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Posted: 7/24/2004 6:37:57 PM EDT

It's been a while since I talked to you guy's. Things have been crazy over here. We had a close call yesterday, well everyday has been close. Anyway, we had a flat tire and were cussing our ass'es off about it, when another private security firm rolled past us doing about 120K. We caught up to them about 20 minutes later, due to the fact that they roll at 120K and we roll at 150 - 160K. We were just about to pass them when we all got a bad feeling, and decided to slow it down to 115K. We let them get about two clicks in front of us, when we saw a big mushroom cloud. Their lead vehicle was hit by an IED. They were able to push through the ambush, and we caught ali baba with their shorts down. Needless to say, every machine gun was at 200 round bursts! Anyway, I won't bore you with any more of a "day in the life of John Tillman". I miss my Wife, Texas, and "REAL Food"! Oh yeah, I also miss my "Big Daddy" (TJ) You gotta give it to TJ, he is one sexy Bitch! Anyway, I look forward to seeing every one of you guys when I get back. Thank you for your prayers, I need them, but especially pray for my wife Rose. I think the biggest heros in all of this mess are the fine women we have left behind! My wife is my hero, and one that can never be replaced! You guy's would think you had died and gone to Gun Heaven over here! Anything you want! I mean anything, and gold plated if you want? I picked up a gold plated, ivory gripped, engraved with a naked woman feading a man grapes on the tube, suppressed Steerling yesterday. We have found just about everything you can imagine. We found 5 Ar10's with IOR scopes burried in the ground last week. I had a chance to go into Sadams weapons cache. I was like a little kid in a candy store! Anyway, stay safe, and I look forward to seeing you all. Semper Fi, John

Posted: 7/24/2004 6:42:58 PM EDT

[#1]

You stay safe over there, John!! Maybe get to meet you (and buy you a few brews) at Gunstock (2 or 3 depending on when you come back). Thank you for your service to America!!!!!

Posted: 7/24/2004 7:50:06 PM EDT

[#2]

Glad to hear you are okay John. Stay safe and I look forward to some more of your 3-gun match shooting scenarios. I do agree with you on the families that have to stay behind and rest assured that I pray for all of the men and women over there every day.

Looking forward to your safe return.
Roger

Posted: 7/25/2004 9:40:33 AM EDT

[#3]

Good to see you posting on here Wild Man! I know I don't NEED to tell you to keep your eyes and ears open and your head on a swivel, but you know I HAD to do it anyway. Let me know if you need anything, whether it's sending something in the mail to you or helping out with stuff back here in the world....ANYTHING. Just let me know.

Godspeed to you and the fine men you are with, John.

Posted: 7/25/2004 11:36:11 AM EDT

[#4]

Godspeed John and keep your head down!

Posted: 7/25/2004 11:41:26 AM EDT

[#5]

Stay focused and be safe!!

Posted: 7/25/2004 12:57:52 PM EDT

[#6]

Stay safe. We'll keep you, your companions, and your wife in our prayers. Know there's a beer or three with your name on them with you get back home.

Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas...

Posted: 7/25/2004 1:55:35 PM EDT

[#7]

Hey, John. Glad to hear from you and that you're OK.
Keep in touch, bud.

Posted: 7/25/2004 2:05:19 PM EDT

[#8]

Great to hear from you, my man!

Sounds like you're having a real exciting time over there, eh?

Stay frosty and come back real soon, now, y'hear?

Eric The(FirstRoundOfDrinksIsOnMe!)Hun

Posted: 7/25/2004 6:24:09 PM EDT

[#9]

Watch your 6 John and shoot some ragheads for us.

Let's all get together for some of your war stories when you get back.

And yes, God bless that fine lady of yours.

CMOS

Posted: 7/26/2004 12:49:09 AM EDT

[#10]

I'm saying prayers for you and your wife. Glad you could pop in to say hi, and even gladder for the instincts that kept you out of trouble the other day!

Posted: 7/26/2004 8:50:01 AM EDT

[#11]

I still get alot of mileage from the shower story.

TRG

Posted: 8/30/2004 11:32:40 PM EDT

[#12]

OK - I've been a hermit.

Just found out that you were over there, John. About two minutes ago! Best of luck - do all you can to make your own luck.

Stay safe. Prayers sent.

You got plenty of snuff, man?

I shudder when I think of a WESTPAC when our ship ran low. $10 a can on the "buddy market"!

Posted: 8/31/2004 12:03:03 AM EDT

[#13]

Stay safe brother, keep your powder dry and watch your six, all you guys and gals over there are in my prayers daily.

Posted: 8/31/2004 9:51:29 AM EDT

[#14]

John,
You and your wife are in my prayers, as all of our people over there. God bless you and your family.
Peace,
Dragonfire52

Posted: 8/31/2004 12:36:51 PM EDT

[#15]

Take care John and good hunting!

Posted: 8/31/2004 1:25:21 PM EDT

[#16]

Thanks for the update. Be sure to continue keeping us posted. We'll look forward to your safe return.

By the way - good call on gaining that interval.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Greetings from HELL (Iraq)

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