Soldier shot in Iraq

Celestial Dung · Post by **Celestial Dung** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 1:20 pm

One of Melanie's friends Brent has just been shot in Iraq. He is currently being treated in Germany for a shrapnel injury.

I've never met him but Melanie deems him as one of the most honerable and generous men she has known. He means a lot to several people up in Maryville.

Please hold him in your thoughts.

QueenOfTheFlock · Post by **QueenOfTheFlock** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 1:26 pm

He is one of the most honest people ever. I love this boy dearly. He's my "big brother". Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

This was posted on my Xanga as well for anyone who cares to read it. I've linked the tiny snippet of a news article there as well.

QueenOfTheFlock · Post by **QueenOfTheFlock** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 1:29 pm

BTW, Thanks CD for posting this. I didn't want to seem like I was drawing attention to myself

Post by **Arkady** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 1:51 pm

My best wishes for his safe recovery.

Piercedwingz · Post by **Piercedwingz** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 2:47 pm

Wish him a speedy recovery.And a safe return for all the soldiers.Thoughts and best wishes,to them and their famillies.
~B~

Codeine Coma · Post by **Codeine Coma** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 4:14 pm

Our thoughts go out to him.

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 6:42 pm

Sending some energy for a speedy recovery!

QueenOfTheFlock · Post by **QueenOfTheFlock** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:19 am

New info: It seems he may not have been shot but instead hit with shrapnel from a bomb or grenade. He was hit in the face. I just hope they send him home. I'm ready to see my big brother again.

Post by **darkvader** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:49 am

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and a speedy return for him and all our soldiers in Iraq.

The_Lady_Aphrodite · Post by **The_Lady_Aphrodite** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 12:23 pm

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and safe journey home.

Post by **Bone** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 12:45 pm

A speedy recovery, and a swift return home for all!

QueenOfTheFlock · Post by **QueenOfTheFlock** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 2:49 pm

Further update: The news so far, it also his his leg and his ear and for now, he has deafness in one ear. He did get to talk to his parents yesterday. They are going to fly him back to either D.C. or VA and then send him back to Ft. Polk. No word yet if he gets to come home to visit for a while. I hope he does though.

Sir Diddimus · Post by **Sir Diddimus** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 3:38 pm

I would say that if the deafness doesn't clear up, he'll get a full discharge.

QueenOfTheFlock · Post by **QueenOfTheFlock** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 4:49 pm

Sir Diddimus wrote:I would say that if the deafness doesn't clear up, he'll get a full discharge.

This is terribly wrong of me to say this but I wouldn't have any problem with them sending him home completely. I had one of those feelings from the beginning that something was going to happen and I do NOT want him sent back over there for something else to happy. I'm really thankful that it was just these injuries and not something much worse.

The_Lady_Aphrodite · Post by **The_Lady_Aphrodite** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 8:02 pm

Just as long as the military takes care of him after his discharge ( if thet happens) then all the better... Don't think wrong on yourself you are only looking at the situation in total concern for his wellbeing.

I had a friend who just had a medical discharge from the army and well he is now fudged from 100% capibilties with his knees.. but that was prewar time..... i hope they take care of him for the post healing and post war syndrome.

QueenOfTheFlock · Post by **QueenOfTheFlock** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:22 pm

The_Lady_Aphrodite wrote:Just as long as the military takes care of him after his discharge ( if thet happens) then all the better... Don't think wrong on yourself you are only looking at the situation in total concern for his wellbeing.

I had a friend who just had a medical discharge from the army and well he is now fudged from 100% capibilties with his knees.. but that was prewar time..... i hope they take care of him for the post healing and post war syndrome.

I hope so too. It turns out that he was supposed to be driving all that day but then one of the other soldiers with him wanted to drive and hadn't been able to so their sargeant told Brent to let the other guy drive. This was right before the attack. The driver who took over was killed. My heart goes out to his family but it scares me so much to think it could have been Brent. If they hadn't changed places, it would have been.....ugh....

btw, Aphrodite, I love your sig.

The_Lady_Aphrodite · Post by **The_Lady_Aphrodite** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 11:25 am

thanks and I like yours too..... candy hearts.
I want you to know you and your friend Brent have been in my thoughts lately and will remain there until all is well and recovered.

Oppolohen · Post by **Oppolohen** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 8:25 pm

I'm sorry.

I cry when angels deserve to die.

How do you perceive this? Remember, I will always love you.

Mother Mo · Post by **Mother Mo** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 11:32 pm

I'm so sorry to hear that! Best wishes for a speedy recovery & trip home!

The_Lady_Aphrodite · Post by **The_Lady_Aphrodite** » Thu Jan 01, 2004 11:30 am

Oppolohen wrote:I'm sorry.

I cry when angels deserve to die.

How do you perceive this? Remember, I will always love you.

Is he asking for a reaction? I am confuzzled.......... :-?