[sledge]

I just wanted to wish everyone here the best and say that I will miss those I call friends, and to those I call enemies, well, let's just say you can still go suck off a horse, but I'm hoping you change.

I won't be in Iraq until November but I am leaving for training and will be gone and have no access (only breifly) to a computer for quite a while. I will try and write updates and post from time to time while in Iraq, and for those who wish to send me care packages I will give you my address there once I arrive.

Those of you that pray, keep me in your prayers. These are dangerous times, but a man who lacks the courage to fight for something in which he beileves is nothing more than a coward. And the difference between a coward and a brave man is that a coward will think twice before jumping in a lion's cage. A brave man doesn't know what a lion is. He only thinks he does.

And in that respect, I've heard a lot of people debate about this and what's going on in the Middle East, and I can only hope that regardless of what your personal belief be, you remember those of us who have no choice in the matter. I'm a soldier, and though I have opinions here, when I put that unifom on, I give up that right. I'll sacrifice one freedom to fight for another that I personally believe in or even maybe don't.

Know that I care and love my Echelon family, except for you obessive douches that claim a psycho relationship with the band and intimidate others at concerts that many (Proxen and Mary'sBuddha - props) have pointed out.

I will continue to promote 30STM on my base and turn over new hardcore fans. I wish that the band would do a USO show so I could really promote, but I made that thread once, and people are too fuckin selfish to let some guys in the desert have some R&R because they think it promotes war. So fuck you assholes (you know who I'm talking to).

Chris, Eric, Christa, Chelsea, John, Ryan, Mike (brooke), Vanessa, Dean, Tonya, and all the others whose names I've learned and become close with through concerts or whatever, take care and send me booze and porno (I can rely on you guys! Christa and Nessa, I expect porns of you two. together. with spanking.). Keep on rockin and bangin sluts.

I will miss you all (except the assholes I've listed, because I'm a dick like that), and wish nothing more than the best in all you do and the success of the band.

See ya in a year!

All my best,

Sledge

[30STMfan6]

aw. be safe!



and if i do pray one day. ill pray for you.

[spotpea]

holy shit, had no idea. best of luck to you, and thanks for serving for us.

[Quila]

I'm going to miss you like whoa.
Kill someone for me.

Christa and I will be workin' on that porn. Trust me.

[TheDaywalker]

All my best to ya. Cheers.

[distortion319]

I'll be thinking of you dearly and hoping for the best until you return. Your humor will definately will be missed around here. Please, please be careful.

If there's anything I can send that you want from home, please let me know, I'll be glad to send something there.

[mwilliams1319]

Good luck and take care, and come home in one piece. You will be missed here.

We'll see you in a year!

maria

[IamMe]

Best of luck out there! Take care and we'll see you when you get back. Let us know if you need anything.

You'll be in my prayers.

-Jami

[pale_existence]

Your stories will be missed. Go kill some motherfuckers!

Good luck, good hunting, and try to be safe!

And thank you for serving our country. <3

[Jacqueline2]

There is pretty much nothing I can say, for most people have said it.

I do indeed pray, and you'll always be in them.

[xxequestrian]

Good luck, and be safe. Thank you so much for doing what you're doing.

Best wishes.

[virginie frenchfan]

I wish you all the best!!
and take care and be careful !!
!

[SrRaven]

Have a nice,hopefully peacefull year.

[Proxen]

Good luck out there, warrior.

[song_of_serenity]

You're in my prayers! Be safe, and I'll send you something over once you get that addy up.
~*Janelle~*

[.valhalla.]

Even though I dont know you very well, it won't stop me from saying have a safe trip and I'll keep you in my prayers. Good Luck

[k.c.]

Wow, your messages will be missed. Take really good care of yourself. I hope peace breaks out and they have to send you home. I will think of you when I watch the news.

[Capricorn1015]

I will really miss seeing you pop in here, Sledge. PLEASE be safe and take care of yourself (and all of your brothers and sisters in arms) over there!!!

I have no doubt in my mind that you will return home safely!!! Tell your wife that she will be in my thoughts as well! (Us military families have to look out for each other, ya know! )

Take care and much love to you!!!

[AxeGoddess]

As someone who grew up in a military family, I wish you Godspeed and good luck. Take care of yourself, and stay safe! I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Rock the desert man!

[nadiablack]

I don't know you but take care of you soul.I hope peace does break out and you don't end up fighting a war that's not of your doing.I don't believe in this war but I do believe in people.I hope you return safely to your family unharmed body and soul.
goodbye and god bless.