SFC Hugh Clark Jr

Hugh · 12-29-2007, 01:36 AM

Happy to announce that SFC Hugh Clark Jr is back in Texas proudly wearing a Combat Medic Badge and a Bronze Star for action in Iraq. After a few weeks here he will be stationed in Alaska for the next four years.

Frank · 12-29-2007, 08:28 AM

Okay proud Dad!! Congratulations to your hero son!!

I'm glad he returned safely!!!

Heinz · 12-29-2007, 08:43 AM

Hugh, You and your family are entitled to the joy of this event. I hope you revel in it. We all thank Hugh Jr. for his service.

Iraq to Alaska? The DOD's sense of humor is surpassed only by God's.

TzDreamer · 12-29-2007, 09:53 AM

From heat stroke to frost bite!!

Only a someone from Texas would think that is "normal"

Let him Know We are proud of him!! And all those that have made this sacrifice for us!

THANK YOU!

G.T. · 12-29-2007, 10:49 AM

Great news Hugh! Now you got to worry about bears!

til...lat'r....GT

lugerholsterrepair · 12-29-2007, 11:37 AM

Hugh, Truly magnificent news! A job well done..Please let him know we are proud of his service to our Country. I know it will relieve your mind..Jerry Burney

Ron Smith · 12-29-2007, 11:57 AM

Hugh,

That's great to hear.

Ron

Vlim · 12-29-2007, 12:23 PM

Never underestimate the Alaskans though

Hugh, good to read he made it back OK. And I heard Jan Still's backyard makes a great camp site.

Edward Tinker · 12-29-2007, 12:23 PM

excellent news !

ed

Ron Wood · 12-29-2007, 01:11 PM

I am so thankful. Prayers are answered.

davidkachel · 12-29-2007, 01:28 PM

Wonderful news Hugh. Delighted to hear it.
I can only imagine how relieved (and proud) you must feel.

How about regaling us with the story behind the Bronze Star. They don't just give those things away for showing up you know! <grin>

(Buy him a S&W Mountain Gun before he goes to Alaska. That 9mm Beretta popgun the Army issues won't do him much good there.)

davidkachel · 12-29-2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Heinz
The DOD's sense of humor is surpassed only by God's.

No doubt they will issue him mosquito netting and demand he return the parka they issued him for Iraq!

<grin>

the gunman · 12-29-2007, 01:44 PM

"Wonderful Wonderful News"

DaveinTN · 12-29-2007, 02:31 PM

Hugh,

A Sergeant First Class Christmas present!

No matter how old your kids are, you never stop being a parent. I can only imagine the sense of relief and peace of mind you have, now that your son is safe and out of harm's way.

As I noted in a post in another topic,

Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Dave in TN.

Don M · 12-29-2007, 05:30 PM

Hugh,

I am delighted for you and your family. You can sleep well at night from here on.

pipeman45 · 12-29-2007, 07:57 PM

Great news. Now I hope he gets to hunt and fish all the time he's up there.
He's earned it.

c3006 · 12-29-2007, 08:59 PM

Glad to hear it Hugh,I know the feeling of relief. clint

John Sabato · 12-29-2007, 11:06 PM

Let him know we are all proud of him Hugh... A very happy new year indeed. My son in law deployed last month... only 14 to go. He is special ops and we don't even know where he is... the hair I have left will be completely gray by the time this year is over...

I am very happy for you and your family.

MFC · 12-30-2007, 12:31 AM

Hugh,
Thanks for sharing his letters with us in the past, and definitely thank him for his service.
Mike C.

lawrence · 12-30-2007, 05:11 PM

Hugh, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, New Year! Sounds like that young man comes from good stock. Tell him, while he's been serving ....we've been praying. <>< lawrence

12-29-2007, 01:36 AM	#1
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	SFC Hugh Clark Jr Happy to announce that SFC Hugh Clark Jr is back in Texas proudly wearing a Combat Medic Badge and a Bronze Star for action in Iraq. After a few weeks here he will be stationed in Alaska for the next four years. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

12-29-2007, 11:37 AM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Hugh, Truly magnificent news! A job well done..Please let him know we are proud of his service to our Country. I know it will relieve your mind..Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

12-29-2007, 11:57 AM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hugh, That's great to hear. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-29-2007, 12:23 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	excellent news ! ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-29-2007, 01:11 PM	#10
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	I am so thankful. Prayers are answered. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-29-2007, 08:28 AM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Okay proud Dad!! Congratulations to your hero son!! I'm glad he returned safely!!!

12-29-2007, 08:43 AM	#3
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	Hugh, You and your family are entitled to the joy of this event. I hope you revel in it. We all thank Hugh Jr. for his service. Iraq to Alaska? The DOD's sense of humor is surpassed only by God's.

12-29-2007, 09:53 AM	#4
TzDreamer User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas USA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	From heat stroke to frost bite!! Only a someone from Texas would think that is "normal" Let him Know We are proud of him!! And all those that have made this sacrifice for us! THANK YOU!

12-29-2007, 10:49 AM	#5
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	Great news Hugh! Now you got to worry about bears! til...lat'r....GT

12-29-2007, 12:23 PM	#8
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	Never underestimate the Alaskans though Hugh, good to read he made it back OK. And I heard Jan Still's backyard makes a great camp site.

12-29-2007, 01:28 PM	#11
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Wonderful news Hugh. Delighted to hear it. I can only imagine how relieved (and proud) you must feel. How about regaling us with the story behind the Bronze Star. They don't just give those things away for showing up you know! <grin> (Buy him a S&W Mountain Gun before he goes to Alaska. That 9mm Beretta popgun the Army issues won't do him much good there.) __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

12-29-2007, 01:44 PM	#13
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	"Wonderful Wonderful News"

12-29-2007, 02:31 PM	#14
DaveinTN User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 186 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Hugh, A Sergeant First Class Christmas present! No matter how old your kids are, you never stop being a parent. I can only imagine the sense of relief and peace of mind you have, now that your son is safe and out of harm's way. As I noted in a post in another topic, Best wishes for a Happy New Year! Dave in TN.

12-29-2007, 05:30 PM	#15
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Hugh, I am delighted for you and your family. You can sleep well at night from here on. __________________ Regards, Don [email protected] Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

12-29-2007, 07:57 PM	#16
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Great news. Now I hope he gets to hunt and fish all the time he's up there. He's earned it. __________________ Dave

12-29-2007, 08:59 PM	#17
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Glad to hear it Hugh,I know the feeling of relief. clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

12-29-2007, 11:06 PM	#18
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Let him know we are all proud of him Hugh... A very happy new year indeed. My son in law deployed last month... only 14 to go. He is special ops and we don't even know where he is... the hair I have left will be completely gray by the time this year is over... I am very happy for you and your family. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-30-2007, 12:31 AM	#19
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hugh, Thanks for sharing his letters with us in the past, and definitely thank him for his service. Mike C. __________________ Mike C.

12-30-2007, 05:11 PM	#20
lawrence User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ky Posts: 39 Thanks: 17 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Hugh, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, New Year! Sounds like that young man comes from good stock. Tell him, while he's been serving ....we've been praying. <>< lawrence