Comments on: One Night in Delaram

By: Melanie F. Koehler

Melanie F. Koehler — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:00:05 +0000

Mr. David Tate,
I just wanna say thank you for all the hard work and updates that u doing just to give us more information and news whats going on in afganistan atleast it ease my worried to my husband Lcpl Jeremiah A. Koehler..Its hard to understand what they going through specially when someone is hurt.. Its scary and sad but the only thing we can do is pray for all the Marines. We are very proud to all of you .. Pls send my regards to him iam very proud of my husband and his my Hero and the love of my life.. God Bless you all ..Mr David thank you again for all the Hard work may the lord Guide and bless u ..Aloha!!!!!!

By: Lisa Harmon

Lisa Harmon — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:10:01 +0000

Hello David,

I just wanted to thank you for what you are doing. I love reading your stories, it makes me feel closer to my son Lcpl Johnson and I love knowing a little about what him and his fellow Marines are doing. God Bless you and all our Marines

Very Proud Mom, Lisa

By: Jennifer Budde

Jennifer Budde — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:05:20 +0000

Well, does not surprise me one bit. All of these guys are just amazing. Thanks David for the little bit of information. Rett is what they called in football (haven’t heard it in awhile) Keep up the good work and don’t forget to tell them all we love them and pray for them daily

Proud Mom of Rett

By: David Tate

David Tate — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:49:59 +0000

Unfortunately, “Rett” had to stay at Delaram to watch a vehicle… so no Bastion for him. He was VERY much looking forward to a shower. But know that the last thing I heard him say was, “No way am I going to make someone else stay… they need a senior Marine.”

By: Jennifer Budde

Jennifer Budde — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:09:46 +0000

David,

I hope that Ln Cpl Rettemnier is doing well and maybe has gotten the chance to go to Bastion and get cleaned up.I am sure if you had the chance to speak with him you could tell what an incrediable young man he is. He has an extremly loving a caring family who misses him deeply. Thank god we have these kinds of young men to go out and make things happen. Thank your wife for the support of your journey as well. 3/8 India Co parents appreciate you in every way.

Proud mom of an incrediable marine

By: Charlotte Barker

Charlotte Barker — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:03:39 +0000

Dave, it has been incredible to me that we can read about our marines. Thank you for putting yourself at risk so that we can know what they are doing. I hope you will be safe at home with your wife very soon, but I will miss the contact with my son. He loves the Spartans so much; he is their exec officer. Be careful,Dave, and God bless you and all who serve our country.

By: David Tate

David Tate — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:47:20 +0000

Yes… Many “Docs” out here, but I do know who you are speaking of. Yes, I wear a Red Wings hat… the same one I’ve been wearing every time I go abroad. Keeps my luck good. You have a good son, and I hear a bunch of good daughters, but being from Cleveland and liking the Sabres is a little tough to swallow

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:41:27 +0000

David,
Thank you for your candid view of our “boy’s” lives. I cannot fathom what they live day to day. My 19 yo son is a Doc with the 3/8. He told me that you were embedded with them, and was in your vehicle on the way back to Camp Bastion. He is a die hard Sabres fan… You really wear a Red Wings cap? I’d love to hear how he is. I am so grateful to read about their lives, as you know time is limited and calls are sparse on the sat phones. We are so proud of our troops and they are all bathed in constant prayer, as are you David. I await your next posting. God Bless.