Just to let all our members know that Mike Loewen aka merkava8 was one of the CDN troops badly wounded in a suicide attack.He had started a thread in the CDN forum saying "Hi" from KAF.

Link to thread. There are some links to news stories at the bottom.

I'm sure I speak for all in wishing him well and a speedy get well.

Jim

I'm not religious, but my thoughts are with him and his family. Good luck!

Vinnie

Sierra Hotel India Tango. Not the sort of news anyone wants.

I pray Mike and his mates are OK, and my thoughts are with his family.

Brian

Quote from "The Star"(I think it's in Calgary AB. Canada)

"Master Cpl. Michael Loewen was seriously injured and will need major reconstructive surgery to save his arm, but he will survive, a surgeon says. Loewen was on his way Friday night to the U.S. combat casualty hospital at Landstuhl, Germany "

Jim

oh no, that's terrible news

I'm wishing they let him get home soon, to be reunited with his family.

my thoughts are with him and his family.
I hoop they let him get home soon

Terrible news, sorry to hear it.
I'm spiritual, I'll pray for him and is family.

My sincere thoughts and wishes to Mike for a speedy recovery and of course to his family that they may find some peace and thanks that the news was not worse.
Our thoughts must be with all of those who strive and continue to take the risks on behalf of us all to ensure that freedom from terrorism prevails.

John

I hope everything will get better now he is safe... my thoughts are with him and is family.

Jean-Luc

I hope the reconstruction surgery goes well and he makes a full recovery.

Cheers
Cliff

Jeez that's bad news. I just hope that the bonemenders can pull out all the aces and do a good job for him.

EDIT:(and slightly off topic) just looked at the same story on a Canadian website that I frequent, and apparently all the coalition troops out there have been ordered to haul down their own colours and fly the Afghan flag, so these guys are fighting and getting hurt under someone elses flag.
The Canadian vets (especially the Pats) on this other site are urging their government to pull their troops out if they don't tell a certain US Major-General where to stick his flagpole.

uuuggg...... My thoughts go out with him,his family, and his unit.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family! Get well soon Mike and all the best!

I found a little more info at globeandmail.com

Quote: "MCpl. Loewen, who was commanding the light-armoured vehicle, was exposed through the turret along with the other injured soldiers who mostly manned gun positions.

"He has injuries around his elbow and wrist," Dr. Taylor said. "The final outcome won't be known for some time to come. But he's stable otherwise." "end quote.

Thanks Mike for being a part of something bigger than yourself and trying to make this world a better place.

Mike, I wish you a complete and speedy recovery and many years of modeling.

Mike

A huge thank you and get well to the Loewen family.

Shaun

Anyone have any contact info? I would like to send flowers or something to the family in Canada or Mike in Germany. Post info if you have it in this thread.

Thanks

I'd like to contribute something as well if it's possible. All the best to Mike for a speedy and full recovery

I wish Mike a quick recovery, I hope he and the other soldiers wounded in that incident get well and rejoin their families soon.

Mike:

My familys thoughts and prayers are with u and yours. I hope the doctors can work miracles and save your arm.

Bad News, indeed....! My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family. I can attest that the crew in Landstuhl will take excellent care of him. Godspeed.

JK

Our thoughts are with you and your family, and may all go well with the surgery and recovery.

Frank

Mike ...my thoughts are with you and your family ..I hope you have a complete and speedy recovery ..

Rick

Mike,
My thoughts are going out to you and your family, all the very best for a speedy recovery
Peter Hickey

All the best to Mike and his family.. Lets hope his recovery is a fast one....


Dave

Sorry to hear this Mike. My best wishes to you and the family.