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Thread: Happy Thanksgiving and I am HOME!!!

  1. 11-21-2007, 05:16 PM #1
    Pasley
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    Default Happy Thanksgiving and I am HOME!!!

    Hello everyone. This Thanksgiving I am giving thanks that:
    1. I arrived home today (21 Nov 07) on a ONE WAY plane ticket from Ft. Riley!
    2. I have 34 days leave.
    3. That I will leave active duty and return to the Reserves on Christmas Day 2007
    4. That I am relatively healthy and with my family again after 18 months 20 days of absence.
    5. That all my men returned home.
    6. That my oldest daughter and her husband of 5 years will make me a Grandpa in March
    7. That I have had the support and prayers of you my friends and fellow divers.

    Yesterday one of my Iraqi translators who has immigrated to the USA wrote me to give thanks for his first Thanksgiving in the USA. He is thankful to be alive, not shot at, not walking the streets in fear of a bomb, and that he can find work. His note really makes you realize all we have to give thanks for here in the USA!
    Melvin Pasley
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  2. 11-21-2007, 05:54 PM #2
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    That truly wonderful news. So glad to hear all your men returned safely.

    We are all in your debit, thanks aren't nearly enough.

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  3. 11-21-2007, 06:00 PM #3
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    Welcome Back!

    And of course, thank you for your service.

    Mark Vlahos
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  4. 11-21-2007, 06:11 PM #4
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    Welcome home....

    Enjoy the time off... you deserve it
    Today I went to look at Drysuits... and came home with a tube of Aquaseal :(
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    Thumbs up Happy Thanksgiving!

    Welcome home, Melvin!

    We've all missed you very much and are glad you are home. It will be even more exciting to have you officially here to stay in December. What a wonderful Christmas to remember this will be for your family.

    Thank you so much for your service. Men like you give so many of us an opportunity to be thankful for the many things we often take for granted.

    So, when are you going diving?

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    Welcome home, Pasley. Good to have you back and thank you for your service.
    And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Rom 8:28
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    Welcome home, Mel.

    It's so very good to know you are finally home.


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    Welcome home and Happy Thanksgiving to you!

    Early this morning while my wife and I were still up talking because the kids were asleep and we had the luxury, one of our listed items we were thankful for was all of our men and women in uniform that continue to take a stand for all that we have and take for granted. Thank you for your service, for that we are thankful!

    Congrats on soon becoming a grandpa too!
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    Welcome home! It's great that you were able to get home in time for the holidays. Thanks for your service over there!
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  10. 11-22-2007, 02:39 PM #10
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    Welcome back Mel.

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