# Off to war. Leave a message. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 3, 2005, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288 "2005-11-03T14:29:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Stark\_Raven\_Mad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Stark\_Raven\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stark_Raven_Mad)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/21 "2005-11-03T16:31:41Z")
G’luck, sir. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/22 "2005-11-03T16:34:50Z")
Keep your head _down_, dammit! I wanna see you post here soon. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/23 "2005-11-03T16:45:46Z")
Good luck to you, **Airman**! Fear not…we’ll keep a light on in your Steelers thread for you… ---
**Author:** ![NinjaChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/24 "2005-11-03T16:51:51Z")
Be safe, man. ('cuz, man, if anything happens to you over there, there are gonna be a lot of pissed-off dopers.) You and your family’ll be in all of our thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/25 "2005-11-03T16:54:38Z")
Stay smart. Stay cool. Stay safe. Let us know as soon as you’re back. ---
**Author:** ![Plynck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3e96dc/32.png) [@Plynck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plynck)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/26 "2005-11-03T17:08:42Z")
Good luck, **doors**. I have the utmost admiration for those who put their lives on the line for their country. I couldn’t do what you do. If I heard someone say “Bogies at four o’clock!”, my first thoughts would be “Great! I’ll make the popcorn. I hope it’s _Casablanca_.” It’s hard to imagine living in a situation where life is always in danger. It’s good that you have a family to keep you focused when you are away. Not knowing when you will return, I will preemptively congratulate you on the Steelers’ amazing triumph. I expect that I will be having a Sunday dinner with a double helping of foot and crow this winter. When I trumpeted the Patriots, I obviously was not speaking from the head, but rather from another part of the anatomy. I prefer to think that it was the heart, but opinions may vary… Take care, stay safe. plynck ---
**Author:** ![Meaty\_Beaty\_Big\_and\_Bouncy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c57346/32.png) [@Meaty\_Beaty\_Big\_and\_Bouncy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meaty_Beaty_Big_and_Bouncy)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/27 "2005-11-03T17:10:35Z")
Be careful. Be safe. Good Luck. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/28 "2005-11-03T17:11:12Z")
I hope AFN shows the Steeler games. Take good care of yourself. Remember that Gold Bond powder - it gets hot there. Come home safe. ---
**Author:** ![MLS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/919ad9/32.png) [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/29 "2005-11-03T17:11:12Z")
Thank you. With utmost admiration. ---
**Author:** ![lavenderviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cdc98d/32.png) [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/30 "2005-11-03T17:13:49Z")
My best wishes on staying safe and getting to return home as soon as possible. I have a lot of respect for the bravery and sacrifices of people like you. I hope all goes well for you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/31 "2005-11-03T17:16:30Z")
Here’s hoping that you’re back in time to see the Steelers lose in the playoffs. Stay safe. ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/32 "2005-11-03T17:17:16Z")
Vaya con Dios, Sgt. Doors, and thank you for your service. ---
**Author:** ![whole\_bean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/96bed5/32.png) [@whole\_bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whole_bean)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/33 "2005-11-03T17:18:00Z")
stay safe, say “hey” to my cousin Andy ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ccd318/32.png) [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/34 "2005-11-03T17:23:29Z")
I wish I was young enough to go with you. Post when you can. Good hunting. I shall keep you in my prayers. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5ac83/32.png) [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/35 "2005-11-03T17:25:12Z")
You should already know to keep your head down and CYA. May you end up in the dullest, least interesting, and safest place to serve. And good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Wolfian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7ea924/32.png) [@Wolfian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolfian)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/36 "2005-11-03T17:26:29Z")
Damn, there’s something in my eye. I think I need to call my father (a retired USAF Master Sergent). Stay safe. ---
**Author:** ![Hunter\_Hawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/37 "2005-11-03T18:01:45Z")
Stay safe. I normally don’t hope that people have a really boring time on their travels, but I think this case is an exception. ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/38 "2005-11-03T18:15:23Z")
May the Force be with you until you’re safely home. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/39 "2005-11-03T18:17:38Z")
Watch your ass out there, man. Come back soon, and don’t bring any “souveniers” with you. Don’t leave any over there, either. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2005, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288/40 "2005-11-03T18:18:48Z")
**Airman Doors** Vaya con Dios buddy. Please remember the following while you are over there: [ul] [li]Keep your head down.[/li][li]Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.[/li][li]Always act unimportant, the bad guys might be low on ammo[/li][li]Post if and when you can and come back safe.[/li][/ul] [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-war-leave-a-message/329288.md?page=3)