Time to trade the work clothes for desert camo (Darin Cook)

Anthony Praga

As i read all of the comments that all of you made to my dad about him leaving it only makes me realize more and more wut kind of dad i have and truthfully i already knew that he was the best. and listening to all of you talk about the band of brothers, i think that he was a very lucky guy to have everyone on here as a friend and i know mark and my dad are best friends and i quote from mark " he is my best friend and if i did not mention it already he is my best friend" and i know that my dad looks at mark the same way and after the way that i was feeling the few days before he left and then considering i felt even worse when he got on that c130 and actually flew away i was relieved to come home and look at all these messages that were posted and it put a smile on my face almost instintly. and i would just like to thank everyone once again for all the wonderfull things that they said.
-Anthony Praga

P.S- if anyone would like his mailing adress or his email adress please let me know i would be happy to give it to you

Darin Cook_5

Duty Calls

I will be heading to the desert soon. It was a tough decision to volunteer to go, it affects many people who are important to me. But I feel it was the right thing to do. I could not bear the thought of my guard friends going without me. I can't give specific details as to where I am going till I have boots on the ground there. I am a HVAC troop, so I will still be providing indoor climate comfort (tent city) to my "customers". I will have e-mail and internet access so I can stay in touch with family and friends ( Not like when my Army Granpa walked out the door in WWII and went to Africa and my Grandma did not see him for 2 years). I will try and post on how our daily life is over there. I do not see building any fancy pump panels in my near future.


Please keep me and my unit in your thoughts and prayers.

I am very proud to be able to serve my country,
TSGT Darin Cook NYANG

P.S. It will be the first deer season missed in 25 years. Damn!!!

Steve Ebels_3

A Salute to you Sir

> I will be heading to the desert soon. It was a

> tough decision to volunteer to go, it affects

> many people who are important to me. But I feel

> it was the right thing to do. I could not bear

> the thought of my guard friends going without me.

> I can't give specific details as to where I am

> going till I have boots on the ground there. I am

> a HVAC troop, so I will still be providing indoor

> climate comfort (tent city) to my "customers". I

> will have e-mail and internet access so I can

> stay in touch with family and friends ( Not like

> when my Army Granpa walked out the door in WWII

> and went to Africa and my Grandma did not see him

> for 2 years). I will try and post on how our

> daily life is over there. I do not see building

> any fancy pump panels in my near

> future.

>

> Please keep me and my unit in your

> thoughts and prayers.

>

> I am very proud to be

> able to serve my country, TSGT Darin Cook

> NYANG

>

> P.S. It will be the first deer season

> missed in 25 years. Damn!!!

Steve Ebels_3

A Salute to you Sir

When is this happening? Please keep us posted. Kath and I will be keeping you in our prayers.

Mark Hunt

My best friend in the world


"A friend that stayeth closer than a brother".

CURAHEE! (We band of brothers)

All my heart, all my prayers until we meet again.

Mark H

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jalcoplumb_2

Deploying same time.

I am heading over for the second time with your rotation. Good chance we will meet. I know I will be with some NYANG troops.

In 2004 I was there in the summer. This time it will be much cooler. I hope you can keep the reversing valves in the ECU's in working order.

SSgt Joseph Landree NJANG
JAL Co. Plumbing & Heating
Allentown, NJ

singh

Darin

It is an honor to know you Darin.
Before you go maybe we could hook up.

I'm sure Supply House Rick would like that also.

Devan

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Pinball

Thank You

Thank you Both for doin what you do! I have'nt personally met either one of you, but consider you brothers on the wall.You will be added to my prayers every day. Keep your head low, and be safe. You guys are making a difference in the world.

Godspeed men

Al

ScottMP

YES Thank You Both.

Darin,

You are a man of honour !

Please keep in touch with us and stay safe. We are all a big family here and will be keeping you in our hearts.
We will be thinking of you at all times.

Untill we meet again Pal. I am honoured to have you as a friend.

Scott

PS: My Uncle was in the air force and was at Pearl Harbour. He kissed his wife good bye that morning and they did'nt kiss again untill two years later. They certainly we're " The Greatest Generation ".

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DanHolohan

Bless you, Darin.

Maybe you'll get to work with Justin Gavin while you're there.

Wayco Wayne_2

Darin

Stay safe and come back soon. Let us know how you are doing when you can. WW

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Mitch_4

S-A-L-U-T

To both of you for continuing to uphold honour.

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who has given us the right to vote.

Tansk you for protecting rights.

A Canadian ex military Petty officer 2nd class (Ret)

Mitch

John Starcher_4

I echo....

...the thoughts already posted from others.

Good luck, Darin, godspeed, and most importantly ===== THANK YOU for serving your country so honorably.

Starch

jackchips_2

Thank you

Darin and all who serve our great Country.

Jack

PJO_5

Darin and Joseph...

I am honored by your love of country and willingness to stand in harm's way. May you return safely after making us all proud.

Thank You.

Take Care, PJO

hr

Be safe

and write often

hot rod

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Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating

Thanks Darin

I think about the men and women fighting for our country every day. Our prayers are with you Darin, give em hell. Thanks again, Bob Gagnon

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Mad Dog_2

Glad we able to visit with you 2 weeks ago

YOU are a hero to me and my family. It is an honor to have you as a friend. In volunteering to go, you have gone above and beyond your duty. I will pray every morning for your personal safety until you return. We got a big Long Island Fishing trip planned when you return...we never got a chance this year. As I told you and Markie, if he gets jammed up business-wise or otherwise, I'll hop in the Jeep with my tools and a case of beer and bail him out. YOU! my friend are the true heroes...NOT the athletes, the politicians, or the newspapermen. I love you brother. Last, you WILL be fine. You will come back even stronger and with great stories. Your "brother" Matt Mad Dog Sweeney
GO GUARD!!!!!!!!

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Gene_3

Best of luck

to you and all your comrades.

Keep alert and your wits about you. Personally I wish we had stayed in Afghanistan and gotten Bin laden before moving on, this is taking too long and is keeping too many people like yourself away from loved ones.

Trust no one but yourself and your gut instinct.

Brad White_114

Hat in hand, hand over heart

Darin-

Pride and gratitude do not begin to cover it. Your sacrifice of being away from family and friends will not be forgotten. Sorry I could not make it out there to see you off in person.

Mr. Hunt and many others I know pray for your safe return- of men like you freedom is made.


Godspeed Darin!

BEW

p.s. As a former "kiwi" with the NH ANG (157th ARW, fill 'er up!) I got to know a few of the NYANG "Boys from Syracuse" way back when. Best of the best!

Brad White_114

And to you, Joe

Between you and Darin, our men and women overseas are in the best hands. Thank you for serving. Truly.

BEW

Ron Meints

Be safe

My son is coming home in October. I have two in the guard and am proud of them and everyone serving our country in any capacity. Thoughts are with you, and the industry waits your return. Godspeed..

Supply House Rick

Darin

What you are doing is makes everything else seem insignificant. You are a MAN and my friend. You will be missed by your family at N&S Supply. Please drop me an email from time to time, keep your head down and Fight The Good Fight!

Here's the Band of Brothers...

I owe you lunch, I didn't forget. We will get together when you return)


God Speed Soldier

Rick

Joe@buderus_2

Best wishes and thanks

We will keep you in out thoughts. Thanks to you and all who serve. I recognize that the picture of the "Band of Brothers" was taken at Buderus!

Josh_10

Thanks for being a Hero. I wish you the best as you serve. Sorry you have to miss hunting season!

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J.C.A._3

Joe and Darin,

Make us proud ! (not that you haven't already...)

Keep a low profile and write when you can...but most of all, Darin...I expect you to keep our boys warm or cool !!!

Please let us know how you're doing and if there's anything we can do. You BOTH know your Wallie friends will always be by your side. See ya soon brother .

Like Mad Dog, you know you can give us a jingle in a jam Mr. Hunt! I'm sure Scott will give the go ahead. Chris

Nick L. in Vt

best luck

you do a great thing and are appreciated for it. good luck and stay safe.
sgt, vtng 2nd 172nd

They call me "Hot Pipe"

Unknown

Joe and Darin my prayers

go with you both. May God keep His hand upon you and protect you and keep you out of harms way.

I will also keep your families in prayer. It is an honor to know you both.

Come back to us soon.

Mad Dog_2

I am VERY frustrated I can't go with you........................

But that is MY loss! YOU! are a living breathing American Hero, Man! All these Cushy-a-- putzes walking around America will NEVER know the chutzpah that you possess. Thank GOD, for MEN line you. Out. Dog

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Mad Dog_2

Never met you SSG JOe....BUT i LOVE YOU AS WELL

sTEAK, BEER AND MORE STEAK WHEN YOU return and you SHALL. You will come fishin with me darin and mark. Mad Dog

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Mad Dog_2

What if??????????????????????????????????????????????

No one enlisted........scary thought, huh? VERY< VERY few do it for the $$$$ (ain't much to speak of anyhow)Mad Dog

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Mad Dog_2

Figured you \"had prior\" Brad...................................

We're gonna party when these boys get back!!!!! Mad Dog

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Mad Dog_2

Is there love between brothers here???????

Or what? Mad Dog

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Christian Egli_2

In support of your mission

No better way to blast the heat into oblivion then by pointing the chilling AC machines at it. Your sense of duty and your service to the nation is something to be mightily proud of. I certainly am.

I'll be dutifully thinking about you, Darin and Joe, while I pray for your safety and that of all your brothers in arms.

Anything we can do for your families here?

frank_25

..\".Hand Salute\"....

frank_25

..\".Hand Salute\"....

May the wind be at your back, your tools on your belt, and God as your protector. As a wally, and a former "protector", I wish you a safe tour, and speedy return to America, YOUR home.

Tony_23

Good Luck Guys

and THANKS for serving our country. Come home well....

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Jamie_6

Thank you Darin! Team Pompetti

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[Deleted User]

Be safe...

Come home in one piece, and thank you and all of your bretheren and sisteren for protecting our freedoms.

ME

Jim Pompetti

Sir I salute you

Good luck and God's speed, and thank you for your service.

JimGPE_24

Thank you, sir.

Thank you for going. Thank you for purchasing security for me and my loved ones.

Godspeed.

Jim.