1 - April 11, 2008 11:16 am

Name:

John Cooke

Location:

Philadelphia

Comments:

Jerry your the man! Be carfell.

2 - April 10, 2008 10:33 pm

Name:

Matt Hrobak

Location:

Roxborough

Comments:

I am impressed Jerry. I always knew you would make us proud!!!

3 - March 31, 2008 7:34 am

Name:

Little Butch

Location:

South Philly

Comments:

Welcome home Jerry, don't even worry about the PD, alot of changes since you've been gone. It's all FUBAR....lol Have fun seeing the family again and God Bless you for making it home.
(even though you are navy)
Semper Fi-
Butch

4 - March 28, 2008 1:18 pm

Name:

John & Cathy Hitchner

Location:

Honey Brook,PA

Comments:

Welcome Home & Congratulations on your
Bronze Star!

5 - February 20, 2008 8:29 pm

Name:

Joan Wiley

Location:

Ocala, Florida

Comments:

Hi Jerry,
You don't know me, but Bob, Sharon and I worked together at Portion Packaging for many years. I'm retired now. We're so glad to hear you're on your way home. Thank you for your sacrifice and for keeping us all safe. Here in our home we remember you guys in prayer every day. Take care of yourself and WELCOME BACK!!!! Love, Joan Wiley & Family

Reply: Joan:
I have finally made it stateside and am currently in Norfolk, VA for processing. Thank you for thinking of the troops.
Jerry

6 - February 12, 2008 8:41 pm

Name:

Bob

Location:

Plumsteadville

Comments:

By the way, my dad... George Burns! Not quite as sexy as Bogart, but I see George, I see my dad!
Safe trip home, hopefully you don't see this until then!

Reply: Bob:
Finally made it back to the states on the 15th of February. I will be in Norfolk, VA on medical hold for 90 days. Looking forward to meeting everyone when I return. Jerry

7 - February 7, 2008 11:44 pm

Name:

Billy Phillips

Location:

South Philly

Comments:

Jer,
learned your coming home a little early,keep your head down,looking forward to seeing you soon....

Reply: Bill:
Finally made it back to the states on the 15th of February. Currently in Norfolk, VA for 90 days of medical hold. I broke my finger about a month ago and finally had it x-rayed and they found a fracture. I also have 2 compressed disks in my neck so I have to take physical therapy until the Navy releases me. Talk with you soon, Jerry

8 - January 29, 2008 3:03 pm

Name:

Kathy

Location:

NE Philly

Comments:

Jerry - Glad to hear you'll be heading home a little earlier. I can just imagine what you said when they asked you to stay another year. Just wanted to let you know MMWR is sending you three more boxes today. They should be there before you depart. If there is anyone's attention we can send stuff to once you're home, let me know. If people ask if we're still sending stuff over to our troops, I'll hate to say no. The picture of you standing on the Iraq/Turkey border is amazing. Such beauty surrounding so much choas. So take care. See you soon. Love, Kathy

Reply: Kathy:
Sorry for the delay in responding but I have been in transit. I did receive the boxes before I left and passed them out to the troops. Lt. Curt Chaffinch is now your contact. He was part of the Navy Team that relieved us. Thank you for all your support while I was overseas. Looking forward to heading home and meeting everyone.

Love, Jerry

9 - January 28, 2008 10:48 am

Name:

Bob

Location:

Plumsteadville, PA

Comments:

Humphrey Bogart! That's right! I only met your dad a few times but now that you mention it, yeah, Humphrey Bogart.
Jerry, that's one of the reasons I have a lot of respect for you. You honored your dad when you received your promotion at Ft. Dix some years ago and I never forgot that. I miss my dad a lot too and live every day hoping I am still making him proud.
You are making your dad proud, keep him in your heart always and you can't go wrong.

10 - January 25, 2008 2:02 pm

Name:

Wendy

Location:

Comments:

Hey Jerry, Hear you're coming home sooner that expected. Good for you, lay low! I also just faxed something you are waiting for. See you soon.

Reply: Wendy:
Hello and thank you for all your help and support while I have been overseas. I should be back by the last week of February. They asked me to extend for another year. You can imagine what I told them. XX rated

Jerry

11 - January 21, 2008 2:10 pm

Name:

Bob

Location:

Plumsteadville

Comments:

Hey Jerry we are looking forward to seeing you back here safe and sound. Here's hoping the time goes by quickly and peacefully for you and the guys. All the best to you and the whole gang there. You guys are awesome!

Bob

Reply: Hello Bob and Sharon:
Looking forward to heading home in late February. Unfortunately we lost one of our soldiers here today to a roadside bomb. Can't wait to head back to Philly. At least they look at you when they shoot. Not like the COWARDS hear who hide behind women and children. Just makes you a better shot!!!

Jerry

12 - January 21, 2008 12:58 pm

Name:

mom fretz12839

Location:

phila pa

Comments:

Hi Jerry Its Monday yesterday I went to a 50th Aniversary Party for my friend Jane I was her maid od honor and that was all she had besides a best man I got to meet all her children and grandkids It was a good time but it made me miss dad Iam so glad you will be home soon take care of yourself I love you MOM

Reply: Hey Mom:
Glad to hear that you had a good time at the party. I often miss dad too, so don't feel alone. I sometimes see pictures of Humphrey Bogart when he was younger and he reminds me of dad. Well I am outta here in 10 days and counting. I hope to be home by the last week of February.

Love,
Jerry

13 - January 21, 2008 10:27 am

Name:

Dr. Randel's Office

Location:

Philadelphia

Comments:

Hi from your favorite dental office...Hope you are brushing daily...See you when you get home..

Reply: Hello All:
Keep the chair warm for me. See you when I return.

Jerry

14 - January 16, 2008 3:39 pm

Name:

Gloria, Pepper and Bruno

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Comments:

Dad! Come home soon! Love, Glor Pep and Brew

Reply: Hello Gloria, Pepper and Bruno
Just over 30 days until my return home. Call me when you get a chance.

Love,
Dad

15 - January 15, 2008 7:04 pm

Name:

John & Eileen Frommeyer

Location:

Richboro, Pa.

Comments:

Just to say hello and you look wonderful. We know you are doing a great job in keeping our world safer & we thank you. Stay well.
Our best,
John & Eileen

Reply: Hello John & Eileen:
Thanks for the hello. I am looking forward to my return home in less than a month. See you when I get back.

Jerry

16 - January 11, 2008 8:25 pm

Name:

John Collins

Location:

Philadelphia

Comments:

Went to Personnel and the Pension Board today. I'm outta here. Glad to find out that you were taken care of. Hope to see you in the spring.

Reply: Hey John:
Glad to hear that you are finally away from all the BS! Looking forward to my return home. We will have to get together for a few laughs.

Jerry

17 - January 9, 2008 5:06 pm

Name:

PINHIGH69@COMCAST.NET

Location:

WARWICK PA

Comments:

HI BRO, JUST CHECKING IN TO SAY HI! HOPE ALL IS WELL. HOW DO THEY RING IN THE NEW YEAR THERE? PLENTY OF FIREWORKS I'M SURE. KAREN

Reply: Karen:
Counting down the days until I return to the states. All is well here for now. Talk with you soon.

Love,
Jerry

18 - January 6, 2008 12:26 am

Name:

sam

Location:

Comments:

heyyy daddy!! i'm holdin down the fort here...alone. it's kind of annoying to have to live here by myself, so now i know how mom feels. how's everything with you? i'm going to call you soon to check in but i've had work every day basically and i've also been babysitting. so things are going okay over here. i go back to school on the 13th and classes start on the 14th. then in feb, lacrosse starts with like timed runs and things on the 10th. i'm excited!! how are you?
love you and miss you xoxox.

Reply: Hey Sam:
Glad to hear that all is well at home. Take care, I will call soon.

Love,
Dad

19 - December 29, 2007 10:28 am

Name:

Mom Fretz

Location:

Comments:

Hi Jerry It's me again Hope you had a good Christmas saw your pic on Santa's lap. Everyone is good here. Chuck and his family are in Arizona looking for work I hope everything works out. I haven't been feeling too good so most of my xmas cards did not get sent. I miss you and I love you Hurry home Love MOM

Reply: Hey Mom:
Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Let's hope the Eagles can end the season on a hign note and spank the Bills. I will look forward to watching Dallas and TO get spanked in the playoffs. Hopefull Tony Homo will drop the ball again.

Love,
Jerry

20 - December 26, 2007 9:12 am

Name:

Jack Steck

Location:

Philadelphia

Comments:

This is from Bob's brother Jack. Thank for all you do and I hope you have a safe and Happy New year. We think you guys are great and keep up the good work.

Reply: Jack:
Bob has set up an awesome sight and a way for family and friends to communicate with me. Heading home by March '08. Thanks for dropping me a message.

Jerry

21 - December 24, 2007 4:25 pm

Name:

Nancy Hitchner

Location:

Feasterville Pa

Comments:

Hi Jerry

Its Christmas Eve and I just wanted to let you know that Uncle Ed and I are thinking of you.Stay safe and I hope to see you in March.

love Aunt Nancy

Reply: Hello Nancy & Ed;
I received your package just in time for the cold weather here. The blanket will keep me warm. Who would have thought that you would need a blanket in the desert.
Love,
Jerry

22 - December 18, 2007 6:12 pm

Name:

Greg Sherlock

Location:

NE Philly

Comments:

Hi Mr. Fretz:
This is Greg and I am an old friend of Jon's from highschool. I heard you were overseas and wanted to send you message you let you know that you and your family are always in my prayers. I hope you return safe and soon. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Greg

Reply: Greg:
Great to hear from you. I hope to be back in the states in March '08. Happy Holidays to you and your family. I will let Jon know that you said hello.

23 - December 16, 2007 10:21 pm

Name:

mom fretz

Location:

phila pa

Comments:

Well the Eagles made my day they beat the stuffing out of Dallas . Love you MOM

Reply: Hey Mom!
I listened to the game and got to sleep at 3:30 AM and woke up at 6:30 AM to head out to my assignment.
Love, Jerry

24 - December 13, 2007 4:49 pm

Name:

mom fretz12839

Location:

phila pa

Comments:

hi jerry well I will try again I don't know what i do to screw up all the time I just want to say I miss you and i love you i am really very bad when it comes to pickin my football teams I haven't had a good week yet because i always pick the EAGLES
Karen has a fit but i say thats my team so I cant bet against them Can't wait for you to get home Love MOM

Reply: Hey Mom:
Good to hear from you. I don't know why I stay up to all hours of the morning to be aggravated by the Eagles game. It would be easier to go to bed and look at the inevitable on the internet. I listed to you, Janice, Samantha and Jan's cousin Frank during the Eagles Shout out to the Troops last Sunday. Happy Holidays, headed home in March.
Love, Jerry

25 - December 6, 2007 8:53 am

Name:

Stefanie

Location:

New Jersey

Comments:

Hello Fretz's!
This is Stef from Arrowhead lakes in the Poconos. I just heard about Jerry being in Iraq and I wanted to wish you all Happy Holidays. Mom, Dad, and I are keeping you all in our thoughts. I hope all is well.
Love,
Stef

Reply: Hello Stefanie:
Nice to hear from you. Can't wait to get back to the states and lay on the beach at Arrowhead Lake. I will tell eveyone you said hello. Talk with you soon.
Jerry

26 - December 3, 2007 8:19 pm

Name:

samantha

Location:

EU

Comments:

heyy daddy,
how's everything going? you holdin down the fort? we haven't talked in a little while, but i've been thinking of you. i've got finals this next week coming up and i started working now, so i've been pretty busy.
winter break is about to start for a solid month and then i go back. pretty soon lacrosse will start (thank goodness, i've been bored) and then you'll be home.
i'll call you soon.
love you, stay safe.

Reply: Hello Sam:
It was nice to hear from you this AM. I am glad that sports is ready to start again so you have something to do other than study. I am happy that you are working part time at Bertucci Pizza and I will expect free pizza upon my return. Talk with you soon.
Love, Dad

27 - December 3, 2007 9:54 am

Name:

Gloria, Pepper and Bruno

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Comments:

Hey Dad! Glad to hear you got the Christmas package! My hardwood floors look great, I will send a picture. Hang in there, see you soon! Love, Glor

Reply: Gloria:
I received the home baked cookies you sent today. I am not sharing them with anyone else. They are hidden in by closet. I also received the other gifts and have place the Christmas tree and snow on my bureau. I will call you later in the week.
Love, Dad

28 - November 27, 2007 6:37 pm

Name:

Pat Deck

Location:

Oreland, PA

Comments:

A friend told me about your site. I'm a 61 year old grandmom who is so very grateful that people like you are serving our country. God bless you and keep you and your troops safe!

Reply: Hello Grandmom Pat:
Thank you for thinking of me. I am looking forward to my return to the states next year.

29 - November 22, 2007 9:57 am

Name:

Nancy Anne

Location:

Willow Grove PA

Comments:

Hi Jerry!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for serving the Country and for giving so much of your time,energy and knowledge. We miss you here and think of you and your fellow serviceman always. I hope that they are serving up some good food and that you get to watch some football!
Love, Nancy Anne, John, Johnny and Bobby

Reply: Hello All:
Happy Thanksgiving, I guess if I were a Dallas or New England fan it would have been a good day. The Eagles are a true letdown this season and last season and the season before that..... Need I continue. Looking forward to my eventual return to sanity.
Jerry

30 - November 21, 2007 5:54 pm

Name:

The Steck Family

Location:

Plumsteadville, Pa USA

Comments:

Hi Jerry - We are thinking of you on this Thanksgiving Day and always! Thank you for all that you and your buddies are doing for us. Be Safe and God Bless you. Love, Sharon,Bob and Shawn

Reply: Hello Bob, Sharon and Shawn:
Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for all you do for me and my family.

31 - November 20, 2007 8:55 pm

Name:

Maria Evans

Location:

Pipersville, PA

Comments:

We're friends of Bob Steck from Plumstead Baseball and my kids, Sam and Nick, and I wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for all you and the rest of the soldiers are doing to make the world a better place. We are praying for you and for peace. The big news in our little corner of the world is that Jimmy Rollins was just selected as the National League MVP (we just love our Phillies!) So nice to see a humble athlete for a change!
We hope you keep safe and come home soon -- and congratulations on your recent appointment.

Reply: Maria:
It is nice to have one winner in Philly. I have listened to the Eagles for the past 3 months on my computer via a local radio station. Every night I go to bed with a headache after the game. The Eagles are a true let down for all of us. "Maybe next year" not...

32 - November 17, 2007 10:05 pm

Name:

joan

Location:

pipersville pa

Comments:

Jerry
Thank you for your service Bob told us about you,congrats on your appointment to naval academy,that is huge!
My son has been over twice and he's leaving again in spring.Good luck when you come home told my son and buddies to look you up some are teachers at the academy so you'll bump into them eventually.STAY SAFE!

Reply: Joan:
You would be very proud of the young men and women who are fighting over here. They are our future and true red blooded Americans!

33 - November 15, 2007 9:35 am

Name:

Kathy

Location:

NE Philadelphia

Comments:

Jerry -- How are you. I see that it has finally cooled down in Iraq. Been thinking about you a lot with the holidays coming up. We all appreciate the sacrifice you're making serving our country. Just wanted to let you know that MMWR sent you four boxes of misc. stuff this week -- including a volleyball. Karen said you could use a new one. Hope you are well.
Love,
Kathy

Reply: Kathy:
We received the volleyball on Saturday with the other boxes that your friends sent. We used the volleyball on Monday night during our tournament. We again are the reigning champs for the second week in a row. We used the new volleyball for our championship run. Thanks again.
Love, Jerry

34 - November 15, 2007 7:46 am

Name:

Bracarella

Location:

Phila

Comments:

Hi Jerry just wanted to say hello, & hope things are going well for you. The holiday's are coming up on us again so have a safe & happy thanksgiving, hope to see you home soon.

Reply: Brac:
Thanks for thinking of me during the holidays. Looking forward to riding my new Harley to Tony D's for a beverage when I get back.

35 - November 13, 2007 11:40 am

Name:

Kathy Mangione

Location:

Downtown Plumsteadville, PA

Comments:

Jerry Thank you so much for the sacrifice you and your family have made on my behalf. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Best Regards from Kathy Mangione (A baseball mom from Plumstead)

Reply: Kathy:
Thanks for visiting the site and thinking of us here.

36 - November 13, 2007 8:21 am

Name:

Tom D'Agostino

Location:

Plumstead, PA

Comments:

Jerry,

I am with Plumstead Baseball and heard about this site from Bob Steck. I just want to drop you a quick line to let you know that there are many of us here at home who are extremely grateful for the work that you and all our servicemen and servicewomen are doing. You guys are heroes in the truest sense of the word.

Tom D’Agostino

Reply: Tom:
It is truly a team effort here. I am proud of what the young men and young women are doing over here.

37 - November 13, 2007 7:24 am

Name:

Greg Kendrick

Location:

Doylestown, PA

Comments:

Hello Jerry and all those with you and around you! I am with Plumstead baseball, and once I heard about the site, I had to stop by and drop a line to say thank you for all that you do. You really do make a huge difference in a lot of peoples lives, at home and it seems on the road! Thank you again, and have a safe trip. Congratulations & Good luck with the new assignment as well.

Reply: Hello Greg:
Thanks for all your support from the homefront.

38 - November 12, 2007 10:18 pm

Name:

Kenny Bauer

Location:

Plumstead, PA

Comments:

Lt. Com.: Bob Steck told me about your story. (Fortunately you are related to Sharon and only to Bob by marriage.) Thank you for your service and congratulations on your Naval Academy appointment. I fortunately do not know what is harder for you, fighting the lousy conditions and the boredom at times or fighting the insurgents. Regardless, we here at home are grateful for your service and dedication even though we do not do what we should for those in uniform. Stay safe and thank you. Best wishes for your new home in Maryland!

Reply: Ken:
My new position at Annapolis is as the Navy Reserve Security Officer. I will not have to relocate to MD, although that would not be a bad choice. I will drill there one weekend a month. My administrative duties as Commanding Officer will likey take up considerable more time than a weekend a month. Thanks for your support.
Jerry

39 - November 12, 2007 9:24 am

Name:

Bob

Location:

Plumstead, PA

Comments:

Thinking of you guys and all the Vets and thanking you for your sacrifices today and always!

Bob

Reply: Bob:
Thanks for thinking of us.

40 - November 11, 2007 8:55 am

Name:

P/O Bucceroni

Location:

17th Dist.

Comments:

1st off,
Nutter is going to be our new mayor so that means that all the big wigs are backstabbing eachother now, just like always.
2nd, They caught the killer of P/o Charles Cassidy( former 17th -35th district cop) down in miami.

3rd, It's 11-11-07, the Corps B-Day, so I'll be at Cookie's Tavern celebrating, That's right the Navy also celebrates it's B-day on the same day, so happy B-day. lol

Lastly, little Johnny Doyle wants a job too when you take over down at the naval academy. lol You can have your own Tactical team down there.

Take care and watch your six.

Little Bucceroni

41 - November 8, 2007 7:35 am

Name:

P/O Bucceroni #1248-17th

Location:

Philadelphia,Pa

Comments:

Hey Boss,

How's life playing in that big sand dune? I know what it's like over there and a lot worse from when I was over in Kuwait during the gulf war. Just know that us Philly cops support you guys 125%. If you need anything, let me know.

Stay safe and watch your six at all times. oh I heard that you were selected for the C/O of the Police force down at the Naval Academy. If that's true, can I have a job? lol

Respectfully,
Little Bucceroni

Reply: Hey Bucc:
Thanks for thinking of me. How are things in the PD? I must say that while I miss the people, I don't miss the job. See you in about 4 months.

42 - November 1, 2007 3:39 pm

Name:

Gloria, Pepper and Bruno

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Comments:

We miss you! Brunie says whats up!

Reply: Gloria:
Congrats on your raise and your excellent evaluation. Talk with you soon.
Love, Dad

43 - October 31, 2007 9:54 am

Name:

Tim Crowley

Location:

Philadelphia

Comments:

Jerry, I used to work with your Mom at PNC and just got done talking to her.I wanted to wish you well.I'm a Viet Vet so I understand your sacrifice and courage.Thank You.

Reply: Hi Tim:
Thanks for your service in Vietnam and thanks for your support of us in Iraq.

44 - October 16, 2007 9:01 am

Name:

sam

Location:

Comments:

heyy dad,
i didn't get a chance to call you today yet but i'm going to try and call you later. aunt karen, mom, katie and my roommate adrienne came to my lacrosse game to watch me play. it was fun, the weather was nice. how's everything going for you? i have off thursday-monday and i have school again on tuesday. i'm excited for the break.
i went to see jonathan with uncle tom on sunday. it was good, he's doing well. same old same old. EAGLES won, finally. i'm about to have class so i'll call you later. i love you and i miss you.

Reply: Sam:
I was glad to hear from you the other day. I hope that all is well at school. I will talk with you soon.

45 - October 13, 2007 1:49 pm

Name:

Karen

Location:

Warwick PA

Comments:

Hey Bro,
Busy weekend here. Got some football and soccer pics to send you. Katie got an assist and played some goalie today. Joe played special teams and defensive line. made some nice tackles. Haunted hayride season and we have hit three so far. We are going to watch Samantha play now. See you soon! Love Karen

Reply: Karen:
Where's my pics?

46 - October 6, 2007 10:22 pm

Name:

mom fretz12839

Location:

phila pa

Comments:

Hi its Mom I just sent a message I don't know what I did but I lost it when I tried to send it Happy Anniversary I am listening to the Phillies they are not doing to good but the Rockies are not doing anything either Love you talk to you soon Mom::

Reply: Hey Mom:
The 2 Phillies home games were televised here on Armed Forces TV. I watched them both and was equally disappointed for each. I am glad the Rockies put me out of my misery. I could not stand to watch another game.
Love, Jerry

47 - October 1, 2007 10:11 pm

Name:

Sharon

Location:

Plumsteadville, Pa USA

Comments:

Hi Jerry,
How about those Phillies!!Bob and I were at the game on Sunday. It was awesome! We're keeping you in our prayers. Be Safe.
Love,
Sharon

Reply: Sharon & Bob:
I could not get the game here so I looked it up on the internet and also the Mets game and had them running side by side on my computer screen. It was very slow and gave me updates every 30 seconds. I was glad the Mets got slammed in the first inning for 7 runs.

48 - October 1, 2007 9:51 am

Name:

Mom Fretz

Location:

phila

Comments:

Hi Jerry this is my 4th try to send a message How About The Phillies !
they were great but now its Monday and I am sick over the EAGLES I think they went crazy or something they were never SO BAD I hope everything is good for you Chuck has his house up for sale and if he sells it he is moving to Arizona .I hope it works out for him I am going to try to send this I dont know if it will work LOVE YOU MOM

Reply: Well at least they can't lose next week. They have a bye. I am surrounded by Giants fans. I talked up the Eagles and now have to hide in my room and wear a disguise when I go out.

49 - October 1, 2007 6:09 am

Name:

Dom Bucciarelli (old man)

Location:

Parkwood

Comments:

Ran into your Mom Saturday at the St. Anselm Oktoberfest and she put me onto this Jerry.
Thanks for your service and we will pray for your safe return.
Dom & Mary Bucciarelli Ramer Rd

Reply: Hello Dom:
Mom said she ran into you at church. Thanks for thinking of me. Looking forward to heading home next year.

50 - September 27, 2007 8:59 pm

Name:

Megan

Location:

Eastern University

Comments:

Hey Mr. Jerry!
I'm Sam's newest friend at school,Megan! I just wanted you to know that I really appreciate what your doing! Thank you so much! I'm sure I'll meet you eventually. Be safe, take care of yourself.



Meggles

Reply: Megan:
I am happy that Sam is making plenty of friends. Thank you for thinking of me. I am looking forward of heading back to the states. I will have Sam introduce us when I get back.