To All Our Servicemen and Women... [Archive]

ironWarrior417

01-11-07, 5:01 pm

Wolf Man CHG

01-11-07, 5:09 pm

Amen brother......whenever I think of the pain and tourment I put myself through.....I remember that I should be so lucky to have the freedom to do so...who am I to bitch and moan when others risk their lives so that I may live?

JUGGERNAUT

01-11-07, 5:10 pm

yup, people pushing all the limits have our respect always, great post.

BeastofBurden

01-11-07, 5:28 pm

May God watch over all our servicemen and women overseas and at home..

mgmmaze

01-11-07, 10:09 pm

Thanks Bros. This thread is the shit. I'm in the Marine Corps and ya man i actully felt like more discplined out there in the gym than back home. Like that and my family was my major focus. oh this time they actully had a real chow hall and i could eat some semi real food last time i went we were down to 1 MRE a day i was there for the first war how fun. well bros let me tell you right now the gyms have improved over my lifting sandbags. but let me you tell you trying to lift when the few ac's we had goes out ya nothing like lifting weights in 130 degree weather and the bar is burning your hands yes. love it

jatta palu

01-11-07, 11:53 pm

May God watch over all our servicemen and women overseas and at home..

Amen. As a recent vet, this is good to hear. Humbling. Thanks Guys. Really, thanks.

hscrugger

01-12-07, 12:10 am

you're a recent vet and i'm a future one - i'll be commissioned 2LT in May 2008, hopefully CPT in JAG by May 2011, but if not, i'll be what the army wants me to be.

thanks guys.

brennan

G Diesel

01-12-07, 10:57 am

We are so thankful for the service and sacrifice made on our behalf by all of those in the armed forces. PM me or shout me out in this thread if you are a member of the armed services and we'll give you special status. Once again, thank you for putting your shit on the line to make our way of life possible. Respect. Peace, G

J-Dawg

01-12-07, 11:25 am

Fellas, you can't even imagine the sincere appreciation and gratitude we feel for all those who have served/are serving in our armed forces. It is an honor to have you on board here at the animalpak.com forums.

mgmmaze

01-12-07, 10:40 pm

Yo G you know this guy Marine all the way. Ooh Rah to all of you peace oh ya some of my boys are coming home soon. fuck yes. one of the most intesne motherfuckers i ever worked out with is coming back oh i can only imagine the gym sessions when that happnes

Arbalest

01-13-07, 10:16 pm

AMEN! I can't even begin to show my gratitude to those who CHOOSE to be over and protect our great country!

I wish our sense of Patriotism was greater.

Freakshow

01-13-07, 10:25 pm

Bless you all, thats all I can say. FreakShow

ldskenpo

01-13-07, 11:41 pm

I was in the first part of iraq with the 4th Infantry Division, yeah I remember when we were down to 1 mre a day and 2 bottles of water a day,me and some others used ammo cans as weights, then when bn got some weights we would kick out all the REMF's when we got back from missions so we could lift. we used the weights as a sort of outlet to calm down.
since I returned in march of 04, i was DA selected to be a drill sergeant down here on sand hill, training the new guys to go over . I got 8 more months til I can return to a line unit . It is really hard to watch the news and see what is going on and know that the whole story is not being put out. I got mucho respect for all the VOLUNTEERS who go over there, I see them when they get off the bus straight from mama's house and i see them when they graduate as Infantrymen. I am proud to be an american because of them and cant wait til i get a chance to fight next to them again.
God Bless America, and God Keep our Defenders

LegDay_UKIGS

01-14-07, 3:41 am

Thanks for all the support. 2nd deployment to the gulf. We make the best with what we do. and to all the fellow military Keep your head and the weights up!
-Chris

Tha Crazy Irishman

01-15-07, 2:07 pm

I am not military, but I am over here in Iraq working as a firefighter on a base. I gotta say that it really does make me proud to be an American to be over here and see all these great people doing what they do. Also to get a chance to help keep these men and women safe when they are back at the fort is an honor. ohyah and if i did a fire inspection on anyone's CHU's or bunks, don't hate, just trying to keep you guys safe.

Protecting those who protect peace.

DJTree

01-15-07, 2:08 pm

I'm also active duty, currently deployed overseas.
I'd like to say thanks for all the support that the Animalpak.com community has shown us.

Trust me when i tell you that with all the frustration and stress that come along with this job, it is the Iron that keeps us sane. A simple task with unchangeable rules: Move the weight or it will Crush You.
I love that.

This community has always had our back, and we are the better for it. For that, WE thank YOU.

-DJTree

Sorrow

01-15-07, 3:37 pm

Yeah I just got out after completing my 8 years. I have a real simple outlook on everything. You dont have to support this war, but you can still support the soldiers, airmen, seamen, and marines! Carry on my brothers and sisters!

Stay strong, stay safe, and if your ever round my way lets have a drink and talk about a job well done!

Ammotroop

01-15-07, 3:40 pm

6 years down, 14 to go! Thanks for all the support. We couldnt do it without that support and I hope that people in high places dont forget that! See ya in the weight room!

HELLYEAH60

01-15-07, 4:05 pm

hey brotha thanks a lot for your support, being a soldier for 2 1/2 years now its sure nice to know there are still some true supporters of us.

WaNNaBeSoLDieR

01-15-07, 5:36 pm

Some of the greatest people in my life are those who serve in the military. I thank them at every opportunity I get...I wear a POW bracelet - that I never take off for anything - from the Vietnam War so I never forget what was given for me to be who I am today...

Thanks to all those who have served and to those who are serving and to those who will be serving.

OsoBlanco

01-15-07, 9:29 pm

I just want to say "Thank you." Not enough people do that anymore.

Whenever I get the urge to just NOT do something, I think about my cousin overseas and think about how he really doesn't have a choice. And to all you Animals over there, finding time to lift weights after carrying heavier weights on your backs all day, and to your dedication to this great sport, I think I speak for everyone here at animalPak when I say "Thank you."

Show your love everybody, these are some TRUE warriors!

Thanks Man. That is really good to hear. Nowadays there are too many people who think negative of us and what we are doing so anytime I hear someone giving us praise, it really makes me happy and proud to be serving my country. I have been over there 3 times and I know first hand that we are accomplishing something over there. To all my fellow service members at home and abroad, Be Safe and thanks for serving by my side.

Oso

Cheko

01-16-07, 12:00 pm

Dedication: "Selfless devotion: served the public with dedication and integrity."

There is no way we can Thank You for your dedication.

cjjanik

01-16-07, 12:14 pm

Thanks Brothers,

I spent a total of 14 months deployed and I was fortunate enough to have something that resembled a gym at least half of the places I was at. At times, it was the only thing that kept me sane. To escape from the reality and the chaos of what was happeng there, if only for a few hours, the gym was a solace. The focus and determination during a ball-busting workout mirrored the focus and determination exhibited on a daily basis by all of us serving there. Becasue of that, I and some of my fellow soldiers made strength gains and broke through barriers we never thought possible. We always knew we had the support of our country back at home and no matter how many times you hear it, "Thank you" never gets old.

CJ

Cyrus The Virus

01-17-07, 12:33 am

Dedication: "Selfless devotion: served the public with dedication and integrity."

There is no way we can Thank You for your dedication.

AMEN!!!! Whether or not we agree with this war, the men and women who serve in the military are the real heros.

Pokoritel

01-17-07, 12:52 pm

At times when Iam beat down and feel exhausted and ask myself "WHY AM I LIVIN THIS LIFE, MAYBE I SHOULD GIVE UP?" But hell no, I think about our warriors over seas, and think to myself these warriors wouldn't give up during there battles and they probably have it harder then we do. I sleep on the floor every night and sometimes i get pissed and think i have it hard but my life compared to what our service men and women go through is heaven. So dont complain brothers, remember it can always be worst.

I just wanna thank our troops for volunteering to protect us, and this whole nation. Thanks Guys! Strength and Honor! Never give up and never surrender.

chuckdapig

01-17-07, 4:44 pm

As a former Marine I extend my sincere gratitude to all the guys and girls getting it done so the rest of the non hackers in this country don't have to. I also extend the same gratitude to those folks not in the military that show their support to the troops. You will never know how much it means to hear a simple "Thanks".
To those of you in the sandbox.........check six and God Speed. I wish I were there with you (I tried to reenlist but my wife said "No way asshole")

TARGET

01-17-07, 11:33 pm

Hey Brothers
Just wanted to say thanks for the thanks..I have been in Iraq and am getting ready for the next one. It means a lot to see the support from everyone.

Some Gave All...Remember the fallen.
TARGET

The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree.

karthik

01-18-07, 12:50 am

hello g-diesel, i am karthik and am in the army as a medic. I have been overseas during 2002-2004 when i was deployed. I am very grateful to great athletes like you for showing gratitude for those in the armed forces, in the same way that I am for you for working so hard to achieve your goals, and being humble despite your status quo.

dIdDy

01-18-07, 2:16 am

Thanks for the kind words. It's our pleasure.

Radahh

01-20-07, 5:43 am

SPC Rader in S. Korea....thanks to everybody who puts it on the line everyday...been here in korea for almost 2 years now and lookin forward to seein a decent gym again in the states when i get back...till then Trent gym is my home

+++Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God+++

Nate

01-20-07, 5:58 am

Thanks for all the kind words. Even with everything I am missing back home I am happy to be here in the sandbox. The gym is my psychiatrist and the weights my therapy. Love this new forum! Peace. -N

Gambit

02-27-07, 9:46 am

First off, brothers, I don't want this to become a political topic. That's got a place and all, but it ain't here.

I had a buddy from my past who joined the military and I was proud of him. He came back for a leave and was a changed man. We'd planned on getting together when he got back, but we never got the chance. It got me thinking, real hard, about what we do. Brothers, we throw words around like 'war' and 'battles' but these fellas are living the real thing. I never got the chance to tell him what I've wanted to. I wish I could've just said "Thank you."

I seen a lot of brothers on here with a location of Iraq or some other place, stationed by our military. I think all of us here at the FORVM owe all of you a debt of gratitude that we can never repay. Show them your love, brothers.

Thank you all.

Dingo06

02-27-07, 10:12 am

Thanks

and whether your religious or not
Godspeed

xenrus

02-27-07, 11:29 am

hard , hard to comment,this is however a political topic and extremely individual ,how many people , so much opinions.So I just wish you boys come back home.

Gambit

02-27-07, 1:19 pm

hard , hard to comment,this is however a political topic and extremely individual ,how many people , so much opinions.So I just wish you boys come back home.

I didn't mean it like that bro, I just meant that we need to support these guys that are over there, whether you believe in it or not.

Frank Cass

02-27-07, 1:38 pm

Thanks to all the troops over there in Iraq.

Mr.Totality

02-27-07, 5:59 pm

all support for the troops, as their lives are in danger constantly, regardless of right or wrong

k1usa

02-27-07, 6:19 pm

I was just talking through the forum private messages...and got a responce for my support of this fellow in Iraq....he just dropped me this line....Ratch

Member Since: 02.07
Location: Stationed in Ft. Lewis, Wa...Training in Iraq, at the moment...
Posts: 3 Re: hay buddy

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Thanks bro,

I'm in Intelligence, so we kinda feel like shit bags sometimes. But, everyone's got their own part, right? Thanks for your support for the troops, we really appreciate it. They must've been pissed tonight, cos someone mortared the shit out of us....fuckers... I was right in the middle of a flat bench set when the rounds started hittin' too. No worries, we'll get 'em.

Time to get to work, man. Thanks again.

Ratch

Now...we gotta think about this brother in iron...in a fucking dangerous place...getting mortared and working out...I think we all got to support him and all the brotherhood over there for a moment...they are fighting for what they believe in...weather we believe in the war or not...we must support them in harms way...our buddies are training.....in what might be called a hostile environment...eating what they can...taking sups and trying to live the animal life. I wanted to just show you all this responce I recieved from Ratch....our brother in harms way...doing his job...under fire...and training like an animal. Its part of his training to stay in shape...but consider where he is...and his sharpness...his shape is about his being able to survive. My hat goes off to him and our brothers overseas...take a moment and say hi to them...lets take some time from what we think is a pain in our asses...and consider what it would be like to not only see some idiot at the gym take your plates off your rack...or be talking on the phone....and consider that gym being bombed and shot at...I think we all have it pretty good over here....lets send our thoughts and thanks to the brothers.....over there.....

Young&Hungry

02-27-07, 6:26 pm

These guys are the reason we can eat 10 meals a day instead of starving on the streets and hit up the gym with absolute freedom. Hooah, soldier, kick some ass!

k1usa

02-27-07, 6:29 pm

thats what Im talking about.....

JUGGERNAUT

02-27-07, 6:32 pm

hats off to them all

drizzt

02-27-07, 6:36 pm

this is where you realize you might take things for granted. they sacrifice greatly for those they don't even know and never will. hopefully one day, like them, i will be able to do the same

LuvsThePain

02-27-07, 6:36 pm

I salute you guys, and thank you for protecting us.

LTP

Ratch

02-27-07, 7:01 pm

You guys are great. I'll let my buddies know you send your support. People change their mind every day about this war, so we'll take as many fans as we can get, ya know? I'm not gonna get too far into that topic, though.

Anyhow, I got to go back and finish my workout a little later..haha! And we did end up gettin those guys...HOOAH!

Keep those weights movin' fellas.

Ratch

k1usa

02-27-07, 7:06 pm

see brothers....he was training....got mortered....took time to nail and toast the fuckers...then got back to training..now..hows that for animal...Ratch....we send it all out to you and the others doing the job....

keep this going guys...lets keep this support flying to them....

thanks for everyones support here.....they sure need out thoughts.....

paintrain69

02-27-07, 7:20 pm

that's def. a fuckin animal...thats absolutely awesome...we support everyone over there and salute every single one of our brothers and sisters!

heavyliftin

02-27-07, 7:49 pm

Anyone who puts his life on the line for America is a hero among heroes.

peterpyper

02-27-07, 10:08 pm

shit like this gets me emotional lol

Pokoritel

02-27-07, 10:37 pm

I salute you all, and yes same here stuff like this gets me emotional as well. Good luck out there.

invictus1

02-27-07, 10:41 pm

to all the men and women out there in the middle eat, you are more of an animal than i will ever be. Reguardless of your religion, GODS SPEED.
thank you for your sacrifices, take names, whoop ass, and come home safely! your country is still proud and still behind every last one of you.

BeastFromMiddleEast

02-27-07, 10:49 pm

Keep at it. Your efforts of protection is widely known in the middle east. In my view, the extermist militants are F@$ked up in the head.

I respect the efforts of American soldiers. Their pride, their ambition, their vision.
I have seen what they see everyday. And it is not pretty.

In my opinion, the constant awarness of explosions around my area keep me on my feet. I never keep my back open for a minute.

Stay strong Animals. Stay strong.

Revolutionary

02-27-07, 10:57 pm

yea man i dont neccessarily agree with the war but for you guys hats off like jugg said

Tron

02-27-07, 11:51 pm

paintrain69

02-27-07, 11:54 pm

a big thanks to all the brothers and sisters out there riskin their lifes for our freedom and our country...

Rick T

02-27-07, 11:55 pm

Whether you believe what the USA is doing is right or not, our troops deserve our utmost respect. They didn't pick which war to fight, but they are fighting the one that was picked for them.

PikeBoy22

02-28-07, 12:41 am

I agree with everything that has been said...whether you're for it or against it, all of our soldiers deserve our respect and gratitude...I recently saw my first powerlifting meet and there was a soldier competing who had been hurt in the war and was told he would never walk again because of something with his spine...well he was walking and competing...i've never seen something so inspirational in my life

doomsdaylover

02-28-07, 1:19 am

Everyone within the sound of my voice hates their job...but imagine hating your job and bieng shot at all day. I'll never understand what goes on over in Iraq: so I'll just shut up and say thank you. Nothing but respect to all the troops on this forum who continue to post.

hjayss

02-28-07, 2:31 am

I wish they could bring them home though my old man is a mrine faught in the "V' But I think MORE WAS A STAEK HERE. It is not fair I think the reasno they are there. I hope it will end with less blood shed of our troops like it has been you guys are heros and I for one am thakful for the work you do keep hitting the iron hope for a safe return.

Arbalest

02-28-07, 2:37 am

I have the greatest respect to all who serve our country!

Thank you SOOO much! You're the reason we're still the greatest country in the world =) And I am soooo blessed to live here.

Trevor

bobbyj654

02-28-07, 2:58 am

I really really really respect that guy, he is a brave dude. Fighting for what you beleive in is truly an admirable thing, and I have the utmost respect for this individual.

Now, this is not meant to offend anyone, but I think that the United States could be the most corrupt country in the world, dont get me wrong, I live in the good ol' USA, but I completley disrespect some of the choices that are made in the United States, we should not be in Iraq right now, Arnold should not be the governer of CA, education is not the way it should be, if only you knew all the hidden evils of education you would know what I'm talking about, I'm not gonna go on, but this is a subject that I feel strongly about

sorry if i offended anyone, just one of the subjects that I NEED to share my opinion about