i am getting activated

[canvasback kid]

well guys i just found out the news 2 days ago and now it has set in, i have to be to ft.leonardwood by the 12th of sept. for 25 days of processing and stuff and then i dont know where i am gonna end up, and it says that it could be a max of 2yrs!! I cant believe that i am going, it was one of those deals that i just never thought that i would get called being i havent been in the actual reserves for a couple of years now, i went in to the irr and just kinda forgot about my commitment. I guess my biggest concern is my g-friend being a full time student having to pay all of our bills now and take care of everything w/out me! I guess its a good thing that i didnt go on my annual duckhunting spree this year and buy a bunch of stuff that i wont use for a while!! So i also guess i wont be pulling those bull gills through the ice this year either!!
Alright well i am done now, i just wanted to tell all of u guys and wish u all the best of the next few seasons coming up and appreciate every time u are out there!!!
I totally understand my commitment to serve this wonderful country and i raised my right hand and i am required to do whatever my country calls for!!!

god bless u all and try to save some for me for when i get back!!!

[The Grebe]

Good luck and safe journey!

[pikerliker]

Goodluck Canvasback and thanks for what you do for the rest of us. Most of us really appreciate the sacrifices!!!

THANK YOU!

~piker

[canvasback kid]

fortunately i am not a combat engineer, my mos is a 51b which is carpentry and masonry specialist, so i would assume rebuilding in iraq but i have no idea where i will end up or what exaclty i will be doing, and i was told that u do have use of computers and i will make sure i keep in touch!!

[delmuts]

kid . our thoughts and prayers will be with you. and thank you for being a service man !! del

[tadpole]

Good Luck & Have a safe return. Thanks for giving up some freedom so we can have ours!

Tad

[Rick]

Hi Canvasback,
please try to stay in touch.

Let's hope your tour ends up being shorter and better than expected.

When you get back, let me know.

God Bless you SIR!!!

[fishface5]

I always let a few birds fly threw without touching a feather. ( purely intentional of course ) The first one this year will be for you when you get back. God bless you! Thank you for your service!

[wasssit]

I was over in desert storm with a patriot missle unit. Was only there for 9 months but it sure was nice to receive items from home. I'll release a few gills for you this winter.

[1DIRTBALL]

Canvasback,Even though my military service was a long time ago, I can still remember the empty, hollow feeling I got when I knew my buddies back home were going duck,pheasant,grouse, or deer hunting. I can not thank you enough for standing tall and doing what you swore you would do. It's MEN like you that make this country and this site great! If they would only take old farts like me, I would gladly go for you. NO B.S.!! I am proud of you and proud to be associated with you on FM!

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[Matt Johnson]

Best of luck canvasback!

Good Fishin,
Matt Johnson

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[outdoor ran]

CB kid, I want to thank you for your service and want to wish you luck. Come home in one piece, there will be plenty of ducks waiting for you. We will be thinking of you.

[Guest]

Canvas, God Bless you and everything that you will be doing for our country. God Bless America and we will be praying for your safe return. Scheuney

[TUMBLEWEED]

WASSSIT, Was there as well. Were you
with 1/7 2/7 or 5/7 ADA. If so, I was your
Crypto support......

Canvas Kid, Wish you good luck and godspeed

It has been in the news a lot lately about
the pull-up of IRR for duty. Recruitment
for the regulars is now at an all time low.

[IFallsRon]

Thanks for your commitment.

Keep safe.

[Riverratpete]

Canvasback, Good luck bud, If you go to the sand box listen to the vets, There will be other seasons, I know, did 22 years myself, missed a few seasons.

[Ole1855]

CB,

Stay safe and good luck.

Thank you for your service.

Ole

[walleye_nut]

Being X-military I SALUATE you CB Kid. I thank you for being there and doing your job.

Thank you.......

[Swamp Scooter]

Can.kid,

thank you so much for going but I know your heart is heavy. My friend did two trips to iraq and is now back. I do know that the military helps with keeping the bill collectors at bay while you are gone. Not sure if it holds true if you are ot married. maybe something to look in to.

good luck and be safe. The fish and birds will only be bigger when you get back to them.

[Harmonator]

Kid- Thank you for your sacrifice, without true Americans like you were would we be? Be well, be safe and God Bless

Tom

[Big G]

Hey Kid.........

Good luck to ya. You will be safe and you will get a great expirience out of it. Take care of yourself out there and don't do anything stupid.........

I received my formal discharge from the IRR a few months back.......Beleive me, I didn't think I was going to get that letter, I though it was going to be a different one.............

Good luck to ya, keep in touch with all of us on this site, and let us know where you end up.

Again, take care and God Bless ya!!!

Thanks!!!!

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[bart simpson]

Canvasback, God bless you and keep you safe! Keep in touch with us if you can. If you need anything let us know - maybe we could send you a Johnny Cash CD (saw your profile). That'd give those folks over there a real piece of Americana!

Again, take care and thanks for your service!

Nick

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[SteveR]

CB, I fear for you, I pray for you, and I am proud of you, as all those who have posted before me are. I wish you a safe tour and hope you can make a difference in many lives while you are there. Remind those around you of the buddies you have and haven't even met. let them know we are proud of them too, and hoping they are back soon. And above all, thank you.

SteveR

[sami0115]

good luck! and thank you for what you do to keep us safe.

[Dave]

Good Luck and THANK YOU, Canvasback.