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Marine Corps Support Forum - The CP 8- PFC John
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ivan1261
New Member
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 Posted - 06/18/2006 : 01:37:00
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Perhaps you all have heard of the seven Marines and one Navy Corpsman from Kilo 2 held in the Brig at CP under investigation for an incident at Al-Hamdania in Iraq on April 26, 2006. You may have seen me and Terry, the father of Lcpl Rob, on CNN, Fox and MSNBC.
Please take a moment to think of these eight brave soldiers held in confinement.
Thanks
John
Very Proud Marine Dad of PFC John-
From Moderators:
See also: http://www.marineparents.com/usmc/outreach-cp8.asp |
John
Proud Marine Dad |
Edited by - kathi on 08/06/2006 20:12:29
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kathi
1500+ Posts
20871 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 22:20:58
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John -
My thoughts and prayers are with these brave Marines and Navy Corpsman. I am so very sorry that your son and others have to endure this. Please tell your son thank you from me, and my prayers are with him. |
VPM of CPL Ryan,
Home from Deployment #3
Now IRR, Formerly with ATBn & 2/9
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sara
500+ Posts
1113 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2006 : 22:47:17
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| I certainly am in prayer for these Marines & Corpsman. All of this is just awful. I want each one to be held under Angels wings. I want each one to know WE ALL do CARE very Very VERY much!! |
Proud Mom of former Sgt. Shane 2/11 Golf and Proud cousin to LCPL Josh 2/5 Echo |
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Mom of Jeremy
1500+ Posts
5984 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 01:36:15
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| John, our entire family is praying for these Marines and Corpsman and their families. I am so terribly sorry. Please tell them we are thinking of them and love them as our own. God Bless All of You. |
Cathy - Proud Mom of Corporal Jeremy - Former 3/4 Weapons Co., Combat Veteran, OIF II and III; Welcome Home Son! Parents hold their childrens' hands for just a little while but their hearts forever
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bettyrene
25+ Posts
88 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 12:31:22
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American - the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. I'm shocked that these brave men - doing the job they were trained to do - have lost their freedom. However, my heart knows they will be FREE again for I have no doubt they all conformed to the high standards of the Corp.
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." --John Stewart Mill--
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." --George Orwell--
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Proud Mom of Cpl Mark aka "Sweetpea"
1/7 Baker 2nd Plt
Third vacation to the 'sandbox'
"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path."
-- Agatha Christie
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daviddsmom
500+ Posts
698 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2006 : 12:34:57
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| This truely is sad, my thoughts and prayers are with the 8 and their parents. I have been seeing alot about this on the news. Our Marines are at war, in a terrible area just trying to do their jobs and survive. My heart goes out to them. |
Terri
VPMM of Sargent David
3/5 India Co.
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Nor
25+ Posts
49 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2006 : 10:13:56
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I'm so glad someone finally brought up this subject. I have been praying for them and I agree with what Teri wrote. My heart goes out to them and their families. May it all come out right at the end.
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Sue RN
25+ Posts
42 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2006 : 19:47:58
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| My family supports all our Marines and the difficul job we have asked them to do. As Marines I know they performed the job as they were trained. Our thoughts and prayers and full support to the marines, Navy corpsman and the familes of all. |
Sue
Proud Mom of LCPL Shaun
3/5 India Co., 4th Plt |
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johns proud mom
25+ Posts
65 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2006 : 23:48:35
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John,
Please let your son and the others know that they are supported here!
God Bless You
Jolee Maffia
John's proud mom
God Bless The US Marines, and those who wait for their return. |
Edited by - kathi on 06/21/2006 09:42:57
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Rochelle
Gold Star Mother
541 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2006 : 23:00:48
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| I am so very sorry for this result. These Marines that are accused have faced a devilish if not hellish environment. Their training would've hopefully helped them cope, but I have not walked in their shoes, so cannot account. My son, Cpl Jeff Starr, was deployed three times to Iraq and was kia in Ramadi, Iraq. Last week, we, as a family met with President Bush, I mentioned the Marines accused of wrongdoings, he wants the Marines to handle their affairs. But our Jeff, was on his third deployment and we know the situations he faced. I, was hoping as a gold star mom, to have more impact. Of course, their are much wiser folks than I. I understand he has so much more to consider than my consel, but I did voice the concern of these guys and the conditions. Anyway, tell your sons, that we empathize with the horrendous conditions they are faced with. Blessings if you can find them. |
shellie
vpm Cpl Jeff Starr
"I don't regret going, everyone dies few get to do it for something as important as freedom", Jeff Starr, Nov. 04 |
Edited by - Donna A~ on 06/23/2006 10:29:45
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sara
500+ Posts
1113 Posts |
Posted - 06/23/2006 : 14:59:34
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| What can we do to help? Is there a fund for lawyers? My heart is so heavily burdened with this. It is so hard to accept this is happening. |
Proud Mom of former Sgt. Shane 2/11 Golf and Proud cousin to LCPL Josh 2/5 Echo |
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Jody
200+ Posts
303 Posts |
Posted - 06/23/2006 : 22:17:56
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| My thoughts and prayers are with these men and their families. May all of you know His presence daily in the midst of this most difficult situation. Please know that there are many standing with you. |
Jody
PMM of LCPL Matthew, 1/6 Alpha Co
PMM of Joe, 2/5 OIF
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msv1
25+ Posts
132 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2006 : 10:00:30
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Shellie -- Thank you for trying. Your words will remain with him (if only subconsciously) and hopefully will be considered in a wise light.
We're praying for courage and comfort to be handed down to our men in this situation, and we're also praying for wisdom and strength to be handed down to those who perform their duties to represent and judge them. |
Jim & Margie
VPP of Cpl Jon, 3/5 WPNS Co - back to Iraq
VP In-Laws of Cpl Dustin, 1/5 C Co with 11th MEU |
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daviddsmom
500+ Posts
698 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2006 : 12:21:50
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| Please let them know we are supporting them and if there is anything we can do let us know. Continually praying!!!!! |
Terri
VPMM of Sargent David
3/5 India Co.
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K8
New Member
22 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2006 : 22:23:24
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| They are in our thoughts & prayers as well as all the others still over in Iraq & afghanistan. Please let them know we are standing right along side of them & we truly appreciate their service to our country. Praying that they will be free soon. |
Listen much, speak little & do not become angry.
James 1:19
Kelly
Founder of "With Love From Home"
VPMM of PFC M.Y.
"With Love From Home"
Supporting our service men & Women.
Please pray for all our Troops. |
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TMP
New Member
10 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2006 : 10:41:27
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Shellie,
Your post touched me so much more than I can adequately express in words. To take the time to not only think of, but to mention our Pendleton 8 to President Bush when you could have said literally ANYTHING in the world to him... WOW! That is such a selfless act of love and support... You are an amazing woman and an amazing mom; I am in awe and blown away!!! Girl... YOU TOTALLY ROCK!!!
With the utmost gratitude and admiration... I applaud you and I thank you! |
TMP... Ren
God Bless America! Land of the Free... Because of the Brave!
Semper Gumby!
May the wings of the angels envelop you, comfort you and keep you safe as you journey through life... ~j~j~j~j~j~ |
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paulahusky
Former Volunteer
9182 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2006 : 10:17:08
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There are some pictures of the people supporting the 8 at Oceanside on the Getty site. Go to
http://editorial.gettyimages.com
Put Marines in the search category and scroll to June 24. |
Paula--Proud arty mom of David (no longer active duty)
Veteran of OIF II, III, and IV (3/11 and RCT-7) |
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sara
500+ Posts
1113 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2006 : 10:49:03
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| I went to the Wells Fargo bank yesterday. Also gave them the info which they didn't know about. I pray all goes well for these CP8. I've spread the word as much as I could around town. |
Proud Mom of former Sgt. Shane 2/11 Golf and Proud cousin to LCPL Josh 2/5 Echo |
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GayleTemple
25+ Posts
95 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2006 : 10:45:04
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Our CP 8 were visited by all their families last evening (7/1/06)!
I am told that we may now write to our guys. They can accept letters
only.
They cannot accept any care packages,stickers or other
articles. They can accept amazon.com books that are sent
directly to them.
Keep these Marines and their families in your prayers. May they soon
be totally EXONERATED of any semblance of wrongdoing. God bless!!!!!
Moderators Note;
Please see the following link for more information on mailing these Marines and Corpsmen;
Outreach Services: The Camp Pendleton 8: CP8
http://www.marineparents.com/usmc/outreach-cp8.asp
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Gayle PMM of Ben |
Edited by - JaxTraxMom~ on 07/07/2006 20:20:43
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emma859
200+ Posts
412 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2006 : 04:42:38
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Rochelle you are an amazing human being.
I have read some of your posts and it amazes me that within
the pain of loosing Jeff you still find time to support the rest of us.
We are so grateful for your kind heart. If ever you find yourself
in need let us know. As we are here for you as well.
Meeting Pres. Bush must have been an incredible experience.
Thank you for representing us to our Marine's Commander in Chief.
To all the families, friends, neighbors and communities of the Marines
being held at CP, we are with you as well. We are your Marine family.
We are strong if the face of difficulty. We are faithful. We are united.
Tell your Marines that all of us are praying and holding together for them.
Remember also the 9:00 PM EST prayer time each day. That's when we all say
a combined prayer for our Military.
Semper Fi
Em |
"This is dedicated to my Marine; in choosing the path he did, he will forever change the road I travel as well"
There are many like him but this one is mine!!!
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VPMD of PFC BJ
25+ Posts
41 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 23:21:20
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John,
My son Lcpl BJ Knows some of these Men. All he could say then was “Just keep them in prayers." And now my heart and prayers go out to you and yours. Know that we are supporting these Men.
May God bless you keep you all the days of your life |
VPMD OF Lcpl BJ. 11 Marines Moto-T Now State Side. Formerly 3/5 H&S. OIF
Bill
May God Keep You And Bless You All The Days Of Your Life |
Edited by - kathi on 07/07/2006 09:39:00
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kathi
1500+ Posts
20871 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 09:46:59
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We have some information about this at our new "outreach" page. Here's the link:
http://www.marineparents.com/USMC/outreach.asp
It's a great page for a lot of different things, including this subject. |
VPM of CPL Ryan,
Home from Deployment #3
Now IRR, Formerly with ATBn & 2/9
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Tracy Della Vecchia
Founder and Executive Director
32955 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 13:30:49
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Thanks Shellie, for taking time to mention this to President Bush. The impact you made on him may not change any of the situation, but voicing this concern to the President let him know that Gold Star families continue to support ALL of our Marines. That has to have an impact. Thank you.
And I'm thrilled you got to meet the president! How was it? |
Tracy, Mom of Former 3/4 Marine Derrick, Veteran of OIF I, II, & III
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem."
--Ronald Reagan
"Before 9/11? He was my little boy. My baby. After 9/11? And after three tours to Iraq? He's my hero."
--Derrick's Mom
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Tracy Della Vecchia
Founder and Executive Director
32955 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 13:42:28
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And John, it's good to "virtually" meet you. Terry and I have talked on the phone. I look forward to meeting you some day.
Folks please note that the link in the top post here on our web site takes you to a page with all of the Defense Fund web sites for these fine young men. Please visit that page when you get a chance.
http://www.marineparents.com/usmc/outreach-cp8.asp |
Tracy, Mom of Former 3/4 Marine Derrick, Veteran of OIF I, II, & III
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem."
--Ronald Reagan
"Before 9/11? He was my little boy. My baby. After 9/11? And after three tours to Iraq? He's my hero."
--Derrick's Mom
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Michaels_Mom
500+ Posts
850 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 16:47:30
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My heart goes out to these brave men and their families. All are in my prayers.
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Pam
PMM of LCpl Mike
1/7 WPNS Co, OIF 2006 & 2007, current MOS - civilian 
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13 |
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Tracy Della Vecchia
Founder and Executive Director
32955 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 19:05:33
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| ivan1261 I've sent you a private email |
Tracy, Mom of Former 3/4 Marine Derrick, Veteran of OIF I, II, & III
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem."
--Ronald Reagan
"Before 9/11? He was my little boy. My baby. After 9/11? And after three tours to Iraq? He's my hero."
--Derrick's Mom
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