debbieoh

I am so excited to hear from you as to how many cards arrive. Have a feeling he's going to be completely shocked LOL!!

Jim

My wife and I will send a card as well....to wish him Happy Birthday and to htank him for his devotion of service

quilt-fanatic

Pretty sure 3 stripes on his sleeve = Staff Sgt. I know the officer insignia better.

debbieoh

The picture you see with the stripes was from 2009 . I know he has had at least 1 more upgrade or what ever you call it LOL!! will have to ask him what rank LOL!!!

gramajo

Debbieoh, What a wonderful nephew you have. Not only is he wonderful for serving, he is also very considerate. I mailed him a BD card and thanked him for his service. I got a thank you card from him today! :thumbup: :thumbup: Wow! I certainly did not expect that, but it sure made my day. You should be VERY proud of him.

BTW Have you heard how many cards he received?

What a wonderful young man :-D

debbieoh

Thats my BOY!!! I lost my internet service due to me screwing up my computer. Waiting for help to get it back. at my son's using his.

I did get a surprise call from him wed. I was so excited. He was in florida!! Yes Florida. But not for good. He said when he left Iraq he had already got over 25 cards and a couple boxes.

He said Aunt Debbie you are the best as well as your friends.

He was on leave for a week and they sent him home. Rick said in the olden days it was called R&R.

He was so glad he did too. The people that were staying at his house had a cat and they ended up leaving and his house was infested with FLEAS. When he walked in the door the fleas attacked him. He' had to have someone come and treat the house and his whole backyard.

he said the solider taking his place while he gone emailed him and said he has a pile of mail waiting for him there,boxes too LOL!!

He said when he gets back which is tomorrow and he's organized he'll take pictures for me and email them.

THANKS everyone for you wonderful kindness and helping make Ryan's birthday the best ever
Debbie

redkimba

That's just cool. Thank you for updating us. :)

PS - I'm passing the update along to my co-workers who also signed the card.

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THANKS everyone for you wonderful kindness and helping make Ryan's birthday the best ever
Debbie

debbieoh

Just received a email from my nephew wanted to share it so anyone who didn't get a personal TY from him knows how much he appreciated everyone's cards and gift you sent for his birthday. being in Iraq this was really special to him and to me. THANK YOU!
Debbie e in Ohio

now to Ryan's email:
Auntie Debbie
I tried to write everyone a thank you postcard but the amount of cards and packages I received was overwhelming. Please let everyone else know I appreciate everything that was sent (so does my squad since I shared with them)
-SSG Ryan Doot

Glenda m

Did he ever say how cmany cards he received? Just being nosy. lol

debbieoh

No he didn't but the way he talked it was over hundred. not counting packages.