'm Trina - a web designer and graphics artist. What leads me to military boards? My Brother is My Hero, and I like to share this story:

My brother is a Gulf War Veteran - he was a spotter and rode in Black Hawk helicopters (excuse my ignorance, but he talks very little about his duties, etc). I have a story to tell about him.

In Fall of1990, he went to the Gulf just after learning that his wife was pregnant. In early March of 1991, his wife developed complications with her pregnancy and struggled with pre-term labor. On March 16, through the efforts of the Red Cross and having been shot at while leaving the Gulf, he arrived at the airport where my parents, his daughter, and my son and I picked him up.

I'll never forget watching him walk up the ramp into the area where we waited. He was still wearing his desert fatigues. His stride and posture was breath-taking. His little girl waited to greet him, until she could wait no longer and then ran out beyond our "limits" to her daddy's arms (I still cry when I tell the story).

The crowd watched, then cheered as she reached her daddy - as security attempted to draw her up short.

How many people walked up to him and shook his hand and told him "Thank You," I cannot say. From there to luggage pick up to the parking lot, people went out of their way to let him know that he was appreciated.

The following day, his first son was born via c-section. Thank you Red Cross, thank you to those who held out their hearts and hands to a soldier of the US Army.

Thanks also, from my heart, to Vietnam Veterans. This is the kind of reception you deserved - whether you received it or not. We love you and appreciate all you gave in obedience to your country.

**Julie** · 02-02-2005, 15:30 PM

Ah...(wiping my eyes)....that is a good story Trina, and thank you so much for sharing.

By the way. I have one of those "God Bless Our Troop" magnets on every vehicle I own. One day, my daughter noticed the magnet missing off of my truck, and demanded that we go (right then pronto!) to purchase another one! Of course, we did.

Nearly every automobile in my town has one of those magnets.

Welcome to the WAB forum Trina.

Trina · 02-02-2005, 15:35 PM

Thank you, Julie, for the warm welcome. Seems there are lots of magnet thieves out there

But I kind of look at them the same way as I would someone who steals a Bible...they're getting the message or passing it on to someone else who needs to hear it!

**Parihaka** · 02-02-2005, 15:37 PM

yeh nice story and welcome!

ChrisF202 · 02-02-2005, 16:37 PM

Welcome to the forum, you have every reason to be proud and I hope we treat the troops coming home from Iraq today in the same manner.

Jay · 02-02-2005, 19:41 PM

welcome

ajaybhutani · 02-02-2005, 21:16 PM

welcome

Karthik · 02-02-2005, 23:40 PM

Warm welcome to WAB

lemontree · 02-03-2005, 00:17 AM

hi Trina,
Welcome. Your story reminded me of my younger sister. I use to get the same kind of reception when I returned home on leave. After a week of bliss, the usual sibling quables started, she hated me for hitting on her girl friends

. Miss those days, now that she is married and settled in the US.

Bluesman · 02-03-2005, 04:52 AM

Your support is so appreciated, I wish I could tell you how much. It's part of my 'psychological paycheck', and it's important to me.

You tell him "Thanks" for me, okay?

And welcome to the Board.

Samudra · 02-03-2005, 06:54 AM

Hi
Welcome.

Maximus · 02-03-2005, 07:52 AM

Welcome To The Forum!!

Khalsa_starr · 02-03-2005, 16:04 PM

welome, enjoy you stay.

Ray · 02-03-2005, 17:54 PM

Welcome.

Say hello to your brother, from another soldier!

Rahul · 02-03-2005, 20:25 PM

Welcome to WAB

02-02-2005, 15:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trina New Member Join Date: 02-02-05 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4	Sister of Gulf War Veteran Hi, I'm Trina - a web designer and graphics artist. What leads me to military boards? My Brother is My Hero, and I like to share this story: My brother is a Gulf War Veteran - he was a spotter and rode in Black Hawk helicopters (excuse my ignorance, but he talks very little about his duties, etc). I have a story to tell about him. In Fall of1990, he went to the Gulf just after learning that his wife was pregnant. In early March of 1991, his wife developed complications with her pregnancy and struggled with pre-term labor. On March 16, through the efforts of the Red Cross and having been shot at while leaving the Gulf, he arrived at the airport where my parents, his daughter, and my son and I picked him up. I'll never forget watching him walk up the ramp into the area where we waited. He was still wearing his desert fatigues. His stride and posture was breath-taking. His little girl waited to greet him, until she could wait no longer and then ran out beyond our "limits" to her daddy's arms (I still cry when I tell the story). The crowd watched, then cheered as she reached her daddy - as security attempted to draw her up short. How many people walked up to him and shook his hand and told him "Thank You," I cannot say. From there to luggage pick up to the parking lot, people went out of their way to let him know that he was appreciated. The following day, his first son was born via c-section. Thank you Red Cross, thank you to those who held out their hearts and hands to a soldier of the US Army. Thanks also, from my heart, to Vietnam Veterans. This is the kind of reception you deserved - whether you received it or not. We love you and appreciate all you gave in obedience to your country. __________________ http://magnetswithamessage.com/image...net-banner.jpg Magnets With A Message ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Private Jackson ... "If you was to put me and this here sniper rifle anywhere near, up to and including one mile of Adolf Hitler, with a clear line of sight, sir...pack your bags, fellas, war's over. Amen." - Saving Private Ryan

02-02-2005, 15:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Parihaka Moderator Join Date: 11-10-04 Location: Te Ika a Maui Posts: 10,017 Country:	yeh nice story and welcome! __________________ In the realm of spirit, seek clarity; in the material world, seek utility. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

02-02-2005, 19:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
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02-03-2005, 00:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
lemontree Bandaid *Military Professional* Join Date: 10-04-04 Location: India Posts: 5,928	hi Trina, Welcome. Your story reminded me of my younger sister. I use to get the same kind of reception when I returned home on leave. After a week of bliss, the usual sibling quables started, she hated me for hitting on her girl friends . Miss those days, now that she is married and settled in the US. __________________ Cheers!...on the rocks!!

02-02-2005, 15:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Julie Moderator Join Date: 08-04-03 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 6,806 Country:	Ah...(wiping my eyes)....that is a good story Trina, and thank you so much for sharing. By the way. I have one of those "God Bless Our Troop" magnets on every vehicle I own. One day, my daughter noticed the magnet missing off of my truck, and demanded that we go (right then pronto!) to purchase another one! Of course, we did. Nearly every automobile in my town has one of those magnets. Welcome to the WAB forum Trina.

02-02-2005, 15:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trina New Member Join Date: 02-02-05 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4	Thank you, Julie, for the warm welcome. Seems there are lots of magnet thieves out there But I kind of look at them the same way as I would someone who steals a Bible...they're getting the message or passing it on to someone else who needs to hear it!

02-02-2005, 16:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisF202 *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-12-03 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 2,605 Country:	Welcome to the forum, you have every reason to be proud and I hope we treat the troops coming home from Iraq today in the same manner.

02-02-2005, 21:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
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Bluesman WAB Bartender *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 11-24-04 Location: Vacaville, CA. Posts: 7,520 Country:	Your support is so appreciated, I wish I could tell you how much. It's part of my 'psychological paycheck', and it's important to me. You tell him "Thanks" for me, okay? And welcome to the Board. __________________ "The quickest way of ending a war is to lose it, and if one finds the prospect of a long war intolerable, it is natural to disbelieve in the possibility of victory." - George Orwell

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Khalsa_starr Regular Join Date: 01-20-05 Location: Vernon, BC, Canada Posts: 107	welome, enjoy you stay.

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Ray Postmaster General *Military Professional* Join Date: 08-20-03 Posts: 28,380 Country:	Welcome. Say hello to your brother, from another soldier!

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