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grampster

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« on: February 15, 2006, 02:18:49 PM »
A young man who has season tickets in our section at Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey games joined the service and was deployed to Iraq.  During a firefight in a house he was wounded badly.  He was shot several times in the chest and saved by his vest.  In the process one ear was shot off as was a finger.  When he came to, the firefight was still hot and when he groaned, a terrorist raked him with a AK across his thighs in an attempt to kill him.  Our troops prevailed and he was rescued.   At last word, it was uncertain whether he would be able to walk again.

I would like you to all keep him your prayers.  His name is Justin.

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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2006, 02:28:41 PM »
Done. God bless them.
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2006, 02:59:39 PM »
Done and will continue.
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2006, 03:19:28 PM »
Done...
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2006, 03:23:20 PM »
Done.

I'm in Ramadi with 3/7 Wpns Co. May I ask where he's at? Haven't heard of anything like this going down in our AO, but I try to stay informed.
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2006, 03:28:10 PM »
So sorry to hear this.   Prayers are with him and his family.
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2006, 04:20:14 PM »
Balog,
 
First:  be careful and accept my humble and grateful thanks for your service to our nation.  Pass along my felicitations to your comrades as well.  Is there anything you folks need?  Let me know and I'll see that you get it.

Last night at the hockey game some other fans in our section were passing around a get well card regarding this, and it was the first I'd heard.  We're going to a game again Saturday and I'll try and get some details and post them.  The lady who is the usher is organizing a support group amongst our section and I'll also e mail her and see if she has any info as well.

Thanks all.
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« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2006, 09:15:31 AM »
Update:  Justin is in Texas at a rehab facility.  I'll have more info over the weekend.
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« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2006, 09:44:21 AM »
Will do. Prayers on the way.
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2006, 10:16:27 AM »
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Update:  Justin is in Texas at a rehab facility.  I'll have more info over the weekend.
YES! This is AWESOME news.  Moving from acute to rehab is HUGE.

Still, a long way to go.  Prayers ongoing.
BTW-- you're a good guy, gramps.
Just don't let it go to your head. Wink
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« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2006, 11:06:39 AM »
Glad to hear he's back stateside. Hope his family can get to him w/out too much expense.

Grampster: thank you. We're actually nearing the end of our deployment, so I don't need anything other than prayer.

PS I love hockey too.
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« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2006, 11:30:47 AM »
Look toward the States, Balog.  That great wave of light you see are the myriad prayers sent forth daily to wash over you guys; to envelope you in safety and grace.

God Bless You.
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2006, 12:05:20 PM »
Will do. If or when you see him please tell him thank you for his service to our country.
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2006, 02:08:32 PM »
Grampster can't get here but asked me to pass this along:

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Spc. Justin York
Rm 460-1
Brooke Army Medical Center
Building 3600
3851 Roger Brooke Dr.
Ft. Sam Houston
Houston, Tx 78234-6200

In an army op, 1-11-06, North Baghdad.  Justin was first man into a
house containing 8 terrorists.  6 terrorists kia, Justin was only GI
wounded as he was first in.  Many weapons found in the house, 18  bomb
vests, grenades, guns etc.
Justin has had 27 surguries so far, has had infections.  More surgury
planned.  Will be in Texas 5-6 weeks yet.  Then home to Mary Free Bed in
Grand Rapids, or the VA hospital for further rehab.
Justin's dad said all cards of support and prayers are welcome.
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2006, 02:16:06 PM »
Not another local kid!A youngster from Wyoming was KIA just last week.
He was our receptionists' next door neighbors boy.
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« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2006, 02:19:01 PM »
One from Ann Arbor died this week, too.
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« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2006, 07:33:46 AM »
Change the address to put a comma after Ft. Sam Houston and add TX, same zip.
Leave off the last line of the address.  That was a miscomunication.
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