After 2 Years...

[Purple Punishment]

As some of you guys may know, I am in the military. I have been deployed since August 2008. After 2 years, I am finally returning home to my family and man it feels great. I was really really hoping to make it to the Ravens military appreciation day this year. Going home will be much more important in my opinion though lol. Being here made me appreciate everything much more. For the Ravens side of the house. Man its been one wild ride these past 2 seasons. To be here and have a team that you can live and die with helped make things that much easier for me. I will never forget in 08 seeing the 1st game of the season saying why the heck isnt Troy Smith starting, then seeing Flacco run that 30+ yarder in for the score. I forgot who Troy was right then and there. You guys rock on this board and though I might not agree with everyone in their own right talking football with all of you really helped me pass time and feel good about my team. Catch y'all on the flipside when I get home.

-Purple Punisment, Purple Pain, Purple Reign! Lets take our Lombardi this year Ravens!!

[MsMarvel73]

Aww blessings to you and yours! Thank you for your service too!

[Guest Maryland1]

Thank you for your honorable service to this great Nation. Best wishes for a safe trip home.

[K-Dog]

Thank you for your service, and glad to have you home.

[Purple Nurple]

Safe home.

[kagejb]

Thanks for serving man. Have a good, safe trip home.

[BirdWatcher]

Travel safely and let us know when you're back.

[thewarden86]

Awesome news brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifices, but most importantly, welcome home!!!

[DrMoonTooth]

Hope you have a safe trip home. Welcome back!

[PuRock]

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As some of you guys may know, I am in the military. I have been deployed since August 2008. After 2 years, I am finally returning home to my family and man it feels great. I was really really hoping to make it to the Ravens military appreciation day this year. Going home will be much more important in my opinion though lol. Being here made me appreciate everything much more. For the Ravens side of the house. Man its been one wild ride these past 2 seasons. To be here and have a team that you can live and die with helped make things that much easier for me. I will never forget in 08 seeing the 1st game of the season saying why the heck isnt Troy Smith starting, then seeing Flacco run that 30+ yarder in for the score. I forgot who Troy was right then and there. You guys rock on this board and though I might not agree with everyone in their own right talking football with all of you really helped me pass time and feel good about my team. Catch y'all on the flipside when I get home.

-Purple Punisment, Purple Pain, Purple Reign! Lets take our Lombardi this year Ravens!!
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Thanks for the service and welcome home!

[tianchenwangluo]

we all love purple, so we be here together

[Moderator 2]

Godspeed and welcome home. Hopefully you can catch a game this year.

[George70]

I wish you a safe trip home, friend, and most of all - welcome home.

[Natural Born Hitters]

Nice! Glad to see your making a safe return to home. Also Thank you for everything you've done for our Country. Hope you raised hell over there.

[lowrider]

Welcome home. Hopefully we will all be able to celebrate a great season together.

[TreTheRaven]

God bless your heart. Thanks for all of the service you have done for this country. Have a safe trip home & welcome home!

U.S.A!

[Rav'n Maniac]

That's great news friend! I know if your anything like me, you'll stay away from the beach for awhile. I hate the sand! Know this: you are honored for serving your country! Best wishes for a safe and speedy return home!

[sliceanddic3]

Have a safe trip home man, thanks so much for your service. And I think I speak for everyone on here when I say welcome home!

[BrownsFan]

Glad to hear you are heading home Purple. I say what everyone else has when I say thank you for what you have done.