On my way home!!!!! [Archive] - Factory Five Forums

LuckyWinner

10-14-2011, 01:40 AM

Well its been a long year, lost some friends, got myself a Purple Heart, but its over and I'm comming home in one piece. I want to thank all my friends on the Forum for their help with all my questions and for sending me care packages. Want to thank Gordon Levy, Mike Forte and Joey from Performance Automotive for working with me via my wife (my best friend). Want to thank Dave Smith and all his employees for all their help and support. And last and most important, I want to thank my wife for helping me stay strong and for putting up with me talking about the Roadster almost every phone call. It will take me about 10 days to get home from where I am, so this will be my last post till I get home. God Bless all of our Military and God Bless America.

Staff Sergeant David Plattenberger: AKA Lucky

Movieman

10-14-2011, 01:43 AM

This made my day.
Welcome home!

David Hodgkins

10-14-2011, 03:59 AM

Oh yeah!
Welcome home soldier!

:)

Jeff Kleiner

10-14-2011, 04:40 AM

Mark Dougherty

10-14-2011, 05:24 AM

Welcome home
And as Jeff said Thankyou for your service.

Mustang Man

10-14-2011, 06:06 AM

Dude, not much makes my eyes well up, but reading your post certainly did the trick. SO happy to hear you're on the way back to us (and your family). Looking forward to those build posts coming soon. Thanks for your service and to all your friends still over there in that big sand box. I wish we could just take our toys and go home!

Talk to you soon!

Mark

UpstateCobraGuy

10-14-2011, 06:07 AM

Great news! Again thank you for your service.

jpl

10-14-2011, 07:27 AM

All I can say is welcome home

JPL
Athens Al.

Mike N

10-14-2011, 07:34 AM

Congratulations on your return home and thanks for your service. Enjoy your build and the rides afterwards, you deserve it.

65 Cobra Dude

10-14-2011, 07:44 AM

Welcome home SSG and thanks for your Service.

Henry

The Stig

10-14-2011, 07:51 AM

Hey Buddy,

If you're ever in the Charlotte area, look me up. I'd love to shake your hand, and buy you a beer. We may even be able to take the GTM for a spin!

Welcome Home! And thank you "Lucky".

Mike

Racer 28

10-14-2011, 07:59 AM

Welcome Home David, Thanks For Your Service.

evvander11

10-14-2011, 08:07 AM

Glad to hear it Dave!
You thanked us but in reality we should be heaping the thanks on you. I'll go first---THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICES!
Now, get home, hug your family and get building!

Jeff

YES! Thanks for your service and commitment! Lost one too many friends over there :(

Cant wait to see some of your progress photos!

mrmustang

10-14-2011, 08:28 AM

Outstanding news....................Welcome back to the USA my friend..............

Sincerely,

Bill S. & Family

33ratrod

10-14-2011, 09:06 AM

David, Welcome home, And a BIG thank you for your service. Kiss the wife and get to posting some pictures of the build

THANKS AGAIN
Rick

Someday I Suppose

10-14-2011, 09:32 AM

David, outstanding news for sure, safe travels home, and can't wait to see the build progress. Let us know when your planning a build party and where!!!

All the best!

-Scott

skullandbones

10-14-2011, 09:48 AM

Great news: you're coming home!! Have a safe trip home. I bet there will be a big celebration at your house. And by the way, you must have an exceptional woman waiting for you. Good luck in the future with your build.

Thank you, brother! WEK.

Gordon Levy

10-14-2011, 10:00 AM

That's great to hear. Have a safe trip and talk to you soon.

Cameron Autosports

10-14-2011, 10:10 AM

Your a lucky man! We are a very lucky nation to have people like you willing to risk your life for us all. THANK YOU! Have a good trip home and I look forward to seeing some progress on the car. Spend some time with your wife FIRST!!
John

VD2021

10-14-2011, 10:18 AM

Welcome back home Staff Sergeant. Outstanding job. I know how and what you're feeling so let your family show you that love and take as much leave as can.

And again, welcome back.

R/s
Major Smith

Mad Dog

10-14-2011, 10:38 AM

Great news, Dave! Welcome home! Time to start planning a trip to FFR.

Nelff

10-14-2011, 11:46 AM

From someone who is preparing to go, thanks for the service. Glad that you are done.

pjdavis

10-14-2011, 12:20 PM

Outstanding! Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Great news - I can't wait to begin watching your build threads!

PJ

AZPete

10-14-2011, 12:31 PM

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for your service.
Pete

riptide motorsport

10-14-2011, 12:51 PM

Welcome home!

Rome

10-14-2011, 02:34 PM

WELCOME BACK HOME. And. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

NICK C

10-14-2011, 03:05 PM

Because of you, and my father and many other friends and veterans, I am in the greatest country in the world, and have the opportunity to do these things we love. Now time for you to reap some of your trials and tribulations and enjoy life. Thank you from all our hearts and God bless!

patpur

10-14-2011, 07:12 PM

Thanks for your service and I'm glad you are coming home. And by the way have fun building your car!

BLTFRDTUF

10-14-2011, 07:50 PM

Have a safe trip and thank you for all you guys (and gals) do for us.

Gumball

10-14-2011, 08:05 PM

Congratulations - you truly are blessed; as are we to have men like you serve our country.

10 10 Flyin

10-14-2011, 11:23 PM

Thanks for your service and welcome home!

If you are headed back to Fort Polk my car (Basically finished Mark 3.1) is about 40 minutes west of you in Oakdale, LA. You are welcome to take a look. I am out of the country with work but my dad and/or brother would be glad to show you around and answer questions. PM me if your interested.

Jeff

mike forte

10-14-2011, 11:27 PM

Hi Dave,
Welcome back home. I bet it's been a long tour away from home. I'm glad you're building your car. It's the best to plan away from home and then get er done.
Thanks for your service and sacrifices.
I have one of my favorite songs to share. So you live it brother!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOMXFewSlB0&feature=related

Mike

tenncobra

10-15-2011, 12:30 AM

Welcome home and thank you for your service. Can't wait to see your build.

vnmsss

10-15-2011, 12:54 AM

Thank you!!!!

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r27/snkbtn/2011%20FFR/AmericanFlag.jpg

NicksPapaw

10-15-2011, 06:08 AM

I believe we all are breathing a sigh of relief knowing you are heading home. As many on here have already said, Thank you for your service and thank your wife for her sacrifice. Sorry to hear of your brothers in arms losses. They too, are heros in our eyes. Now get home, get reaquainted with your loving family, and get to building that roadster LUCKY!! Remember this one important rule, NO PICS, DIDN'T HAPPEN! We expect to see pics of your progress. :) Welcome home David!

Hankl

10-15-2011, 08:44 AM

Dave,

It's about TIME!! Have a good trip, take the time to decompress a bit, it will be different when you get back, no more incoming and such. Spend the time to relax with your family, and get back into the routine of life. Most of all, get ready for the party when you get home, it'll be great to have you back home!

Hank :cool:

cwrandolph

10-15-2011, 09:55 AM

Dave,
Welcome home and thank you for your service! Enjoy your family first and then get after the roadster!

289FIA_Cobra

10-15-2011, 10:27 AM

Dave, I don't think we can ever thank you enough for your service in the armed forces. I believe your brothers in arms that sacrificed their lives, would of wanted you to finish what's waiting at home.

You have an exceptional woman waiting - it's rare to have one that's such a strong supporter of all your decisions in life - both of you need to spend time alone when you get back. Don't worry, we'll all be here. If you didn't live so far, I'd come over to help you build!

Tpa65cpe

10-15-2011, 12:15 PM

Have a safe trip HOME!! Thank you for your Sacrfice and Service to our Country!! Just a pat on the back from a fellow Vetran. Good luck with your build, but spend quality time with the family first!!

rich grsc

10-15-2011, 01:30 PM

Awesome, welcome home and thank you for your service.

CapeCoralCobra

10-15-2011, 06:06 PM

Congrats on getting home. Looking forward to seeing pics of your progress, once you've caught up with the family, of course.

BigLeo69

10-16-2011, 08:18 AM

welcome home Lucky
lest we never forget the fallen we have left behind, their memory should always live on.

FritoBandito

10-16-2011, 09:27 AM

Welcome home man. Hope to meet you at some future FFR gathering.

terrygandy

10-16-2011, 10:16 AM

Welcome home and job well done!!

McObra

10-16-2011, 03:21 PM

Welcome Back! Glad you made it through. Thank You.

Cobradavid

10-16-2011, 05:26 PM

Sergeant Plattenberger,

I glad to hear you are on your way home. Thank you for your service to our great country. Thank you to your wife for giving up time with you so you could serve. God bless you both!

David

Raceral

10-17-2011, 08:51 AM

Glad you are on the way home also.Hey, while you are at it, how about bringing about 100,000 more with you!!!!

Movieman

10-17-2011, 08:53 AM

Glad you are on the way home also.Hey, while you are at it, how about bringing about 100,000 more with you!!!!
Brother have you got that one right! That whole country isn't worth the life of one US soldier.

TimC

10-18-2011, 03:01 PM

Welcome home Sarge. Thanks for everything you've done for us. Now get home and get busy!

BigLeo69

10-18-2011, 03:48 PM

Brother have you got that one right! That whole country isn't worth the life of one US soldier.

that last part thats confusing

Mesa Mike

10-18-2011, 04:27 PM

Welcome home brother and thank you for your service.

Movieman

10-18-2011, 09:13 PM

that last part thats confusing
Sorry, I thought I was pretty plain there.
IMO the entire country of Afganistan, or Iraq, or pick one isn't worth the life of one US soldier.
Our military people put their lives on the line and to me to ask them to do so should be for something meaningfull.
By meaningfull I mean that if the USA or one of our close allies( England,Canada,etc) were to be invaded then we send troops.
My perspective is that it is up to the people of these countries to rise up and overthow these dictators,etc like we saw in Libya.
I have no objections to tossing in some air support as long as it can be done safely for the people in our Air Force.
That said, the Military goes where the Commander-in-Chief sends them and they always have my respect and admiration.
My apologies if this created an off topic in a thread that shouldn't have any but I wanted to clear up any possible misunderstanding of what I meant.

ipsale

10-19-2011, 07:55 PM

You have heard it 50 times already in this thread, which by my count is hundreds of millions short. Every American has you and your brothers to thank for our safety. here is one more towards that total. Thank you so much for keeping me and my family as well as all Americans safe. Welcome Home!

WAYNES WORLD

10-20-2011, 06:43 PM

Welcome Home!!!! Every since I was a young lad and went to the airport with my mother to welcome my father home from Vietnam I still get a lump in my throat when I hear about someone returning from their tour. Please know how much we as citizens appreciate your service to this country and the sacrifice your family endures. I am truly sorry for all those that paid the ultimate price and those that are forever changed in a way most of us will never understand.
It has been great reading your post and seeing your excitement in the prospect of building your dream. I hope you can get some down time with the family and start working on your car soon.
Take care and enjoy the reunion! Get some pictures posted when you can.
Wayne

Dave Smith

10-21-2011, 04:12 AM

Dave,

I'm late to the party here but filled with gratitude for your service and that of our great countrymen and women in our armed forces. YOU did the hard work, NOW lets start having some big fun getting your car built!!!! I want to catch up with you when you get time. I have some stuff i've been saving and, like usual, I am a week or two behind the news! Congrats man and THANK YOU!

Todd Buttrick

10-21-2011, 04:32 AM

Welcome home Lucky. Have a safe trip back and know your service is MUCH appreciated back here. God bless and hope you're here for good.

streetrodpainter

10-21-2011, 03:53 PM

Welcome home and as you've already heard from so many, THANK YOU for your service:)

PhoneGUy

10-21-2011, 07:47 PM

Welcome home!

LuckyWinner

10-24-2011, 09:48 AM

Well Im in the Kyrgyz Republic waiting on a flight out in about 5 hours. Will be home tomorrow(Tuesday) around 8pm. Thanks for all the support. I couldnt believe all the posts!!! I will let everyone know when I get home. Thanks again for all the support!!!

NICK C

10-24-2011, 11:00 AM

Yeeeee Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!

Gumball

10-24-2011, 04:21 PM

Here's a beer on me.:cool:

MPTech

10-25-2011, 02:24 AM

A big THANK YOU for your service!

Welcome home!

now, time to start posting some PICs of your build ;-)

knuclebuster

10-25-2011, 07:38 PM

Hey Dave,
Welcome Home! Thanks so much for your sacrifice and dedication to our country!! Give me a shout when you get settled. Let me know what the plan is on getting your roadster delivered. Looking forward to enjoying a beer together and talking FF's.

Todd

Tomh440

10-25-2011, 07:51 PM

Welcome home. Enjoy your family and thank you for your service.

LuckyWinner

10-26-2011, 12:01 PM

IM HOME!!!!! Car getting delievered next week. The house the wife found is wonderfull.....big garage, plenty of room. Going to build my buck this weekend. Have some soft ground and some grass to get the kit over, think Ill lay down some plywood and roll it over and into the garage. Going out for a burger and fries with the wife and grandson. Thanks again for all the support.....pictures to come.

riptide motorsport

10-26-2011, 12:37 PM

Welcome back........enjoy this wonderful country you have provided us all with........walk through the grass barefoot and smell the roses.

NICK C

10-26-2011, 11:10 PM

Heck, roll around in the grass! Great to have ya home!

Joe

10-27-2011, 07:45 AM

Congrats and welcome home!

Bob Barnett

10-27-2011, 08:22 PM

rpc47

10-28-2011, 05:10 AM

Dave,

Be sure to change your "Location" to HOME. Welcome home, we can't thank you enough for you and your families sacrifice. That being said we all know what time it is...... "let the fun begin".

Someday I Suppose

10-28-2011, 09:14 AM

David, awesome indeed, bet that was one of the best burgers you have ever tasted as well!!! Congrats and thank you again, can't wait to see those delivery photos!

All the best

-Scott