RE: WWE

[Tom5572]

I am not a big wrestling fan but I would like to send a BIG  out to the WWE for coming to doing their annual "Tribute to the Troops".  We live on a small FOB (Forward Operating Base) but six members of WWE came to visit us.  In my time here we have had a couple USO tours come through here, mostly comedians but the big name people generally stayed to the major camps/LSAs (Logistical Support Area).  We were suprised to learn that Vince McManhon (SP?), Rey Masterio (SP?), R. Truth, Kel Kelley, Eve, and John Cena were coming to see us.  They spent a good three hours here visiting with the troops and singing autographs.  As we were headed out on patrol, they were there to send us off.  No matter what anyone thinks of wrestling as a whole, I have to say I have come to respect the WWE as an organization for their support of the troops.  They put on one heck of a good show for us, if you would like to see, it will air on 20 Dec 08. 
     Just as a side note it was a pretty warm day, somewhere in the 70's when they filmed the match.

[CAVPFCDD]

I am not a big wrestling fan but I would like to send a BIG  out to the WWE for coming to doing their annual "Tribute to the Troops".  We live on a small FOB (Forward Operating Base) but six members of WWE came to visit us.  In my time here we have had a couple USO tours come through here, mostly comedians but the big name people generally stayed to the major camps/LSAs (Logistical Support Area).  We were suprised to learn that Vince McManhon (SP?), Rey Masterio (SP?), R. Truth, Kel Kelley, Eve, and John Cena were coming to see us.  They spent a good three hours here visiting with the troops and singing autographs.  As we were headed out on patrol, they were there to send us off.  No matter what anyone thinks of wrestling as a whole, I have to say I have come to respect the WWE as an organization for their support of the troops.  They put on one heck of a good show for us, if you would like to see, it will air on 20 Dec 08. 
     Just as a side note it was a pretty warm day, somewhere in the 70's when they filmed the match.

You're posting from a forward operating base right now? where you stationed man? Big  to you and stay safe and thanks for the service, and of course happy holidays from the states

[Curlew]

   And Stay Safe

[-tronski-]

I've been to a few WWF/E live matches and Rey Mysterio Jr always put on an awesome show

 Tronsky

[texasmom]

I think they do those each year. I've got pictures of my (former) employees at one of the WWE events from way  back in 2004 (balad, I think).  WWE are absolutely tremendous supporters of the troops. And they don't toot their horns about it or anything ~ so you know it's out of support, not out of a desire for the spotlight.  

Thanks for all that you do Tom   

[Tom5572]

For all of you who have voiced your support, thanks!  It is we, over here, who need to thank you and salute you  for all the support you have given us over the course of this war.  For my part, I want to thank each and ever one of you!