Gallery of Iraq Photos from Kris Photo Gallery by Stuart Peterson at pbase.com

Gallery of Iraq Photos from Kris

Kris has sent some photos home from Iraq. This is where I'll post them.

24-Jun-2004 - Update: Kris is home on leave and has brought some more pictures. As I am able, I will post them.

13-Sep-2004 - Update: Kris is back in Camp Cooke (Taji), after being in Najaf for over a month. He's safe and sound, although he tells me that he caught a small bit of "friendly fire" shrapnel in his left leg, just above his knee. He says it's annoying, but nothing too serious. Hopefully, more pics soon. Also - the 2nd Najaf combat picture has been updated: According to Kris, he isn't in the photo, but I think the kneeling soldier sure looks like him.

16-Sep-2004 Update: New photo posted from AP photographer Jim MacMillan. This one was taken on 18-Aug-2004. Please read the update for more.

Tired...	...and Watchfull	.50 Cal #1	.50 Cal #2
.50 Cal #3	Ready for Patrol	Crossed Swords in Baghdad	Fire Team in Baghdad
2/162 B Co 2nd PLT 3rd Sqd	Birthday in a HumVee	Happy Birthday to Me!	Kuwaiti Sunset - Camp Udari
Atop the Al-Rashid Hotel	Chillin'	Swords #2	Chow Time
Strange Iraqi Women	On Patrol in Baghdad	Mecca Cola	In a HumVee
Pimpin' Hat	After a Mission	Kris Sleeping in Baghdad	Full Squad
Ham	Asleep...Again	New Headset	Najaf Combat 18-Aug-2004 (AP Photo / Jim MacMillan)
Najaf Combat 18-Aug-2004 (AP Photo / Jim MacMillan)	Najaf Combat 23-Aug-2004 (AP Photo / Jim MacMillan)

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Jimmy Bentine		16-Nov-2004 05:14
I'm a teacher at a High School in Kentucky and I would like you to know that I do my best to make these young people here understand what and who you are fighting for. We had a Veterans Day activity that was put on by our JROTC staff at the high school with vets from WWI to Desert Storm. WHAT a great overwhelming pride we all had as the special speaker from WW II cried for the boys that were in harms way. All the best to our soldiers in harms way now!! The battle field is different now with suicide bombers, insurgents, and deceit from people who don't really know what we are there to do. God's speed in your journey and we here in Ashland, Kentucky wish you all the best. God bless all of our troops!! Jimmy Bentine

Nate, Curt, and Justinu		18-Oct-2004 23:58
Whats up buddy, sounds like your doing great. All those pics are pretty sweet. Western is still boring as hell, but we drink a lot of beer so its ok. But you'll be back soon and you can join us. we all miss you and keep up the good work. and lets see some more action shots, i'm sick of all these sleeping pics. don't die and talk to ya later.

Guest		21-Sep-2004 03:57
I just got back again. I'd say "Stay safe", but there is no safe place there. Take care and as safe as you can. Rob

Kris		20-Sep-2004 15:52
Just wanted to let everyone know that i have a new e-mail address. It is shown above. Hope everyone is doing well and I will talk to you soon! kris

Guest		20-Sep-2004 02:50
Kris - Just wanted to say thanks for the job your doing. Good luck.

Kris		19-Sep-2004 20:46
Well here I am back in Iraq, and back form Najaf. I want to thank everyone for all of your support. It really helps when you are over 6,000 miles away from everyone and everything you love. The days kind of string together, but fortunately the days are getting cooler, so i don't get yelled at as much for rolling my sleeves up. Gotta love the Cav.....ok i really don't. But anyway, thank you all again for your support and messages. They brighten up an otherwise dull day (even though i haven't seen rain in about 7 months :) ) If you would like to e-mail me, my address is above and feel free to ask me anything you want. i will tell you how it really is. Thank you all, and we'll be home soon! -kris

Welcomematt		17-Sep-2004 11:18
Kris- Good to see you kicking some ass out there. But you better make it back home safe and sound... and soon.

Scott Walsh		17-Sep-2004 01:26
Kris - I am good friend of your Dad's from Nike. Just wanted to drop a note and express by admiration for what you are doing for this country. You guys are under extremely dangerous conditions that none of us can imagine. Things... we've only seen in movies is your reality. We are proud of what you are doing for us all.

Rachel Byers		13-Sep-2004 23:17
Hi Kris- This is Rachel Byers just checking in on you. I've heard through friends that you were in Iraq but not until I saw the pictures did I really understand the sacrifices you've have made. I must say that I am truly appreciative and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take care of yourself and make it back safely! And once again thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Ben Golliver		13-Sep-2004 00:44
Yo Kris, It's Ben Golliver from the Violet Court/Whistling Way days, you're the man dude, there are no words to convey my respect to you. stay safe! my family wishes the best to you and yours, always. take it easy.

Colleen		12-Sep-2004 19:15
Hey Kris, Just thought I'd drop a note and tell you thank you (and your buddies) for serving and protecting our country. Nice pics. Keep posting :) ~Colleen

Kim		07-Sep-2004 06:00
Kris, Sending you tons of hugs and love from Kim and Linds. We are very proud of you and think about you tons. Your dedication is amazing. Love, Kim and Linds

rick		15-Jul-2004 02:10
Thanks for serving our country Kris.... you are in my thoughts and prayers...ya'll are the best of what we are as a country...keep your buddies safe. Rick 196th Light Inf Bde Americal Div Republic of Vietnam 67-68

Vanessa		22-Jun-2004 06:02
Hi Kris, I wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are always coming your direction...In addition, there are two large boxes on there way to you...They are full of sacks with goodies in them. My 6th, 7th, & 8th grade special ed classes wrote letters and we put together some goody bags for you and many of your buddies serving with you...There are two big sacks for you with my letter on them, the rest you can distribute to your friends. They all have your name on the letters...but they are for anyone you want to share with. School is out, but if anyone wants to write back to my students I will make sure they get the letters. We love you and I am sending you tons of energy!!! Let us know when you are on leave...we would love to see you!!! Love, Vanessa :-), Gregg, Trevor, Bridget, & Savannah :-)all send there love as well...

Kara		18-Jun-2004 21:31
Kris- It's so good to see your face and know you're ok. I look forward to seeing you while you're on leave! Thanks Stu, Linda, and Kris for keeping in touch. My prayers are with you all for a safe journey home. <3 always, Kara

Welcome Mat-t		17-Jun-2004 03:43
Kris, glad to hear you are OK. My mom, grandma and I are all praying for you I wish I would have know about you coming home sooner cause I would have tryed to come home too. Just make sure you call me while you are home.

Jim		16-Jun-2004 20:19
Thanks Kris for being on the front line of freedom! You are in my families prayers. Godspeed on your mission.

Melody Cleary		16-Jun-2004 17:03
Great pics Stuart & Kris! So nice to see the face of the guy we think about a LOT! Andy's friend Phil says 'hi' and we hope to see you when you get home....we're prayin' your leave will definitely come thru. Be safe Kris, from the Clearys.

Jo Creyf		16-Jun-2004 11:00
Hoi Kris, Great to hear you’ll get the chance to escape the danger zone for a couple of weeks. Am sure it will be a big relief for all of us knowing you'll be on safer grounds. Be careful out there! Stuart, thanks a lot for keeping me in the loop! Hope this will all be over soon. Jo

Stuart Peterson		16-Jun-2004 03:58
Thank you, Heather. The prayers and support that we get from friends and family is what keeps us going from day to day. Stuart & Linda

Uncle Rick		16-Jun-2004 03:52
Just in case it wasn't clear, "it" was the picture of Kris and his "souvenier swords"

rick spraycar		16-Jun-2004 03:40
If I didn't know any better, I'd swear it was a fake. ;-) Glad to hear you're coming home, even if it's only for a while. Spend lots more time with your Mom than you can... trust me. And find a half hour to talk to Uncle Rick, ok. Lots of love and prayers, Uncle Rick, Aunt Donna, Andrea, Cody and the furry things. P.S. I'm still counting on you making that trip to Colorado.

Heather (Sheri's Daughter)		16-Jun-2004 03:36
Kris, I know you have no clue who I am, but I have heard TONS about you! I'm Sheri's birthdaughter. Your parents have been kind enough to keep me in the loop on your travels and journeys. You and your safety will continue to be in my prayers. Heather

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