Becoming Ignorant
I really need to stay away from newspapers and the evening news for the next year. And, I need to remind myself to do so. But here I am waiting on my van to get serviced…so I pick up USA Today. The leading article is “Copter Attacks”. You would think I would just set it down but NOOOOOOO…I keep nosing into it.
I learned that helicopters come under attack 90 to 100 times per MONTH in Iraq. Most attacks have been ineffective small-arms fire. But they have changed in recent months. A group of loosely connected cells have employed heavy machine guns. And they have studied the routes regularly used by U.S. helicopters. According to the article, the difference in the recent attacks is they were deliberate military operations conducted in ambush style against our aircraft.
And for those who don’t know…Medevac helicopters have to fly UNARMED. So, please keep Tim and his troops in your thoughts and prayers as they mobilize for this mess.
Tim,
I saw and read the same article, but did not plan on sharing it with Tiff.
I enjoyed talking with you yesterday.
I was going to write you more, but I will send my thoughts in a real letter in the morning.
I miss you.
n8
p.s. all of my sentences begin with “I”!
n8 - May 23rd, 2007 at 8:42 pmTiff and Tim–
I do know what thats feeling is like when you read something on the news about the war. You have to remember everyday that in that Medivac copter sits some of the most highly trained fighting machines this country has to offer. And surrounding that copter is God and angels. Its scary, especially when the news doesn’t make it any easier, but have faith, be strong…and maybe don’t pick that paper up.
You all are in our prayers. When I heard about Tim’s deployment, I lost it. I don’t even know you both that well. But when it comes to military people and deployment, you become instantly close because you can feel the other’s pain. I think about you guys constantly now, and I wish you a speedy and safe return.
Tim, kick some butt while you’re out there!
Sara Beckwith
Sara Beckwith - June 11th, 2007 at 12:25 pm