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A few days ago, SC69Sam sent me this picture of his two sons(l-r) Nick and Patrick (who just came back from Iraq this summer).He was just sharing family pics that I'm sure a lot of us do via PM's...but I thought that it would be great to share this picture of the two with everyone...These guys opted to serve for our country in troubled times (along with many others)...so all I can say is THANKS to Nicky, Pat and the others for their efforts!

You guys are awesome! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

Sam, I hope that it's okay with you to share part of the Scardino clan...I thought it important enough to do so.

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Awesome! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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God bless, fellas... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Very proud of those boys. Sam also stays in contact with me regarding the boys and we are very proud of them for sure! I cannot imagine the strain that Sam and Vera are under with their boys being over there at the same time. Sam, once again please pass on our sincere wishes and safe keepings to the boys.

With Sam's blessing I would ask everyone to do the boys a favor. Last year we sent care packages to Pat while in Iraq and it would be great if everyone here could keep in touch with both boys with not only letters but also some "goodies". I am amazed what little it takes to makes these guys days over there. Anything they get from stateside is a treat. Hopefully you don't mind me asking everyone Sam. If interested, give us a mailing address again. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif
Rick

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Good idea, Rick...the wife is sending out a care package today from her 3rd grade class to a local kid who's currently serving in Irag...

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Good lookin kids - obviously take after their Mom! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Be glad to send some stuff to the boys, how do we do that?

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Good lookin kids - obviously take after their Mom! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif


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You should see the Grandaughters and the dogs!!! Talk about cute! Come on Sam, quit being so shy and show them girls off! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif I will show the dogs but not the girls, THAT has to come from Grandpa!
Rick

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Hmm. I never get family photos... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

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Damn fine lookin' boys Sam. Definitely a pair to be proud of. Get us some info and we'll flood these guys with stuff from home! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Thanks for all the compliments guys! Right now they are both home. Hopefully for good. Nick has not been deployed yet. Hopefully never. I will get an address for care packages to send to Iraq. Pat and Nicks group is home for now but there are friends that are still there in other Companies. You guys are all to generous. Bruce THANKS! Sam

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Great looking sons!!! Like somebody earlier said they must have got their looks from their mom!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Thanks Sam (and Mrs.) for raising two fine boys--who are men now for sure.

Photos such as this make me proud to be an American.

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D...I'll send ya some! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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BTW Sam, my wife Lynn thinks that your boys are cute! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif

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A couple of handsome, brave lads you've reared there Sam!.
No doubt you're proud of them and thanks from all of us in the free world for instilling in them what they believe and stand for today!.

God bless these boys and your family Sam!!!
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~ Pete

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Very proud of those boys. Sam also stays in contact with me regarding the boys and we are very proud of them for sure! I cannot imagine the strain that Sam and Vera are under with their boys being over there at the same time. Sam, once again please pass on our sincere wishes and safe keepings to the boys.

With Sam's blessing I would ask everyone to do the boys a favor. Last year we sent care packages to Pat while in Iraq and it would be great if everyone here could keep in touch with both boys with not only letters but also some "goodies". I am amazed what little it takes to makes these guys days over there. Anything they get from stateside is a treat. Hopefully you don't mind me asking everyone Sam. If interested, give us a mailing address again. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif
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Too true! When I was active for desert storm, there was nothing like letters and cookies from home. Often, we would "share" mail with the fellas we were closest with.

Even a letter from a stranger was Ok, nothing worse than mail call and nothing for you.............

Thanks for the service boys!

Rich

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I've never met Vera..but I have seen Sammy...thet "must" take after their mother..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

congratulations on having those 2 fine young men!

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Boy, tough crowd, eh Sam?! LOL!!

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Yea, But I know where their heart is! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Its wife mom as well!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Thanks to all you who wrote such nice compliments about our sons... we are so very proud, but at times wish it wasn't our sons we were talking about!! There is a group of soldiers we personally know that are serving now in Iraq at a small medical clinic north of Baghdad - you can only imagine what they must see and experience on a daily basis. Here is a mailing address that you can send goodies to if that's what you would like to do - snack food, zip loc baggies, movies, magazines, chap stick, online gift cards, gum, jerky, just a few ideas that we know are much appreciated. And of course, all your prayers matter the most! Thanks again for all the nice compliments and kindness to our family... Sam and Vera Scardino

Sgt. Cahill,J 5905
382nd MP BN
1/213 ADA
APO AE 09391

Priority Mail Only - goes to New York and they take it from there..... Thanks!!

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I'm sure their both chips off the ol' block Sam https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif I'd be damn proud of them also! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Sam & VERA,
You must be VERY PROUD!!
We are Glad that they are "HOME" Safe & Sound!!
Please tell them THANK-You!!
"GOD" BLESS,
Mark & Ginnie

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Sam,
I saw the picture of the two boys. You must really be proud of them. This is one post that really touched a lot of people,including me.
Paul

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Bless them, and keep them safe. .... Bless them all, and help us find our way.

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Very well said.....I agree X10.

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I'm glad your boys are well Sam...............