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haitianin _u.s.army
Joined: 17 Jan 2007
Posts: 39
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 Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:02 am Post subject: The Loss of my comrades. |
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good evening km, yesterday the 7 of september mark my one year in iraq. the month of september also marks my 12th year in the army. this past 12 months has been the hardest on my life. my good friend in my company lost his life three days before last christmas while patrolling downtown baghdad, ironnically i was supposed to be there with him, but at the last minute i got pulled of it. Now i know many people dont agree with the war but at the same time we are just soldiers we dont make policies we just execute. its just like if you boss tells you to do something wether you agree or not you have to do it or be fired or quit.
In the past 12 months i cant count how many times ive been shot at or things getting blowed near me, its experience that i will never foget. i myself spent several weeks in the hospital due to an ied bomb. for those of you who dont know ied stands for improvised explosive device. sometimes i feel the need to talk and let pain out. at one time i thought i was so macho and tough, but after seeing you friends getting they feet, head, arms and burn where you dont even recognize the face. after a while it gets to you and it hurts. i see these kids here in iraq suffering like the kids in our beloved country of haiti, that hurt me also because im a father also.
i did not ask for this war but at the same im proud or my work and my job. one reason i really like my job is because i know that im also fighting for the freedom of my haitian people that comes to the u.s to seek a better life for themselves and they family. i know when i get back i probably will have to see a specialist in ptsd because seeing all these killings is not normal to me.
As of right now i have 43 days left, i cant wait to eat all my favorite haitian dishes and try to assume a normal life. i thank you km for letting me airing my feelings hope to see some of at one of the haitian bal when i get back to northern ny, thats where im station.
p.s. i do have pictures if some of you guys like to see them let me knowand i will try my best to send them. once again thank you. oh yea KUNTA if you read my post i would like to talk to you in private if you have the time. bye for now km. |
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Jay Brooklyn
Joined: 27 Sep 2006
Posts: 21884
Location: Brooklyn, USA
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:13 am Post subject: |
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My brother,
mwen pa konn si'w konprenn kreyol min kom ou se ayisyen map pale avek ou en kreyol.
si'w pa konprenn, ma traduit'l pou wou...
merci anpil pou tout sa ke ou fe lan Irak...
bien ke'm pa believe lan guerre sa'a, min si peyi'm lan la guerre, mwen supoze suporte tout soldat yo...
se yon gwo travay ke wap fe la'a...
yon travay ke gouvernment lan, pap janm gin assez lagen pou peye'w...
mwen sad chak fwa mwen we yon soldat tombe, se te ka fre'm, zanmi'm ou bien pitit mwen...
min map komplimente'w pou kouraj ou...
mwen swete ou tounin sin e sof...
wi, mwen ta rinmin we foto'w...
ou ka poste yo pou nou tout we...
mwen toujou konten leu'w monte sou KM cause you're always so cool....
One Love and get home safe...
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LadyKreyol
Joined: 11 Mar 2006
Posts: 25784
Location: CAMBRIA HEIGHTS (QUEENS)
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:56 am Post subject: |
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Courage my brother and my most sincerest condolences. I pray for the safe return for you and all the remaining men and women who are doing their job to the best of their abilities.
God Bless haitianin _u.s.army. 
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Music is love in search of a word.
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jeanVALjean
Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 9356
Location: Florida
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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haitianin_usarmy, I appreciate the fact that you've taken the time to share your experiences with us man. You're absolutely right about the fact that you and the rest of the soldiers are there to execute the commands of the military and civillian commanders whether we agree with them or not. Thank you so much for the sacrifices you and the others have made and continue to make. My personal, as well as the KM family pray for your safe return. Keep in touch and when you return there'll be lots of du ri, sos pwa, banann, and griyo waiting for you...Take care brother!
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Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
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Melokompa
Joined: 06 Jul 2006
Posts: 2613
Location: kOTE OU PA RENMEN AN!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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Man, i feel you and you're doing the right thing by airing out your frustation, anger, your pain. While you're coounting your days to come home, stay strong and be careful, we'll keep you in our prayers.
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daphnee
Joined: 16 Mar 2006
Posts: 28099
Location: Under the witness protection plan
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:24 pm Post subject: Re: The Loss of my comrades. |
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| haitianin _u.s.army wrote: |
good evening km, yesterday the 7 of september mark my one year in iraq. the month of september also marks my 12th year in the army. this past 12 months has been the hardest on my life. my good friend in my company lost his life three days before last christmas while patrolling downtown baghdad, ironnically i was supposed to be there with him, but at the last minute i got pulled of it. Now i know many people dont agree with the war but at the same time we are just soldiers we dont make policies we just execute. its just like if you boss tells you to do something wether you agree or not you have to do it or be fired or quit.
In the past 12 months i cant count how many times ive been shot at or things getting blowed near me, its experience that i will never foget. i myself spent several weeks in the hospital due to an ied bomb. for those of you who dont know ied stands for improvised explosive device. sometimes i feel the need to talk and let pain out. at one time i thought i was so macho and tough, but after seeing you friends getting they feet, head, arms and burn where you dont even recognize the face. after a while it gets to you and it hurts. i see these kids here in iraq suffering like the kids in our beloved country of haiti, that hurt me also because im a father also.
i did not ask for this war but at the same im proud or my work and my job. one reason i really like my job is because i know that im also fighting for the freedom of my haitian people that comes to the u.s to seek a better life for themselves and they family. i know when i get back i probably will have to see a specialist in ptsd because seeing all these killings is not normal to me.
As of right now i have 43 days left, i cant wait to eat all my favorite haitian dishes and try to assume a normal life. i thank you km for letting me airing my feelings hope to see some of at one of the haitian bal when i get back to northern ny, thats where im station.
p.s. i do have pictures if some of you guys like to see them let me knowand i will try my best to send them. once again thank you. oh yea KUNTA if you read my post i would like to talk to you in private if you have the time. bye for now km. |
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us Haitian us_army...I really appreciate it. I think people tend to get desensitized with this war sometimes and you really just gave me a reality check. Please stay safe and I thnak you and all of your comrades for all of their hard work. I pray for your safe return...43 days and counting!!!
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classic 1
Joined: 21 Feb 2007
Posts: 289
Location: japon
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| Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:01 am Post subject: |
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AT EASE SOLDIER
I KNOW WHAT YOU FEEL IT'S NOT A EASY THING TO DEPLOY SPECIALLY IN IRAQ BUT THAT'S PART OF THE JOB.DON'T LOOSE YOUR FOCUS AND WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU IN 43 DAYS.DON'T FORGET TO GO TO CHURCH WHEN YOU GET BACK AFTER THAT PARTY LIKE A ROCK STAR YOU KNOW THE ROUTINE ARE YOU TAKING LEAVE?
GOD BLESS YOU SON |
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Machiavel
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| Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:49 am Post subject: |
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| Be strong and hope you get back home soon with your family. |
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SIROMYEL
Joined: 11 Mar 2006
Posts: 9967
Location: TAMPA
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| Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you so much for sharing your feelings with us. I'm sure that I speak for everydbody here on km when I say I truly appreciate it.
My heart goes out to you for everything you're going through,'
be strong and I pray for your safe return home. |
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jbrandma
Joined: 11 Mar 2006
Posts: 362
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| Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for sharing with us. Hope you do come back home soon. |
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