Thread: So at 2am the phone rang

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And it caller ID said Scott Air Force Base. It was our son Joe calling us from Kuwait through a transfer line coming out of the Air Force Base just some 30 miles from us. He sounded good but said he was bored since they haven't really been doing anything other then general maintenance on the trac's. He did say his ship was involved with the Russian ship that was hijacked off Somalia. He didn't get into details other then he said they were there.

He told us to tell everyone hello & thank you for the letters, emails and boxes of goodies. Joe did inform us that it takes over a month to get anything to him because of being on the ship & said if anyone wants to write him the best thing to do is use his email address which I can give anyone who wants it.

We did talk about the work on his truck he wants done & thankfully he decided "NOT" to jack it up in the air. He said it would but unwanted stress & wear & tear on the suspension & drivetrain, plus it would be cheaper to lower it & easier for himself, his girlfriend & others to get in to it.

Just as we were finishing up the call I told Joe that the call was great but it didn't start like the ones in the past. He laughed a bit & then said "So what are you guys up to??" That is how he always started his talks w/us when he was in Iraq because he always forgot about the time difference. Denise & I told him we loved him & he said he'd try to call again in a couple of weeks.

What a GREAT guy to call "OUR SON"........joe

Glad to hear he is Ok, Us parent's of someone in the service don't like to get a call in the middle of the night (should say any parent). Again glad it was good news.
BradC

Glad to hear he is doing great . We all think of the soldiers over seas but when there this close we feel just as you do .

Joe, you and your wife have a son to really be proud of. For your son to do what he is doing where he is doing it, and not complain he really deserves respect from all who enjoy what we have in this Country. We can only hope and pray that they all stay safe, and return home soon.

Richard

2 am phone calls are usually bad news, I'm glad this was different and it is actually a good thing that is bored.
My nephew has be back for 1/2 to 2 yrs I will be surprised if he isn't sent back again soon.

Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

2 am phone calls are usually bad news, I'm glad this was different and it is actually a good thing that is bored.

When they are on the other side of the world a 2am call for us is really about a noon call for them so it's something we have grown to expect, since its really the only time he has had to call....joe

It would be an honor to converse with your son.

I don't know how to extend my most sincere gratitude to you, your son and your family for such selfless dedication.

The best I can do for now is to offer my continuous thoughts and prayers for a joyful expedient reunion.

Gods Speed,

Tom

Toomany2count,Glad your son is doing good and glad to have men like him protecting the U.S.A.You should be a proud of him,my family is.May God bless him,hope he gets home safe.