Trey called today and sounds good. He says it is so hot there now that it is like living inside a hot blow dryer. Anytime he is not on duty, he wants to sleep.
He says to tell everyone hello and to thank you for the letters, packages and prayers....and to please keep them coming.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Details...
Trey was able to call this morning and I asked him about Sgt. McIlvaine. "Sgt. Mac" as they called him, was Trey's section leader. He was killed while they were out on patrol by an IED that they thought had been disarmed. There were others killed - another Marine, a Navy Seal, and many Iraqi army soldiers. There were three people injured. Trey and the rest of the patrol had to apply first aid and call for evacuation of the wounded.
He sounds ok...but it must be an experience that changes one forever .
Keep them all in your prayers - esp. Sgt. McIlvaine's family. He leaves behind two small children.
He sounds ok...but it must be an experience that changes one forever .
Keep them all in your prayers - esp. Sgt. McIlvaine's family. He leaves behind two small children.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sad News from the FRO at 29 Palms:
Hello everyone
I am sure that many of you are aware that very sadly 1/7 Charlie Co did have one casualty last week. Our hearts go out to Sgt McIlvaine’s family in this time of grief. Our Battalion is working hard in reaching out to Sgt McIlvaine’s family as well as taking care of our Marine’s and Sailor’s of 1st Battalion, 7th Marines during this extremely sad time.
I will be flying out to the funeral with Mrs. Fosdal our Battalion Commanders wife. I will be back in the office on Thurs May 14th– but you can still reach me by my cell phone and email during this time.
If you have an emergency during that time please call our RBE on 760 830 5777/6056 for immediate assistance.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the
Sgt James R. McIlvaine Memorial FundMiddleburg Bank, PO Box 2250, Purcellville, VA 20134
The newsletter should be out by email in about a week – I am waiting for some changes and additions that the companies are making to their updates. Once I get those I will be able to put it all together and email it out to you all.
As always if you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly.
Yours
Ruby
I have no details, but this is a sobering reminder that they are still in danger. Please continue your prayers and support.
Nancy
I am sure that many of you are aware that very sadly 1/7 Charlie Co did have one casualty last week. Our hearts go out to Sgt McIlvaine’s family in this time of grief. Our Battalion is working hard in reaching out to Sgt McIlvaine’s family as well as taking care of our Marine’s and Sailor’s of 1st Battalion, 7th Marines during this extremely sad time.
I will be flying out to the funeral with Mrs. Fosdal our Battalion Commanders wife. I will be back in the office on Thurs May 14th– but you can still reach me by my cell phone and email during this time.
If you have an emergency during that time please call our RBE on 760 830 5777/6056 for immediate assistance.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the
Sgt James R. McIlvaine Memorial FundMiddleburg Bank, PO Box 2250, Purcellville, VA 20134
The newsletter should be out by email in about a week – I am waiting for some changes and additions that the companies are making to their updates. Once I get those I will be able to put it all together and email it out to you all.
As always if you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly.
Yours
Ruby
I have no details, but this is a sobering reminder that they are still in danger. Please continue your prayers and support.
Nancy
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