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Posted by: army dude Dec 2 2007, 04:19 PM

As many of you know I was hit by several roadside bombs during both of my tours in Iraq and have been at Ft Bragg in NC for initial treatment. Well, the Army is sending me home to Sarasota Florida to begin 6 monts of treatment at Bay Pines VA Hospital with hopes of getting me back to my "normal" self.
I just thought I would let ya'll know since I get a lot of email asking me how I am. So, I can't wait to go to a breakfast and show off the new 930 tranny and frame work.

Just droppin a line and will let ya know more in the future. Take care!!

Ian

Posted by: scotty b Dec 2 2007, 04:23 PM

Best of luck, and thank you very much !

Posted by: messix Dec 2 2007, 04:28 PM

it's good to have you back home and safe. thank you for serving on our behalf.

i hope your injuries or condition recovers quickly and fully.

i know from some guys that i work with that have been there and back that you come back quite "different" and it can be very hard to re-civillianize your self.

hang in there and keep social with us.

Posted by: mack914-6 Dec 2 2007, 04:36 PM

Thanks for everything. Good luck with you rehab.

Posted by: cooltimes Dec 2 2007, 05:09 PM

I post a lot and usually don't say anything meaningful but in this post I do.

THANKS.

salute.

Mike Cooley (Cooltimes)

Posted by: Pat Garvey Dec 2 2007, 05:26 PM

QUOTE(messix @ Dec 2 2007, 05:28 PM)

Posted by: neo914-6 Dec 2 2007, 05:29 PM

I just watched "Home of the Brave", hope it's not as bad for you as portrayed. Thanks for your service!

Great to hear of progress on your ride, I need to get off my...

Posted by: michaelt55 Dec 2 2007, 05:31 PM

as a retired military with some combat experience, I thank you for your service and wish you nothing but fair winds and following seas....


Michael

Posted by: KaptKaos Dec 2 2007, 05:32 PM

Thank you very much for your service and sacrifice.

Posted by: jim912928 Dec 2 2007, 06:48 PM

You are one of the world's heroes! Thanks for protecting one of the most precious rights....freedom! Hope your rehab goes well!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 2 2007, 06:51 PM

Thanks Ian!

Posted by: d914 Dec 2 2007, 07:05 PM

thanks for everything. Lets us know if we can do anything for you..

Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 2 2007, 07:11 PM

Here's wishing for a quick recovery!

--DD

(Oh, and thanks for being willing to put your ass in harm's way for the rest of us!)

Posted by: Bruce Allert Dec 2 2007, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(michaelt55 @ Dec 2 2007, 03:31 PM)

Posted by: BarberDave Dec 2 2007, 09:14 PM

This seems very inadequate, BUT THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

Dave

Posted by: roadster fan Dec 2 2007, 09:49 PM

Ian,

Thank you for your service on our behalf. Hoping you a speedy recovery!



Jim

Posted by: Ferg Dec 2 2007, 09:52 PM

Thanks for your service! Heal quickly.
Ferg

Posted by: Gary Dec 2 2007, 09:59 PM

Thanks for being a Soldier. It's good to have you back in this hemisphere. I'll be interested in hearing about your VA experience. I hear they do very good work for the resources they have.

Posted by: Lou W Dec 2 2007, 10:12 PM

Thanks for your service and wish you godspeed on your recovery.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Dec 2 2007, 10:51 PM

A speedy recovery and cute nurses to ya. Attitude has a lot to do with how well a

person will get, with your attitude you should be surfing in no time. God Bless and

Thanks.

Posted by: MrKona Dec 3 2007, 12:05 AM

With absolute respect and sincerity - THANK YOU.

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Dec 3 2007, 04:45 AM

Thank you for your service and good luck with the recovery. You are a hero.

Posted by: IanStott Dec 3 2007, 10:05 AM

Good luck with your recovery, I am sure you will do well as you have the attitude required. Keep posting here, it helps to have a worthwhile diversion. If you decide to travel, Canada is a nice option and if you come to my area the first beer is on me and I know where the best lobsters are!

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Retired Air Force

Posted by: carr914 Dec 3 2007, 12:12 PM

Glad your coming home Ian. Hope to meet you soon. God Bless and God Speed in your recovery.

all the best, T.C.

Posted by: krazykonrad Dec 3 2007, 12:17 PM

Thank you for everything you have done for all of us! Here's to a speedy recovery
Konrad

Posted by: jimkelly Dec 3 2007, 12:24 PM

thanks for keeping us posted - wishing you a speedy recovery - jim in DE

Posted by: wbergtho Dec 3 2007, 01:37 PM

Hi Ian,

I'm proud of what you! Thanks for your dedication and service in Army. I speak for all of us here that we are damn glad to have you back. Like a previous post said...keep social with us. We all enjoy hearing from you! Also, if you need any help on your V-8 build up, I may be of some help...so let me/us know.

Posted by: McMark Dec 3 2007, 02:03 PM

Get well soon! Keep us posted.

Posted by: Joe Owensby Dec 3 2007, 04:51 PM

Best wishes for a good life from here on. I hope you get well and all goes well with you. Thanks, Joe

Posted by: Rand Dec 3 2007, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the report Ian! Here's a big thanks and best wishes.

Be sure to keep us posted on how YOU are doing. And, your car projects too of course.

Posted by: JRust Dec 3 2007, 08:00 PM

Ian thanks so much for your service! I hope your recovery goes well & your back to your old self. We all really appreciatte all you did for us You are in my prayers as are all who serve

Posted by: URY914 Dec 4 2007, 06:32 AM

Let us know when you get down here and the Tampa Bay guys will plan a get together with you. Look forward to meeting you.

Paul

Posted by: TINCAN914 Dec 4 2007, 06:48 AM

Ian Thank You for your service!!!
All the best in a speedy recovery.

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Dec 4 2007, 06:51 AM

Get well soon & best wishes.

God Bless you for your service to our country.

Tom

Posted by: Krieger914 Dec 4 2007, 07:43 AM

My Family and I thank you for your service to our country. We need more people like you. Enjoy the holidays and your life to their fullest.
respectfully
Andy

Posted by: army dude Dec 4 2007, 02:10 PM

Thanx ya'll!!
I didn't expect all this but thanx to all the awesome members at the best 914 group, period! Ya'll rule!!

I will be starting my journey on Friday the 14th with 914 in tow going down 95 to I-4 to 75 and south to Sarasota. It is a 10+ hour drive, anybody wanna have lunch?

I hope ya'll give props to all the other veterans and military we have here, I am just a spoke in the wheel of our country, a bent spoke none the less. Thanks to all from me to ya'll!!

Again, THANK YOU!!

Ian

Posted by: jbyron Dec 4 2007, 05:07 PM

God bless you, and thank you for your service to our country.

Posted by: BiG bOgGs Dec 4 2007, 05:40 PM

QUOTE(URY914 @ Dec 4 2007, 04:32 AM)

Posted by: hwgunner Dec 4 2007, 05:42 PM

THANKS

Posted by: Tom Dec 4 2007, 06:38 PM

IAN,
Thanks for your service and hope you recover fully to enjoy the future ahead of you. Keep us updayed on your progress and your project also.
Thanks to all of our military personnel who go in harms way to support the policies of our country. Their dedication is what keeps us free.
Tom

Posted by: hcdmueller Dec 4 2007, 06:44 PM

Good luck man. Have a safe trip and I hope everything works out.

Chris

Posted by: root Dec 4 2007, 07:24 PM

Thanks so much for your service .... good luck and keep us informed with your progress.....

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 4 2007, 09:43 PM

Thank you for your service.

Posted by: carr914 Dec 7 2007, 09:46 PM

Just drove by Ft Bragg on the way back to Tampa with a new play car. Thinking and praying for you Brother.

T.C.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Dec 8 2007, 04:33 PM

Ian, looking forward to finally meeting you....

Take care on the drive down and let us know when you're settled in...

-- Rob

Posted by: BiG bOgGs Jan 12 2008, 06:39 PM

Hows the rehab going?

Any word on a meet up?


Jim

Posted by: TINCAN914 Jan 13 2008, 10:24 AM

How's things goin Ian?