argh

Beatnik · 02-21-2007, 04:56 PM

A few of you may remember me mentioning my good friend who's in Baghdad (Sadr City, specifically) with the 1st Cav there. His little brother (also a friend) is also stationed in Iraq, and is a Ranger embedded with the Iraqi National Guard outside of Bagdhad. Today he was shot in the back, while on partol with them. Somehow the bullet found its way around the kevlar body armor, but he's apparently been stabilized and being airlifted out to Germany as I type this. That's all we know right now.

Don't really know the point of this post... But Dave always was (is) as gung ho a soldier as I've ever met, even more so than his brother Phil. He's a Lieutennant and readily volunteered to join up and serve well after we invaded Iraq, fully knowing that he'd be fighting over there. I thought he was crazy at the time, but still had the utmost respect for him - he's certainly got more heart than I do.

I think that's important to at least recognize - there are thousands of young guys that have volunteered and are choosing to serve despite the incredibly dangerous environment over there, and it is still a very very dangerous place.

This sucks.

Steeler · 02-21-2007, 04:58 PM

Dammit. I hope he's ok.

Zephyr · 02-21-2007, 05:09 PM

I'm glad he's alive. Send him our regards for his bravery and sacrifice.
-Zephyr

War.mongeR1 · 02-21-2007, 06:52 PM

The best of luck to him. My prayers go out to him and all of our troops.

**Dirtboy** · 02-21-2007, 06:57 PM

I am really sad to hear this, but relieved that he is stable. Those Doc's in Germany are some of the best, so be assured that he is in good hands. My thoughts and prayers are with him.

=MAXx= · 02-21-2007, 07:27 PM

I know the feelings you may have now, my father served in the army for 12 years, sometimes we wouldnt be able to comunicate with him over a long period of time, to add insult to injury, the news wouldnt be able to give us the info we needed so dearly to know if our beloved father was still alive. Hes now retired as a gunery sargent. He has put away his dog-tag, his ribbons, and his combat uniform, those are memories nobody in my family want to look into.

Rick_the_new_guy · 02-21-2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zephyr

I'm glad he's alive. Send him our regards for his bravery and sacrifice.
-Zephyr

Indeed.

Hambergler · 02-21-2007, 10:45 PM

Wow, scary, Hope he's ok.

Beatnik · 02-21-2007, 11:11 PM

Thanks for the replies fellas. He's out of surgery with a punctured lung, but the bullet is out and there's (hopefully) no spinal damage. Still not sure exactly what happened or how it happened, but it's probably the best outcome given what we knew earlier.

Thanks again...

**Wimpinator** · 02-21-2007, 11:27 PM

Man that bites. Let him know that we are all pulling for him.

**CingularDuality** · 02-22-2007, 04:41 AM

He's going to need a cigar and a bottle of Jack ASAP, Beatnik. When you see him, let him know that a bunch of strangers wish him the best.

Beatnik · 02-22-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CingularDuality

He's going to need a cigar and a bottle of Jack ASAP, Beatnik.

You got that right! Just heard back that they gave him the bullet as a souvenier, and he's the type to wear that as a necklace just as a conversation starter with the ladies. He's still in ICU but doing well considering, and his brother got to see him today, which is the first time they've seen each other over there, despite both being stationed in or around Baghdad for several months now. He flies back to Germany later today and should not have to go to Walter Reed, which is of course GREAT news.

All being said, this is the best possible outcome of what could have been a terrible situation. Today is definitely a Good Day. At least for us.

**Gabriel87** · 02-22-2007, 11:47 AM

Thats great news. Glade to hear he's doing good.

AMosely · 02-22-2007, 12:04 PM

Sorry to hear but glad to hear, I hope he has a quick recovery and is able to re-join his unit.

tau_neutrino · 02-22-2007, 12:14 PM

Nice to hear he's gonna be ok! Hope he recovers in time to exact some revenge and teabag that mofo

02-21-2007, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Beatnik Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 33 Posts: 4,312	argh A few of you may remember me mentioning my good friend who's in Baghdad (Sadr City, specifically) with the 1st Cav there. His little brother (also a friend) is also stationed in Iraq, and is a Ranger embedded with the Iraqi National Guard outside of Bagdhad. Today he was shot in the back, while on partol with them. Somehow the bullet found its way around the kevlar body armor, but he's apparently been stabilized and being airlifted out to Germany as I type this. That's all we know right now. Don't really know the point of this post... But Dave always was (is) as gung ho a soldier as I've ever met, even more so than his brother Phil. He's a Lieutennant and readily volunteered to join up and serve well after we invaded Iraq, fully knowing that he'd be fighting over there. I thought he was crazy at the time, but still had the utmost respect for him - he's certainly got more heart than I do. I think that's important to at least recognize - there are thousands of young guys that have volunteered and are choosing to serve despite the incredibly dangerous environment over there, and it is still a very very dangerous place. This sucks. __________________ -F- Beatnik

02-21-2007, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
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02-21-2007, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
War.mongeR1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	Re: argh The best of luck to him. My prayers go out to him and all of our troops.

02-21-2007, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dirtboy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas! Age: 24 Posts: 3,177	Re: argh I am really sad to hear this, but relieved that he is stable. Those Doc's in Germany are some of the best, so be assured that he is in good hands. My thoughts and prayers are with him. __________________ \|TG-6th\| Dirtboy Need an Admin? \| Want to help TG? \| The 6th Devil's Brigade Jump on it!

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=MAXx= Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: somewhere in between heaven and hell. Miami Posts: 405	Re: argh I know the feelings you may have now, my father served in the army for 12 years, sometimes we wouldnt be able to comunicate with him over a long period of time, to add insult to injury, the news wouldnt be able to give us the info we needed so dearly to know if our beloved father was still alive. Hes now retired as a gunery sargent. He has put away his dog-tag, his ribbons, and his combat uniform, those are memories nobody in my family want to look into. __________________ After a hard long day on the battlefield, you just wanna play some ball but some idiot wont let you because he has an explosive bag of pitchers' powder....

02-21-2007, 10:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hambergler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Age: 33 Posts: 1,036	Re: argh Wow, scary, Hope he's ok. __________________

02-21-2007, 11:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Beatnik Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 33 Posts: 4,312	Re: argh Thanks for the replies fellas. He's out of surgery with a punctured lung, but the bullet is out and there's (hopefully) no spinal damage. Still not sure exactly what happened or how it happened, but it's probably the best outcome given what we knew earlier. Thanks again... __________________ -F- Beatnik

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Wimpinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United states, TN Age: 35 Posts: 2,838	Re: argh Man that bites. Let him know that we are all pulling for him. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Wimpinator [TGU Staff] BF2 Rules and SOP's\|Teamspeak information\|TG on IRC

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02-22-2007, 11:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Gabriel87 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minnesota, USA Age: 21 Posts: 137	Re: argh Thats great news. Glade to hear he's doing good. __________________ \|TG\|Gabriel87 Favorite quotes and sayings: Teacher,” Tommy you got a fairy godmother.” Tommy,” No, but we got an uncle we keep a close eye on.” *If anyone knows or has seen Markopilot please let him know that his gunner misses him and would like to talk to him agian. He knows me by Gabriel87.

02-22-2007, 12:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
AMosely Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Age: 33 Posts: 2,536	Re: argh Sorry to hear but glad to hear, I hope he has a quick recovery and is able to re-join his unit.

02-22-2007, 12:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
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