http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq?disp=comments en-US hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/09/29/emailing_home#c34263 2007-01-31T01:54:15Z armymom35150 CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW TO REACH THE REAR DETACHMENT COMMANDER. i JUST HEARD MY SONS DAD IS IN KIDNEY FAILURE IN THE HOSPITAL, BOTH KIDNEYS ARE SHUTTING DOWN, WHO DO I CALL/??? HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH.....WE LIVE IN AL AND HIS DAD HE SO WORSHIPED LIVES IN FL...I KNOW HE NEEDS TO BE HERE....HELP!
]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/10/30/packing_up#c28885 2006-12-31T19:33:17Z mardene3 I come across this blog and I was overwhelmed with emotion for the mom's listed here. Thank you all for your loved ones and my heart goes out to you Mrs Cross for your loss, but there is I'm sure feelings of being so PROUD of your son at the same time your heart being riped out of your chest! God Bless you and your family! and I pray he watches over all our loved ones over there and bring them home safe to their families. God Bless you and your family! and I pray he watches over all our loved ones over there and bring them home safe to their families.]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/10/30/packing_up#c27526 2006-12-18T21:56:45Z cdandrea Sean and Tony, You guys did a terrific job. The Army says it prioritizes "boots on the ground" because that's how you really win a war. Well, it's time the collective media followed your lead and started also prioritizing "boots on the ground", because that's how you really tell a story. Christian D'Andrea www.hooah.com You guys did a terrific job.

The Army says it prioritizes "boots on the ground" because that's how you really win a war. Well, it's time the collective media followed your lead and started also prioritizing "boots on the ground", because that's how you really tell a story.

Christian D'Andrea
www.hooah.com]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c22549 2006-11-13T18:23:09Z SoldierMomBAS I want to add my sincere thanks for your and Tony's superb reporting about our soldiers' lives in Iraq. As another Mom said ... you told us about many things my son never mentioned. He lives it daily and probably thinks it is unimportant, but you helped us understand so much of what they do and what they go through daily. The photos and articles were wonderful even though none featured my very own soldier ... and I will genuinely miss them, I "tuned in" daily for my update. Welcome home and thank you more than words can possibly express. Another Proud Army Mom ... from Clifton, Arizona
Welcome home and thank you more than words can possibly express.

Another Proud Army Mom ... from Clifton, Arizona]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c22213 2006-11-11T00:56:45Z sophia1219 Thanks a million times. The photos and stories so often were a source of relief, to be able to read something specific to our soldiers. The photos were great. The photos helped to better understand, and when we saw our son in the photos tears of joy ran down our faces. Thank you so very much Sean. Proud Mom From Las Cruces, New Mexico Proud Mom From Las Cruces, New Mexico]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c21754 2006-11-07T18:43:31Z bflarmymom From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!!! More people need to see what our men and women are really doing. The pictures of all the guys, especially my son JB were so great to see. A job well done and much appreciated by all of us - God Bless!! Proud Army Mom from Buffalo
Proud Army Mom from Buffalo]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/10/08/fallen_soldier#c21470 2006-11-05T03:12:00Z smkintop1 Nov.4,2006 My son Brandon Kintop is station in Mosul, Iraq. He is with the HHC Close Target Recognaissence Thunder Platoon. You took some picture of them at a school house with the children. My question is are these boys ok? I only here from Brandon that he is "just fine Mom,don't worry" Don't worry. I don't think there is a day that goes by that there isn't worry. I want to Thanks our Troops for there sacrifices and being so brave. There is a song written about my son and his best friend,both serving in Iraq. Any mothers with a child in Iraq go to this web page sobravesong.com. it will make you think. God Bless All our Troops. Proud Army Mom
My son Brandon Kintop is station in Mosul, Iraq. He is with the HHC Close Target Recognaissence Thunder Platoon. You took some picture of them at a school house with the children. My question is are these boys ok? I only here from Brandon that he is "just fine Mom,don't worry" Don't worry. I don't think there is a day that goes by that there isn't worry. I want to Thanks our Troops for there sacrifices and being so brave. There is a song written about my son and his best friend,both serving in Iraq. Any mothers with a child in Iraq go to this web page sobravesong.com. it will make you think. God Bless All our Troops. Proud Army Mom]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c21447 2006-11-04T17:41:55Z lesliemayer I cannot begin to thank you enough for keeping us posted on your journey with the Fort Lewis soldiers. From the bottom my heart...thank you. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c21441 2006-11-04T14:40:08Z agavette As others above have already said, your willingness to go to Iraq and report on the lives of Fort Lewis soldiers is nothing short of remarkable. I found your reports very and pictures very balanced and stunning. It is good to read that you safely made your way out of the danger zone. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c21398 2006-11-03T20:02:59Z dreday Your stories and pictures will forever mean so much to everyone who reads your blogs, especially me. I cannot thank you enough for doing what you did. Words cannot express how I felt seeing a picture of my brother in your photo archives. Thank you for taking time out to be over there with our guys. You are a blessing. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c21395 2006-11-03T19:38:21Z jaj0512 Thank you so much for reoporting and posting pictures. It has been very helpful and has given me hope and strength to carry on. My husband is current in the 2-3 scouts surving in Iraq and it was comforting to see pictures of friends and read the articles about our loved ones. Thank you. Proud and Loving Army Wife
Proud and Loving Army Wife]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c21384 2006-11-03T17:42:07Z sjschaeffer Your articles in the Tribune and your blog were the highlights of my days as I counted down the long year for my DS to come home again. I don't know how I will get along without them. You both have my heartfelt gratitude. Israel's Mom
Israel's Mom]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c21367 2006-11-03T07:57:58Z Halahblue Thank you. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/11/02/going_home#c21346 2006-11-03T02:33:07Z busymom Thank you so much for the reports and pictures. I looked forward to them daily. You told about things my soldier never mentioned and gave us a much better view of life for them in Iraq. Proud Army Mom SBCT
Proud Army Mom SBCT]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/10/30/packing_up#c21274 2006-11-02T13:08:05Z Celene I am so sorry to see you go. Always read and appreciate your blog. I am sure you are looking forward to getting home to your families. My grandson is on in second tour. Spc. Joseph Nunn, he is in Mosul with the Stryker Brigade Combat Team- 3-2 Bravo Co 5th Infantry 20th Batallion, Headquarters Platoon in Marez SRG Group. I don't hear from him much, just go on the hope and prayer that no news is good news. God bless and keep you both Thank you for everything and have a safe trip home. A loving Nana My grandson is on in second tour. Spc. Joseph Nunn, he is in Mosul with the Stryker Brigade Combat Team- 3-2 Bravo Co 5th Infantry 20th Batallion, Headquarters Platoon in Marez SRG Group.

I don't hear from him much, just go on the hope and prayer that no news is good news.

God bless and keep you both Thank you for everything and have a safe trip home.

A loving Nana]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/09/25/burning_the_mail#c21273 2006-11-02T12:08:53Z armymom35150 you lucky girl, i am not even sure i could recongnize my son that is over there with your husband in the 1/23 camp Lib. He lost so much weight since he joined up, and he is nothing like he was, and i have no pictures at all of him as the new him. I really, really want one......wonder if santa goes to the desert? That would be something on my list for wants. Thank you for letting us at least see what they are going through, as i hear nothing...and worry endlessly. My life is on a temp hold as well.....everyone that has someone over there is on hold and cant just move on...we are in a time wrap. Love, kathy
He lost so much weight since he joined up, and he is nothing like he was, and i have no pictures at all of him as the new him. I really, really want one......wonder if santa goes to the desert? That would be something on my list for wants.

Thank you for letting us at least see what they are going through, as i hear nothing...and worry endlessly. My life is on a temp hold as well.....everyone that has someone over there is on hold and cant just move on...we are in a time wrap.

Love,
kathy ]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/10/02/off_to_mosul#c21272 2006-11-02T11:49:42Z armymom35150 hey my son was with arrowhead, but got sent to camp liberty does anyone know if that is still an arrowhead group? I have not heard from him since oct. 6. Would like to hear something, if you were with the 1-23, you might have seen him...please do you remember a guy from sylacauga? thanks. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/10/30/packing_up#c21129 2006-11-01T15:50:44Z FROGGER122953 I'M GOING TO MISS HEARING ALL THE NEWS YOU REPORTED. MY SON WAS WITH THE STRYKER UNIT AND WAS KILLED IN AUGUST, BUT I LIKE TO KEEP UP WITH WHAT'S GOING ON OVER THERE AND YOU DO AN EXCELLENT JOB. IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU COULD COVER THINGS FOR A BIT LONGER. YOU JUST DON'T GET THAT KIND OF REPORTING FROM THE MEDIA. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE FOR HUNDREDS OF MOTHERS OUT THERE THAT WANT TO KEEP INFORMED, OR BETTER INFORMED, ON WHAT THEIR SONS UNITS ARE DOING. BETTY CROSS MOTHER OF CPL KENNETH CROSS
BETTY CROSS
MOTHER OF CPL KENNETH CROSS]]> http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/10/02/soldier_s_journal#c20981 2006-10-31T09:23:50Z armymom35150 My son was as torn up about the split as this soldier was. I am done crying, i cant anymore, and exist..but i will be here at home to help pick up the pieces and help find a way for whomever needs it that gets to return back home. http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/iraq/2006/10/30/packing_up#c20980 2006-10-31T08:53:27Z armymom35150 Great to know, but more to worry about. But considering the only news i could hear anything from that was close to where my kid is, I am going to hate you are leaving when i just found you...how about staying the next nine months...so i can keep tabs on my sons unit? i really miss my son! love to you all! a soldiers mom!
i really miss my son!

love to you all!

a soldiers mom!]]>