tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post347658394653243428..comments2009-06-08T00:15:56.242-07:00LT Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047036012993941587noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-10413535165947314792009-05-26T01:00:35.001-07:002009-05-26T01:00:35.001-07:00Time goes by and we still hopethat either you or city girl will gfivew us an update through your marvelous use of words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-71228151701771577562009-04-08T06:16:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:16:00.000-07:00LT G, <BR/>I hope you returned safely from your deployment. I hope to find you again sometime, out here in blogger space.Wonder Kat!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02934362231444227731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-82208724145749111702009-04-02T14:59:00.000-07:002009-04-02T14:59:00.000-07:00Cpt G, Anxiously awaiting word from you. Have missed KABOOM as a daily read in a LONG SUCK!!!!<BR/>DSDesert Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092261609597853113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-27733879127289029092009-04-01T20:51:00.000-07:002009-04-01T20:51:00.000-07:00LT. G, <BR/><BR/>I realize this post is probably a bit late &amp; the chances of it being read by you are slim to none, but I&#39;ll post it anyway because there are some things that should always be said, whether they are heard or not. <BR/><BR/>Your writing is amazing, but what I have found pulled me to your blog was your empathy. Empathy for your men, the people who&#39;s country you are in &amp; even for those at home who spend their days waiting. I&#39;ve never met you &amp; chances are, I never will, but I know that you are a good man. You make your family &amp; your country proud to be able to call you their own. <BR/><BR/>And now that I&#39;ve said my peace, good bye and good luck. God bless you &amp; every one of our soldiers.young grasshoppernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-78350793931423915402009-03-13T13:30:00.000-07:002009-03-13T13:30:00.000-07:00I hope the good CPT and the Gravediggers are returning to the US as scheduled for this month. I hope they are all well and that PVT2 Hotwheels is recovered enought to greet them.membrainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527550651850993396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-8491788218341651892009-02-05T20:34:00.000-08:002009-02-05T20:34:00.000-08:00Anxiously awaiting "Kaboom" the book. I hope you and all the other Gravediggers are safe, Capt. G.<BR/><BR/>TwinsNserviceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-903837212094686542008-12-27T23:02:00.000-08:002008-12-27T23:02:00.000-08:00Hi <BR/>You have a good blog.<BR/>Please visit my fun blog on:<BR/> http://www.soldierfun.blogspot.com<BR/>Be happy.soldier funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658671573539451042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-4402987154275796442008-11-05T00:55:00.000-08:002008-11-05T00:55:00.000-08:00Are you well?<BR/>Did you get the news today?<BR/><BR/>HOPE...YES, WE DID!laurie in mainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165317437473362234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-74137945854745180822008-09-12T10:28:00.000-07:002008-09-12T10:28:00.000-07:00Hoping you'll be updating soonTrish | eMailOurMilitaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303475014099116120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-64640504311434889582008-08-02T19:46:00.000-07:002008-08-02T19:46:00.000-07:00Take care of yourself and your fellow soldiers! I'm praying for you. My husband served during Korea and our son just returned from 15 months with the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan. He served with them in Iraq, too. I have some little idea what you're going through. Hang tough, enjoy the proceeds from your book - he who laughs last, laughs best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-55460480983627966162008-07-26T04:11:00.000-07:002008-07-26T04:11:00.000-07:00LT G,<BR/>Love the cover of Stars and Stripes (www.stripes.com) today. Ernesto Londono wrote a fantastic article and I am waiting to read the letters in future papers! <BR/>You also are a insightful writer, able to mix the reality of war with a unique sense of humor and fondness for your troops. Kind of college style at times, but that's what young soldiers are. Trying to have fun, even when they are at war. <BR/>Hope the XO doesn't rip your head off for the story. I'm sure he has talked to the old man and the conversation was one-sided. So it is.<BR/>You ended on a high note, very professional, very patriotic. Keep it up Matt. Hope your last few months are safe and you and all the Gravediggers make it back to Hawaii alive and well.Chris in Iraqnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-34701545443900939922008-07-25T20:19:00.000-07:002008-07-25T20:19:00.000-07:00found the archive late...was out of town when the poo hit the fan. <BR/><BR/>Wanted to add my $.02. Cpt. G: seriously, publish the book, I'd buy, like, 10 copies to give away. <BR/><BR/>Your writing is beyond compare. <BR/><BR/>Keep your head down. I pray for you and yours (and all the rest) constantly.<BR/><BR/>MhariDubhMhari Dubhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03184174664678449993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-89675497858738780682008-07-25T18:26:00.000-07:002008-07-25T18:26:00.000-07:00Godspeed, indeed!<BR/>Thank you for answering the call and best wishes for your safe and quick return.<BR/>Sorry that "freedom thang" didn't work out for your blog...Mary K. Goddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00114440896494359830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-20642490661481732212008-07-25T09:26:00.000-07:002008-07-25T09:26:00.000-07:00It’s called intellectual asphyxia. It occurs in all bureaucracies. Just keep on writing and it all can be released in book form after your return.<BR/><BR/>You’re intelligent and a historian. Consider your future – teach. Go for your PhD and find a great school that will allow you to breath. The opportunity to share with the young ones what you and your troops did and why would help greatly.<BR/><BR/>So, keep your ass down, keep your troops and wits about your. <BR/><BR/>We are with you…<BR/><BR/>Blue Vet, WAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-89731464517675513322008-07-25T06:31:00.000-07:002008-07-25T06:31:00.000-07:00Please do not stop writing. Your passion and keen observations are a gift. Keep a dairy and publish it when you get out. You have a great skill and it would be a shame that your view of the war would be lost to history. Stay safe, stay strong, America awaits for all of you to return safely home. I pray for all of you, who serve us, our freedoms, our country.bobkvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-21945821196706086052008-07-24T23:47:00.000-07:002008-07-24T23:47:00.000-07:00Hooah, Sir! That last paragraph made me so damn proud of my country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-71887121928420457572008-07-24T20:09:00.000-07:002008-07-24T20:09:00.000-07:00G,<BR/>thanks - I never knew if I believed in war or not but I always believed that fighting for what you believe in is an awesome ability.<BR/>Never lose that.suzstjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603267839972385145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-83246378067093232842008-07-24T18:40:00.000-07:002008-07-24T18:40:00.000-07:00How sad that people cannot speak their mind - we are in a free country - aren't we ? And all those women and men fighting for us. I m proud of you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart. i sure hope they revise their decision and let you blog again. God Bless you all. :-)bleuethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11825923682967093943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-8495846250991938372008-07-24T16:52:00.001-07:002008-07-24T16:52:00.001-07:00Thank you Lt. Matthew Gallagher for your service, your courage, and your words. <BR/><BR/>I know my thanks may not be much, but it is very sincere and from the heart. Nor is the donation I sent out today for <A HREF="http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/index.html" REL="nofollow">"Cell Phones for Soldiers"</A> from this family of 4 living on one low income. <BR/><BR/>I find it devastating that your blog has been shut down - but not surprised because I've seen this happen to others close to my family that have been deployed. Talk about pissing off the American voter all the more.<BR/><BR/>We ALL must fight along with our soldiers to KEEP a free society while we can... before we're left with nothing at all.CindyPDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03956635871442333982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-11322209371920423612008-07-24T16:52:00.000-07:002008-07-24T16:52:00.000-07:00This was a wonderful article and i will help to spread the word out and i am greatful to all of our soldiers that is in this war and if you can't spread the word from blogging then we will help you to get the word out.<BR/><BR/>Linda McClendonmcclenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294055045907429827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-86506211536925925322008-07-24T15:16:00.000-07:002008-07-24T15:16:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear you have to stop blogging. I believe your intent was good. But like you said - orders is orders, especially where you are. Maybe you'll write book when you get out, a really BIG blog book:) I don't think we need to know everything back here, especially when it comes to your safety. But sometimes I think we are fed a lot of BS, and a bunch sugar coated and tainted. Stay safe - maybe you'll all be home soon. We do care for our troops. KDGKann Do Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339496423249497731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-36958793621247493732008-07-24T15:07:00.000-07:002008-07-24T15:07:00.000-07:00Just read your article on the front page of the Reno Gazette-Journal and had to come here and leave a comment. I want you to know that I support what you guys are doing over there and what I have read I would go to war with you anytime. God bless you guys and please be safe!!!Bryan K. Savagebryansavageblogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-71228208463861688042008-07-24T14:05:00.000-07:002008-07-24T14:05:00.000-07:00Godspeed gentlemen in Iraq. Godspeed!chuck_dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-85275075477187157672008-07-24T12:13:00.000-07:002008-07-24T12:13:00.000-07:00The Lt comments were well written and captured the emotional rollercoaster that goes along with his [and his cohorts'] work. <BR/> <BR/>Generally speaking, as one moves up the chain he/she needs to speak 'officialese'. There is an inherent risk speaking 'officialese'; if you speak it long enough you will both believe and live 'officialese'.<BR/><BR/>May God bless the Lt and all other men/women in uniform serving here and overseas.<BR/><BR/>God speed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-67822711991745621812008-07-24T06:18:00.000-07:002008-07-24T06:18:00.000-07:00LT read about your blog in the Wash Post this AM. If you have seen one war you have seen them all. Spent a year in Nam, with the grunts in USMC. Saw all of the good and bad. I cant believe that the higher higher's told you to stop your blog. some of the guys and gals at the VFW have been following your blog. Americans need to know from the soldiers view point what is going on not the power pointed censored nonsense that the paper puts out. good source of info is SOF mag. There isn't any nasty outbreak of peace going on. good luck. lay chilly when you can and get home safe. signed old gruntAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com