Many of you may recall i made a Prayer Request this past Mar 28th
for my son, Spc Michael J. Fleury.
Michael was wounded Mar 27th during an IED attack in Afghanistan. He received a Purple Heart.So thanks to all who responded, and included him
in their Prayers. That being said.....AN UPDATE.
After 5+ months since his incident, he is finally coming home. I am excited to say the least! He will arrive at the Rhinelander Airport this Sat. the 11th.12:46 PM CST.
There will be Family and friends waiting. Also there will be an Honor/Color Guard from the American
Legion, and VFW to welcome him home.
Again, thanks Lever Gunners!
papasan
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Good news - wishing well to all.
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Great news! 
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Borregos
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That is indeed great news!
Pete
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Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
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I am so glad to hear this!
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Hobie
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Glad to hear your son is home, enjoy the time together.
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Excellent news!!! Give him an extra big hug and "thank you" from all of us!!!
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+1......so glad to hear this.Ysabel Kid wrote:Excellent news!!! Give him an extra big hug and "thank you" from all of us!!!
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
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fantastic. thanks for the update. It has been on my prayer list since you posted, now I can mark it as answered. blessings.
Mike Johnson,
"Only those who will risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot
"Only those who will risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot
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GoatGuy
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Great News, papasan! - Please convey my entire family's gratitude for his service and sacrifice, while honoring his family and country.
"If a man does away with his traditional way of living and throws away his good customs, he had better first make certain that he has something of value to replace them." - Basuto proverb.
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OUTSTANDING!!!!
That is great news. I will continue prayers for his recovery
That is great news. I will continue prayers for his recovery
Jeremy
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Fantastic!! it's an early Christmas for Sure. .
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This is good news! Hmmm, got something in my eye again....
Kind regards,
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Welcome home Michael. danny
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+1 eye problems. Must be something in the air! Great news and welcome home!Tycer wrote:This is good news! Hmmm, got something in my eye again....
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To God Be The Glory!!
If you're gonna be stupid ya gotta be tough-
Isiah 55:8&9
It's easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.
Isiah 55:8&9
It's easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.
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FANTASTIC !! Cheers and Beers !!!
Thank you for all that you do.................Tom
Thank you for all that you do.................Tom
War sees no color, sex, or ethnic background - wars only see blood shed by our heroes for our freedoms.
I Am An American! Fighting for our Country and our way of life.
Fourth Generation Veteran and Proud !!
I Am An American! Fighting for our Country and our way of life.
Fourth Generation Veteran and Proud !!
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That IS great news!
Bet the gang here would like to see a picture too, if you can manage it -- but we all know some handshakes, hugs & kisses will come first.
Old No7
Bet the gang here would like to see a picture too, if you can manage it -- but we all know some handshakes, hugs & kisses will come first.
Old No7
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Ben_Rumson
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Very happy to hear this!...
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WIL TERRY
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Outstanding news!!!
The more corrupt a society, the more numerous its laws.
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I would lke to post a few pic`s he sent from Afghanstan via email.Old No7 wrote:That IS great news!
Bet the gang here would like to see a picture too, if you can manage it -- but we all know some handshakes, hugs & kisses will come first.
Old No7
However i have what is called a webtv,not a computer, no can do. Perhaps
if there is anyone who has the know
how, i could forward these and they could post them. If anyone would like
to PM me their email address, i would
forward them, and you could give it a
try. I would be proud to share them!
papasan
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Glad to hear he is ok and coming home. Thank him for his service and sacrifice. Kevin
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PM Sent!"I would lke to post a few pic`s he sent from Afghanstan via email.
However i have what is called a webtv,not a computer, no can do. Perhaps if there is anyone who has the know how, i could forward these and they could post them. If anyone would like
to PM me their email address, i would forward them, and you could give it a try. I would be proud to share them!"
I would be proud to help.
Old No7
"Freedom and the Second Amendment... One cannot exist without the other." © 2000 DTH
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Welcome home Micheal, thank you for your service and sacrifice!
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Great news!!!
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That is great. Enjoy your time together. I hope he is doing much better.
Andrew: He is a real gun freak with way too many guns to shoot or clean.
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Outstanding!! Best wishes!!!!
Oly
Oly
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No better news a family could receive. Excellent. Thank him for us and pound one for me.
Old Law Dawg
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That is very good news!
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It is my privilege to post these pictures for papasan, which are from his son's now-completed tour in Afghanistan.
As they are not my pictures, it's best if I don't say too much here, but I wish the best for the little boy, I'm sorry about the dog, but am very glad that Spc Fleury (papasan's son) has recovered from his ordeal and has finally come home.
To papasan, on behalf of the forum, we're all hoping that your son's Homecoming today was truly outstanding and we are grateful for his service.
God Bless all.
Old No7
Comments in italics below were written as noted:
by papasan:
"This is a pic of the MRAP my son Spc Michael Fleury was driving. Hope everyone can appreciate the vehicles our Country builds."
by Spc Mike Fleury
"Here it is... our vehicle -- an 800lb IED -- and we're alive!"
[attachment=3]MRAP.jpg[/attachment]
"This is the Afghan kid I was talking about, who's father worked with us. Felt sorry for the little kid, really playful."
[attachment=2]afghankid.jpg[/attachment]
"This is also Bear our dog, who was hit by a motorcycle, and SSG Ski ended up shooting him, because we couldn't do anything for him. Such a cute dog huh, he was only 5 months old when he died..."
[attachment=1]bear.jpg[/attachment]
"Here I am with Sgt McKillip (on left), with me on the right."
As they are not my pictures, it's best if I don't say too much here, but I wish the best for the little boy, I'm sorry about the dog, but am very glad that Spc Fleury (papasan's son) has recovered from his ordeal and has finally come home.
To papasan, on behalf of the forum, we're all hoping that your son's Homecoming today was truly outstanding and we are grateful for his service.
God Bless all.
Old No7
Comments in italics below were written as noted:
by papasan:
"This is a pic of the MRAP my son Spc Michael Fleury was driving. Hope everyone can appreciate the vehicles our Country builds."
by Spc Mike Fleury
"Here it is... our vehicle -- an 800lb IED -- and we're alive!"
[attachment=3]MRAP.jpg[/attachment]
"This is the Afghan kid I was talking about, who's father worked with us. Felt sorry for the little kid, really playful."
[attachment=2]afghankid.jpg[/attachment]
"This is also Bear our dog, who was hit by a motorcycle, and SSG Ski ended up shooting him, because we couldn't do anything for him. Such a cute dog huh, he was only 5 months old when he died..."
[attachment=1]bear.jpg[/attachment]
"Here I am with Sgt McKillip (on left), with me on the right."
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Yes his Homecoming was Outstanding!
Upon arrival they held him on the plane and let all other passengers off first Then when he came in the lobby, the Honor Guard, called attention, then an ordered hand salute was given.
My son is a shy guy, and he had kind of mentioned he did not want any fuss
or bother.But i could sense, as his
Dad, his Pride. And with all our family and his friends, and remaining passengers applauding, i could see his eyes...well a little moist. As for me i was fine, all i had was a little something in my eye ya know?
To Old No7, Thanks my friend. And to all concerned who have posted, read
what was posted. God Bless America.
Right now Michael is out with his friends as i type, chasing the
Ladies, or rather perhaps they are chasing him. We will have a lot of
Quality time ahead in these two weeks!
papasan
Upon arrival they held him on the plane and let all other passengers off first Then when he came in the lobby, the Honor Guard, called attention, then an ordered hand salute was given.
My son is a shy guy, and he had kind of mentioned he did not want any fuss
or bother.But i could sense, as his
Dad, his Pride. And with all our family and his friends, and remaining passengers applauding, i could see his eyes...well a little moist. As for me i was fine, all i had was a little something in my eye ya know?
To Old No7, Thanks my friend. And to all concerned who have posted, read
what was posted. God Bless America.
Right now Michael is out with his friends as i type, chasing the
Ladies, or rather perhaps they are chasing him. We will have a lot of
Quality time ahead in these two weeks!
papasan
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Seems to be wide spread. Glad the young warrior's coming home. Thank him for me.gak wrote:+1 eye problems. Must be something in the air! Great news and welcome home!Tycer wrote:This is good news! Hmmm, got something in my eye again....
Rob
Proud to be Christian American and not ashamed of being white.
May your rifle always shoot straight, your mag never run dry, you always have one more round than you have adversaries, and your good mate always be there to watch your back.
Because I can!
Never grow a wishbone where a backbone ought to be.
May your rifle always shoot straight, your mag never run dry, you always have one more round than you have adversaries, and your good mate always be there to watch your back.
Because I can!
Never grow a wishbone where a backbone ought to be.
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+10C. Cash wrote:+1......so glad to hear this.Ysabel Kid wrote:Excellent news!!! Give him an extra big hug and "thank you" from all of us!!!
LETS GO SHOOT'N BOYS
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Thank God for your son's return and my most sincere thanks to your son for his service and sacrifice to keep us free and safe.
Goat
Goat
"To know HIM and make HIM known"