Finally Paroled--Thank you 2024

Nick B reply :

Guys I just want to thank you for giving something to look forward to everyday while I was deployed here in Iraq. I have been paroled and start my journey home. I wanted to thank you guys for keeping me sane by talking about something I love to do. It will take me a few days to get home, and I wont be able to read this for a few days. Im really looking forward to getting home to see the family, but mostly to kick some bass!!

Thanks again guys

Will reply :

No, it's thanks to you that we are able to go fishing and talk to each other on these boards!

basspro48 reply :

Thanks to you we all can enjoy the great sport of bass fishing, I hope you get home soon and enjoy some well deserved r and r. Thank you

K_Mac reply :

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No, it's thanks to you that we are able to go fishing and talk to each other on these boards!

Will speaks the truth. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Welcome home.

flechero reply :

nb1226,

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifices to this great nation! Without you guys (and gals) we would not get to enjoy all these freedoms. Glad you are finally coming home!! I hope you catch a new PB shortly after arrival.

Keith

paparock reply :

We are the honored ones here on the forum and in this country to have men such as you, willing to serve during such hard times as we find ourselves. May such spirit and understanding spread throughout the whole nation. The nation owes you a dept that can never be repaid. As a fellow veteran from times long past I salute you and Welcome Home.

Minuteman reply :

THANK YOU!! For a job well done.

At least I hope it was a job well done. That "paroled" thing had me a little scared. 8-)

Gatorbassman reply :

Right on Brother!!!! Thanks for all you are doing for our country and the people of Iraq. May you have a safe trip home.

tipptruck1 reply :

Thanks for fighting for this country. And have a safe trip home.

bassnleo reply :

NO, THANK YOU!

God bless and WELCOME HOME.

I sincerely hope that your bassin is the best of your life when you return home.

dink reply :

My hat is off to you and all who have served there and everywhere! My heartfelt gratitude goes out to all of you!

basser89 reply :

God bless and thank you for all you do! Have a safe trip home and wet some line! You deserve it!!!

shiloh reply :

Thank you for your service!!!

And...welcome home...here's to "tight lines" (plagiarized from ReelMech)

papa smurf reply :

Welcome Home and Thank You!! Now you've got a years worth of bass fishin to catch up on.

Bassbum80 reply :

It's all been said already...so I will simply say thanks!

New Bass Man reply :

Come on home! You've been gone long enough. I thank you for your service to this great country.

grove83 reply :

Can't say too much more then whats been said already. Thank you for all that you have done!! God Bless and Tight Lines.

hootersdoug reply :

As stated previously, the thanks go to our servicepeople like you to keep things in order. I might have a good idea for those of us who do have boats. Is there any way that we can contact the USO or someone else to let anyone coming back home know that there is a fishing trip on hold for those who are back from a tour?? I know that after a hard few days at work, a day on the lake brings back a heap of sanity to my brain, can't imagine what it could do to a person who has been in the desert for months!! Me and my boat would be at their disposal on my day off!! I will research this further and get back to y'all!!!

alhuff reply :

nb1226.....glad to hear you are coming home!!!!!

the bass should be afraid, very afraid!!!!

and thanks for your service.

Alfred

logger reply :

God bless you for all you have done for us over there. Get home safe.

guest reply :

Thank you for your service and welcome home!!!

Rattlinrogue reply :

Nb,thank you for your service to our country.May God bless you and your family.I hope you really tear 'em up(the bass not the family...LOL).

bassinsoldier75 reply :

Welcome home. I got back this past November. Enjoy your time with family and friends. Also a day at the lake is agreat way to relax and get back into the groove of being home. Again welcome home from a fellow brother in arms

BD reply :

No thanks for you all!!!!

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Guys I just want to thank you for giving something to look forward to everyday while I was deployed here in Iraq. I have been paroled and start my journey home. I wanted to thank you guys for keeping me sane by talking about something I love to do. It will take me a few days to get home, and I wont be able to read this for a few days. Im really looking forward to getting home to see the family, but mostly to kick some bass!!
Thanks again guys

couple of pieces of advice

1. if your married remember she has been a single parent for a year... there WILL be an adjustment period.

2. Stuff is going to "bug you" for a long time for me its driving thru big cities and the "tornado sirens", they are exactly the same sound of the siren they used to warn us of incomming, and the 4th of July will never be fun again... just be aware... don't make a big deal of it... I just always make sure I mentally prepare myself when I have to drive to Milwaukee or when I know there is going to be fireworks, and I am ALWAYS indoors on Sat at noon when they test the sirens..

3. CONTINUE TO WORK OUT... you will gain weight hahahhaaha when I first got back everyone wanted to fatten me up since I "lost so much weigh" hahaha I just got INTO shape and they wanted me to get out of shape... and the home cooking.. MMMMMMMMM man... fat fat fat.. but good good good...

4. If you feel like you need to talk to someone TALK TO SOMEONE... it takes a bigger man to admit that he isn't handling being back in the world than one that holds it all in and beats the crap out of a spouse or worse you have to take care of yourself...

5. DON'T let the boat monkey anywhere near you... with all that pay you have saved up he is going to be screaching at the top of his lungs...

6. ENJOY THE FISHING... it was the ticket for me getting my head back on straight...

welcome back

SFC Algiere

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As stated previously, the thanks go to our servicepeople like you to keep things in order. I might have a good idea for those of us who do have boats. Is there any way that we can contact the USO or someone else to let anyone coming back home know that there is a fishing trip on hold for those who are back from a tour?? I know that after a hard few days at work, a day on the lake brings back a heap of sanity to my brain, can't imagine what it could do to a person who has been in the desert for months!! Me and my boat would be at their disposal on my day off!! I will research this further and get back to y'all!!!

Doug,

That is an awsome idea... makes me wish I owned a boat!!!!... here is what you can do if you are serious about wanting to do something like that. Since you don't live near an actual Army Post just find out where your local Army National Guard or Army Reserve Center is and just call there and talk to the Unit Administrator, Let them know what you have in mind and then give them your contact information. It may take some time but the next Battle Assembly they will put out your offer and before you know it you will have soldiers calling you left and right for a free fishing trip... hahahaha us soldiers are cheap and jump at chances like that all the time

Thanks

Nick B reply :

Hey guys thanks for all the kind words. I have finally made it back home, (got back Fri). I have to get some things taken care of before I get to go fishing, but I will be hitting hard real soon. Thanks again guys

Tom Bass reply :

nb1226,

I see you're from New Mexico but if you ever make it out my way in the Carolinas I'd be happy to take you out fishin'. Thanks for serving our country. God Bless You.

abelfisher reply :

WELCOME HOME!!!

Thank you for your service to our great country! I am very proud of you! You are the future and the heart of our country!

My fohing hat is off to you! I want you to know, come Memorial Day, you will be in my mind when I hang my flag!

Thanks again!

guest reply :

nb1226, bassinsoldier75, SFC_AL,

From an old VN Vet "65-66" PCF-42 River Rats

Thank You and Welcome Home Brothers....

Peace and Honor!

Tight Lines!

Nick B reply :

Thanks all.

Tom, I am looking to get back out east, the Carolinas would be good for me. If I ever make it out that way, Ill look you up.

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