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Belly35

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Jul 11, 2012 7:46 AM
On this day I was home.. </SPAN>

42 years ago I was able to walk home. Got a ride from the airport to my street where I lived and walked down the street to a place called home. Some never really understand the value of a place they call home until it to later. On this day I was truly safe and that feeling was such a relief. This day I will be surrounded by those who loved me, cared about me and was proud and honored about me. This place once just a stopping place for food, shelter and a place to come to is more than that today …. It was my house, my home, family </SPAN>

My mom stood in the doorway shaking, crying, pale and weaken by the surprise emotional event. </SPAN>
It was like she was looking at a ghost …. Someone who she felt she never see again.</SPAN>

I am home mom </SPAN>

At that point all to hurt, pain, mental images of Vietnam gone just for a few minutes, those where the best few minutes between me and my mom ever…</SPAN>

You’re home now.. </SPAN>

One phone call and within 20 minute Home was filled with love ones and family .. Appreciate Your Home and as those of you who have started your own Home make it the best you can … someday your kids will honor your efforts
</SPAN>
What does home mean to you?
Jul 11, 2012 7:46am
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bases_loaded

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Jul 11, 2012 8:20 AM
HOF post
Jul 11, 2012 8:20am
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zambrown

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Jul 11, 2012 8:59 AM
Awesome post. I can only imagine the emotions you and your mom were experiencing.
Jul 11, 2012 8:59am
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believer

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Jul 11, 2012 9:04 AM
Appreciate your service Belly. Good post.
Jul 11, 2012 9:04am
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MontyBrunswick

Jul 11, 2012 9:16 AM
I drive home everyday and my cat is there waiting for me.

"I am home, cat."

She looks perplexed, licks herself, then climbs on my bed and goes back to sleep.
Jul 11, 2012 9:16am
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Belly35

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Jul 11, 2012 9:28 AM
Think about this 23 day earlier I was in a combat mission on ambush in the HoBo Woods with my squad.
We had just come out of Cambodia two days earlier.
Jul 11, 2012 9:28am
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Belly35

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Jul 11, 2012 9:37 AM
dlazz;1223263 wrote:I drive home everyday and my cat is there waiting for me.

"I am home, cat."

She looks perplexed, licks herself, then climbs on my bed and goes back to sleep.
you still live with mom and dad and the family cat that you climb in bed with .... Creepy </SPAN>

At this time in my life I turned 21 years old &#8230;. how old are you now ? 30?
Jul 11, 2012 9:37am
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MontyBrunswick

Jul 11, 2012 9:53 AM
I'm 23 and I live by myself.


Hope this helps.
Jul 11, 2012 9:53am
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Belly35

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Jul 11, 2012 10:48 AM
dlazz;1223282 wrote:I'm 23 and I live by myself.


Hope this helps.
good save ...:D The cat in bed is still creepy bro
Jul 11, 2012 10:48am
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Polar Bear 73

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Jul 11, 2012 1:02 PM
What an amazing day that must have been for you and your family. You, and those like you, are still my heroes. 40 years late, but welcome home to my brother-in-arms.
Jul 11, 2012 1:02pm
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killer_ewok

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Jul 11, 2012 4:04 PM
Awesome. Thanks, belly.
Jul 11, 2012 4:04pm
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vball10set

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Jul 11, 2012 4:06 PM
Belly, in all seriousness, did you write this, or was it "borrowed" and posted as your own? It's an excellent post, so kudos if you did...and if you didn't, kudos for posting it anyway. :thumbup:
Jul 11, 2012 4:06pm
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skank

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Jul 11, 2012 4:58 PM
great post.
Jul 11, 2012 4:58pm
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Sonofanump

Jul 11, 2012 5:01 PM
Great post Belly.</SPAN>
The last thing my 95 year old grandma said to me was that she wanted to go home. She is there now.</SPAN>
Jul 11, 2012 5:01pm
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adog

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Jul 11, 2012 5:03 PM
Gave me chills when I read this. I remember well, the day a neighborhood kid ( who happens to be a brother to a bro-in-law of mine now) came home from Nam. A very emotional day filled with hugs, tears, and laughter..........unlike what you guys endured from the general public.........Thanks for your service Belly and welcome home..............
Jul 11, 2012 5:03pm
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BigAppleBuckeye

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Jul 11, 2012 5:31 PM
Great post Belly. You and I may not see eye to eye on politics, but I respect your service to this country -- thank you!
Jul 11, 2012 5:31pm
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Belly35

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Jul 11, 2012 9:04 PM
vball10set;1223644 wrote:Belly, in all seriousness, did you write this, or was it "borrowed" and posted as your own? It's an excellent post, so kudos if you did...and if you didn't, kudos for posting it anyway. :thumbup:
All me bro ... When I take my time, can focus on one issue or thought I can write
Jul 11, 2012 9:04pm
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vball10set

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Jul 12, 2012 8:01 AM
Belly35;1223803 wrote:All me bro ... When I take my time, can focus on one issue or thought I can write
excellent..reps
Jul 12, 2012 8:01am
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4cards

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Jul 12, 2012 8:30 AM
...nice post Belly!
Jul 12, 2012 8:30am
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QuakerOats

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Jul 12, 2012 11:40 AM
Tear in the eye ......... thanks for your service then, and your continuing commitment to the true American way as evidenced by your work in the political forum.
Jul 12, 2012 11:40am
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Charles

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Aug 8, 2012 1:05 AM
Superb post.

Hey QuakerOats, could you PM me re:Strateco?
Aug 8, 2012 1:05am
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I Wear Pants

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Aug 8, 2012 1:08 AM
QuakerOats;1224204 wrote:Tear in the eye ......... thanks for your service then, and your continuing commitment to the true American way as evidenced by your work in the political forum.
You realize you sound like a psycho when you say stuff like this right?

Belly however deserves all the props he's getting here. Serving the country and from this post and others being a family man and someone who works hard. All very respectable things.
Aug 8, 2012 1:08am
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j_crazy

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Aug 8, 2012 7:44 AM
My dad clings to life in wexner. All he says is its time to go home and see that baby. My son. The last male in the family. Thats literally all he says. Cause hes too weak to do much more.
Aug 8, 2012 7:44am
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QuakerOats

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Aug 8, 2012 10:47 AM
I Wear Pants;1242310 wrote:You realize you sound like a psycho when you say stuff like this right?

Belly however deserves all the props he's getting here. Serving the country and from this post and others being a family man and someone who works hard. All very respectable things.

I am psycho -- I believe in defending liberty, and advocate for fiscal sanity; of course I am psycho.
Aug 8, 2012 10:47am
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Belly35

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Aug 8, 2012 10:51 AM
I Wear Pants;1242310 wrote:You realize you sound like a psycho when you say stuff like this right?

Belly however deserves all the props he's getting here. Serving the country and from this post and others being a family man and someone who works hard. All very respectable things.
lets not forget Hungry Howie over Subway ..............but not Jimmy Johns :D
on Saturday the wife/daughters is have a garage sale ..... can I get a deal at Hungry Howie I'm in charge of lunch..:rolleyes:
Aug 8, 2012 10:51am