Members Potts Posted September 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Do you know what base he is going to? Yeah he's going to Bagram...to be honest if he has to go anywhere that would be the place I'd choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 55fmj Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 prayers sent your way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Ellis Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thank him for his service and thank you and your family for your selflessness. The Army has offered my son a full scholarship if he'll agree to give them 4 years in return. I wish it were the AF because that's where I served but I'm extremely proud, none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ScottyA51 Posted September 5, 2012 Members Share Posted September 5, 2012 All the best to you and your son. It's people like him that keep the rest of us living the good life here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chaff67 Posted September 5, 2012 Members Share Posted September 5, 2012 Darrell, I'll be praying for your son to return safely, and also for your whole family for peace through this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fenderbender9 Posted September 5, 2012 Members Share Posted September 5, 2012 It takes a strong soul to be willing to do what our armed forces do, and beyond that, our country wouldn't be anywhere near where it is today if we didn't always have such brave people willing to fight to keep our country great. I'll be hoping and praying for courage and safety for your son first and foremost but also peace of mind for all friends and family. You should be a proud man. Major thanks to you and your son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Potts Posted September 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 5, 2012 It takes a strong soul to be willing to do what our armed forces do, and beyond that, our country wouldn't be anywhere near where it is today if we didn't always have such brave people willing to fight to keep our country great. I'll be hoping and praying for courage and safety for your son first and foremost but also peace of mind for all friends and family. You should be a proud man. Major thanks to you and your son. Thank you so much! It's overwhelming to log in here and see so many thoughtful comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gearo999 Posted September 5, 2012 Members Share Posted September 5, 2012 Yeah he's going to Bagram...to be honest if he has to go anywhere that would be the place I'd choose. There are worse places to go. http://www.bagram.afcent.af.mil/ Just for context, I retired from the Air Force last year after 24 years. I'm thinking about doing a tour as a civilian maybe to Qatar or Al Udeid if I get the chance. If he has time, and you are ok with it, have him send some pic's home and post them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moogerfooger Posted September 13, 2012 Members Share Posted September 13, 2012 so did he get there safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Potts Posted September 14, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2012 so did he get there safe? Thanks for asking pal! I was just going to post an update. He's there and he's in this general neighborhood. He's a comm guy and although he cant tell me what he's doing he has internet access while he works overnights. I've "talked" with him on facebook a handful of times already since he left. I still worry of course but I'm confident that he was trained well. He of course acts like it's no big deal and said he has no problems being there. Thanks again for asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moogerfooger Posted September 14, 2012 Members Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thanks for asking pal! I was just going to post an update. He's there and he's in this general neighborhood. He's a comm guy and although he cant tell me what he's doing he has internet access while he works overnights. I've "talked" with him on facebook a handful of times already since he left. I still worry of course but I'm confident that he was trained well. He of course acts like it's no big deal and said he has no problems being there. Thanks again for asking! stunning view he has got there. his time will go quickly, and he'll be home before you know it. Wish him God's speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Potts Posted September 14, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2012 stunning view he has got there. his time will go quickly, and he'll be home before you know it. Wish him God's speed. Thanks! Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moogerfooger Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hey pots, any demonstrations around where your son is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Potts Posted September 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hey pots, any demonstrations around where your son is? I just "talked" to him and he claims it's all quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SwampMusic Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Another Thank You to the young man for serving his country. Here's to an uneventful tour and a safe return for your son. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gearo999 Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Very cool pic. I hope all is well. Thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pitar Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Chin up and wait it out. He'll do okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deanmass Posted September 21, 2012 Members Share Posted September 21, 2012 Mojo to him and your family. If you don't get soft hearted about stuff like this, you ain't a parent. Look forward to the day you greet him when he returns. In the meantime, write and record. This is powerful time for all of you. Capture some of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Potts Posted September 21, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 21, 2012 Mojo to him and your family. If you don't get soft hearted about stuff like this, you ain't a parent. Look forward to the day you greet him when he returns. In the meantime, write and record. This is powerful time for all of you. Capture some of it. Thanks man. I get pretty emotional at times. Not just for my son but for all these kids over there. I'm tending college now and I'm. Part of the "Veterans Group". I'm the old guy and my heart breaks for these kids. Some of them are 20-21 years old and have been through {censored} that I would never wish on anyone. My bud was telling me that he sleeps bout 2 hours a night because he gets startled by everything- the dog, traffic, the furnace going on and all other kinds of {censored}. He said he thinks it stemmed from an explosion he was near that scared the {censored} out of him. He's 25 years old and just too young for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SusieP Posted September 24, 2012 Members Share Posted September 24, 2012 Didn't know you'd served, Pottsy, or that your son was in the Military.Big respect to you both.I can't imagine how you and your family are feeling watching him go to that Godforsaken hole. Funny, we played a gig on 5th September at Catterick Garrison in the UK, a cocktail evening in the Officer's Mess. They all were going to Afghanistan two weeks later. We enjoyed the gig, but knowing where they were all going sure brought us down to earth and put things into perspective. Stay positive and proud, Potts.All will be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Miko Man Posted September 25, 2012 Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 Best wishes for his safe return. I appreciate your family's service; thank you. Our bagpipe band leaves Wed. morning for Washington DC to play for the 66th reunion of the First Special Service Force Assoc. (WWII guys - the "Black Devils"). We'll play at the WWII Memorial, Arlington, the Canadian Embassy, and a couple of other events. I'll think of him while we're there. Mark C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Potts Posted September 25, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 Best wishes for his safe return. I appreciate your family's service; thank you. Our bagpipe band leaves Wed. morning for Washington DC to play for the 66th reunion of the First Special Service Force Assoc. (WWII guys - the "Black Devils"). We'll play at the WWII Memorial, Arlington, the Canadian Embassy, and a couple of other events. I'll think of him while we're there. Mark C. Thank you and you're welcome! I'd bawl if I were there when you do your gig in Washington. Although I know my boy is safe for now, I have a very hard time discussing his absence right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Potts Posted September 25, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 I just thought I'd put a face to a name...This is Geoff- he'll be 21 in on December 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Louis Schwartz Posted September 26, 2012 Members Share Posted September 26, 2012 Nice picture! I just came across this thread. All my best thoughts and prayers to you both and the rest of your family! My son is only 11, and I sometimes get choked up just watching him walk away from me into school in the morning, so I can only just barely imagine how you must feel. But hang in there and feel proud. He'll be home before you know it! Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loner Posted September 26, 2012 Members Share Posted September 26, 2012 You both have my honor and respect for your service to our country. I can't imagine how hard it would be to watch my son go over there. I wish you all the best. I often pray for our soldiers, and I'll include your son in those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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