11-12-2012, 20:34
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PS.Com Moderator & Special Forces soldier WIA...
Members of this forum-
There are men fighting the good fight, and those men remain in harm's way. Two weeks ago this reality was brought to the forefront of our on-line family and it commanded our undivided attention.
Longtime moderator and 18D Surgicalcric (aka "Crip"), while attached to an ODA from 7th SFG(A), stepped on an IED during a dismounted patrol and was severely wounded.
We have now had the tremendous fortune to hear from him and he is recovering. His recovery will be long and arduous, but barring unforeseen happenings - he will recover.
For those of you who pray, please offer them to Crip.
Whether you pray or not, each member here should take a moment to realize that between the politics, the Kardashians, Jersey Shore, and whatever gripe you have about the fat lady at Wal-Mart...there are still men in a far away land standing shoulder to shoulder with their Brother's in Arms. They deserve a moment of our time.
That is all.
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11-12-2012, 20:41
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Praying for you SurgicalCric!
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11-12-2012, 20:44
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Guerrilla Chief
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Thanks for the heads up QP Eagle5US.
QP Surgicalcric,
Prayers out, I hope and pray that you have a complete and speedy recovery. Thank you for your service and commitment to protecting the rights and liberties that we as a nation enjoy, even when many in this country do not appreciate it (or worse); I certainly appreciate it. On a side note, I hope you have internet access from wherever you may be convalescing, so that we can hear from you a bit more often 
v/r
BOfH
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11-12-2012, 20:47
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Damn that sucks. Best wishes to a speedy recovery Surgicalcric. Thank you for your service.
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11-12-2012, 20:49
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Surgicalcric, I will hold you near in my thoughts and prayers.
If there is anything that I can do to offer support, please let me know.
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11-12-2012, 21:07
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Geeez. Praying for ya Crip!
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11-12-2012, 21:11
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Prayers out for a speedy recovery.
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11-12-2012, 21:18
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Prayers out for a speedy and complete recovery!
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11-12-2012, 21:20
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Brother Crip,
Prayers out...
Take care bro,
Guy
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11-12-2012, 21:21
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Surgicalcric, you've helped me out more than you can imagine as a mentor in my quest to become a SF soldier.
I wish you a speedy recovery!
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11-12-2012, 21:18
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I was stunned when I heard the news and even more shocked to know this was his second event in a few weeks.
Thanks to those here at PS.com for providing information on his condition. I was fortunate to train and work with J during our train up for Iraq.
J, even though we are in different AO's, I'm thinking about ya man.
Prayers out...
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11-13-2012, 12:09
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Crip no worries brother your strong keep on truckin brother!!
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11-13-2012, 12:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MtnGoat
Crip no worries brother your strong keep on truckin brother!!
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I can't top that, so I'll just echo it.
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11-13-2012, 12:36
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Speedy Recovery wishes!
Prayers out for you, your family and your care givers. Please use this "down time" to rest up and allow your body to heal. Thank you for what you do for our country.
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11-13-2012, 12:43
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This is the essence of the Special Forces soldier. They work tirelessly at their profession, asking not for fame and notoriety, but only the satisfaction of doing their duty and the support of their families and comrades. They toil mostly in obscurity the dark places of the earth, risking all they have to ensure our freedom.
Bless you Crip. We all stand behind you, forever indebted to you for your sacrifice and grateful for your service. Get well soon.
De Opresso Liber
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