Tuesday, September 30, 2003 Even amidst all that is going on, a day doesn't go by without thoughts of the 17 Iraqi generals that are still incarcerated in an EPW camp in southern Iraq. They are so desperately needed in this monumental task we have b

Sunday, September 28, 2003 My head is spinning from my last appointment, which lasted about 5 hours and took everything out of me. I am sure glad I am finished with meetings for the day, not sure if I would be very effective if I had to go through a

Saturday, September 27, 2003  

Hello. Another quick update. A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE ALREADY BEGUN TO SEND TOYS AND OTHER ITEMS! Let's keep the ball rolling! First, the Chief is still writing in his journal, but we are keeping all the toy/donation stuff on top. So scrol

Alternative shipping has been arranged. Please go to the Operation Give site for full details on how to give!  

A few things. First, please read the comments of the toy drive post below for wonderful ideas on what to send and what not to send. Next, we are working on an address for those living outside the US to send things to. Gently used toys are acceptab

Tuesday, September 23, 2003 The heat of the afternoon has forced me to find refuge in what they call the "transient tent", where I will be staying for a couple of days. You might think the heat should be subsiding since we are almost into October, b

Finally! Some new pics from the Chief!   UPDATE: I put up the wrong pictures, sorry about that. The proper pictures are now up!

The Toys: I really appreciate the great response I have received from all of you who have a strong desire to help through your willingness to provide toys for the kids of Iraq. I was so shocked when plunge told me the number of positive emails we ha

Wow. Sometimes the Chief doesn't realize what will happen when he says something in his journal! The response has been overwhelming to say the least. We are working on logistics right now on how to send toys. A few of you offered to handle this,

Thursday, September 18, 2003 Good Morning. I woke this morning with thoughts racing through my head, my mind already well into the matters scheduled for the day, my mind being far ahead of my body still trying to recover from the day before. It is no

LCDR-Smash has some wise words: My sister-in-law took us out to dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Ryan made a mess of his tacos. “Uncle Scott?� He had something on his mind. “What is it, Ryan?� “Why did you have to g

WindsofChange.net has taken up the call to free the generals. They have posted specific information, addresses and other things that will help in this endevor. Please visit their site and this page in particular.

Please, please take the time to read the following link. This man is a true hero and there are some folks that are trying to get his heroism recognized. Your help would be greatly appreciated. To find out more, read this link.

Saturday, September 13, 2003 As we travel down life's bumpy road, thank goodness for times when the pounding ceases, the road seems to smooth out for even a split second, and we know that it is all worth it. It is those moments of great joy that giv

Well, we are here at the day that started it all. I woke up this morning thinking of the events two years ago, it was immediately on my mind. I kept remembering where I was when the various events happened. I've been thinking what a frantic day that

Thursday, September 11, 2003 It is a brand new day, a bright new morning, as the bright rays of the morning sunshine stream through my trailer window I feel there is hope for a new beginning for Iraq. I wake with a renewed optimism for what might be

Some of the Chief's readers have come through with how to contact those in charge. First: Donald H. RumsfeldSecretary of Defense1000 Defense PentagonWashington, DC 20301-1000 Paul WolfowitzDeputy Secretary of Defense1010 Defense PentagonWashingto

Sunday, September 07, 2003 I would like to thank all of you who have responded to my request for prayers and letters for the Generals incarcerated at a camp in southern Iraq. They have been there since the first day of the war now well over 5 months

Hello again. First, let me thank all who have responded with the outpouring of love, prayers, and well wishes. Next, I think a quick explanation of th

I just received an email from the Chief who apologizes for not having enough time to do a proper post today. In his email, he asked me to post for him. I figure his words are better than mine so here is his request: Hey bud:Please put a word into

Tuesday, September 02, 2003 It is now almost 7 pm, the sun is heading to its resting ground somewhere beyond the horizon, the darkness of night trailing not too far behind. I can only imagine what will be happening tonight, never having ventured bey