ronhenry4 Posted December 2, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 2, 2009 As some or most of you know i proudly serve our country as a ohio national guardsman. im in my 16th year of service both active and national guard before i made mention of this i've known for a few months now but wanted to be sure I got my orders for the sandbox (again) this will be my last tour of duty before i can retire. thats the good news the bad news is my new relationship with the lady of my life will be tested beyond any test that should ever be asked of anyone she has never had any involvment with the military other than me and the weekend drill. im going to get her involved on this site and i hope you guys can help look after her as you have me for the short time i have been involved with this family. i wish i could share more with you on what my mission is but since there are security issues involved i cant . thanks for your time and ears to listen to me. Ron:325: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted December 2, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 2, 2009 Just come back home safe, and with all of your parts. Thank you for going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted December 2, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 2, 2009 Ron, Thank you for your service to our country's security. Please come home safely. We will be glad to lend any assistance to your lady. All she needs to do is ask. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted December 2, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks for your service to our country and we will be praying for you. Earl:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted December 2, 2009 Share #5 Posted December 2, 2009 Ron, Thank you for your sacrifise, I was in your same position in 1990 at the beinning of the 1st gulf war with my Fiance. It was a very hard time for her as the technology was nowheres near what it is these days with email and web cams. I hope you can get her involved with the ombudsman (if thats even what they call it these days) and help her to connect weith other wives, she'll need that support net. Please do have her join up here, we will do what we can to help ease this burden that you 2 will face. All the best to you soldier, you will be in our thoughts and prayers for a safe return home and retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99silver Posted December 2, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 2, 2009 Ron, Thank You for serving to keep us FREE !!!!!!! May the Lord watch over and protect you and your Company. God Bless Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldinnd Posted December 2, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 2, 2009 I would also like to thank you for your service to our country. My son is also in the ND National Guard and is also being deployed, so I understand the difficulties involved for your family. I will add you to our prayers and hope for yor safe return!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmicko Posted December 2, 2009 Share #8 Posted December 2, 2009 Thank you very much for serving to protect my freedoms. I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you're doing. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted December 2, 2009 Share #9 Posted December 2, 2009 Tell her she's more than welcome here and we'll treat her like family. Good luck over there and keep your head low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted December 2, 2009 Share #10 Posted December 2, 2009 Thank you for your service to our country. come home safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted December 2, 2009 Share #11 Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks Ron. We will do the best we can. And you hurry back safe we ain't done with you Grasshopper!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted December 2, 2009 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2009 16 years allready so you allready made us proud from the first day you took the oath to when you come home safe. just to make you laugh. keep the weapon and the gun clean. you know what i mean. this is my weapon this is my gun. this is for shooting. this is for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted December 2, 2009 Share #13 Posted December 2, 2009 16 years allready so you allready made us proud from the first day you took the oath to when you come home safe. just to make you laugh. keep the weapon and the gun clean. you know what i mean. this is my weapon this is my gun. this is for shooting. this is for fun. This is for killing this is for fun....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhenry4 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted December 2, 2009 thanks to all of you really i used to keep all of this stuff to myself and only tell the people that need to know but i must say that this family that i am so proud to be part of is the best thing you can have next to blood oh and i was already told that my firing pin will be left at the house for safe keeping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted December 2, 2009 Share #15 Posted December 2, 2009 MAny tham=nks for your service. I'll add you to my nightly prayers for your safe a rapid return to the love of your life. Gte her involved with us and we will be the shoulder she kneeds in the dark. Hope and prayers, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted December 2, 2009 Share #16 Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks for serving from Oz too Get your girl on here and we will look after her while you are doing your thing, okay Updates regular like, ya hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhenry4 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks for serving from Oz too Get your girl on here and we will look after her while you are doing your thing, okay Updates regular like, ya hear Yes ma'am as we say in the army if i cant give them to you im sure she will for me:325: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycatt Posted December 2, 2009 Share #18 Posted December 2, 2009 Thank you for your service, Ron. May I suggest that you and/or your SO contact your local Patriot Guard Riders. Many family members find comfort with the PGR while their loved ones are deployed. http://www.ohiopgr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhenry4 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share #19 Posted December 2, 2009 Thank you for your service, Ron. May I suggest that you and/or your SO contact your local Patriot Guard Riders. Many family members find comfort with the PGR while their loved ones are deployed. http://www.ohiopgr.com/ i will i have a feeling she is going need all the support she can get she wont admit it yet but as the time gets closer she will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted December 2, 2009 Share #20 Posted December 2, 2009 Like Squidley said, it's tough. I had been married three years with a two year old when I went to South east Asia. Then, any communication was a two week round trip at best. That was probably the hardest part. Good luck buddy and we appreciate you. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted December 2, 2009 Share #21 Posted December 2, 2009 yammer dan your right killing not shooting. but was trying to be pg rated LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted December 2, 2009 Share #22 Posted December 2, 2009 This is a great site, with great people. You need to get her involved in your unit's Family Support Group as well, though. There are some things that they can help with that we won't be able to. Godspeed and keep safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted December 2, 2009 Share #23 Posted December 2, 2009 yammer dan your right killing not shooting. but was trying to be pg rated LOL Sorry bout that but I was taught if I was going to shoot at it it WAS going to be dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted December 2, 2009 Share #24 Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) As others have said and I do not think it can be said enough as words just do not quite do it justice... Thanks a lot for your sacrifice and service, come back safe! If you need anything, you let us know Gdspeed Edited December 2, 2009 by LilBeaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjolly Posted December 2, 2009 Share #25 Posted December 2, 2009 Lik always check your "Back Blast Area" make sure all is corved before departing the LZ All Operation Orders checked and you will come home.You are one of the best trained Soilders in Tha World. You have made us Proud, Your wife will be in ours prayers, she is the one who will be worring about you... And you will have a gun.. Lead your Troops to Victory.. "Our Administration want!" God Bless You and your Family and Troops. Hooora!!!! SFC JOLLY 26 yrs Inf 72-99 VietNam, Granada, Somila, Iraq, My wife knowes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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