Truth be told, he is much more than a friend.
I saw on CNN that the 276th Engineer Battalion were among those inside the dining hall that was attacked today. My friend Randy is in the 276th Engineer Battalion…
I’m worried sick…
Eric
I won’t tell you not to worry, but consider this: When a unit is involved in combat type action, there are other things they have to do beside instantly communicate with friends/loved ones back home.
Try not to let a lack of information make you assume the worst.
Here’s hoping your friend is OK.
Ugh, waiting in these kinds of situations is close to torture.
My best wishes for Randy’s safety.
There are anywhere from a few hundred to over a thousand men in a battalion. It’s very common for them to be spread out amoung other units doing what ever it is they do.
Sits beside rostfrei to join in the wait, pouring out nice hot cups of Earl Grey with a dollop of brandy
I’ll be joining you, ivylass.
My prayers are with your friend Randy, rostfrei.
Good thoughts here for your friend’s safety. Try not to worry too much yet.
Your thread is far from “mundane and pointless”, rostfrei, but it would probably fit better in MPSIMS: no point of debate, etc.
I’ll move it on over for you, and best wishes to you and your friend.
Veb
::Sending all good wishes to to your friend–and you::
My friend’s cousin was in the battalion that just got bombed, and we were all relieved to find out that he wasn’t hurt. I hope you get the same good news. Sending good wishes your way…
:Pulling up a third chair
I’ll remember your friend in prayer tonight.
Here’s some more Earl Grey, and don’t go light on the brandy.
pulls up another chair, adds a jug of hot apple cider
Hang in there, rostfrei, we’re with you.
My best friend was a Marine in the barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. We all wondered for days if he made it or not. I know your pain. I suggest the Serenity Prayer. Maybe it’s not appropriate but it always seems to work for me:
Grant me the serenity,
To accept the things cannot I change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.
Amen
Sincerely hope things work out.
I brought hot, fresh muffins. They’re on the table.
There’s also freshly brewed coffee.
I was watching CNN last night, and that had one of the wives of a higher up soldier on the news. He wasn’t able to contact his wife for 26 hours after the attack, and even then couldn’t stay on the phone long or tell her anything. I’m guessing their might be a communication blackout to aid in the investigation, and I’m sending my well wishes you way, I hope everything is fine.
- Rebekkah
I hope your ‘friend’ is okay, but also bear in mind that there are many people that were there that are not. A lot of sadness will come of this. My thoughts are with you and all of the families of the people involved, soldiers and civilians.
My thoughts are with you and his family during this time.
My brother is with the 256th Enhanced Special Brigade – a unit of mostly Louisiana National Guard. Even though I know he’s in Baghdad in a safe zone, I went cold when the news about this mess hall bombing came through. I don’t think I’ll fully relax until he’s home safe.
My thoughts are with you and your friend, Eric.
Any word?
:::crosses fingers and prays:::