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DEL.ICIO.USWith faith and foreboding
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dublin, Ga. — Ricky Stanley left for Iraq armed with two Bibles and bedeviled by months of bad dreams.
His family near Dublin prays for his survival — and his soul.
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By stephen blevens
June 19, 2005 02:04 PM | Link to this
I don’t pray for much because im pleased with god has blessed me with it’s not much in terms of money or things that i own. it is about being content.that is better then all the money you can have. I’m a strong dem . and no matter what you hear from the right we love our troops and love america. I just believe when you ask young men to put there lives on the line it should be for a real just cause.not just for oil money or a grudge .every american is as important as the next .poor or rich or in the middle we all matter . as i said i don’t pray for much.But i promise to pray for Mr.stanley every night god lead me to this site to tell the stanleys that you are in good hands.
By Claire
June 19, 2005 04:37 PM | Link to this
AJC thank you for such a wonderful and touching article. Ricky, Uncle Dave and I want you know we are so proud of you and pray daily for your safe return, as well as all the troops. Your three “girls” are being taken care of. Everyday I look forward to talking to Belinda, because I know Chaz and Teema has done or said something that’s gonna make me laugh. Keep the faith and know that you are loved and missed by many. Happy Father’s Day!
Luv ya, Aunt Rea
By Michelle Smith
June 19, 2005 09:20 PM | Link to this
Thank you Mr Hirschman for sending those photes and updates on what the guys are doing. My daughter was amazed at how the Iraq’s live. This is a good way for her to learn a new culture and to see what her daddy is doing for them.
M. Smith
By mrb
June 19, 2005 11:05 PM | Link to this
Thank you for printing the story of Sgt Ricky Stanley. He and his family will be in my prayers over this next year. God bless all our men & women of the 48th!
By Tina Foskey
June 20, 2005 07:14 AM | Link to this
I know Ricky Stanley personally, I have seen him few times in the last seven years since we worked together, but I can assure he walks the walk of a Christian. I am praying for him and Belinda and the girls and I have rallied a whole Sunday School Class to pray especially for them.
Ricky, remember that it is when there are only pair of footprints in that sand over that, it is then that God is carrying you.
Many Prayers, Tina
By 1LT Bill McNeely
June 20, 2005 06:14 PM | Link to this
My name is 1LT Bill McNeely and have recently finished my active duty commitment with the 4th Infantry Div at Fort Hood. I recently signed on with the 121st in the GANG. I would like to contact the S-1 about linking up with the unit. My email is bill.mcneely@us.army.mil Thanks.