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I know this is an odd request...and I promise this is not meant to be political so please don't make it so....

My brother Jimmy is heading out tomorrow for Iraq. He is a Marine in the Military Police...working with the dogs (german shepards). Typically these are the ones on the front line.

Whether you are a political person, Democrat or Republican or whatever....whether you are a religious person....

Please, as my friends and fellow TOTV's, please send up your good thoughts....your prayers...your best wishes....for Jimmy, his fellow Marines and anyone/everyone over there, heading there...and everywhere else our esteemed service men and women are!

thank you!

sorry if this is emotional....just got off the phone saying "goodbye for now" to him!!

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You bet, Cassie325, that my prayers will be lifted up for your brother. Next time you speak with him make sure, please, that you tell him I said "thank you".

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thank you my friend! I will do that!! I also told him that I EXPECTED to see him at Easter...safe and sound...and that it was an order! I told him it didn't matter to me that he was in the Marines...Big Sister rules outweigh everyone!!! His order was to go do his job, do it well, be safe and come home to us soon!!

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God speed and please keep them all out of harms way.

I have friends who have children going to Iraq and Afganistan too.

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Cassie,


Two things I agree with you over. Tim Russert and you Brother Jimmy.
Tim Russert who I respected and your brother who I respect and admire. God speed to both but no offense much more for your brother. Benj prayers extended.

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Semper Fidelis MARINE

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Cassie,

Prayers are being sent out to your brother and all our heroic servicemen and women overseas. Cant even express in words how grateful we are for their efforts to keep this country safe. What incredible sacrifices they are making so that we can maintain our freedom. God love em all!

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He will be in our prayers Cassie, right with our dear friend a young man named Matt. I pray for him every night and now I will include your brother. chels

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Absolutely...you have my best wishes, prayers, and good thoughts. ;D

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Cassie, Chels, More prayers for Jimmy, Matt and all our men and women fighting for freedom, that God watch over them and keep them safe. I also want to say "THANK YOU ALL!!!!" Please tell them we will pray for their safety and we are forever grateful! R & E

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THANK YOU ALL! THIS IS THE BEST ANYONE COULD EVER ASK FOR....WE CAN ALL COME TOGETHER FOR OUR TROOPS! IN THE SPRING WHEN HE COMES HOME....I WILL BRING HIM TO FLORIDA TO MEET YOU ALL!!

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My friend's son, Jamie, received notice that he is going back (I believe is leaving this week). He did his stint doing the same thing your brother is doing, came home, got out, got a job, got married, just had a baby and now is told that he has to go back. Given that he will be doing the same thing as your brother and close to the same time, I hope that they can work together. At least Jamie's gone through it once and knows at least some of the tricks to survive.

So, prayers for Jimmy, Matt, Jamie and all the other men and women serving in the military. May they all come home safe and whole.

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Lifted Jimmy up this morning in meditation and prayer along with all the others in uniform whether in harms way or not.

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Thank you my friend...he leaves in about 3 hours...saying goodbye to his 9 year old daughter and my mom and dad....

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Oh Boy ... extra prayers for the entire family are in order. :'(

What would we do without fine men and women like this AND those who carry on after they have left!