Black Watch in Iraq

[Magnus Sporrano]

I just heard what some of the boys are doing for one another over there. My first cousin is married to one of our troops in Iraq and he won't be coming home for Christmas. He would have been allowed to, except that some of the soldiers without children are giving up their opportunity to go home to give it to their brothers-in-arms who do have children.

[macwilkin]

Fellas,

The whole band is probably in Iraq...that's a whole lot of pipers & drummers to outfit...and also, British MOD and Army regulations are much more strict in regards to combat "kit". Whilst I'm sure they would appreciate the thought, I doubt they would be allowed to wear a camo kilt.

Not to put a downer on your idea; I think it's great, but there are other ways to support the Watch, as you'll find on the Scotsman's web site.

Cheers,

T.

[RockyR]

Fellas,

The whole band is probably in Iraq...that's a whole lot of pipers & drummers to outfit...and also, British MOD and Army regulations are much more strict in regards to combat "kit". Whilst I'm sure they would appreciate the thought, I doubt they would be allowed to wear a camo kilt.

Not to put a downer on your idea; I think it's great, but there are other ways to support the Watch, as you'll find on the Scotsman's web site.

Cheers,

T.

No downer Todd since that's your choice not mine. If you are not interested that is fine. You certainly have pointed to a good way to support them, but that is why this board is what it is, we all look at things differently. We make our choices based on who we are and what makes us tick. I really don't mind if your hands are not on this clock.

I like the Idea of the Camo Kilt because this method is is a purely "American" way of giving our thanks to these brave men.

[Miah]

I have to agree, and it's not like the 1st Sgt wore his kilt out on patrols or anything he is a 1st Sgt he sits back and ensures things run well with his troops. while the MARPAT kilt is AWSOME and a great show of care and thankfullness. 1st Sgt Farr and any other Marine would not be out wearing a Kilt all the time. So I would not expect the Black Watch to.

[RockyR]

I don't think there was any suggestion anyone would wear a kilt in battle anymore then Sailors in the US Navy wear Dress Blues to battle Stations unless that is what we were wearing when we got called.. I am talking about a GIFT ... from heart to heart

That's all ...

[Raphael]

To support the Black Watch and it's fallen soldiers, Why not buy yourself a Black Watch Tartan Kilt and Wear it proudly this Thursday, November 11th, with a Poppy?

That is what I am going to do. I will be thinking about all the past contributions and how they liberated countries and cities in the South Pacific from the Japanese Army.

Long Live the Watch.

[Colin]

To support the Black Watch and it's fallen soldiers, Why not buy yourself a Black Watch Tartan Kilt and Wear it proudly this Thursday, November 11th, with a Poppy?

That is what I am going to do. I will be thinking about all the past contributions and how they liberated countries and cities in the South Pacific from the Japanese Army.

Long Live the Watch.

I have my poppy pined to my Black Watch kilt right now. I will be wearing my Mackenzie (to the stripe) kilt with a poppy to a few rememberance day services this Thursday.

Tullach Ard!

[Miah]

One more thing, I have alot of friends In Iraq now and Myself was recalled for 2 years durring the start of Enduring freedom all the way through Iraqi Freedom. 1st Sgt Farr also has distinct advantages when it comes to bringing things home from a war area. you are allotted a small amount of space when it comes to what you can and can't tote around and or shove in your pack and send home. I know plenty of people who trashed some nice things because they could not send them home pack them up or could not arfford to carry the extra 2 lbs of stuff.

Just something to think about when it come to send stuff to the military folks in Iraq or anywhere deployed for that matter.

[Rob Wright]

I just heard what some of the boys are doing for one another over there. My first cousin is married to one of our troops in Iraq and he won't be coming home for Christmas. He would have been allowed to, except that some of the soldiers without children are giving up their opportunity to go home to give it to their brothers-in-arms who do have children

There are people on both sides of the debate who seem to forget that the troops are human beings and when they are no longer needed they forget about them. Pounding it out on the ground isn't as glamourous as flying in a jet or serving on a carrier, it is dirty, nasty, up close and in your face and the price the men pay is high.

Rob Wright

[John in Texas]

I just heard what some of the boys are doing for one another over there. My first cousin is married to one of our troops in Iraq and he won't be coming home for Christmas. He would have been allowed to, except that some of the soldiers without children are giving up their opportunity to go home to give it to their brothers-in-arms who do have children

There are people on both sides of the debate who seem to forget that the troops are human beings and when they are no longer needed they forget about them. Pounding it out on the ground isn't as glamourous as flying in a jet or serving on a carrier, it is dirty, nasty, up close and in your face and the price the men pay is high.

Rob Wright

HOOAH!
Even if you hate the war, you gotta love the warrior.