Everyone here wishes you a happy labor day from Iraq.

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My brother has left our home, and will soon be in Iraq.


Having to say good bye to my own brother, and actually meaning it is very heartbreaking in every aspect.


"See ya Later Patrick" was the last thing I ever told him.

"See Ya Later Patrick." What if thats it..? If that is the last thing I can remember him by?
 
Woah, samething here man. My brother is scheduled to deploy to Iraq between now and the 15th. It sucks not having your older brother around.

I think the last thing I told him before he left for the airport was to be safe.
 
Chad, why do we put the emphasis on the "Last" thing we remember of a loved one. IF (hypothetically) something did happen to him, I would hope that you'd remember him by the culmination of your shared experiences and conversations.

Besides, your choice of words, when you think about it was more optimistic than “goodbye”. “See you later” displays expectation of reuniting. “Goodbye” is more permanent.

I’m sure he wouldn’t want you to worry about things like what you said to him last. Why don’t you make sure you’re around next time he calls home. Tell him how much you care about him.
 
It's a little easer to leave home on a simple "see you later" than tears. Something could happen, but he will beable to comunicate with you and as long as you keep him upto date on things that are going on around at home, it will help pass the time.

Best of luck too.
 
Sorry to hear that Chad...I can't imagine what it's like to think about a loved one leaving to go to war. I wish the best of luck to both you and him. And I also agree that the war should stop.
 
I wouldn't just remember the last thing I said to him, I'd just feel guilty for not having something special for the last time I have spoken to him. I do not expect him to die, but if it was the last time I had to see him I would atleast want something good to remember him by, even until the end.

Thank you very much though, I just needed to think more.


And thanks to everyone else in this thread. Really.
 
my heart goes out to you... and my best wishes for your brothers return are real.

I have been on both sides... being deployed and talking to my sister while she was being deployed... and it is no easy thing. I ask that you write him as much as possible... answer every phone call.. and write as many e-mails as you have to in order to keep his sanity and your own.

If you ever need to chat it out with someone who has been on both sides... feel free to email me at [email protected]. Im here for you and your bro... let me know if there is anything i can do.
 
Oh, if you want, I know of a place that will send care packages to deployed solders from flamly members from the USO. Pm me and I will try to get the information.
 
I hate this damned war. I really wish your brother wasn't going to war.

Like everyone else said, write, email and talk to him on the phone as much as you can. Think of ways to brighten his days while away. Send funny cards and emails. Keep him updated on the things back home that would interest him most.

For my part, I will keep writing and calling and emailing and working to get us out of Iraq as soon as possible. I think we support the troops best by keeping them alive.
 
If it makes you feel any better my little brother was in Iraq for 9 months and was two days from coming home when our other brother died...he lived with my mother.


So. I guess what I'm trying to say is...Fate is a nasty bastard.
 
Listen, just be grateful that you got a chance to say goodbye. The best goodbyes are short goodbyes; life's not a drama movie where you have time to think of something extremely wise and profound to say right before they leave.

Tell him you love him, every chance you get. Pray for him, every single day. Unless you don't believe in God...then, I dunno, research for him?

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