# Goodbye Straight Dope **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 8, 2004, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471 "2004-01-08T18:31:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WillSantini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ed8c4c/32.png) [@WillSantini](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WillSantini)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/1 "2004-01-08T18:31:19Z")
I’m leaving the States enroute to Iraq in a couple of days. I doubt I’ll have much time while I’m there to read the Dope. I want to say bye to all of my fellow Dopers. There have been times when the only friend I had was the Straight Dope. Thank you for all the hours I’ve spent reading your writings, and for the countless hours you have kept me company. ---
**Author:** ![Gorgon\_Heap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f475e1/32.png) [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/2 "2004-01-08T18:37:20Z")
Good luck, man. We’ll still be here when you get back. ---
**Author:** ![Kallessa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7993a0/32.png) [@Kallessa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kallessa)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/3 "2004-01-08T18:41:18Z")
I haven’t come across you much on the boards, but I’m great at writing cheery letters to strangers–if you want snail mail while you’re in Iraq, send me your address, my e-mail is in my profile. BTW, my nephew is at 29 Palms–he’s in the Marine Corp Band. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/4 "2004-01-08T18:44:39Z")
Stay safe and come back. We’ll leave a light on for ya! ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/5 "2004-01-08T19:12:10Z")
Good luck and be safe! ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/6 "2004-01-08T19:18:22Z")
Good luck. Stay safe. Come home soon. We’ll keep the light on for you. I have one friend still there, in Kuwait on the edge of Iraq, and another one who just recently returned from duty in Bagdad. I will add you to my prayers, for all of our brave soldiers over there. {{{{{{WillSantini}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/7 "2004-01-08T19:29:20Z")
Good luck! Come back safe! ---
**Author:** ![photopat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@photopat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/photopat)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/8 "2004-01-08T19:31:23Z")
Take care and be careful. Remember, Serpentine! Serpentine! ---
**Author:** ![misstee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@misstee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misstee)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/9 "2004-01-08T19:41:23Z")
When come back, bring pie. ( I always wanted to say that.) I am also good at writing snail mail to those who would like a letter every now and again from the good old USA. My email is in my profile, drop me an email with an address and I would be happy to write and send care packages. Be safe. ---
**Author:** ![OneYogini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b9e5f3/32.png) [@OneYogini](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneYogini)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/10 "2004-01-08T20:11:17Z")
I, like Kallessa, haven’t come across you much on the boards but also want to send you my well wishes. Thank you for your service, it is much appreciated. God Bless you and keep you safe until your return. Yogini 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![verbenabeast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c4cdca/32.png) [@verbenabeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/verbenabeast)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/11 "2004-01-08T20:12:00Z")
mmmmmm, pie… Keep your head down, and take care of yourself. I pray for your safety while you are there. Come back safe. Nice Lyric quote btw. You are one of us and therefore NOT alone… we ain’t much but we beat nothing! ---
**Author:** ![Spavined\_Gelding](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@Spavined\_Gelding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spavined_Gelding)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/12 "2004-01-08T20:13:50Z")
You know the rules. Keep your head down. Don’t volunteer for _anything_. Drink lots of water. Leave the local women alone. Good luck. We look forward to your safe return. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/13 "2004-01-08T20:21:27Z")
Stay safe, and kick Saddam’s ass!! Oh, wait. Well, go kick someone’s ass! ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/14 "2004-01-08T20:24:12Z")
Godspeed, WillSantini. (The best Date(palm) milkshake I ever had came from 29 Palms.) ---
**Author:** ![torie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/77aa72/32.png) [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/15 "2004-01-08T20:33:22Z")
pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie pie. 😃 Good luck Will, and keep safe. Oh and if you want another snail mail pen pal. Email me. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/16 "2004-01-08T21:36:17Z")
Keep your flak jacket buttoned up and your helmet on. (Advice my Dad, Vietnam, gave to me, Gulf War I) I will add: Get those ballistic plates, too. Toodles, Jarhead. ---
**Author:** ![gum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bbe5ce/32.png) [@gum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gum)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/17 "2004-01-08T22:00:21Z")
Best of Luck **WillSantini** Stay safe. ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/18 "2004-01-08T22:12:50Z")
Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![MLS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/919ad9/32.png) [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/19 "2004-01-08T22:18:05Z")
Good luck, and THANK YOU! ---
**Author:** ![\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/7cd45c/32.png) [@\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_Deep_F_ied)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2004, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471/20 "2004-01-08T23:00:56Z")
Stay safe **WillSantini**. Looking forward to your glorious return to our humble little board. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-straight-dope/223471.md?page=2)