March 23, 2003
Last Message from CONUS
Hello All, Just a quick note, and a thought to ponder as we prepare to leave CONUS (Continental United States). We are leaving by a civilain airplane (767, yep it's pimpin'), lots of space to stretch out and walk a bit (can you say 20 hours in the air? HOOAH!), however, no sharp objects are being allowed on your person or in your carry on bag. What the fuck, over? We are carrying our WEAPONS (see WAY more dangerous than a toenail clipper), but, oh-no, nothing that might jepordize the safety of the flight crew. Do these idiots know what I can do with a rifle, no ammo necessary. Butt-stroke to the head (see use the weapon as a club) and most men will be down for the count, or at least REALLY tired. I hope that this idiotic bullshit ends when we're in the combat zone. My hair is starting to fall out. Love, Will 02:10 AM
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Will...good luck and Godspeed. Your a great writer and I am honored having you represent us and protect us on the field. I have no doubts you will bring your squad and yourself home in one piece. Concedo Nulli, Will...never retreat, never surrender! Posted by: Peter L. on March 23, 2003 11:46 AMBest of Luck and God speed Will! A favorite Patton quote from the movie: "No bastard ever one a war by dying for his country. He won it, by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his!" Take care! Cheers, Posted by: Lee on March 23, 2003 12:23 PMJust wanted you to know that all of us here at home will be waiting on your safe return. May God watch over you and all of the others who will fight so proudly for our freedom, and our great country. Personally, I have a 22 year old brother in law who is waiting to be deployed in a few short days to Kuwait. He stands tall and proud in his Marine uniform, just as I am sure you stand tall in your own. Please don't be discouraged by those who do not understand or support your brave efforts to fight for this country, one day they will realize that the freedoms and peace that they enjoy without thought does not come without a price. Everyone of us should stand behind you and everyone else who is willing to fight and lay down there life if need be for the family and friends they leave behind, so that they may continue to enjoy the peace and freedom some take for granted. You are all in our hearts and our prayers.......and we will be waiting when you all come home. Stand tall, stand proud....you will serve your country well!!! God speed, my friend! Posted by: Chad F. on March 23, 2003 12:41 PMOur prayers for the safety of you and everyone who is fighting for their country; and for a speedy end to the whole thing. Be safe and take care. Your letters are great! Posted by: Sheryll on March 23, 2003 01:07 PMI would like to take this opportunity to say our prayer go with you from the Bahamas. Posted by: Bernardette on March 23, 2003 01:19 PMI just wanted to say good luck, and God bless you and the others who are serving this country. Keep your hopes up and you will make it through. Posted by: Carrie on March 23, 2003 04:06 PMHey Will, Happy B-Day!! Thanks for everything you are doing, I am so proud of you. We want you to know that not a day goes by that you're not on our minds. Do good, stay strong, and get back here for my wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of our soliders. Posted by: Annie H. on March 23, 2003 04:58 PMWill, I laughed my ass off on the 3/23 comments. I give you and the rest of the guys a lot of guts, and thanks for being there for the US. I'm so sick and tired of people protesting the war over here and around the world. You guys will forever be on our minds, though out the bull shit you see over there. I wish ya the best, and looking forward to having everyone come home. Hope to see you take a American Airlines home, and goof with them on you ride home. Take care man, and thanks for defending the US. Timbo Posted by: Tim on March 23, 2003 05:16 PMHi Will, your writing so reminds of a friend, turned journalist, who would have wanted to go to war just to be there and tell the story. Your writings are inspired and I hope that your humor and philosophy will sustain you in the days ahead. There are many of us praying that guardian angels protect you and bring you home safe, (if only to read the book) :) Thanks for your courage, humor and your willingness to share! God be with you! Posted by: Nancy on March 23, 2003 06:30 PMhey hero, Oh, yeah, I forgot to tell you that Ann H The United States Military has been my life from the time I took my first birth. My father is a retired USAF CMSgt with 30 years and my mother is a retired USAF SMSgt with 26 years. Both serving in Vietnam, my dad actually went 2 different times. Greetings from Canton Ohio. hi..i'm from singapore. wishing u all the best from another part of the world. God bless~ Posted by: tricia lim on March 24, 2003 12:35 AMHmmm....just wanted to let you know that your being lifted up in much prayer from out in cali, I know that God has His hand of protection on His people and it will not be lifted till His work is done. So have faith knowing that Gos is always in control, even when we dont have a clue and cant see the light at the end, or if were scared and lost, God knows whats going on and thats enough. The Lord is with us always, He will never leave us or forsake us. So yeah a punk kid in Cali is lifting you up in prayer, be blessed and stay strong. and if you get a chance, drop off some prayer requests. Posted by: Larry on March 24, 2003 01:22 AMHappy Birthday, and thank you for writing such hilarious posts. Thank you for your service--as I wish I could thank other military members, past and present, for their service. Now get back safe and write some more. {g} Posted by: Sophie on March 24, 2003 01:47 AMYou make me proud soldier. I am praying for your victory and safe return. Godspeed! Posted by: John F. MacMichael on March 24, 2003 08:20 AMGod be with you and all of our Military personnel. You are our HERO'S and we love all of you so much. We pray for your safe return. God Bless you and God Bless America Love from Iowa Posted by: Deb on March 24, 2003 11:25 AMWill, Good luck Will, Make it back safe and You, Jon, and I can all meet somwhere so you guys can beat me at darts once again. Dale Posted by: Dale on March 24, 2003 01:39 PMWe are all praying for your safe return! Posted by: Veronica on March 24, 2003 02:11 PMWill, My thoughts go out with you and your fellow soldiers. We are proud of each and everyone of you for defending our country. Our prayers go out to all of you as you defend our country. We pray that you will be safe over there and you will inturn return home in a safe manner as well...So until we hear from you again...Take Care and God be with you. Kelley (Iowa) Posted by: KELLEY on March 24, 2003 04:22 PMWill I don't know anyone personally who is over there fighting, but I'm praying for you all to come home safely. Reading and enjoying your 'rants' have been great, so you're someone I'm especially praying for now. I know you and the others you've worked so hard to train will do a great job. Stay safe, do your job as you've trained to do it, and come home safely to your family. I'm looking forward to the book. Barb, Az Posted by: Barb on March 24, 2003 04:34 PMdear Will, Thanx for all you do, god bless and gods speed if you guys need a pinpal to talk to im a 24 year old from jacksonville Jennifersisland@hotmail.com jennifer Posted by: jennifer on March 24, 2003 09:36 PMWill, CW3 Kesner Posted by: Ray on March 24, 2003 09:54 PMCiao Will. I am praying for you. If you can, send me a message and let me know if I can send you anything while you're over there. Un bacione, I'm sure glad I found this site. Just sitting and watching everyday on CNN and not being able to let you guys now how proud we are of you is very hard. I'm sure you'd have a lot to say about just how spoiled we civilians are! Please let all your buddies know that we think you're the shit! Do what you've been trained to do and do what you've got to do to get back home. You'll be just fine and in 50 years you'll have some great stories to tell. Thanks is not enough but it's all we can say. Posted by: Jo Anne on March 25, 2003 10:02 AMWill, Will, Many, many prayers are being said for you and the other brave soldiers who are fighting for our country. We are proud of each and every one of you, hope that you will soon be home, and SH is soon captured/taken/inprisioned here in the USA. Thank you for devoting yourself to our the future of our nation. Posted by: Penny on March 25, 2003 11:58 AMThis one really made me laugh! You are VERY funny. Then, I saw your mom's note-that made me cry. So simple yet... Will, I hope you can see by the kind words of everyone else how appreciated you, your platoon, and all military forces really are. To the protesters of the war, forget about them. Heard the expression "don't talk the talk unless you can walk the walk"? Well I can tell you that if you put anyone of those protesters in the middle of this whole mess that they would cry for their mother, shit their pants, curl into the fetal position, and not move for days. It takes a special type of person to be a soilder. I have so much respect for the men and women who are willing to put their own life on the line to ensure the future of mine and others that will never know the full extent of the pain and suffering some must survive. I guess my whole point is; don't forget that people you will never know or meet love you, keep you in their prayers, and most of all thank you. Chelsea Posted by: Chelsea on March 25, 2003 12:48 PMHi Will, As you can see by the many, many responses you are getting there are a lot of people out here praying for and supporting you all!! We are so proud of you!! Thank you so much for your letters, I laugh with each one as I remember our own 'blunders' from my military days...the hurry up and waits, etc...... I noticed that your Mom had written you here as well...I must admit, brought a tear to my eyes...to Mom, Will and the other soldiers are not the only heros of this war....you too are a hero for having the strength to send your son off to war and keep that brave face shining for him...I cannot even begin to imagine what you must be going thru, my prayers are also with you Mom, that you get some rest, that you stay strong for your son and that soon you will be able to hug and kiss him again! you have a lot to be proud of Mom!!! Godspeed on your return Will....please write when you can....we're all hooked!!! Sharon Posted by: Sharon on March 25, 2003 02:29 PMBy now you are over there. I hope you are safe and come home soon. You are truly a hero. God Bless You. (I know, this post is not at all originol, but its hearfelt). By the way. my sis is 28, single, ex Navy and now a firefighter paramedic. Maybe you two can hook up via email? I know you are going to be otherwise occupied, but I hope you will somehow have acess to the internet and be able to continue to blog. Thanks again. Posted by: Steph on March 25, 2003 03:01 PMFor a Soldier Boy your writing is awesome! I want to say THANK YOU for PROTECTING and SERVING this GREAT COUNTRY of OURS! May GOD PROTECT You and the GREAT Men & Women of our Military and come home SAFE! I pray for all of you every night & day! I also pray for your family to stay strong and proud, and to know that you will be home soon for the wedding in October. Michele Lasorsa-Rivero Will, Our prayers are with you for your safe home return. May God bless you with the path of defeat and don't take any shit from no one! Posted by: Adrian on March 26, 2003 09:58 AMsalam russakams Posted by: cccp on March 26, 2003 10:19 AMWill, I wish you knew how fooled you have been by your country. I hope and pray for everyone there and the senselessness would end. God, Allah, Budda speed. Jay Posted by: Jay on March 26, 2003 10:27 AMWill, I'm a new reader to your blog. Please pass on to those you meet that we're rooting and praying for everyone. You are a wonderful writer. Posted by: Harbourwoman on March 26, 2003 10:28 AMWill!, Greetings from Johannesburg, South Africa! I'm so happy I found this link on CNN and will be checking on a frequent basis. Be safe, and God bless. P.S. Tell your buddies South Africa loves them. Nyarai Posted by: Nyarai on March 26, 2003 10:34 AMhi conus, From Sweden, Teby Mathew-Indian student Everyone back home is praying for you, Will. My prayers are with you and every person fighting this war. I wish you all the best, courage, bravery and safety. Thank you for defending the freedoms we take for granted, be safe, God bless. Posted by: Debbie on March 26, 2003 10:40 AMGodspeed heroes. Come home safely Posted by: Russ on March 26, 2003 10:42 AMWill... You are a hoot. You and your fellow soldiers are SO appreciated for the job that you have chosen to do. I can't say thank you enough for your willingness to do the job that most people would rather dismiss. I wish you and all the troops a very safe, healthy, and speedy return to your families, but most of all - YOUR country that you so graciously defend!!!
PS... Wisconsin isn't THAT bad. I was born there. However, I did leave as soon as I could - I've grown up in Texas. Too damn hot, but at least we don't talk w/ that funny accent, like they do in Wisconsin. Will; May God watch over you and keep you safe to return home. In the tradition of Winston Churchill: "Never, Never, Never, Never, Never Give Up!" God Speed, Dale Posted by: Dale on March 26, 2003 10:44 AMGood luck...sorrie my english I´ brazilian and "que Deus te abençoe" Hi Will, be a sport and let us know how you're going to manage without a toenail clipper!!!!!!!!!!!! love from Italy Great site, Will. I read about it on CNN.com, and they provided a link, so you'll no doubt be getting much more email now! I wish the situation that sends you to the Middel East would go away without a war, but since it isn't going to...kick some *ss! The Iraqi people deserve to live in a country that does not persecute them. Posted by: Linda on March 26, 2003 10:50 AMWill - go get em will!!!! just came upon this site and am laughing- you're great! i'll keep you in my thoughts and hope for a safe return!!! :o) Will: On a serious note God Speed to you all stay safe, stay cautious, stay brave. My father was in WWII, battle of the bulge I see the scars, hear the stories and see the pain but he believed in his country enough to lie about his age to join the 101st. Airborne. Message from him : Go kick some ass......... Will, you might have read that Mexico is all for peace and no war and stuff like that, but we the real hombres of Mexico are on your side and wish you a fast return to your country. Please tell our fellow Mexican-American soldiers on the field that we are backing them up here in Mexico 100%. We will not forgive anyone in Iraq if they spill our blood on thier soil. Please take of yourselves and GOD SAVE THE USA and its Brave soldiers!! David Amezcua Yo Will, Good luck, buddy. I've linked to your site on my page. Posted by: The ShanMonster on March 26, 2003 11:29 AMWill, You've got a great sense of humour, a true virtue. If you ever make it to Seattle, I'll buy the beer. Posted by: Tom Heffernan on March 26, 2003 11:30 AMGood Luck Heres to hoping youre bored stiff. Andrew Good luck and God speed to Will and his guys. Come home safe. You are in our hearts and in our prayers. Posted by: Kelly on March 26, 2003 11:36 AMGod Bless you and bring you ALL home soon. Posted by: Dawn in Minnesota on March 26, 2003 11:44 AMGo you guys !! Words cant express how much I respect you Stefan Posted by: stefan on March 26, 2003 11:45 AMGodspeed...we are thankful for soldiers like you. Posted by: Maria on March 26, 2003 11:50 AMHey Will, God bless brother, Brazilian support Greetings from the land of bayou, a place where a Cajun-Taliban from, a place where the famous Sniper Killer from. From the man that left behind, we salute you all in the desert. WOOP some Saddam's buttcrack boys for us, the weekend warrior. Could not wait to join you all as soon as we got our activation. I SAY HUAAAAAA Will: You haven't posted since the 23rd.... I pray that you are okay. Good luck and be safe. Prayers are being said all around the world for you and all soldiers fighting this unbelievable war! I can only imagine what your are going through/thinking/feeling and THAT is too much for me. God Bless You All! Make sure you come home safe! Posted by: Brandi on March 26, 2003 11:54 AMWill... My heartfelt thanks to you for working so hard for our country. Good luck and Godspeed. Posted by: Sherri on March 26, 2003 11:55 AMGod Bless you Will!! Thinking and praying for you and the rest everyday. Posted by: denise on March 26, 2003 11:58 AMOi, não tenho nada contra você nem contra o povo americano, mas eu acho hipocrisia um país como o seu tentar proteger o mundo, pois se um país como o Iraque não pode ser perdoado por seus erros passados, porque devemos então perdoar os norte-americanos depois de todo Napalm, e o agente laranja jogado no Vietnam??? ou das bombas atômicas em Hiroshima e Nagasaki???Se os U.S.A. são tão poderosos e tinham pessoas infiltradas I have just found your site and wanted you to know that I will be praying for you specifically as well as all the others fighting for this just cause. God Almighty protect you, and give you wisdom in the fight. Susan Posted by: Susan on March 26, 2003 12:18 PMWe all wish you the best over there in the ugly middle east. Things will turn out fine....remember "This too, shall pass..." Bring yourself, and your friends back safely...and shout back to us when you get a free moment...let us know that you all are safe.. ERIN Posted by: Erin on March 26, 2003 12:19 PMThere were two messages that people had left here I felt the need to respond to, Will I hope you don't mind!! For anyone out there who thinks we've been 'fooled' by our country or that the people in America are safe and under no 'threat', please take a look at this website- http://www.cantcryhardenough.com/..... if you think for one second that the people of America, Will and his brothers and sisters of the armed forces and every American citizen, won't stand to fight and protect our land, our lives and our children...you are sadly mistaken. Our government did not fool us, these cowardly terrorists are fooling themselves!! America will prevail!! God Bless you Will and thank you again for all you and the men and women of the armed forces are doing for us!!! Posted by: Sharon on March 26, 2003 12:26 PMG-d bless you and keep you safe, Will. I send you my good thoughts, love, and my heartfelt thanks. Posted by: Lori on March 26, 2003 12:31 PMGreetings Hero, From, Will - Our thoughts are with you. Be well!! Krissie Will, I don't know you, but your in my heart. I can't wait for the troups to come home. I have a six year old, Billy who asks questions daily about the war. He is very patriotic and is proud to be an American, just like the rest of his family. From us to you god speed in your return and kick some ass. Posted by: Denise on March 26, 2003 01:33 PMWill, I'm already here waiting for you. I'm AF AMMO, so, not close to the front. But I sure wish I could be in Baghdad the day that S.H. eats dirt. The sandbox itself is not quite as bad as I thought it would be. Seeing shades of brown everyday does kinda make the eyes hurt when you look at just about any other color. You'll get used to it. For all you back in the states. Thanks for the support, the prayers, and the best wishes. We'll be home as soon as Saddam eats dirt. AMMO makes the mission - "Providing the enemy the opportunity to die for his country!" Posted by: Arcade on March 26, 2003 01:48 PMGOD BLESS ALL PUR TROOPS AND TELL SADDAM # WE WELL HAVE YOU AND YOUR SONS SOON.## Posted by: ROBERT NELSOM on March 26, 2003 01:54 PMWill, Good Luck my friend. God Bless you and may he keep you safe. Victory is ours. God bless America U.S.A....U.S.A Billy I personally think that Will and all the Others are doing the BEST that they can. Someone has to defend this country!!! And if you people that come here don't like what our country is doing say it somewhere else...because this is not the place. I don't believe this war is about oil and all that bullshit...Saddam should have been killed long ago. And those that follow his leadership need to go right along with him. Will...GODSPEED MY FRIEND. TAKE CARE AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WITH LOVE, Will..... Love your humor. Hope it keeps your spirits up as you continue on your mission. We thank and salute you and all the troops. Come to Michigan and I'll buy the beer! Jim Posted by: Jim from Michigan on March 26, 2003 02:34 PMHang in there.......GOD IS WITH YOU ALL! Posted by: Debra on March 26, 2003 02:51 PMhey Will, just think, when you get home, everyone is going to be buying a lot of rounds at all the pubs! My 14 yr old son plays baseball on a select team that is sposored by the American Legion Post 453 in Dallas, TX. We are having a fundraiser there this week-end, and many toasts will be raised in your honor! hurry home so when you next visit Dallas, I can buy you a beer and hug your neck! God Bless.. Posted by: Penny on March 26, 2003 02:52 PMTo you and all the men and women who have to go and fight this fight......Thank you!!!!!!!!! Posted by: earlene on March 26, 2003 02:52 PMMy thoughts and prayers are with you! I am proud to be an American and feel grateful to have people like you who fight for our country. Posted by: Kim on March 26, 2003 02:53 PMThis was caused by your country... but I know you dont't have choice... so now, SHOOT THOSE SUN OF A BIT !!!! ahahaha GOOD LUCK ! Posted by: Leonardo on March 26, 2003 03:00 PMCREO QUE ES EL UNICO MEDIO PARA QUE PUEDAS INFORMAR A LOS SOLDADOS LATINOS QUE ESTAN DEFENDIENDO SU BENDERA DE MIERDA QUE REGRESEN A SUS ORIGENES Y SALGAN DEL MALDITO ESCLAVISMO YANQUI-NAZI QUE LOS OPRIME. SE SIENTEN LOS DUEÑOS DEL MUNDO PERO QUIEN LES DIO ESE PRIVILEGIO? RECUERDDEN QUE TODOS LOS IMPERIOS TARDE O TEMPRANO CAEN...Y NADA MAS FELIZ NOS HARIA A TODOS LOS LATINOS Y PARTE DEL MUNDO QUE VER ACER SU BANDERA DE MIERDA QUE EN LUGAR DE TENER LAS 52 ESTRELLAS DEBERIA DE TENER UN SIGNO NAZI O A SU PRESIDENTE APLASTADO POR LA DIGNIDAD DE LA HUMANIDAD. Don't call me gringo, Now I wish I had a dime And a rich man I'd be Viva Estados Unidos!!!!!! Good luck bud. Keep you head down and chin up. I made it thru a year in Vietnam. Bob Posted by: Robert Wood on March 26, 2003 03:13 PMHi, soldier ! Hello!! I have read your message. I want to let you know we are praying for all of you and we are with you. I am Franco William's Mom, I would like to know about him. could you tell me how can I get him? He is "Navy" from Okane Navy Mill Ship. Thanks for writing and count on us. Nora Posted by: Nora Rabago on March 26, 2003 03:18 PMWe are very proud of all the troops that protect us. We support you in all that you do......kick ass and come home safely. Posted by: Adrianne on March 26, 2003 03:21 PMHey man, I just wanted to say thanks. I'm just some guy out there who thinks they are doing important things, making important decisions, but you know what, it pails in comparision to what you guys and gals are accomplishing. It's not even close. Keep the faith and stay strong. I'm sure you will try. JE Hello ! I am Nora Rabago and I am writing you again. Thanks for all you are doing and all your iformation. Please tell me what's going on over there. Take care, God Bless you. Nora. Posted by: Nora Rabago on March 26, 2003 03:30 PMHope all is well with you Will? I forgot :
Donnez-moi, mon Dieu, ce qui vous reste Donnez-moi ce qu'on ne vous demande jamais.
Je ne vous demande pas le repos Ni la tranquillité Ni celle de l'âme, ni celle du corps.
Je ne vous demande pas la richesse Ni le succès, ni même la santé.
Tout ça, mon Dieu, on vous le demande tellement Que vous ne devez plus en avoir.
Donnez-moi, mon Dieu, ce qui vous reste. Donnez-moi ce que l'on vous refuse.
Je veux l'insécurité et l'inquiétude. Je veux la tourmente et la bagarre Et que vous me les donniez, mon Dieu, définitivement.
Que je sois sûr de les avoir toujours, Car je n'aurai pas toujours le courage De vous les demander.
Donnez-moi, mon Dieu, ce qui vous reste. Donnez-moi ce dont les autres ne veulent pas. Mais donnez-moi aussi le courage Et la force et la Foi.
André ZIRNHELD Billy Smythe Clinton was too interested in making love and not war. He did not retaliate against our enemies. They thought we were weak. But we will not stand by and watch a madman torture his people and support terrortism. The War is dumb. I either the peace !! The world request the peace, but Americans either the War. Wealth ? Authority ? ... ??? It isn`t human The Americans Soldiers follow order. The Iraque Soldiers too, but the State and population American, don`t have mistake. The Word is deception. Geyson (Brazil) Posted by: Geyson Mattos on March 26, 2003 03:50 PMGood luck, and Good bless you all Posted by: Roselie Langmaack on March 26, 2003 03:52 PMEventhough I don't quite agree with some of the vauge words you use, I pray that the Lord will protect you all, bless you all, and keep you in His hands. He knows whats right and wrong. HE will judge everybody in the end. Praise HIM!! Keep Him in your lives as you struggle everyday over there. I'm praying for you and especially for the ones in captivity. NEVER GIVE UP!!! Luv you all Posted by: angi on March 26, 2003 03:57 PMwhile(true) { alert('No WAR!'); } Posted by: peace and love on March 26, 2003 03:59 PMHi Will, Today the address to your blog was on Reuters, (which is where I found it.) So now you've made CNN and Reuters. Who would of thunk it? You're famous man! What a time to bug out. Of course it explains some of the flack you're getting in comments. Ignore them. Your only job is to get home safe. I'm new to the whole blog concept. One could lose days linking from blog to blog. BTW I live in Wisconsin, though I'm not a born and bred cheesehead, (Yes. It is a cult.). You just keep telling everyone how bad this place is cause I don't want any more neighbors.....hehe. (The key to living through winter in Wisc. is a heated garage......shhhhhh. Of course, I never have to stand guard duty unless the dog or the kids are sick.) You do gotta love the Dells in summer though. On a serious note, all of America is praying for the safe return of our men. I can't stand next to you over there, but I know my Lord is with you. Lean on Him. He can be trusted. God Bless, DC GOD BLESS YOU Posted by: Rose on March 26, 2003 04:11 PMSargeant; Congrats on your Promo ! Although I am glued to cnn and the bbc for latest news, It will be an honor to follow you and your squad through your heroic efforts to bring our soldiers home as soon as possible. I would like to humbly offer you and your squad my internet name KDS: Knight Dragon Slayer Knights, God Speed all of you! Posted by: KDS on March 26, 2003 04:17 PMWill, we are praying for you and your friends! A lot of kisses and hugs from Brasil! God bless you all! "Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings" Pslam 17:08 Posted by: Simei on March 26, 2003 04:18 PMBOLA DE OJETES Posted by: Jose Pereda on March 26, 2003 04:24 PMAll of you are in our thoughts and prayers, and hope you are home soon. May the Lord richly bless and protect you. Posted by: John on March 26, 2003 04:41 PMHi Will, Even if I think that your're in a wrong war for some wrong reasons, we don't forget what we've in common so do your best and get home. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Eric. (France) I wait that in the end of that war the drastic consequences for the humanity to be the smallest ones possible. Don't underestimate the opponent. He is very dangerous. Posted by: Washington on March 26, 2003 04:47 PMDestruir para depois construir novamente. Isso é resultado da obsessão pelo poder. IT IS THE SOLDIER, not the reporter, Godspend sir. oh and thanks for defending me with you life without even knowing me, call me crazy but everyone should bow to you and your buddies. Hi will!! Alexandre. Success Will !! Will: Keep your head low and spirits high. Thank you very much for the brave things you are doing over there. As a Former Marine like myself would say... Semper Fi! Posted by: Michelle on March 26, 2003 05:33 PMHello Will, I've been reading your 'little rants' and it's good to see that you guys can still find humor in your lives to cope with tough times like these. You're a wonderfully expressive writer...keep it up! 'Thank you' to you and all the men and women who are out there for this country. Good luck and I hope you make it back safely! Posted by: Karen on March 26, 2003 05:33 PMI am so glad I found this site! I can now let you (all our troops) know that we appreciate you and you are in our prayers. I would like to put together a package to send, but I don't personally know anyone in the military. If you can send me a name and address to send to one person who can share it with the whole platoon, I will be more than happy to do so. I know many folks over here who want to do something, but just don't know what or how. A heartfelt thank you to all of the men and women who are putting their lives on the line! Posted by: yenna on March 26, 2003 05:51 PMWill, Will, I was once a vol. (Aircrew Search and Rescue in the Navy), You are now. I am in college about to graduate. You are about to really experience what I didn't have to. Stay human, keep that healthy sense of humor, and above all else keep that head of yours attached to your body and stay alive to laugh another day. I feel as though you'll do all right over seas - especially with all these bright blessings too! cheers yo! Hoooyaaa! Denton, Texas Posted by: Unicycle Steve on March 26, 2003 06:57 PMThank you for all you are doing. I'm praying for you and all the troops involved. Legal o seu blog, visite o meu http://www.bigbrother.blogger.com.br Posted by: Thiago on March 26, 2003 07:45 PMHey Will! I wish for you to be home very soon. I am praying for you and our troops. You have a lot of support from many people, and I truly believe now, that you have the support of most everybody in this country, no matter what they believe. That is for sure. I will be looking for your next entry on your Blog!! Posted by: Peach on March 26, 2003 07:46 PMThank you! You and all the troops are in our prayers. Posted by: Norb on March 26, 2003 08:16 PMGive em hell. If i had it my way all of you would be miles from ground zero w/a cold beer in BOTH hands, firearm cleaned and propped up against the Humvee w/a nice lawnchair just watchin the mushroom cloud. Greetings from one of the white-hat "hacker" fold... Just wanted to let you know I'm praying for you often. Although the Pentagon wants us to stay out of this, I'm sure some script-kiddies are going to be having fun with the arabic sites, so you might find it interesting to surf some ;) Just out of curiosity, did you ever play games like America's Army or Tactical Ops? (Don't get me wrong, I know war isn't a game) Posted by: Pr0fessr on March 26, 2003 08:37 PMHi, Will, Will you please contact me at my email address? Blessings! Posted by: Maria from Denver, CO on March 26, 2003 08:57 PMAs a member of the Canadian Navy, I want to thank you for what you men are doing. Although my government chose not to support the war, I want you to know that it doesn't mean the citizens, and military personell don't. I can only imagine what your families must be feeling, however what they should be feeling foremost is pride. You have been chosen to assist in ridding the world of this evil. And when it is accomplished we will have all of you to thank. May you all return safely, Bravo Zulu Posted by: P.O. Anon. on March 26, 2003 08:57 PMGOD BLESS YOU WILL , COME HOME SAFE! YOUR MOM PUT A GUARDIAN ANGEL ONE YOUR SHOULDER SO I'LL PUT ONE ON THE OTHER ONE. Will OB Posted by: O.B. on March 26, 2003 09:29 PMThanks for what you people are doing for our country. God bless all of you. When you see Saddam, before you do anything to him, bend him over and spank his ass like a 2 year old....that would be funny. Good luck and come back safe. You are true heros. Posted by: Todd W on March 26, 2003 09:45 PMWanted to say take care all and will be praying for your safety. We are honored to have you protecting us, thank you and blessings on you! Posted by: Brend on March 26, 2003 10:00 PMMy country is Brazil and here the war is a terrible! No War! Please! Peace for all!!! I hate this war. Take care of your men and hold onto your honor. Thank you for serving. R.F. Posted by: Rob Finn on March 26, 2003 10:24 PMWill God Bless you and your men for the courage that you are showing and for the sacrifce you are making for us. You and your men are in my prayers daily. You are the bravest of all soles. Diana - NY Posted by: Diana on March 26, 2003 10:43 PMHi Will, Your blog is amazing...i can not believe this...you there, in middle of all that stress, trying to keep your head safe, yet able to tell the world what you think and feel..oh my...you make this terrible war sound a bit light, how come? I just hope this all ends soon[est]. Hey all, here is a link to get some info on a troop so you can pray for them. And you can pray for the pres too. We know they all need it.
_ps:23_ Posted by: Larry on March 26, 2003 11:13 PMWe are watching another greatest generation in action! You are all heros. Thank you Will from a mother and child in the heartland....Missouri USA! GOD BLESS. BE SAFE SAY THANKS TO ALL FOR US? Posted by: Teri and Jenna on March 27, 2003 12:14 AMHi Will, i wish you all the best. i am praying for the succes of your troops. happiness is beyond expression to know such a person who is fighting for the freedom and for peace. Will, please take. i want to see you back with your heads up and high and with a good smile. pls. do have some care!!!! With warm regards, Evelyn Posted by: Evelyn on March 27, 2003 12:21 AMWill,
thank you. Posted by: spaz on March 27, 2003 02:07 AMWill, you basically have three jobs while you are there: 1. Make the Iraqi military sorry they ever saw you, 2. Make the Iraqi civilians happy that you showed up, 3. And bring your ass home safe and sound. Once Sodom Insane is no longer in power, Iraq will become a nice place to visit. Posted by: Dave on March 27, 2003 02:36 AMGod bless you... I don't understand the war but i want to substain you in this hard moment of your life hoping all end soon and other way rise to resolve the conflict. Posted by: vincent on March 27, 2003 02:43 AMWill I just visisted your site for the first time and read your post for March 23rd. I had to try real hard not to laugh out loud since its 2:45am CST and I didn't want to wake my son. While on that "pimpin'" 767 did you take in as many sand free breaths as possible? I bet you did. I will close with the following advice: 1) Don't eat or breath sand (hawking up mud is, with out a doubt, GROSS). 2) Show Hussien what happens when you piss off America, and 3) While this isn't advice I wish I could post a picture of my 2 yr old son so you and all Americans could see why we want you home safe: So you can spend your post-war years with the family you left behind. Posted by: Mustang Momma on March 27, 2003 02:55 AMTake care of yourself! I am writing from Italy and I'm very concerned for you all, guys. Let me know how you all are. Apparently things are not as easy as they seemed at the beginning... Keep your heads down. Hey Will great site: KICK SOME ASS AND COME HOME SOON TO THE PROTESTERS HERE AND OVER SEAS SCREW YOU! Posted by: Monroe on March 27, 2003 03:17 AMEnjoyed reading your postings.Proud of you and look forward to seeing you acomplish your task . We are praying for your safe return.Rip sadam a new one for me Victory is just around the corner.We sleep well knowing that you are on the frontlines of our future security.I am a 55 yr old drycleaner in south florida. Dear friend, Good Luck! My (American) wife and I, along with a silent (and not in the TV news...) but huge part of italians, are with you. Posted by: paolo bonsignore on March 27, 2003 06:01 AMWill, Since I work in the commercial airline industry, I can sure relate to the silliness of taking your toenail clippers away. Don't they realize that a long, well sharpened, unclipped toenail can cut someones throat if wielded by a trained soldier? :) Now, on to the real stuff, I just want you to know how appreciative I am for all of you over there. I believe that you all are over there for the right reasons, since a despot like Saddam is nothing more than a light in the darkness for all those terrorist moths like Al-Qaeda. They eventually gravitate towards him. I have three kids 4-12, and I believe that you are making this world a little safer for them to grow up. Try to maintain your humanity over there, because that's what separates us from those we're fighting against. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Be safe, come back home in one piece and remember that you guys are heroes to those of us at home. Posted by: Brian on March 27, 2003 06:07 AME ai Fera! Will... your posts have kept my office here in England amused.. concerned.. and in touch with what is going on in your brave brave world... stay safe... and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of a number of English ladies... bee I loved the letter your Mom wrote to you and I hope that guardian angel is doing his thing. Most people in everyday life have lost their sense of humor and it is so refreshing to see that you possess an abundance of humor. Thank you for your bravery, thank you for risking your life so that others can live in peace. You are a hero. Take good care of yourself and your buddies. Posted by: San on March 27, 2003 06:59 AMWill, You make us laugh, you make us cry, but more than anything... you make us proud. Becuase of you and countless, nameless soldiers the United States of America represents a life that someone from a foreign place can only dream about. We often take forgranted the freedoms we have. Case in point: the anti-war protestors. Do they realize that they wouldn't have the freedom to protest our government and the war if not for those soldiers that gave their lives So for all those anti-war protestors... protest the war not those men and women that protect your freedoms. They deserve our love and support because without them where would we be? Will, thank you and for everything that you and all the other servicemen and women are doing. I, like most, pray for our soldiers safety as well as the safety and protection of all those innocent people we are trying to liberate. May God bless you and bring you home safe. Waiting for news and more additions to the blog {I check back every day :) } Thank you for all that you and your fellow soldiers are doing. Be safe and God be with you all. To edis and all of the other pansies that don't like us.... screw you. You wouldn't like us even if didn't do this. BTW, you might want to make sure you do't have any WMD or support terrorists in your country or we might pay a visit there next. Posted by: joe on March 27, 2003 08:20 AMFrom Venezuela....All the luck in finishing that monster called Saddam,,,when over, just take a look to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez....a Saddam clon!!!!,,,,,is emerging and have to be derrocated before is too late.....Carefull America,,,,is very near from you!!!!! Posted by: UGE on March 27, 2003 08:31 AMWill, good luck and keep safe. I look forward to reading your post from the battlefield. Posted by: Alvin Borromeo on March 27, 2003 08:50 AMShame on Mr. Bush. He's doing the right thing (remove Saddam form power), for the wrong reason (oil resources). Does anyone believes in that freedom-bullshit? love from Brazil, and good luck, man! Thiago Posted by: Thiago on March 27, 2003 08:58 AMSUERTE Y QUE REGRESES CON BIEN DE ESTA GUERRA. SALUDOS DESDE ALVARADO, VERACRUZ, MÉXICO Posted by: Ruiz D on March 27, 2003 08:59 AM Will, I don't understand anything. Hi Will Will, I too stumbled upon your writings and have enjoyed reading them. I see that you haven't posted since March 23 and I so hope and pray that you are safe. I pray for every soldier on those battlefields and their families. I hate it that we have to fight but Saddam needs to be stopped. If not, he will soon gain control of a larger area by taking some of the smaller countries around him. His sons are next in line. Why can't we give Iraq civilians or otherwise about 3 days notice to surrender to us and then at the end of the 3rd day go in and wipe Iraq off of the map? Why are we dilly dallying around with them? Again, I pray that you are safe and return that way. God speed, Will. To all of you people who are against this war: Go into CNN.com and see this article and picture. "US Marines searching Iraqi military headquarters in Nasiriya, came across a mural depicting a plane crashing into a building complex resembling New York's twin towers, a news agency photograph showed Wednesday. The plane's logo and coloring resembled that of Iraqi Airlines. This photo was causing a bit of a stir." They (Iraqi officials) probably laugh at this picture every day. I believe this is all the evidence that we need to wipe this man off the face of the earth. How quickly we forget the lives lost on our soil. How quickly we forget the terror rained upon our nation. What if it had been one of your family members or close friends, would you forget so quickly? Will, you are still in my thoughts and prayers. Please write soon so we know you are safe. Good luck, God Bless, and kick some major butt! Cathy Hi Will: The Military Man
He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, he is Prayer wheel for our military...please don't break it. Please send this Hey, Will! Just wanted to say "THANK YOU" for your courage and dedication to our country! It is such a blessing to live in a country where one can voice one's opinion and not be afraid of recriminations from the government (even if one's opinions are anti-patriotic)! I believe in what you are doing over there - bringing freedom to the people of Iraq. I believe everyone on God's planet is entitled to that right - not just us. Tell all of our troops over there that we in Oklahoma are praying for and supporting you all! Keep your spirits up and your butts down! God Bless You All! Hi, Sei que meu comentário é insignificante, desejo que consiga voltar e continuar postando, isso com certeza será uma grande vitória. Peace! Posted by: krika on March 27, 2003 12:13 PMWill, I assure everyone that we Americans do feel that war is terrible, but war is what is happening. So now is the time to support the people whos lives on the line. We send our love to Will on this site, because he is writing to us. I'm pretty sure he knows that this war is a horrible time he doesn't need to hear that he needs to know how he is appreciated, even when he is not even asking for it. Hey Will, I,ve watched this since it's been on the news. The people that's protesting needs to move on over wif Sadamme Because if they can't support ya'll we don't need folks like that here. we think about ya'll everytime we turn the Tv on and wish Ya'll all the best and kick his ass once for me.Be careful and Come home soon tell all the guys we said hi and we're thinking bout them ,,later Posted by: Jimmy on March 29, 2003 10:02 PMA warm greeting from Arizona. I've been watching the coverage of the war since it began there and my heart goes out to you, the father of my two small grandchildren whom is also there and in the Marines, and all others fighting for our great nation. My prayers will continue for your safety, your courage, and a safe return home to your family, friends, and loved ones. May God Bless continue to watch over all of you. Posted by: Janet on March 29, 2003 11:57 PMWow, no sharp objects but you can carry your weapons? I have a friend who's a Ranger and he could do some serious damage with his bare hands... guess they didn't think about those, eh? Thank you so much for being so brave i pray that ya'll will come home safe to your families sometimes i feel bad because the only thing i can do is pray if ya'll would like to write p.o.box 446 wagener, s.c. 29164 i don't have a way to check my e mail. God Bless. Posted by: ashley on March 31, 2003 08:36 AMI want to thank you for what you all are doing. It really means alot to us. I know what your family is going threw. My husband is with the Kentucky National Guards. And he just got back in August from Germany. So I know how it feels to have the pain of them gone. But our thoughts and prays are with you and all the troops. May God Bless you and send you all home soon. signed, Hello Will, I have read so many today and wanted to say thank you..You are God sent and may you come home soon.. If you want someone to email please feel free to do so. Thank You so much !!! Posted by: sherry on November 6, 2003 11:24 AMPost a comment
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As most of the regular readers of Rooba.net know, I have a few friends that have been sent or called up for the soon-to-be-conflict in Iraq. One such friend is Will aka Will not weasel or Will from Omaha or whatever other moniker he's using on my site that day.
Will is a pretty good writer and this is the collection of his writings. It'll be interesting to hear updates from a soldier's point of view, so I'll be posting them for all to read. Take care Will ~Captain Rooba
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