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Dustin - Ohio

Dustin is a team leader in Lima Co. 3/25, which will be deploying to Iraq after training in 29 Palms , California. Dustin is a Corporal (E-4) and has been in the Marine Corps for five and a half years. Before being deployed Dustin worked at ISG Columbus Processing. He also attended Columbus State majoring in EMS/ Fire Science. Dustin served as an EMT/ Firefighter in Baltimore, OH for three years. After his return home he has hopes of getting into the bar business with a friend of his.

From Dustin
5.3.05
Hey just a quick note to everyone to let you know im ok. We just got back at midnight lastnight after a week and now we are leaving again right away. This next mission is going to be even longer. So dont expect to hear much from me for a while. Heres something unusual last night before we came back there was a big storm. The wierd thing is it freaking hailed on us. Very painful marbel sized hail. Any way sorry i cant talk long ive gat alot of packing and other stuff to do. I am so ready to come home. Gotta go

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3/25 L Company (1st Platoon)
Unit 72120
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From Family & Friends
5.3.05
Hi Dustin -
Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you. Kristin said that you called yesterday but you are leaving again very soon. Got your note and it sounds like things are really hectic. Be safe and call me when you get a chance. We all miss you. Love, Mom

4.24.05
Hey FELLAS.... Here is some pictures of the "FIESTA" "B.E.D.S." night out.... we thought u might enjoy them... Celebrated Trevors birthday by singing to BOOTS!! I (BOOTS) even wore some of the whip cream... We drank some margaritas for you and the Marine Corps, we represented with our sweet sweatshirts.... dress to impress... Erdy u better watch out for Hansome... he was so hungry he tried to eat BOOTS ear.... Dustin dont worry we even got your sister drunk!!! Ask her about our "trip" to the "store!" Chirstine wussed out and "couldnt find her car keys"... haha.... we missed her!!! Nick kept us entertained by telling us stories about Krogers and sunroofs... u will have to ask him sometime!! Pretty funny!!! We enjoyed hearing your voices this morning....even though u woke up us during our hungover sleep!!! Love you guys!!! Cant wait to go to Disney... this better be fun or we will hit the beach instead!!! hahaha.... Alright for real... Erdy watch throwing stuff... get away before it bounces back.... SIT ON IT DERGA!!! Miss you and love you... always thinking about you... even when we are drunk..... BOOTS AND KRISTIN (pics are at bottom)

4.22.05
DERGAAAAA!!! Hey Boots here. Hope all is well. Me and Kristin can't wait for you and Erdy to get home so we can all go to Disney. YAY! Then we can all move to Flordia and be one big happy family. hahahaha. Try to stay cool. Hope it isn't getting too hot there just yet. Those chicks Kristin and I sent you and Nick in the mail should be keeping you pretty occupied, at least for a night or two. I am going to visit Kristin Dan and Nick tomorrow and I am so excited. Don't worry, I'll get Kristin wasted but keep a close eye on her too. hehehe. Take care, be safe, and come home soon. oh yeah, don't forget: SIT ON IT MANNETTI! Love you! hahaha love, Boots

4.14.05
Hey baby... Just gettin ready to go to a meeting with my professor... school is so over rated. It is such a nice day outside I just want to skip class but I cant cause i have another meeting at 130. My friends from high school are all in town so I will be spending alot of time with them this weekend. It is sad that is takes something tragic to happen for everyone to get together. But it will be nice to see everyone. I have drill this weekend!! So I only have to work at Fridays on Friday and then family day is sunday! So i will have to go in uniform again! ahhh!!! You are goin to miss erin sutherland and john schindels wedding... i am goin to have to go alone=( or i will just take Boots like i am doing for my cousins!! haha!! Cant wait till u are back so we can talk again... since the past two times u called while i was at work=( we need to work on that!!! haha! Well baby i better get going so i am not late... I miss you bunches and cant wait to hear from you again!!! Just remember I LOVE YOU!!! kristin

4.11.05
Hi Dustin
It was really good talking to you yesterday. Thought I'd drop a note to say hi. I mailed you 2 packages today with the stuff that you wanted. Hopefully there are enough supplies to keep you going. I also sent the Disney video we had at the house. I know Kristin is requesting a new one but there is some information in it to get you started!! Vacations are fun to plan. We all miss you and can't wait until you get home. Everyone asks about you and are very concerned about what's going on. Take care of yourself. Love, Mom

4.7.05
Dustin, You would be so jealous... I just got back from the beach and had a great time and I met a lot of cute boys. But now I am back in school and track... I wish I was still there... I am goin to West Virginia this weekend for volleyball and the first track meet I will be in is on tuesday... I am one of the best of course!!! Except Im really slow...but that doesn't matter whoever said that you had to be fast to do track was an idiot.. I am studyin right now for history since i almost failed the last test... I had a map test today over the middle east and i aced it... you should be proud.... Well I gotta get back to studying unfortunatly but we all miss you..so come home soon so we can go to Gengis and the Melting Pot..yummy! Be Careful! Love, Peanut (Ashley)

4.7.05
Hey baby, Just thought I would drop u a note before I go into class... Ash and can't wait till u get back from this mission, so we can finally talk again! It seems like it is taking forever! Things are going good here, just really busy! It is finally gettin nice out and I went riding yesterday... but of course it is rainy today!! I requested the Disney DVD so as soon as it gets here i will send it to you! We are so excited... Ash and I are going to my cousins wedding in May and then the three of us girls are leaving in June for Miami... that should be a blast!! But I got to go or ill be late!! Miss you so much! Love you! Cant wait to hear from you!! LOVE, Kristin

4.6.05
Derga, I hope you are doing well. Tell the guys I say hi. Also, I would also like to keep in touch w/ Rob Davis, Brian Taylor, and Steve Hicks (let me know what platoon they are in if you can). Let me know if you guys need anything and where to send it (Dip, snacks, magazines, etc) Holdren

3.15.05
Though I have never met you I feel like I have known you forever, I have the pleasure I working with Kristin E at Rickenbacker, She speaks of nothing but good about you. She loves you very much, you can see that in the way her face lights up when she mentions your name, That is a true love that will never end. All I ask is that you come home safe and sound and put Kristin's heart at ease.

We are all proud of you and what you are doing over there. Stay safe and
return home as soon as you can. You have a wonderful girl waiting for you,
as Im sure you know.

Hope that upon your return I get to finially meet the man who has risked his
life for us back home and who has won the heart of one of the best people I
know. Good luck to you.. Stay Safe - Deborah