I hope Joss reads this!!!!

POSTED BY: Static
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STATIC

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:10 AM

I know that a couple of people who are not real thrilled that some of us soldier-type guys shout out firefly-isms during combat, and I can honestly understand that. However, I hope that Joss and Tim read this and find it inspiring, and I hope that everyone feels their guts knot up as much as I did. . .and maybe a tear or two will well up in your eyes, as they are streaming down my face just from the telling of this. . .

As you all know, I've been a soldier stationed in Afghanistan for quite some time now. Many of you know that I'm posting this from my own home tonight, as I have been permitted to come home for ten days on leave. It's been a very long time since I've been home. I flew from Afghanistan to Frankfurt via military cargo jet (C-17 for those 'in the know'), and the next morning, we got on a commercial flight to Chicago. I got off the plane, grabbed my big-assed duffel bags and prepared to wait in line for customs, and to my delight, the Customs officers were pulling any soldier-types out of line and passing them through, with a pat on the back and a 'welcome home'. I immediately had to re-check my bags for my final flight, and after doing so, I made a beeline outside. I crossed the street and walked into the snow, the first I'd seen since January 2003, and stood at the base of the American Flag for a second before I finally became overwhelmed and fell to my knees. I grabbed a double handful of snow and rubbed it all over my face. When I stood up, I realized there were almost 20 other soldiers with me, all who had the same idea. Most of us didn't know each other at all, but for that moment, we were brothers who had been best of friends all our lives.
We decided to head on inside, and one young man, his name was Mike, was still overwhelmed with emotion and could not stand. Another soldier, a friend of his, went to lift Mike, and I took Mike's other arm. Mike smiled weakly and thanked us. Here's where it gets tough to even tell the story, and I hope Joss and Tim read this. . .

Mike's friend said, "You know the saying, Mikey. . .when you can't run anymore you crawl. . ." and before he could say anymore, I finished it for him. "And when you can't do that anymore, you find someone to carry you."

Mike and his buddy, and about half the guys who were standing there with us all smiled. We looked up at the flag and Mike said, "They didn't take the sky from us." Turns out they were all Browncoats, and they were home from Iraq for good.

Joss, Tim and all the rest of you. . .I don't know if you had any idea that what you created would be so powerful, and provide such inspiration for those of us who serve, but it does. Thank you.

And to all of you whom I've come to call my friends on this site, thank YOU. Because of your love and support, the 'bad guys' are unable to take the sky from ME.

I'M HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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"Wash. . .we got some local color happening. A grand entrance would not go amiss."

STIZO

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:38 AM

Your posts always make me grin, Static.I hope Joss, Tim, and everyone who worked on Firefly see this too. Its good to know that the show has had such a positive impact on so many people in diffrent walks of life. With fans like these, I think Firefly will live on forever.
Welcome back,
Keep flyin

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Conquering the galaxy with terrifying space monkeys, one ship at a time...

SUCCATASH

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:46 AM

Welcome home, Static. Glad you're back.

WULFHAWK

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:53 AM

Whether he reads it or not, I promise this post will not get buried for the next 10 days.

Damned glad you're back safe; have some fun, soldier. Talk at ya later.

Take my love
Take my land

MANIACNUMBERONE

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:36 AM

That is a pretty damn good story... worthy of Fireflyisms. Very glad to have you back too.

MAKEROFPATHS

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:39 AM

'Luck dude! ;-) And to all your new pals.

11THHOUR

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:43 AM

Welcome home Static, and thank you for this very affecting story. Both Joss and Tim would find it high praise indeed that their work transcended "entertainment", and found a place in such powerful expression.

11thHour

__________________________________________________________

"Doing the impossible makes us mighty." - Malcolm Reynolds

DRAKON

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 2:18 PM

Welcome back home. Great story. Could have used a bit of warning, though. My co-workers already think I'm nuts.

Glad you are back, and glad you are back in one piece.

"Wash, where is my damn spaceship?"

BROWNCOAT1

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 2:24 PM

Welcome home Static! Even if it is only for ten days, enjoy every minute of it my friend, you have more than earned it.

Great story. It does choke one up a bit. I remember when I got home from Iraq after Desert Storm and Desert Shield over ten years ago, and how the feeling of homecoming overwhelmed me.

I do hope that Joss and the cast read this story, and many more like it and know just how deeply they have touched all of us.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

CHANNAIN

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 3:25 PM

That was IMMENSELY powerful.

Welcome home Static - now go spend quality time with your family. Go on - git!

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
http://www.mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=7922

WERESPAZ

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 3:44 PM

Great to hear you home safe Static, even if it's only for a bit.

Over Christmast, I flew out to Michigan and back (I live in Colorado). On the return flight, from Detroit to Denver, I saw a soldier across the isle from me. He still had Sand on his boots, so I could tell that he was just coming back from somewhere. I thought how happy he must be to be either coming home for good, or even on leave. It didn't really hit me until we were getting off the plane and his wife was there waiting for him. He was taller than me (I'm 6'2") and she was about 5'5" and he practically fell into her arms and the both stood their weeping. That's when it hit me that, whatever reason they are fighting for, we still need to do whatever we can to help our troops come home safe and sound and soon. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to serve overseas, so far from home. Great now I gotta go blow my nose....

-The SpAz

WERZBOWSKI

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 3:47 PM

Quote:
Mike's friend said, "You know the saying, Mikey. . .when you can't run anymore you crawl. . ." and before he could say anymore, I finished it for him. "And when you can't do that anymore, you find someone to carry you."

Mike and his buddy, and about half the guys who were standing there with us all smiled. We looked up at the flag and Mike said, "They didn't take the sky from us." Turns out they were all Browncoats, and they were home from Iraq for good.

Damn, Static. Bring a tear to my eye why don't ya.

Welcome home. Enjoy your leave. You really are one of the Big Damn Heroes out there.

"Wherever you go, there you are."
- Dr. B. Banzai

NOOCYTE

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:11 PM

Well, THERE'S a story to set the spine a-shimmerin' like a ship's mast in a thunderstorm!! Thank you so much for sharing that with us and for...you know...everything else.

Here's hoping you are WAAAY too busy for the next ten days to read this! Have a milk for your stateside compadres...ah hell with the milk! Make it the best whiskey in the house!!

(the hero of Kabul, the man they call...STATIC!!)

Department of Redundancy Department

JAKE7

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:26 PM

Very touching story!

Glad you're home! Even if it is for a brief time - enjoy the H*LL out of it!!

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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.

KNIBBLET

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:48 PM

Soldiers, Sailers, Airmen, Marines, Coasties and Browncoats.

You are our pride. Stay safe. Stay warm.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

DFERGATL

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 6:04 PM

Just how can we get this to Joss??? There has to be a way we can make sure he sees this. This one is too touching to let slip.

Sir, I think we have a problem with your brain being missing.

SNEAKER98

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:13 PM

Helluva story. Almost brought a tear to my eye and im in the middle of class!

We'll keep bumping this topic :)

"I do the job... and then I get paid. Go run your little world."
-Malcolm Reynolds

SPOOKYJESUS

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:22 PM

Thanks for sharing that - it's really great (made me get all teary and everything).

Keep safe.

CAPTAINTIGHTPANTS

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:30 PM

Glad to hear you're home for a bit. And the others too. Take care, enjoy your leave and know that all of you are BIG DAMN HEROES as far as I'm concerned!

You're gonna come with us...

TEMPEST10

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:48 PM

Woah, bit of warning, eh? Sittin' here with tears down my face.
Sure glad you're back safe. Enjoy your leave.

POETIC4U

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:53 PM

Welcome back!!! This is such a beautiful story, I'm literally crying at work.

Nadia

"Older men declare war, but it is the youth who must fight and die. And it is the youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow, and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war"
- Herbert Clark Hoover

"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Martin Luther King Jr.

ASTRIANA

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 8:00 PM

Static: One more reason your harem loves you. You have a way of writing that conveys emotion so swiftly, it boggles the mind a bit. Glad you're home on leave, Sweets! Be even gladder when you're home for good.

Now, as Channain so succinctly put it - Git! Go enjoy your friends and family. Soak it up to take back with you when you go. (You'll have letters waiting!)

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

ZAPHODB

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 8:08 PM

Welcome back, Static. Your posts were great!

Industrial Looniee & Madness - http://www3.telus.net/vchrusch

ADEPTUS

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 8:17 PM

Nice one, Static. Browncoats are everywhere!

Welcome home, enjoy your leave, and when you have to get back, kick some terrorist butt for me!

No power in the 'verse can stop me.

FORTUNATUS

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 8:33 PM

Welcome home, Static.

_______________
"Yep. That's a cow fetus."

STILLSHINY

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 10:11 PM

words, I use em much myself, but I can't in this case. welcome home.

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by and they CANCELLED MY FRIKKIN' SHOW. I totally shoulda took the road that had all those people on it. Damn." --Joss

BLUESUNCORPORATEGOON

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 10:36 PM

Welcome back,Static.

always enjoy your posts,not looking to stop that trend.come home for good soon.enjoy your 10 days,even Big Damn Hero's need some time off.
Cheers(raising my bottle of Killian's)- BSCG

I'll be in my bunk.-Jayne

AYWYN

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 11:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DFergATL:
Just how can we get this to Joss??? There has to be a way we can make sure he sees this. This one is too touching to let slip.

STATIC, your posts were my favourite since I joined up. Glad you're home among your own. What took place at that airport... I have no words. I'll be having a pint of Earl Grey for you and all your brothers in arms tonight. And if anyone has a way to make Joss read this, do what you can to make it happen. Keep flying.

Joss & co. , this is why the movie should happen. Whatever comes your way, you hold! YOU HOLD!!!

Take me out to the black, tell them I ain't coming back

MOONSTARRR

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 11:36 PM

Welcome back. I've been sharing some of your posts with my co-workers and we're all glad you're back safe. We sincerely want to thank you for your service to our country. Keep flyin'!

LEAFY

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 11:51 PM

Afghanistan seems so far away until I read your posts. My relatives are all either way too old or way too young to be in the military, but I gotta say, You go, guys!! You rock!!

Welcome home if even for a short time. And hang on to that sky ...

MYCROFT2

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 11:59 PM

Welcome home Static!

WULFHAWK

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:48 AM

Ready...
Salute!

Take my love
Take my land

TEELABROWN

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 1:01 AM

Welcome back Static! Glad to have you back!

Isn't somebody's sig: "Yes there are Fireflyfans all over the world. Even in little switzerland."?

Teela Brown, who is working on her own harem, and joined the ones that people offered, welcomes you back to the harem. We missed you!

_____________
"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Teela Brown, keeper of bad typing.
"No one reads these things any way."- Bart on Blackboard

TMURRIE

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:10 AM

I find that pretty funny, browncoats right there beside ya. Have fun at home.

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:23 AM

Awesome and touching story, Static! So glad you wound up amongst fellow Browncoats on your layover! Welcome home! Enjoy your 10 days. Come home safe for good soon, Static! And pass those wishes on to all your fellow soldiers.

VETERAN

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:52 AM

Static, I think we all read you loud 'n clear. Bless you. And keep flying.

WULFHAWK

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 5:35 AM

and. . .
Salute

Take my love
Take my land

MAL'SGAL

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:07 AM

Beautiful story Static.

Welcome home!

SHERECE

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:50 PM

Welcome home Static, and thank you for sharing that story and for helping defend this land.

COMMANDERCHRISTOF

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 1:59 PM

its always nice when you get a warning before a beatuiful story like that :) i;m siutting here tears storling down my face thinking to myself that i don';t think enough about our nations fighting men, tis a hard life but someones got to do it and i want to say that any man/woman who fights for his country is welcome at my house/store/heart i'll be thinking bout you all :)
now that that sentimental stuff is over with lets party :)

~once you've been to serenity you never really leave~

PINGWRAITH

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 3:35 PM

Back to the top with you.. ;)

Welcome home brother, enjoy your time.

ASTRIANA

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 5:50 PM

Bumpin' and sending more kisses from Static's Harem!

StaticHarem Girls

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

KNIBBLET

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:17 PM

How do I join the harem?

I'm in the Methos Harem, how do I get into Static's harem? :)

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

GORRAMREAVERS

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:30 PM

Very nice story Static. Brought a tear to my eye and I am at work, huddled in my cube. Even better that your home safe. Must be like being on Serenity.

CIARA

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:33 PM

As has been said, Static...I hope you're way too busy at home to read this :0 BUT, for when you get back out--here's some love and gratitude for ya.

*HUGS*

don't let the snow getcha ;) and for those interested in Static's Harem--oh behalf of Channain, Astriana, all the others and myself--I hereby minionize thee in the name of all things Static :)

Have a good leave, Hero

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

ASTRIANA

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:36 PM

Just gotta love Static, and send him love letters while he's in Afghanistan - so his fellas think he's got a harem on the line back home...

On another cool note, this thread has been posted over on the OB (Official Board), increasing the likelihood that Joss et al will get to see it:

http://forums.prospero.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=foxfirefly&msg=1326
5.1

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

ASTRIANA

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 8:38 PM

Bumpity Bump!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

WULFHAWK

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 10:59 PM

Present...
ARMS!

Take my love
Take my land

AURANI

Thursday, February 19, 2004 12:57 AM

Back to the top again.

TEELABROWN

Thursday, February 19, 2004 1:03 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Knibblet:
How do I join the harem?

I'm in the Methos Harem, how do I get into Static's harem? :)

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

You just say you're in it. And send a kiss his way.

_____________
"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Teela Brown, keeper of bad typing.
"No one reads these things any way."- Bart on Blackboard

SHERECE

Thursday, February 19, 2004 1:49 AM

I shared your story with another Firefly fan today...not only did I tear up again while telling it...but made her cry too.

I hope you're enjoying your time home!!!

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Thursday, February 19, 2004 2:03 AM

bumping this little tale back to the top.

EMOPIRATE05

Thursday, February 19, 2004 2:29 AM

There's really not much I could say that hasn't already been said. That was an amazing story. My dad was in the Persian Gulf and my mom constantly tells my brother and I about the time she was watching CNN and they showed footage of my dad's destroyer being shot at. I was two at the time. We all know what it's like to be waiting for our loved ones to come home and I'm truly glad to hear you're home safe. Enjoy your leave! Stay safe!

"Ninjas are totally sweet. What with the guitar solos and the flipping out and totally chopping people's heads off." ~Jade Puget

"I love the sound of the pitter patter of little feet in big combat boots...SHUT UP!!" ~Capt. Mal

EBONEZER

Thursday, February 19, 2004 2:38 AM

Static, now you know why we all love you. It's YOU and your comrades that are carrying America through this war.

THANK YOU!!

"Go back inside or i will blow another crater in this tiny moon"

WANTMORE

Thursday, February 19, 2004 3:09 AM

Static, and all you other big, damn heros. Thanks and safe journey for good home soon.

DECKROID

Thursday, February 19, 2004 3:28 AM

Nice to see that you can "Un-Ass the AO" for a few days. Welcome home and have fun!

I call her "Vera"

SHINY

Thursday, February 19, 2004 6:32 AM

FINALLY it's my ruttin' turn! Here's a big damn GORRAM FOX bump!

Welcome home, Stat...looking forward to the day it'll be for good.

RIVER
Purple elephants are flying.
MAL
Good. Thanks for the update.

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Thursday, February 19, 2004 2:43 PM

I hope you get lots of good rest and fun in while you're here Static! Stay safe and keep flying!

DTT

Thursday, February 19, 2004 5:29 PM

You folks may have left the country for a while, but you have never left the hearts of your countrymen. I have no words to express what you are. "Hero" is insufficient.

"You didn't have to wound that man."
"Yeah, I know. It was just funny."

HONORBOUND

Thursday, February 19, 2004 6:39 PM

***BUMP***

Enjoy your time stateside and treat that pretty girl of yours to some Firefly! We'll talk to you again when it's "Time to save the world again".

A kind word turneth away wrath, but not as well as superior firepower

BROWNCOAT1

Thursday, February 19, 2004 8:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dtt:
You folks may have left the country for a while, but you have never left the hearts of your countrymen. I have no words to express what you are. "Hero" is insufficient.

How about BIG DAMN HEROES!

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

CIARA

Thursday, February 19, 2004 10:22 PM

*bump bump*

*goes back to making "Static's Harem" stickers

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

ASTRIANA

Thursday, February 19, 2004 10:31 PM

Me! Me! I want a "Static's Harem" sticker! Oh, and don't forget Channain, Teela, and Knibblet!

StaticHis Harem

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

TRASK43

Thursday, February 19, 2004 10:56 PM

I love reading these stories make sure you keep posting them. It's just a shame theres no way that we can be sure Joss is gonna see this.

www.summer-glau.com

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Thursday, February 19, 2004 11:30 PM

Can I have a Static Harem sticker, too?

DARKJESTER

Friday, February 20, 2004 1:20 AM

Welcome Home Static! And thanks for sharing such a moment with us - it left my eyes just a tad blurred, too. Enjoy your leave, and stay safe!

Some people juggle geese......

KNIBBLET

Friday, February 20, 2004 3:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Static:
...they were all Browncoats, and they were home from Iraq for good.
I'M HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

** kicking it back to the top**

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

FLYHEAD

Friday, February 20, 2004 5:26 AM

Static,

Welcome home! I hope the days go REAL nice & slow for you. I have been in contact with Chris Buchanan (President of Joss' Mutant Enemy Productions), because the fans of Firefly are attempting to get copies of the DVD's to as many of our troops as we can. Chris is helping us with the details. I have just e-mailed him a link to your post...so I can just about guarantee that everyone there will see it & or hear about it.

Fly

FLYHEAD

Friday, February 20, 2004 5:27 AM

Static,

Welcome home! I hope the days go REAL nice & slow for you. I have been in contact with Chris Buchanan (President of Joss' Mutant Enemy Productions), because the fans of Firefly are attempting to get copies of the DVD's to as many of our troops as we can. Chris is helping us with the details. I have e-mailed him a link to your post...so I can just about guarantee that everyone there will see it & or hear about it.

Fly

ROCKETJOCK

Friday, February 20, 2004 6:23 AM

Hand -- Salute!
Ready -- Two.

Enjoy your time home Static.

For all other browncoats -- something nobody's commented on is that if half of a random crowd of Iraq/Afgan war returnees were familiar with Fireflyisms, then the box set distribution efforts must be meeting with success.

Picture it. Firefly becoming a cultural/historical touchstone for a generation of our fighting forces...

"You can't take the sky from me."

RocketJock

MONA

Friday, February 20, 2004 9:41 AM

Just a thought . . . wasn't there an Adam Baldwin site that the star himself often frequented? I tried to find it again with the idea that Static's moving story could be put where Mr. Baldwin could stumble upon it (or at least let other fans know how much something we all care about can be a source of comfort and brotherhood) but I can't find the darn thing.

Again, it's just a thought, and probably quite moot by this point.

That's enough lucidity for now,
'night.

"She walks softly but she carries a big . . . no, Mona, that's not a lizard." - Ernst Bitterman

LORA

Friday, February 20, 2004 6:05 PM

[BUMP]

Just moving it back up the list in case there's someone who hasn't seen it yet.

Keep Flying, Static.

"Is there any way I'm gonna get out of this with honor and dignity?"

WULFHAWK

Saturday, February 21, 2004 1:40 AM

Salute

Take my love
Take my land

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Saturday, February 21, 2004 5:20 AM

bumpity bump, up the post goes.

DUBBAGE42

Saturday, February 21, 2004 5:56 AM

Wow.
That was a touching story... Glad you could have a bit of time at home.
Thank you for all that you do. You really are a "Big Damn Hero."

You live in a space ship, dear

DTT

Saturday, February 21, 2004 6:15 AM

Mods, can you turn this thread into a sticky?

"You didn't have to wound that man."
"Yeah, I know. It was just funny."

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Saturday, February 21, 2004 4:56 PM

Turning this post into a sticky is a great idea, DTT! Hope the Mods do it.

WULFHAWK

Saturday, February 21, 2004 11:11 PM

SALUTE!

Take my love
Take my land

SHINY

Sunday, February 22, 2004 1:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by dtt:
Mods, can you turn this thread into a sticky?

The only 'Mod' is Haken, and I've never known him to moderate any of the threads on this site (to be fair, only a few have ever gotten heated enough to warrant mod-consideration). I also doubt that 'sticky' is currently implemented on this site; at least I've never seen a sticky post (although I guess he could stick a link to it in the 'features' or 'news' section)

therefore...*BUMP*.

RIVER
Purple elephants are flying.
MAL
Good. Thanks for the update.

WULFHAWK

Sunday, February 22, 2004 6:51 PM

Present...
Arms!

Take my love
Take my land

WULFHAWK

Monday, February 23, 2004 12:05 AM

and again

Take my love
Take my land

SCIFIFAN

Monday, February 23, 2004 12:56 AM

Welcome back Static, I have greatly enjoyed your posts and look forward to many more. After you have enjoyed your well deserved time home. Big Damn Heroes indeed!

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Monday, February 23, 2004 2:45 AM

I hope that your leave has been passing slowly! I also hope that the day your unit ships back to the States arrives fast and safe for you and your buddies!

WULFHAWK

Monday, February 23, 2004 6:45 AM

Present....Arms!

Order....Arms!

Take my love
Take my land

CIARA

Monday, February 23, 2004 2:28 PM

*puts a bandaids on all the poor bumps* *gentle push* poor beaten-up thread! *waves to everyone*

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

LANDRY

Monday, February 23, 2004 3:22 PM

I'm one of those damnable idealistic college students who thinks that there should never be war and that someday we'll see the end of it. So, being honest, I have to say that I'm not real sure that I'm happy about this war or any other. I wish that it had never started.

That being said, my grandfather was in WWII so he has a lot of strong opinions about our government and how it's run and so do I and we've gotten into more than a couple of yellin' matches about it.

But no matter what I think about any given war, I have never, WILL never, have anything but respect and admiration for the soldiers who put their lives on the line every day. Thank you for your sacrifice and the sacrifices of your family, Static.

Thank you.

ASTRIANA

Monday, February 23, 2004 4:52 PM

Sending this back to the top, with love from the harem.

StaticHarem

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

BROWNCOAT1

Monday, February 23, 2004 4:54 PM

Bump

Hope Joss, someone from ME, or the cast get to see this!

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

SEVERA

Monday, February 23, 2004 5:13 PM

Static,
I have shown your postings to several people and every one of them have become advid followers. We all have a great deal of respect for you and yours. We wish you all the best. You can't take the Sky from me.

Severa

KNIBBLET

Monday, February 23, 2004 6:57 PM

*boot* Back to the top.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

ASTRIANA

Monday, February 23, 2004 10:14 PM

So, Static, when should we re-start the letter-writing campaign? You won't be back over there for a bit yet. (Yay! ) Should we go ahead and send them now, or wait til you get back?

Love from my bit of Static's Harem,

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

SHINY

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 1:30 AM

Here's a "GORRAM FOX" bump!

RIVER
Purple elephants are flying.
MAL
Good. Thanks for the update.

ASTRIANA

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 2:53 AM

Gently shoving this back to the top...

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

BOLT

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 5:53 AM

Just wanted to bump this back up for a little longer. Saw the thread awhile back, but didn't read. Glad it got bumped a few times and I hopped in. Very moving tale Static. Thanks for sharing!

WULFHAWK

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 1:20 PM

Salute!

Take my love
Take my land

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 2:29 PM

bumping this post up to the top.

ASTRIANA

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:39 PM

Sending you back to the top, darlin'!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

POOKIE

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:26 AM

Hi there :-)

ASTRIANA

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:54 AM

And back to top again... With lots of love to all!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:02 PM

dragging this wonderful story back to the top.

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