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I remember getting off the bus from Iraq and seeing my dad standing there with tears in his eyes. I had only seen my father cry one time and that was when grandpa died. It was a special moment for me…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Wheeler Apr 8, 2012.
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Jerry Wheeler commented on Claudia Bartow's blog post What was your most dreaded Physical Training (P.T.) event?Jerry Wheeler replied to Jerry Wheeler's discussion Vet returns from Iraq to family."My dad has told me some of his stories. I try to share but will only open up with people I know will understand."
Ricardo Jacques replied to Jerry Wheeler's discussion Vet returns from Iraq to family."Something I was thinking about; Iraq and Afghanistan have somethings that make's them more like Vietnam.
No the heat!
Rules of Engagement (ROE), things that the military of World War II and Korea never had to deal with.
We had one that I…"
Ricardo Jacques replied to Jerry Wheeler's discussion Vet returns from Iraq to family."I think, he was thinking back to when he came home.
It's a fact that many of my fellow Vietnam veterans.
Came home to hostility and abuse.
There was a quote, "never again will a generation of veteran abandon another."
I think…"
Claudia Bartow replied to Jerry Wheeler's discussion Vet returns from Iraq to family."What a wonderful memory for you. I am sure you and your dad felt an incredible connection that day. Maybe he was also happy you received a better homecoming than he did?
Thanks for sharing, Jerry."
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I remember getting off the bus from Iraq and seeing my dad standing there with tears in his eyes. I had only seen my father cry one time and that was when grandpa died. It was a special moment for me and one that I will never forget. My dad is a vietnam vet and talked with me about that war and what he went thru until I came home. I could see the pride and happiness in dads face.See More
Jerry Wheeler left a comment for Claudia Bartow"Nope. We just tried to have as much fun as possible."
Claudia Bartow left a comment for Jerry Wheeler"Nice pictures, Jerry! The unit photo of a deployment ceremony is all too familiar, having experienced that myself for my husband, then stepson, then step daughter as well as friends. Thank you for your service in Iraq! Please share…"
Jerry Wheeler left a comment for Claudia Bartow"Thank you and i am also glad that i found it. I will post a quick story about my career later.
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Claudia Bartow left a comment for Jerry Wheeler"Jerry, it is great to have you hear. So glad you found us on Twitter. I will be sending you a welcome email later today."
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- At 11:11pm on March 5, 2012, Claudia Bartow said…
Nice pictures, Jerry! The unit photo of a deployment ceremony is all too familiar, having experienced that myself for my husband, then stepson, then step daughter as well as friends. Thank you for your service in Iraq! Please share some of your experiences.
Were you guys trying to be like Top Gun playing volleyball ? haha
- At 12:30pm on February 26, 2012, Claudia Bartow said…
- Jerry, it is great to have you hear. So glad you found us on Twitter. I will be sending you a welcome email later today.
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