News – Phillips was on patrol when his unit engaged the Taliban. Not only did a firefight ensue, but his cell phone automatically called the Petee home, leaving a three-minute frightening message laced with the sounds of gunfire and panicked soldiers yelling for "more ammo."
can you imagine........had to be frightening for the family..........
I'm at work and don't have speakers hooked up to my comp, but I'm going to listen to it when I get home.
That is sending chills all over me! No one really, truely knows what our soldiers go through, during a war, except our soldiers! I can't imagine what it would be like to be over there fighting a war!
Thanks libs, for the headsup on this posting!
Thanks cmetzger for posting this recording!
there was a documentary I saw on History International Sunday night
"Combat Diary: The Marines of Lima Company"
Featuring candid interviews and never-before-seen video, we tell the story of the hardest hit combat unit of the Iraq war. Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, a reserve unit out of Columbus, Ohio was deployed to Iraq from February 28-September 30, 2005. This two-hour documentary captures significant moments from their tour of duty, including dramatic combat missions.
http://www.aetv.com/listings/episode_details.do...
the courage of these young heroes is quite simply unbelievable
As a mother and a Grandmother I cannot imagine the pain the family went through. This war is necessary, and our best, and brightest are waging it, and our prayers go out to each and every one of the people protecting this country.
"This war is necessary, and our best, and brightest are waging it"
It'd be nicer if you left your opinions out of it. Our prayers will always go out to those engaged in warfare, but to say this war was or is necessary in any way is disgusting pandering. As for their being the best and brightest, I don't think that's true. Though certainly the most brave of many of our citizenry.
Saw that on TV today. I believe its authentic. I know that the parents are glad his alright. Man that would have freaked my wife out. Thanks Ab and Libs for letting me know.
ranchhand:
Haven't seen it. But by listening to it. It's not what I remember it being like. Maybe the cell phone was muffled.
Either way the guys in harms way are always in my prayers. Glad he was alright.
Yeah, I know but it was in his gear not in his hand, so the sound would have been muffled and the reception would have been iffy. I'm giving the parents the benefit of the doubt. I could be wrong and it may be a play but The gear those boys are carrying is bullet proof armour and I saw some up close last weekend It is really heavy and dense not at all like ours were.. The sound did bother me a little the ping in it but I don't know for sure what the sound would be because of the new gear. I'll go out later if it don't start raining and use my cell and call the house and do a little experiment. I'll see what I can rig up. And let you know.
Here's a thought for EVERONE.. who wants to support the troops...
I have collection boxes at 3 bars that I "hang out" in ... we collect items and ship them to the troops.. post offices sends the packages for "I believe" around 8-9 dollars...
items they WANT AN NEED....
Tampax - Kotex - Superglue--- used for wounds.....
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, OREO COOKIES.. Hickory Farms gift packs they love the sausages, hard candy, deodorant and soap non scented, disposable razors, phone cards,
after collecting large boxes around once a month, we package them... run a couple of 50/50 jars to get the postage -- I'd like to add that NO ONE HAS EVER TAKEN HIS 50% of the winnings..
just 3 small local bars.. we've sent over 150 packages to date.. and we'll get around 10 or so more in a couple of weeks....
put a little note in the box addressed to no one in particular and tell them how much you appreciate their sacrifice...
you can also do this at work ..
I only started and participate in this one.. but other in the area that my group as spawned have sent over 250 boxes of items..
the most requested.. as one of the barmaids son's is in Iraq.. was in Afganistan
are the HICKORY FARMS PACKAGES.. and they need to be wrapped very good... because the post office won't send perishables...if they find them..
You could pack the Hickory Farms Packages in old coffee grounds. Thats how the drug dealers do it :)
actually foil is good enough.. that is another item that they like coffee..
they send us back pictures... and thank you notes.. .. very gratifying... the bars also help out.. bring an item.. get a couple games of pool or darts free or a large draft beer.. plus they donate the space...
one of the collection boxes was so full the bottom gave way when we went to take it where we pack it all up to send..
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