tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post5186353028305768772..comments2023-10-14T19:08:05.877+04:30Comments on Helmand Blog - Afghanistan: Soldier who lost both legs in Afghanistan wants to return to frontlineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-12905301714046224302010-03-18T22:33:27.204+04:302010-03-18T22:33:27.204+04:30Thank you all for your comments about James. I am ...Thank you all for your comments about James. I am am his dad, and was very proud of him before his injuries, and more so now. Its your supportive comments that keep the families of those still out there, those injured, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice going.Pete Simpsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-86900910561820282672010-03-11T11:47:44.993+04:302010-03-11T11:47:44.993+04:30Dear Lance Corporal James Simpson,
You are such a...Dear Lance Corporal James Simpson,<br /><br />You are such an incredible young man. And yes, a hero of greatest proportions. Your beautiful face and spirit have left an indelible imprint on my mind and in my heart. Thank you for your service to your country, to the people of Afghanistan. and to the world. I have read such great things about the British soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and will be forever grateful to each and every one. God bless you. I believe you will "always be a soldier".<br />Jan D. Minnesota, USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-91202090347799318382010-03-09T17:38:28.529+04:302010-03-09T17:38:28.529+04:30I,m in awe of men as yourself, you are a truly rem...I,m in awe of men as yourself, you are a truly remarkable man!! Thank you for your service.<br /> I have a son, who is in afganistan, at time, between there & Iraq 4 different times now, I here he will be coming home shortly, & then stationed in Belgiam, I,m so proud of him as I am of all you guys who have experienced the pains & agony of these wars we have been engaged in, however & thru all of this we must stop this terrorism, its adverse effect on our societys is far too devestating & must be stopped. I wish you well my friend,you are a true warrior. ken from gridley,caifornia!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-85478241496712433522010-03-07T05:07:22.540+04:302010-03-07T05:07:22.540+04:30Good to hear that you are coping but stay away fro...Good to hear that you are coping but stay away from Afghanistan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-22019439286842156402010-03-07T03:58:09.035+04:302010-03-07T03:58:09.035+04:30A truly humbling story.
This really does drive ...A truly humbling story. <br /><br />This really does drive home the outstanding bravery of soldiers like L/Cpl Simpson, and the **utter cowardice** of the Taliban.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-7067202111209921132010-03-06T23:14:43.863+04:302010-03-06T23:14:43.863+04:30Some people are born to be in the Army - and L/Cpl...Some people are born to be in the Army - and L/Cpl Simpson is obviously one of those people..however, whilst I agree with Kevin (above), I also feel as a mother of two serving soldiers..that he has done enough on the frontline..he can still be a soldier..but perhaps he now has to think 'closer to home' and that of 'self sacrifice' - think now of his mother - as a mother I expect she will support your wishes...but life is not just about you.<br /><br />In saying that, I will never be able to put into words what I feel when I see amputees with a smile on their face especially after what they have been through - so proud and humble that they are so STRONG - some are stronger than other and like you..many do not feel that their life has ended - it is a different begining. Either way I wish you and your family well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-42406231657537274822010-03-06T19:51:13.833+04:302010-03-06T19:51:13.833+04:30Lance Corporal James Simpson will always be a hero...Lance Corporal James Simpson will always be a hero to me. I am so very proud of you! <br /><br />Welcome Home, and thank you for your service. America is proud of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-25795867248128870762010-03-06T19:42:42.138+04:302010-03-06T19:42:42.138+04:30Having spent 6 years in the military, I truly do n...Having spent 6 years in the military, I truly do not know if I would have had the honor, courage and determination to do the things I hear about almost daily from the allied Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan such as L/Cpl Jame Simpson.<br /><br />Truly inspiring knowing their are soldiers of his calibre prepared to give their all for both the Afghanistan people and for the security of the region.<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com