15 July 2008

Just a quick check in to let everyone know all is well. Busy as hell, but well. R&R leave was incredible and couldn’t have come at a better time. It has been full throttle since I’ve returned and I apologize for not getting on here more to write. Honestly, I’m not sure how often I’ll be able to as we fight through these final 5 months of the deployment.

The days are hovering around 120 degrees at its hottest but the missions continue. Your Soldiers are doing a phenomenal job and you can be proud of their efforts and positive spirit. We’ve had some hard times in the unit but the resolve and dedication of the troops has carried us through.

I owe a more detailed update and will try my damndest to get something up here in the near future. Thanks to all for the prayers and support. I am eternally grateful for both. Sgt Hook out.


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  1. *whew*.

    Thank you.

    Comment by Pixie — 15 July 2008 @ 0459


  2. So happy to see you!!

    You are in our thoughts and prayers, always. Thanks so much for the wonderful work you do on behalf of all of us… and let me just say that ‘proud’ doesn’t begin to cover it, Hook! :D

    Comment by pam — 15 July 2008 @ 1010


  3. HUGE *sigh* of relief….

    continuing the prayers, sir.

    btw, it is us who are eternally grateful for YOU and YOUR MEN!!

    Carry on.

    Comment by Ky Woman — 15 July 2008 @ 1129


  4. Prayers answered….please continue with more of same.
    Any update brightens my day. You all are in my heart forever.

    Comment by Chevy Rose — 15 July 2008 @ 1130


  5. Very glad to hear that you and your soldiers are doing well.

    Comment by Jim - PRS — 15 July 2008 @ 1254


  6. So good to get an update! Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers more than you’ll ever know. Please pass on to your soldiers how grateful we are.

    Delighted to hear your R&R was so good. Take care, Sgt. Hook. We love Y’all!

    Comment by MissBirdlegs in AL — 15 July 2008 @ 1427


  7. Hurrah! You’re back! I love hearing from you and check your site each day. The very best to you and your troops, as well as the knockout Mrs. Hook and the pirates!

    Comment by Janet Turner — 15 July 2008 @ 1941


  8. Thanks for the update! So glad you enjoyed your R&R. Please keep us posted as you can - you know we all worry about all of you! God Bless!

    Comment by Mary — 16 July 2008 @ 0407


  9. I was just stopping by to check out your blog and to my surprise you are back! Welcome back. Please know that are family is so very proud to support our troops. I look forward to your great blogs ahead. We will be praying for a safe journey for the work ahead for you. Until they all come home………..

    Comment by Michelle — 16 July 2008 @ 0928


  10. So relieved that you checked in, and very glad you enjoyed your R&R. I can’t think of anyone who deserves it as much as you do.

    Comment by Venomous Kate — 17 July 2008 @ 1533


  11. The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post From the Front: 07/17/2008 News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.

    Comment by David M — 17 July 2008 @ 1940


  12. Hi Hook……..glad to see you again. So glad you had a nice R&R……best to you and your guys, may the time fly by and a nice cool breeze hit you where you need it!

    Comment by Gloria — 17 July 2008 @ 2302


  13. It’s so good to hear from you Hook! I’m glad you got to have some much needed R&R.

    I’m sorry to hear about “hard times” you guys have encountered. You boys hang in there, stay safe and you are all in my prayers.

    Comment by Lori (formally Downtown Chick Chat) — 18 July 2008 @ 0436


  14. […] is to be expected.  Those little things like war tend to keep you very busy.   He just gave a recent update and it’s just good to hear from him and how he and the boys are doing.  Even though I have […]

    Pingback by Sgt. Hook Still Doing Us Proud « Desert Martini — 18 July 2008 @ 0455


  15. Hey stranger!
    Glad you were able to break away for a minute to let us know you’re doing ok. Melting, but ok! 5 months to go. You’re almost a short-timer, dude! Be safe. Take care of your troops, and lead them home.

    Comment by AFSister — 19 July 2008 @ 0329


  16. Yay! I’m so glad that you had a GREAT R&R and that you and your soldiers are well. Y’all will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Take care… we’re so proud of all of you!

    Comment by Bou — 19 July 2008 @ 0339


  17. So glad that R&R was good! We’ll keep you and all our Soldiers in our hearts each day - tell them all how proud we are of you all.

    Comment by Barb — 20 July 2008 @ 0418


  18. Yay! So glad to see an update from you, Hook. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers…stay safe these last few months.

    Comment by gypsy — 20 July 2008 @ 1653


  19. Looking forward to whatever you manage to post! Prayers and well wishes.

    Comment by Lisa in DC — 22 July 2008 @ 0407


  20. Best wishes forever

    Comment by Jane — 25 July 2008 @ 2040


  21. Glad the R&R was good.
    120 degrees…yikes! And I thought Florida was bad.

    Stay safe no matter what.

    Comment by Jean — 25 July 2008 @ 2312


  22. Great to hear from you CSM!! Look to read some more soon.

    Comment by SSG Lori — 26 July 2008 @ 1521


  23. Just checking in to see how you all are doing. Hope all is well with all of you. Keep your heads down, and stay safe!

    Comment by Mary — 29 July 2008 @ 0501


  24. Hey Hook,

    Just checking in on you…

    Waiting on the monthly report.

    Waiting…Waiting…Waiting…

    Comment by Ky Woman — 16 August 2008 @ 2004


  25. It’s been a while, and I’m getting failure notices saying your inbox is full. Do we need to worry? To late for that. Just know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Email if you can. Stay safe.

    Comment by Mrs Greyhawk — 18 August 2008 @ 0204


  26. :) <— that’s for you.

    Comment by Michelle Spicer — 18 August 2008 @ 0214


  27. I’m waiting also. Stay safe.

    Comment by Chevy Rose — 20 August 2008 @ 1631


  28. Waiting, waiting, waiting….

    Comment by Mary — 21 August 2008 @ 0624


  29. <3… we’re still here!

    Comment by Michelle Spicer — 23 August 2008 @ 0703


  30. Long time no see, Hook - Hoping all is well with you & your/our Soldiers. Missing you…

    Comment by MissBirdlegs in AL — 24 August 2008 @ 2203


  31. Thanks for all you do.

    Comment by Geoffrey — 26 August 2008 @ 0115


  32. Good to hear all is well. Long time no hear, so I hope that situation is still the same. Keep on keeping on.

    Comment by Grace — 26 August 2008 @ 1616


  33. Here’s hoping all is good with you and our Soldiers, Hook. Been keeping you in my prayers.

    Comment by gypsy — 28 August 2008 @ 0047


  34. Great site. I look forward to reading more when you return. Be safe.

    Comment by Just a Girl in a Port — 30 August 2008 @ 2140


  35. Hey, Hook! Just checking in to make sure you all are ok. God Bless, and please keep safe!

    Comment by Mary — 2 September 2008 @ 0525


  36. Uhhh, Hook?

    Should we be getting ready to start the search party? Cause let me tell ya, this waiting around for you to pop in to give us a reprieve from our worrying is for the birds…

    Hook, whatever else you do, please stay safe! We miss you, pray for you and the rest of OUR Guys daily.

    Ladies? Gents? Anybody? Formation is ready to commence!

    Comment by Ky Woman — 3 September 2008 @ 0503


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