Meet Some American Heroes

Posted By Blackfive

I have been cooresponding for awhile with Bobby Sr., a guy who sends us MilBloggers stuff every so often. The Christmas poems from the Paratrooper Mom were sent by him.

I don't know what it was - I finally shook the cobwebs and took notice. A few days ago, I finally saw that Bobby's tag line had something about the 82nd Airborne Division - it went like this: "Father of C Co 2/325th Medic and 3/505th Scout Team 1".

I thought, No way. This guy must have adopted a platoon or something. So, in my reply to let him know that I was posting his email.  Get ready. Here is his reply:

Hi Matt :Yes they are both with the 82nd. Spc Bobby Jr who is a Medic and 20 was wounded Sept 16 by an IED in Baghdad about 2 klics from the Aid Station. They were in a convoy headed to FSB to check on a little Iraqi girl who had been wounded by a cluster bomb at the beginning of the war. I guess if you're going to get hurt it's best to be in a convoy full of Medics and Doctors.

After 4 surgerys he's going to be ok. He took a lot of shrapnel to his left leg and groin area. Still has a piece about the size of 7.62 round in his pelvis that they left in for fear of doing more damage if they tried to take
it out. He's back at Bragg recovering ,after a 3 week hospital stay and 1 month of convalesence leave. They have him on a 6 month profile right now.

But I'm thankful he's alive and he has his leg. Pfc Alex my 18yr old son is with 3/505th. Alex was 17 when he got his wings. He was in the last week of PRC when he got orders they were deploying. He was kind of pissed as he had gotten all go's and would have gone on to Ranger School. He's a Scout on Team 1 with 3/505th Panthers. They deployed 1st week of August. He's at FOB St Michael. I'm sure glad they got Saddam just hope things slow down a little.

Yesterday was a sad day for me I received an e-mail from Alex. He was telling me about a female EOD who was killed while disarming an IED they found on a power line. Then Bobby calls me to tell be on of his buddies who was a FO died. Man it just......sucks. So far since major combat has ended C Co 2/325 has had 5 KIA and a quite a few wounded. I'll just be one happy man when they all get to Green Ramp.

Sorry about all the rambling.

A Merry Christmas to you and your Loved Ones Matt.

Bobby Carrasquillo Sr.

Sorry about the rambling? I had tears in my eyes reading that. Here you have a guy, who had TWO sons in Iraq, one who was wounded, and he never would have told me unless I asked. Never asked for a favor. Never did anything except want to spread the positive word on what our men and women are doing over there. Imagine how you would be if you were in Bobby Sr.'s shoes...

I want you to meet Alex and Bobby Jr. Go here and meet the boys who are defending our way of life. And be thankful that America has families like the Carrasquillos.

Keep the Carrasquillo family in your prayers.

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[Phil Crandon]

Those pictures really make you think about the YOUNG soldiers over there. Wow!

Thank you, Bobby!

[Scott]

My brother's the Bn PA for 2/325. Lt. Paul Allen.

He told me when this happened. The lead vehicle in his three vehicle convoy got hit. There were three guys in it. They don't have the armored Humvee's so they'd lined the bed of the vehicle with sandbags. Two guys were banged up, but the only serious injury was the driver because they could only put one sandbag where the pedals were.

I remember at the time I was impressed by his e-mail as there was nothing about him, (my little 'bro). It was all about his guys that got hurt.

Damn. Small world. Glad to hear he's o.k. Any chance you can pass this on to his dad, and let me know how he's doing? I can pass on my brother's e-mail as I'm sure he'd want to know how his son is.

Damn. Small world.

-Scott

[Sapper Mike]

Yeah, this is what it's all about. Family and Service.

My best friend in High School and his older brother were both stationed in Panama in '77-78. Only problem was that one was at Ft. Kobbe on Howard AFB and the other was at Ft. Davis. The Sullivan Act prevented them from being in the same unit, but their mom got a Congressional exemption and Bill (my buddy) was put in A Co. while his brother John stayed in C Co. They were real happy about this, and when Bill had a major case of the Dumb Ass (rigged himself a fatal rappel on a Helicopter rappel, leaned out on the skid and a free trip down to the Kuna Grass), Jeff was able to get up to the Hospital and be with him until he got out of the ER. Once Del healed, then Jeff kicked his ass for being stupid. Brotherly love at its finest.

My thoughts and wishes go out to the Carrasquillo's and for a good healing for Bobby.

Sapper Mike
Engineer Sqd Ldr and PSG, 1990 supporting 1/508 PIR

[Teresa]

Okay - next time you have to post a warning for all us sappy mothers out here who cry at the drop of a hat! Say Kleenex Alert - or something like that.

Bobby Sr. You must be so awfully proud of your young men (I was going to say boys - but that's hardly appropriate after all they've done!). Shades of Benning - I recognized the hall immediately in the pictures. Last August I was down there for my son's graduation from basic. There is nothing so inspiring as watching those 400 young men march on to the field for their graduation ceremony.

I sincerely hope that Bobby Jr. heals quickly. And that Alex is able to make it through without injury. Be sure to give us periodic updates on how they are doing, now that we know about them! My best wishes to your whole family for Christmas.

[Jennifer Martinez]

WOW! Thank You for sharing that and thank you for introducing us to La Familia Carrasquillo. People like them make me proud to be an American. Anything I can ever do for them, just let me know. And for Bobby Sr., I have a large email list of Veterans, mostly all SEA War Vets, I'd be happy to help distribute your poems and other content.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Martinez

[Sarah DiGiovanni (Jackson)]

I went to high school with Bobby and from the first moment i saw him, i knew there was something special about him. I had a couple of classes with him so I realized he was extremely smart. And now I am finding out he is very brave and dedicated as well. I always knew he would achieve great things in this world but I didn't know how. It's great to see he is now a hero and still very good looking! I'm now married with 2 little girls (makayla (3), Kylie (10 months) )and another one due in may 2006. I'm just so proud to see bobby leave an impression on the world and to have the courage to fight for us and believe in what he is doing. my prayers are with you and may you achieve even more! (i know you will)