OT: Iraq War Blog (NOT a political thread)

MizzouRah · 08-30-2005, 09:31 AM

http://michaelyon.blogspot.com/

I found this link from another site I visit and well, it's quite a read. I was in operation dessert storm and it was nothing like what these men have been going through.

capsicum · 08-30-2005, 10:55 AM

This story gave me goosebumps and made me sick to my stomach all at the same time. Our men and women overseas " and those of other countries as well" are truly an amazing breed. Theyre courage , bravery, and professionalism in the face of such horendous conditions fills me with awe.

MizzouRah, Thank you for sharing this article.

CamEdwards · 08-30-2005, 11:00 AM

Every time I read Michael Yon's stuff I wonder why the heck he's a freelancer. I mean, it's not like his stuff is cheeleading for the Bush administration. He's just a damn good writer who obviously cares a lot about the guys he's covering. Why hasn't someone picked him up yet?

MizzouRah · 08-30-2005, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by capsicum

This story gave me goosebumps and made me sick to my stomach all at the same time. Our men and women overseas " and those of other countries as well" are truly an amazing breed. Theyre courage , bravery, and professionalism in the face of such horendous conditions fills me with awe.

MizzouRah, Thank you for sharing this article.

Me too. No problem, I didn't find the link.. I found it on another site I visit.

Franklinnoble · 08-30-2005, 11:32 AM

Wow. That's riveting stuff. Thanks for sharing that.

flere-imsaho · 08-30-2005, 12:50 PM

Great read. Thanks for the link.

capsicum · 08-31-2005, 10:44 AM

The more I search thru this reporters blog the more im blown away....Im completely stunned this guy is a freelance writer his blog is definetly the best reports ive read from over there, he dosent sugar coat anything.

CamEdwards · 08-31-2005, 10:51 AM

I think we're going to get him on the show here in the next couple of days. When we do I'll let you guys know.

Franklinnoble · 08-31-2005, 10:58 AM

That would be awesome, Cam...

capsicum · 08-31-2005, 10:58 AM

Hey thats awesome...please find out his shipping addy for sending him goodies...
"if its on the blog and ive missed it , I will probably stumble accross it soon as I now have his blog bookmarked." I would like to support him, Ive already made note of how to donate financial support..

MizzouRah · 08-31-2005, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

I think we're going to get him on the show here in the next couple of days. When we do I'll let you guys know.

Yes, please do! This guy has some big time b*lls.

Raiders Army · 08-31-2005, 12:17 PM

Wow. Just incredible.

capsicum · 09-01-2005, 11:18 AM

I think this post would be getting a lot more views if people didnt have a misconception about it being a political thread. Mizzourah , just a suggestion but you might want to clarify that ...I personally believe this is one of the best threads out there currently.

MizzouRah · 09-01-2005, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by capsicum

I think this post would be getting a lot more views if people didnt have a misconception about it being a political thread. Mizzourah , just a suggestion but you might want to clarify that ...I personally believe this is one of the best threads out there currently.

Good idea... changed.

Franklinnoble · 09-02-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

I think we're going to get him on the show here in the next couple of days. When we do I'll let you guys know.

Any luck with this? I know the hurricane has probably pushed this to the back burner...

CamEdwards · 09-02-2005, 04:37 PM

actually I think we might have him next Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll let you know for sure just as soon as I get confirmation.

Franklinnoble · 09-03-2005, 01:29 AM

In case anyone's wondering... he actually is reading his e-mail over there. I sent him a quick note, and he did take a second to reply:

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Thank you, Franklin!

Michael Yon

Author Accompanying:

1-24th Infantry Regiment

Mosul, Iraq

www.michaelyon.blogspot.com

Please join the free email list

Mailing address:

Michael Yon

PO Box 416

Westport Point, MA 02791

From: Franklin Brown [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:34 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Well done

- Hide quoted text -

Just came across your blog. It is quite simply the most fascinating and relevant reporting from Iraq that I've ever seen.

I have a brother who is serving as a CH-47 pilot at Camp Anaconda. I appreciate that you are working so hard to bring to light what these men are really doing over there, and I hope more people see that our mission is a noble and just cause.

God bless you.

--
<><
Franklin N. Brown
http://www.noblebrown.com
[email protected]

MizzouRah · 09-03-2005, 10:47 AM

That's great Franklin!

CamEdwards · 09-06-2005, 11:22 AM

Update:

Looks like Michael Yon's going to be on NRAnews.com tomorrow afternoon around 4:20. That's Wednesday, September 7th.

flere-imsaho · 09-06-2005, 11:25 AM

If for some reason we can't catch the stream, do you archive these?

CamEdwards · 09-06-2005, 03:21 PM

until the start of the next show, yes. so you'll be able to watch it until 3:00 Eastern on Thursday.

CamEdwards · 09-06-2005, 03:22 PM

dola: i'll see about posting a quicktime at my blog afterwards as well.

Franklinnoble · 09-06-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

dola: i'll see about posting a quicktime at my blog afterwards as well.

Please do... my connection at home is too slow for streaming audio/video. I'd love to be able to download a copy from work and take it home.

Subby · 09-06-2005, 03:40 PM

I just read the Gates of Fire entry.

Wow.

I think every adult has moments where they wonder what they would do/how they would react in those types of situations. Pretty incredible what these men and women are faced with every day.

pennywisesb · 09-06-2005, 05:26 PM

Great read, thanks MissouRah

MizzouRah · 09-06-2005, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

dola: i'll see about posting a quicktime at my blog afterwards as well.

Yes! This would be great!!

Thanks!!!

CamEdwards · 09-07-2005, 11:44 AM

update: was supposed to interview michael yon at 10 a.m. this morning. Had trouble connecting with him (he's actually in Qutar right now), but have been told that he'll reschedule.

Sorry.

MizzouRah · 09-07-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

update: was supposed to interview michael yon at 10 a.m. this morning. Had trouble connecting with him (he's actually in Qutar right now), but have been told that he'll reschedule.

Sorry.

Definitly understandable.

CamEdwards · 09-08-2005, 11:33 AM

Just finished the interview with Michael Yon. It'll be on www.nranews.com at straight up 5 o'clock eastern. will be able to put it up on my blog in a couple of days if you can't tune in.

MizzouRah · 09-12-2005, 12:40 PM

He's updated the blog with a brief report.

capsicum · 09-12-2005, 12:56 PM

Good stuff there. I believe there are a hell of alot of people on this board and across this country who could definetly benefit from reading LTC Erik Kurilla statements. Hopefully they will. And hopefully they will do it with the insight that this man has been in the fight and not making political statements from his comfy armchair. Sounds like truly an amazing man. God Bless him.

flere-imsaho · 09-12-2005, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by capsicum

I believe there are a hell of alot of people on this board and across this country who could definetly benefit from reading LTC Erik Kurilla statements. Hopefully they will. And hopefully they will do it with the insight that this man has been in the fight and not making political statements from his comfy armchair.

I'm sorry, I thought this wasn't going to be a political thread?

Franklinnoble · 09-12-2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

I'm sorry, I thought this wasn't going to be a political thread?

It's not. Stop screaming at the shadows on the wall, man. You're really becoming a bit fanatical about jumping all over my wife every time she posts. If you're married, bring home a bunch of flowers and a bottle of champagne, and try to relax this evening. If not, find a nice girl to blow off some steam with. Really. Because I think you've got some repressed anger issues with opinionated women or something.

08-30-2005, 10:55 AM	#2
capsicum Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: w/Franklin	This story gave me goosebumps and made me sick to my stomach all at the same time. Our men and women overseas " and those of other countries as well" are truly an amazing breed. Theyre courage , bravery, and professionalism in the face of such horendous conditions fills me with awe. MizzouRah, Thank you for sharing this article. Last edited by capsicum : 08-30-2005 at 11:05 AM.

08-30-2005, 11:00 AM	#3
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Every time I read Michael Yon's stuff I wonder why the heck he's a freelancer. I mean, it's not like his stuff is cheeleading for the Bush administration. He's just a damn good writer who obviously cares a lot about the guys he's covering. Why hasn't someone picked him up yet? __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

08-31-2005, 10:51 AM	#8
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	I think we're going to get him on the show here in the next couple of days. When we do I'll let you guys know. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

09-02-2005, 04:37 PM	#16
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	actually I think we might have him next Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll let you know for sure just as soon as I get confirmation. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

09-06-2005, 11:22 AM	#19
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Update: Looks like Michael Yon's going to be on NRAnews.com tomorrow afternoon around 4:20. That's Wednesday, September 7th. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

08-30-2005, 11:32 AM	#5
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Wow. That's riveting stuff. Thanks for sharing that.

08-30-2005, 12:50 PM	#6
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Great read. Thanks for the link.

08-31-2005, 10:44 AM	#7
capsicum Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: w/Franklin	The more I search thru this reporters blog the more im blown away....Im completely stunned this guy is a freelance writer his blog is definetly the best reports ive read from over there, he dosent sugar coat anything.

08-31-2005, 10:58 AM	#9
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	That would be awesome, Cam...

08-31-2005, 12:17 PM	#12
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Wow. Just incredible.

09-01-2005, 11:18 AM	#13
capsicum Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: w/Franklin	I think this post would be getting a lot more views if people didnt have a misconception about it being a political thread. Mizzourah , just a suggestion but you might want to clarify that ...I personally believe this is one of the best threads out there currently.

09-03-2005, 10:47 AM	#18
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	That's great Franklin!

09-06-2005, 11:25 AM	#20
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	If for some reason we can't catch the stream, do you archive these?

09-06-2005, 03:21 PM	#21
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	until the start of the next show, yes. so you'll be able to watch it until 3:00 Eastern on Thursday. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

09-06-2005, 03:22 PM	#22
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	dola: i'll see about posting a quicktime at my blog afterwards as well. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

09-06-2005, 03:40 PM	#24
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	I just read the Gates of Fire entry. Wow. I think every adult has moments where they wonder what they would do/how they would react in those types of situations. Pretty incredible what these men and women are faced with every day. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

09-06-2005, 05:26 PM	#25
pennywisesb College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California	Great read, thanks MissouRah __________________ Myspace Profile

09-07-2005, 11:44 AM	#27
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	update: was supposed to interview michael yon at 10 a.m. this morning. Had trouble connecting with him (he's actually in Qutar right now), but have been told that he'll reschedule. Sorry. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

09-08-2005, 11:33 AM	#29
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Just finished the interview with Michael Yon. It'll be on www.nranews.com at straight up 5 o'clock eastern. will be able to put it up on my blog in a couple of days if you can't tune in. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

09-12-2005, 12:40 PM	#30
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	He's updated the blog with a brief report.

09-12-2005, 12:56 PM	#31
capsicum Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: w/Franklin	Good stuff there. I believe there are a hell of alot of people on this board and across this country who could definetly benefit from reading LTC Erik Kurilla statements. Hopefully they will. And hopefully they will do it with the insight that this man has been in the fight and not making political statements from his comfy armchair. Sounds like truly an amazing man. God Bless him.

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