God bless all of you and the work that you do to protect us and our way of life. Please come home safely. I disagree with this war, but I support your service to our country.

How can we possibly express the gratitude and warmth we feel toward all of you? Thank you, thank you, thank you.

No matter what god to which one prays (or doesn't pray), no matter to whom one swears allegiance, we are all in your debt.

You deserve peace, home, and family. Thank you so much for serving humanity.

Thank you for serving our country.

I just watched your show. I was just wanted to say I thought it was fantastic. I was there the first time, and am sorry that you ended up there now. I am not going to go into my beliefs on all this mess, because it really isn't important. You are there, because you you are, and I pray for you all. Sadly, even though I was there, and I watched your show, I still can't imagine how you are all feeling. My heart, thoughts and prayers will remain with all of you until every last US citizen returns home.

Just Bad Voodoo and all I can say is thank you and please take care out there as my thoughts and prayers are with all our troops over there.

Just watch the documentary. An amazing piece of work by you and your group. I for one did understand that it was not about politics but about the daily a daily mental and physical grind.

But calling yourselves "regular guys" is being too modest.

Best of luck to you and all of Bad Voodoo and I pray for your safe return.

I was flicking channels and was glad I came across your program -- thank you for your service - I am glad you all still have your fingers and toes (as you stated in the program!) --and I hope it stays that way for ALL of you. May God watch over you all -- and be with your families.-- UNTIL NEXT TIME.

My husband and I watched the show tonight for the first time and we were amazed about how real it felt for us. You've done a great job translating this for us. We are praying for you and all of the soldiers to come home safe and soon.
We will spread the word about your story and invite others to watch.

Thank you for all of your efforts on and off the war path.

Best regards,

Joelle & Peter Waterkotte

I just got done watching Bad Voodoo's War.. what an eye opener. I commend all of you for what you are doing. Thank you so much for serving our country and keeping all of us safe. Its really nice to have shows like this to help us at home see what our men and women really go through on their deployments. Iam a Navy wife and I hear about the deployments from my husband but nothing compares to actually being able to see it. Thank you once again for all that you do.

All My Thoughts and Prayers,
Roxanne
Proud US Navy Wife

Well I just finished watching your video on PBS. My ex-husband was in the Army and all that I can say is God Bless you all for what you are doing over there. My son just turned 19 and although he's enrolled in college he's mentioned joining the Marines or some other branch of the military. Seeing the footage of you guys over there in Iraq, especially the time when it was around Christmas I think and they were showing mail call, I think. It made me want to write to you. So I logged on and here I am. Keep your heads up out there, I thank you for what you are doing and pray that you will all be able to come home safely very soon.

God Bless you
LR

I had just watched the show. I respect all of the soldiers more now than I ever had in the past. I honestly don't know how you can overcome all of the emotions that you are going through over there. A lot of us back home feel that your job is done over there and you all need to come home. I pray all the time for all of you to come home safe to your families soon.

Good show. We get alot of embedded journalism with American troops, but this was done well and showed what this platoon is going through.

Now we need more discussion about why our soldiers are being asked/ordered to be in Iraq.

Sargent Nunn,
My husband and I just finished watching Bad Voodoo's War. Thank you and your men for taking the time to capture the reality of what is occuring in Iraq. My heart was pounding when I saw the IED explode under the convoy truck, not knowing if the men inside were okay. I can not imagine living that experience on a daily basis.

Please know that we are praying for the safe return of you and your men. God bless you all.

this is the first program in five years that showed the actual feelings,concerns and thoughts of one of our soldiers.please continue. it is so important to see the real life of our soldiers and not the edited tv version we see every night on the news. in my option this documentary should recieve top honors.

You guys ROCK! We have become another "Great Generation". God Bless you and everything you do. Keep your head low, aim straight, and come home safe!

Thank you!

Sir, your program just aired and you have given me a greater understanding of what my fiancee does over there. He is a Sargent in the Army with the 89th Transportation Company. . .I saw what he does through you and your men and the sacrifices that you make. I cannot begin to tell you how I proud I am of him and of all the brave men and women that do what you do. The 89th ALL came home safe in August of 2007. . .may God bring you all home the same way in a few weeks!

Great job, great show. Keep up the good work, then come home!

I just finished watching the program and I thought it was excellent. I was really amazed with the level of professionalism displayed by the troops. It provided a whole new perspective to the later stages of the war. I really look forward to seeing more.

You guys did a great job describing your situation. Your emotional and mental struggles do nothing but display how brave and selfless you are for being there. I felt that I had to respond and let you know that people are listening and really do empathize with your situation.

You must never forget that no matter how low support for the war goes, the support for the troops will always soar.

Stay safe and strong my friends.

Sgt. Nunn,
First I want to thank you and your men for what you are doing. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. It is 10:11 PM here in Harrison, MI and as I sit here, your documentary is being shown again on PBS. I find myself profoundly affected by your story. Me and my family have felt so disconnected with what is really going on over there but with your story you have helped us and I'm sure many others connect with you.
You and your men have our deepest respect and the stresses you are going through did not go unnoticed.
Thank you for sharing your story of your Sgt. friend who died saving his fellow man. The character and spirit of your friend was captured with your words. He was a special man who obviously cares deeply for his men as you do too.
You all are in our prayers now, specifically you and your 34 men. Correct me if I'm wrong on that number. We will pray for you at every meal, throughout the day when we think of you all and at night with our boys. You can count on us to fervantly pray for you, you are now our extended family and our mission.
We thank you and your men for your bravery and you all keep your head high no matter what! What you guys are doing is not being done in vain!

It is now 10:45PM EST. 4/1.
Thanks again,
Lee, MI. PS Prov. 17:17

Toby, 4/1/2008
I hope this email finds you and your brothers well. I just finished watching "Bad Voodoo's War" with my 17 year old son here in Ellicott City Maryland, a sub-burb of Baltimore. We were both glued to the TV!! we wanted to see more. I think you guys captured whats happening over there great. We all hope that the end of your tour comes quickly so you can get home to that beautiful baby girl. Hug her tight, before you know it she'll be going out on dates!! We all pray for you guys every night, and I make sure that my family knows how important it is what you guys are doing over there. Stay safe, Tim, Shelby, Tim Jr., Molly, Connor and Jack Malarkey

Wow. The circle connected all the way from Iraq Sfc. Nunn. You definitely showed me what it is like over there - boring, hot, frightening & frustrating; only three hours of sleep or can't sleep when you get the time; staying hyper-vigilant when on the Iraqi roads and knowing the real deal about the guys at the Iraqi checkpoints; having fun with your Brothers and thinking of your kids back home.
Thanks for your service to Our country, and for taking such good care of Bad Voodoo Company.
Godspeed home to the USA
FJ Mack

I watched the show about Bad Voodoo and appreciate the danger that you and your fellow sevicemen put yourselves through. It is hard for us over here in the U.S. to comprehend the sacrifice that you and the other warriors give. I wish you and the rest safety and hope that God keeps a close watch over you all. May you all return safe and sound.

I sat transfixed this evening, as I usually do when watching Frontline, watching and listening carefully to what Deborah has put together.
It's my view that for the most part, truth is the best road to travel. In the media they term it 'reality'.
This cannot, in and of itself, create a division of any strength, certianly not stonger than one bourne of deciet or ignorance.

You are doing the right thing on several different levels and I, for one, stand in awe of the burden you bear for your country.

I have 5 sons with 4 still in the house with me.
We all sat together and watched the show without a word said or head turned from the screen.
Afterwards, we talked for about an hour about what we had seen and you had said.

We are proud of who you are, what you do and how you do it.

Much respect and all my blessings,

Duncan

Thank you for making this film.

First of all, I want to thank you, your service to our country is much appreciated. I just got done watching your show, and it was very scary. My fiance just got to Kuwait last week and is preparing to start doing convoy security missions. Though he is at Camp Buehring right now, he will be stationed at Camp Virginia for the next 9 months. Based on that info, I'm sure you can see why your show peaked my interest. Although I'm sure it would have cut back on my worrying tremendously had I not watched the show, for some reason I couldn't resist seeing what it's like for your guys over there. Again, thank you for your service, and come home safe!

Wow! What an overwhelming and powerful tribute to these heroes.

Hi. I was up late and just watched the video on pbs of you and your men, The Bad Voodoo. I couldn't stop watching. Thank you doesn't say enough. It brought me to tears! I loved seeing the different personalities and the everyday pressure of life there. I pray for your family and your lives!
Thank you for all that you gave up to serve in a way that drains every day.

Becky Mead

I just finished watching your show on PBS and I am praying that each and every one of you in your platoon are safe and sound. I don't have any close friends or family in combat right now, so if it's alright with you, I think I am going to adopt all 32 of you.

Keep your head down and come home soon!
xoxo

To Sgt. VooDoo~

Ex corpsman - lost several friends - '67 to '68.
I didn't lose them; they are still with me.
I love you guys! Wish I could help you..someway.
All I can do is ask God to send his Angels to protect you everytime you have to go down that damn road.
Thanks for sharing a very personal moment with me via FRONTLINE.
Know this: Heroes are always just average guys.
Keep a sharp lookout, and come home soon!!

Dan

I just finished the show, it was great. I've heard plenty of stories from my Drill Sgts, officers and seen short videos from my friends over seas but, this just opened up a little more for me and my family. My Army career was cut short and I never experienced what you are going through. But, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and my friends serving in different parts of the world. Thank you very much for all of your hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. Come home safe.

I just watched your show. It was awsome, but I gotta say its rough to watch when you know someone over there..my Grandsons Father is there and I find myself worried sick. Dayne is only 9 months old, and only saw his Dad for the first two months and wont see him again until his birthday. I find myself frantic to show him video and let him listen to his Dads voicemails so when Daddy gets off that plane he knows exactly who he is. I dont want Jeremy to worry about anything concerning Dayne while hes there least of all will my son know who I am. You know exactly as your in the same boat. Im so overwhelming proud of each and every one of you over there, and thank you for doing this because like most of America we are searching for answers to why we are still there and I think this will do wonders for helping us all see it from your guys' point of view. Thank you again, for ALL that you do and are doing and God Bless you and your family.

After watching the show on PBS I went straight to the computer to see what was going on on the website. I could not believe what I was seeing and hearing about what Bad Voodoo is over there doing. This makes no sense to me. I think our president is wasting our and your time. The IRAQ police, army, people will not accept the U.S. because they feel you are steeling from them. They must feel like the U.S. is taking away their wealth. And until someone can convince them otherwise they meaning everyone will despise, and fear the interferince from the United States.

From what I gathered from the show, basicaly the Bad Voodoo unit is another form of police. Not sure who has jursidition there. Hard to believe we here are calling it a war, yet you guys do not take action on the suspect who may or may not set the explosions for fear of starting a fight with the goverment army. So basically you only shot when your are fired upon just to keep the peace and keep the unjust dealths of our men and women.

I am not military and do not have any relitives in the military so my knowledge of war has only been from history classes, courses, and of course the movies. I feel for the first time that I understand what service is all about. My appreaciation for the Military has grown tremendiously while watching this show. Thank you for doing your service to your country and I'm sorry to you for what this country has done to you. I only hope that when this is over, this country can do something for you to repay you all.

Your story was told tonight. You should all be proud of this story. You have let us see first hand this war as we could never have before. And for that I thank you. You have shown us the human factor that so quickly we lose track of. Your dedcation to your family and your man is amazing. I think I can understand your sacrifices more and I wish I could make things easier for you and your families & bring all of you home right now. I can only imagine the toll it's taking on you all and that is nothing to the real thing.You are all good men. All I can say is thankyou as little as that seems to me now. My heart goes out to you all, May God watch over you all and bring you back safe and sound.

Just watched the program. I hope you and your men are doing well. I really dont understand why our finest young men and women are still in harms way. But I support the troops. God Bless And stay alert

Just got done watching the show. All I can say is I have a lump in my throat and some guilt to say the least. I'm home with my kids in my house while someone else's kids (mine are the same age as some of the guys) are out protecting me instead of me protecting them. Something wrong with that picture. Good luck guys-prayers are with you all.-Chris Forslund, US Citizen and proud of it.

I really enjoyed the Frontline special. I now have a deep respect and understanding for what's going on, rather than hearing talking heads argue over policies. Thanks, K.

Just watched the broadcast. My respect and admiration is beyond description. You all are truly heroes in every sense of the word.
God bless -

The answer to your question is yes, we can put our politics aside and respect you and the work you do. I am a pacifist which usually puts me in the "non-patriot" group, and particularly as a young person, it is hard for me to wrap my head around what you do. Thank you so much for this. I have never felt so close to this war. I want you and the rest of your platoon to know that we all support you as people and respect the work you do.

Thank you so much for your service to the country and to all of us in the US. Be safe and come home to us safely.
The videos show us a small piece of what you are all encountering everyday. You are sacrificing for our freedom, and hopefully you will be home soon. Bless you all .

To Bad Vodoo,
Thank you for that documentary. It was refreshing to feel so close to you. I can't imagine the stress you must be going through, I could feel it through the TV. I hope your documentary will open some eyes. We await your safe return.

I just saw the show that aired on PBS. It was amazing. I sat crying while watching it.

Politics aside, it was a candid and intense portrayal of the dangers that our military faces every day.

I am grateful to the men and women in our military. I pray that each of you come home safely as soon as it is possible. And I thank you and your families for the sacrifices you and your families' make so my family can be safe.

God Bless you all.

Just watched the program. Will be praying and following these brave and special men. You have touched my heart. Especially since one of my dearest friends is with you, Lonnie Buatte.

Dear Toby

I just finished watching Frontline. It amazes me how the American public can so easily ignore what is going on in Iraq and the difficulties all of you - on a day to day basis - are facing. I, for one, wish you could all come home tomorrow. You and your men have indeed helped to "bridge the distance" through your eloquence and honesty. I promise to share your story with everyone I know.

Best Wishes to You, Your Men, and Your Families.

Denise

SFC Nunn, just wanted to drop you and your guys a quick note. Just watched the show about your platoon and thought it was great. Being a national guard soldier who was deployed to Speicher in November '05, I can almost understand what you and your guys are going through. I didn't have it nearly as rough as you guys do, but at least I have a frame of reference. I did a couple of convoys, one on that Speicher to Anaconda run, and if I ever go back, I'll try to never do one again. So I really appreciate what you and your guys are doing. I hope some people who have never served watched the show and also appreciate what you all are doing. They may not be able to understand why you do what you do, but most of us veterans do. Keep up the great job, take care of yourself and your guys, be safe, and get home next month.

To the Men of Bad Voodoo: Thank you for making the tapes. You didn't need another task, but it was an important mission too. Thanks also to Frontline. I wish everyone would see the show to understand the extraordinary commitment that is required from you to carry out the political decisions that seem to have been made so easily. I've never felt there was a line between those of us at home and the troops; you are all in the circle and your film can help others to understand what you have been asked to do, and do, and do again. I respect your professionalism and your sacrifice. Thank you. May you all come safely home.

Sgt. Nunn,
Moving display of bravery and professionalism displayed by you and your men! I'll try to keep this message brief, though your experiences will stay with me through the evening and for quite a long time to come.

Stay strong, continue to pray (as those of us at home do for you guys). I pray not only for your safety, but for your emotional wellbeing as well.

"Pride" is such a large word, yet it doesn't begin to describe how I feel when I watch how you men endure this experience.

Please know that many here will keep you, your family, and your men in our daily thoughts and prayers.

May God bless you!
Brenda

Just watched the show and want to say thank you to you and your platoon. You are all doing an amazing job in a terrible situation. I was very impressed with the level of caring you have for each other. Please know the public supports the troops no matter what they think about the war or this administration. I want to say a big thank you to your families as well as they are living without you and they too are sacrificing in a big way with little recognition. I hope you all are home soon. Thanks for sharing your deepest emotions and the daily grind of war. I hope this country NEVER does this again.

Bad Voodoo and all of our American Troops,
I'm not sure I can describe my respect and admiration for your sacrifices and service to our country. The broadcast tonight was riveting. I cannot imagine the duress, pressure, and stress you men face everyday. I try to put myself in a soldier's shoes whenever I feel the need to complain about the pressures of my job and daily life. I apologize to you for that. I don't have the right to complain. I am here. You are there. You are fighting for our country and freedom. I believe there are many people here who feel the sense of guilt I feel and debt we owe you, but don't know exactly how to express it. My heart goes out to you and your families. I pray that all of you come home safe. Please accept my heartfelt respect and sincere thanks for you and what you are doing for America. God Bless All of You.

Sgt. Nunn,
I also just finished watching you and your men on Frontline-twice. I guess you might say it had an impact. Let me share a few thoughts if I may.
You have not only shown the very human side of the war, one I am sure few of us could know, but indeed how a few "regular guys" as you say, manage to get thru another day. Thank you for bridging that gap.
I am struck by your concern for your family at home, your family under your charge, and as mentioned by Lee in an earlier comment, your eloquent picture of your friend and fellow soldier(Sgt.)who gave his life for many of you. Thank you for sharing that. You should know how powerful that is and will be in the lives of others. John 15:13 says it all.
I will pray that you and your men will soon return home and continue to use your experiences to touch the lives of others. You all have sacrificed much, and have much to give. You already have!

This show has connected the disconnect I've felt about this war. After 5 years, and with no personal involvement of my own, it's been too easy to tune it out. Because of this show I feel more engaged and aware of the price our soldiers are paying. It has deeply affected me to see your sacrifice up close and personal. Thank you.

I watched your PBS tonight and was on the edge of my seat throughout the program. I feared for you and your platoon and cheered when you made it back from a patrol. I thought I had a pretty good understanding of what was going on in Iraq with our troops but you really brought home reality. One doesn't always think about the families one in the military leaves behind and still feels responsible for.

Thank you for a great program.

And more important thank you for your service, and that of your men, to our country and for keeping us safer here at home.

I support all our troops in harms way 100%

May God Bless and keep you, and come home safe.

I think you certainly solicited a response if the previous comments are of any indication. Despite all the political mess and the awfully astounding realities of this campaign, there are still those of us not directly connected with this conflict that still appreciate every effort that you and your crew of heroes makes.

As a military brat I can understand the disconnect of families and the stresses of deployment. I have friends over there as well, and I wish every single one of you the greatest blessing to get you home safely.

I hope this story spreads. I hope this war ends. I hope you stay safe.

Strongest regards, god bless.

Man,How many ways can you say THANK YOU??? I can't even imagine being in your shoes. My husband is deploying this friday and I have been so curious to see what it is like over there, this show gave me what I needed. Although some of the things I saw made me want to cry I understand now what goes on over there and it made me truly appreciate the soldiers that are serving and have served our country!God you guys are so damn amazing and strong..please come home safe. We need you here too.Don't be sad,you may not feel like people care but we do. Also,try to get some rest damnit,keep that mind clear!!!!

Lindsey Crawford
Spfld,Mo
Proud Army wife

Sgt. Nunn:

What an incredible and moving hour. My father did three tours in Vietnam and although I thought I understood him, I gained a much clearer perspective hearing your thoughts.

Thank you - God speed - come home soon and safely and may this madness end soon.

Ron

Hello to you all! I am very pleased to hear your hearts and honesty! Excellent piece of work! My son is a medic in the Army. All I can do any more for him is to listen. Listening and the pictures he has brought home are just not the same as your show. I am always unable to say the right things to him. I let him know how proud I am of him and every one who has participated in this very confusing war. In the past I would ask questions, just to have him upset with me. It seems sometimes that I do not want to discuss my issues with him, to spare him so he does not get upset and distracted. I believe now that he is doing the same with me.

After watching your show I realized that my questions were stupid! I see my son in every one of the men in this program. I also feel that this program is exactly what every one has needed!

I realize how hard it is now for you men and women to not truly understand, just how proud we are of you! Simply because you do not hear our hearts. I believe because of your show and this web page you will soon see the reality of how many people all over the world feel about your dedication to all human kind!

I wish words could express the pride we have you, and your always in every one's prayers. Never give up on us! We will never give up on you!
Love you all!
Thank You, it can never be said enough!
Julia

I want to be honest. Speaking for myself, as what I like to think is a very aware American, I've felt burnt out after years of following the War, reading the books, watching the debates, following the bloggers, staying on the politics, hearing about the contractors, the mistakes, the good, the bad and all the crazy surrounding a six plus year and hazily defined "War on Terror".

Tonight I caught your show by accident. And I am ashamed. How dare I feel exhausted?

Maybe you were reaching out to touch a wholly distracted or vaguely apathetic audience but I want you to know that you found your way to one quietly depleted bystander. And you lit the fire again.

Stay safe. Stay strong. And stay in touch with all of us.

We really do care.

God Bless all of you. I am so proud to be an American, and it's because of men like you. I pray for you and your family. My 7 year old son dreams of being in the military. I don't know quit what to say to him after watching your show. I feel proud that he wants to make that commitment, but yet also feel terror for him should he ever go through what you and your men are going through. You and your men are so brave and courageous. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. I will keep each of you in my thoughts and pray for you every day.

Fantastic work you all did in the film! Thank you for helping us to understand what you're going through.

We need you here at home. Stay safe. Hold on to your faith -- even when you think you've lost it, you're being tested for greater missions.

9/11 demanded a response, but I never supported the Iraq invasion -- didn't believe the evidence being sold about WMD, or the need to depose Saddam with a military invasion. Right now, I guess you have to soldier on and do what you can to look out for each other. I hope we can bring you home soon, so you can continue the work we all need to do to help show the way to greater peace and understanding in the world.

Godspeed.

Sfc.Nunn,
I simply don't know what to write. How do I tell you how important you and your men are to us? I wish we all were doing more to show our support... maybe your film will ignite the American public to stand behind their soldiers in word and in deed. God bless you and your families.

This war must end. Ridiculous. Great show. Continues to tell me we have no business being in this country. Yes--you are honorable warriors, but you look tired and exhausted. We must get you out of there.

You are men. You are husbands. You are sons. You are fathers. You are brothers. You are guys doing your job as American soldiers. And you are right, it easy to forget that a "soldier" is a regular person with thoughts, feelings, emotions, fears, hopes and dreams.

Frontline did an outstanding job with your footage of reminding us that you are real. And I am ever so thankful for all of you.

Although this program has given us a glimpse into your military world, all that you endure and all that you sacrifice is still largely incomprehensible. I often wonder about the transition from war to coming home after a deployment. I imagine that is another often forgotten aspect of your life as a soldier.

You and your families will be in my thoughts and my prayers. I am certainly anxious for your safe return.

"I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak," says the Lord. ~ Ezekial 34:16

Thank you is not enough.

Blessings,
Darlene

I was flipping through the channels tonight rocking my 2 year old to sleep and watched your documentary on frontline. I was captivated. Thank you for your time to let people like me appreciate all that you and your men do. That was excellent. God bless you, your family and your men. Thanks again.

Ryan

I watched Frontline tonight - last night - and read your wonderful letter to us, your viewers, which felt like another kind of camera that you were on the other side of. I wish you could keep that camera going. I could hope it would bring you all back alive.

Let me reassure you that you did achieve your goal, you not only bridged the distance, you evaporated it. Now many of us are over there with you in spirit, but it feels more corporeal than that.

Many of us in America are not ignoring what is going on in Iraq, we are agonizing over it. Also, it doesn't matter what side we are on about the war, I don't know anybody who is not on the side of our soldiers.

From your documentary I get that your personal mission is to get your guys and yourself out of Iraq alive. And 'winning' does not appear applicable to that situation.

So then, how can the U.S. mission not be to get all of you out, all 140,000, plus those Iraqis who worked as translators and in other ways guaranteed their own demise, if left behind, by working with us?

But then, what happens during a drawdown? I felt you all were sitting ducks out there alone on that road -- that's surely how it would be in a drawdown.

So then, a redeployment to the borders? Would that be another kind of war? It seems probable there are none but bad choices in leaving or staying.

Thank you, to you all 34, and to Deborah (whose last name is not here), and to your wife.

Would you like us to keep writing to you, all of you?

Anyway, you are all on my mind and in my heart, for safekeeping.

Ann

Good luck--We are sending you the very best of hope and luck.

I was on the edge of my seat watching the show. I am so moved by your life and the lives of your brothers in arms. I think that you have the rare opportunity to reach people and in my case, help me get a true impression of what you go through day after day. I am given some idea what I might think and feel if I were "over there". I follow a fair amount of media and this is a unique and important show. Sincerely, thank you, for giving me this window into your lives. What you are doing is more important than I could ever tell you. Come back safely and soon. God bless you and your families.

Watched the show and was glued. Toby stay safe and keep your dudes safe.

I'm a 50 year old man who considers himself a tough nut and I'm wiping tears off my face at the end of this program. I talk to guys returning, but to see this as if we're right there with you is absolutely riveting.

Why is something like this rare? Why! Why don't we see something like this on the news every night? I can't think of anything that could possibly bring us together as a country more than simply, honestly, in your own words and images, showing us what you're doing for us every day. Every single day.

I know we don't salute those who work for a living, but I give you mine anyway. And every member of your platoon. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I pray that each and every one of you comes home safe - soon. You make us proud.

I always look forward to having my world enlightened by Frontline and tonight they came thru with a blazing sword of reality. I was riveted to my screen wanting to know more and more of the day to day struggles Bad Voodoo Platoon is going thru. I've disagreed with the Iraq War from day 1; however I've always supported our troops. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families for your safe return and that this horrific war doesn't continue to invade your lives once you are home in your loved ones arms. I also look forward to reading your blogs and learning of your safe return. God Bless and Keep you all.

i just finished watching your program and i can't help but think of the incredible sacrifices you and all the troops have made...although i don't agree with the war & its premise it is to you i owe the deepest gratitude...my girlfriend's father is a retired Colonel and her brother is a sergeant who has been deployed & returned safely home...my best friend has also been deployed and has returned as well...i just want to say thank you thank you thank you...i used to be the one that didn't take the time to understand as to why one would be over there...now i know...you serve so we don't have to meaning if you didn't i am sure there would be a draft...we take for granted the little things that could be the biggest things to you and get so caught up in the routine that we begin to have the audacity to complain...again, i wish for your safe return and transformation back into society...thank you...

I do not agree with this war but I am thankful for your services. I have many friends that have been and are still over there in Iraq and Afghanistan. I hope you all stay safe and come home all in one piece and with smiles on your faces for a job well done. And many many thanks for what you do. It is not something that too many men or women could/would do. But again, thank you so much for doing what you do to keep us free and safe.

I'm speachless after viewing the show...I hope that each of you returns safely and that we get out SOON!!
You all are very professional and a credit to our county.
Be safe!

Im so proud of you all.... everyone of you are now in my thoughts and prayers...Because of you I can live my life free of fear and for that I am forever in debt. You have all touched my heart and I pray for all of you to come safely.... My eyes are filled with tears as I write this I wish I could give all of you a huge hug and look you in your eyes and say THANK YOU for ALL YOU DO... for all the meaning these simple words have THANK YOU..... GOD BLESS YOU ALL BAD VOODOO

Wow, the show raised some serious emotions for me. I thank you all for your sacrafice. Let Rev know to keep on praying and I will join him in that endeavor, each and every day you all are there.

I have never responded to any program, but after watching this show both my husband and I were speechless. We have never agreed with the war, but have a daughter in the Navy who is stateside and appreciate any persn who is serving our military. Through out the program we were amazed by your men's courage and steadfastness. Although some of you may wonder, as we do, what the "big idea" is behind this war; you continue to do the job you were called to. As a teacher I would get down on my hands and knees and thank God for student's who demonstrate your commitment. You model for your own children, family and others that "it is what it is" and although you may not agree with it, you have a job to do, and you do it. I only pray that if I was ever asked to give what you do I would have the courage to do so, even in the face of adversity and personal safety. We sincerely hope and pray that all of you make it home safely, in body and mind.
Please be safe...

Sfc Nunn,

I am so thankful for all of you- you all are in my prayers tonight as you have been before seeing tonights story on Frontline.

I disagree with much in our political arena today but always and even moreso now believe in giving thanks and strong support to those who so freely give themselves to our nation.

I also am taken back by the challenges your family life sustains, you are all amazing to me--and please know that my family values every hot sweaty struggling day of stress ya'll face--no words will convey how deeply thankful we are for you all.

Keep on Keepin on...and know our prayers continue until you are all back home!

Sgt. Nunn:

I'm a 28 year-old grad student in San Diego studying international affairs. Believe it or not, I'm actually enrolled in a class right now on the Iraq War. Just want you and your guys to know how much I respect your devotion to each other, to the mission and to our country. Don't ever think we've forgotten about you guys back here. I'll be thinking about all of you. I don't know what your view on this is, but although in retrospect I think we could have avoided going over there in the first place, we're there now and I guess I feel like at this point the country is committed like it or not to seeing it through. I just think that something good can and will come from the sacrifices you and your guys make every day. Honestly, at times I feel guilty for not being over there myself since all of you have to do this job. Anyway, if there's anything I can do for you or the guys just let me know -- seriously. I put my email address in the comment thing -- don't know if you have access to it though. You guys are the best this country has, the new "greatest generation". Stay strong, stay safe, give 'em hell, and get back home in one piece soon!

Thank you for sharing your daily lives which you live over seas with us. I can't imagine it would be very easy to speak freely about the emotions felt but I think it is so great to see. Giving faces and names to soldgiers makes it hit very close to home for those who don't have any personal connection to loved ones in service. I hope it's over soon brothers.

Thanks for giving us some insight into the day-to-day life in Iraq. Beyond all the political rancor surrounding this war, your film reminded America of the sacrifice our men in uniform make every day. Your service deserves respect, admiration and most importantly, never to be forgotten. Thank you for all that you do and come home safely.

dear seargant nunn

thank you for your film and everything you do. thank you to your family. thank you for showing what it is like for the real people on the ground. here is a glimpse at what war is like when it isn't about grandeur but daily grind and fear for one's life, terrible heat and monotony. we support you now that you are there and when you return home. let's end this war. as journalist leslie griffith states in an article about the airing of your film and referring to a poem by e.e. cummings "we carry you in our hearts. come home safe to us".

sk

First, I have to tell you how impressed I was by the enormous sacrifice you soldiers are making, and how professionally you carry out your duties. My gut reaction was of anger at the administration for putting you in such an impossible and dangerous situation. The footage of the convoy with your narratives really brought home a sense of the danger and difficulty of your missions.

Your restraint was amazing, knowing that the Iraqis at the checkpoint had probably planted the IEDs. I have to wonder at Bush's constant proclamations of the necessity of bringing "freedom" to Iraq. Frankly, in light of their failure to police their own nation, and the treachery they exhibit, I would just as soon bring our troops home now.

I have to ask, why are we sending vulnerable vehicles down highways lined with IEDs anyway?

I have not known anyone much closer than a casual acquaintance that has served in this current military campaign. After watching the show tonight, for the first time I fell as though I know someone involved. I find it hard to describe my admiration for all those "in theatre" as well as their family and friends back home.

I can not imagine being in your shoes, soldiers or family. As a result it is hard to find the words to say thank you so I will just say exactly that, thank you. I hope everyone comes home safe and returns soon.

Craig

You guys stay alert!! I lost a buddy in Viet Nam. While I watched you guys do your job on the tube I felt like I had made new buddies in a war zone. I do not want to lose another one!! I will stay aware of all of you on the internet. All of you please come back safe and sound!! Steve Jarvis No. Cal

I've looked forward to this every since I saw the preview on one of the military blogs that I read. I do read the blogs because I've suspected that we haven't been told what is really going on and I've been reading them for over 2 years. It's a shame that veteran infantry troops/yourselves are driving all over Iraq instead of doing what you were trained for. Keep up the good work. I enjoyed the show and will keep track of you through PBS.org

Dear Sgt. Nunn and all the men of Bad Voodoo... the bridge has been crossed. Thank you so much for taking on the additional burden of making these videos. It is so important for Americans to know what you are going through, and many people are grateful for your honesty and your willingness to share with your experiences with us.

Please know how much we care about you and what you are going through. I have nothing but the greatest respect and admiration for all of you, as do many, many people. I and many others want you home so very much, safe and sound with your families and enjoying the freedoms and privileges of our wonderful country. You are there for all the wrong reasons, in my opinion, but you are doing what is right in spite of it, and for that, you are all heroes and every single one of you deserves medals of bravery and valor. Please tell this to your men, and let them know that we pray for you, every day, as well.

My father was a WWII veteran, his friends were killed in front of his very eyes, and he came home from the war at 22 a very changed young man. The war took its toll on him, but he overcame it, and was always proud to have served his country, as I know (or hope) that you all will be too. He was always a hero in my eyes; I'm sure you will be the same in yours.

Be proud of yourselves, every second of every day. We sure as hell are.

Eternally grateful and in great admiration, we salute you all (and it's a real one!)! Stay strong!

Rachel

Hello Toby & Bad Voodoo !
Thank you for what you do to protect our freedom and liberty.
I just returned from a mission trip to mexico with 65 young adults and 25 adults who spent thier spring break building homes for poor families in mexico and I saw a small glimpse of that feeling of TEAM and the way that you love and care for each other deeply and always in tough situations. It amazed me to see the young adults sharing that and then I was scanning channels tonight and saw it in your TEAM. God is with you & I pray that he stays with you all and brings you home safely and with all of your fingers and toes.
I am sitting here trying to decide if I should send my sister an email to tell her know about the program. Her husband is a high ranking air force man and he has been there almost a year and he is also scheduled to come home in May. He used to train troops in the US for deployment and he was promoted (earned a higher rank) and so he had not been deployed for a year or so. The funny thing is that he is not supposed to be on convoys because of his rank, but he is still running with his men. For some reason (the TEAM) he cannot seem to send them out without going with them. He is stationed in Kuwait I think and running convoys regularly into Iraq. My sister figured it out because he was calling her at very odd hours and she asked him. I finally get it, why he does it and I wonder if your show would help her to get it also. She has been amazing through all of his deployments (this is no 4) but this one she has struggled with. I was so scared for him and she has been so cool calm and collected ! I will share it with her, it is an amazing story and I plan to watch the rest of your story unfold.
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL !!!!
Nurse Debbie

It Was Really Good Tonight, God Bless You All!

Wow, y'all got some serious potholes in Iraq. And to think that the so-called local security forces were responsible. It must feel like being invited to a turkey shoot only to discover you're the turkey, doing 35mph on a road through nowhere. I can barely imagine the frustration you men feel. Please keep safe and continue sharing your thoughts and experiences. You have my respect and admiration.

To all of you brave, wonderful, courageous men~ Words cannot describe how proud you make me feel. I happened to catch the first few minutes & heard "Camp Shelby"--I was hooked. My son trained there recently & now calls Iraq 'home.' So I felt close to you guys in many ways. Thank you & God Bless!

I am always transfixed by actual video of our soldiers in Iraq. It seems like your mission would be very exhausing both physically and mentally, with the hours on the roads and the fear of what lies ahead. and, then not being able to trust our iraqi allies because they are possibly planting IED's. I wish I could believe that being in iraq is for democracy or to fight terrorism, but I don't. My interest is in knowing if you believe that being in iraq has a higher purpose? Saving iraqs from saddam, democracy, WMD's, fight the terrorists? I have only met 1 iraqi war vet and he thought we should be in iraq. I hope you all make it out alive!

Thank you Bad Voodoo for sharing your story and for selflessly serving our country. Your bravery, loyalty, compassion and respect are to be commended. My brother and his unit are deploying soon and they, along with Bad Voodoo and the rest of the troops serving worldwide are the real heroes. Every day you get up to do a job that all of us here at home would fail miserably at. You are true soldiers. Thank you.

Sfc Nunn,
What can I say that the others before me haven't already said? Excellent work. And thank you for the effort involved in shooting the footage.

Try to get some rest, even if it's just cat naps, though I'm sure that's how you're making do already. You use the language well and do a fine job of conveying the feelings of you and your men.

I truly hope that when you guys get back home the transition won't be too difficult. I know a significant number of soldiers have a hard time of it. It'll no doubt take time, but you have the support and empathy of many, many of us.

Thank you, again. ---Patrick

Hey Guys -- Keep us all up to date on whats going on over there. You guys are doing a great job and although you feel like it is out of your element, someone has to do it.
My family and I pray for you everyday and your safe return. If I was a lot younger (I am 64) I would be there with you.
Time passes quickly and soon you will be reunited with your loved ones.
So--Voodo to you too, keep on truckin and kicking ass when necessary. Protect your selves and do what the good Sgt. Bad Voodo tells you to do and you will survive. Automatically do what you were trained to do without thought in bad scarey situations and you will survive. There are those who served before you and there will be those who serve after you. We are all brothers!!! Ed Jones

I'm bout to be a specialist and bout to be deployed to Iraq. I'm newly married and my entire family wants me to, "get out of it.' Especially my very new civillion husband. I on one hand want no part- what am I going to come home to? (Also have a 10 year old daughter who thinks I'm super women!) And on the other hand I can't wait!! Being an 88 M your show is bout as real as it gets! So scared but also so pumped! But no one outside of work gets that! It makes me feel guilty! I signed up knowing I was going but now it is suddenly so real-15 months over there is a long time! Wondering day to day am I or are we the ones who are going to be blown up is all I can think bout. I have less than 4 weeks so I guess it does not matter. I'm goin and I'll get through it, just wondering what I might be comming home to? Watching the show re-energized my WANT to go so thank you! KEEP SAFE
PFC Houston

Sgt Nunn,
Well done! It is a little after 2 AM in Florida and Frontline ended a little while ago....Many thanks to you and the rest of your Soldiers for giving an honest picture to the US public of what this war is like for you. Most people can't even begin to imagine what you and your guys go through day in and day out.....deployment after deployment.
Hang in there....June will be here soon for the Bad Voodoo!
Again many thanks for doing this with Frontline....and especially for your service to our country.
Gloria
Proud Army Brat, Wife and Mom

Sfc. Nunn:
A-W-E-S-O-M-E JOB!! For your "Bad Voodoo's War" documentary as well as the mission you and your team have been executing. No doubt... 'Bad Voodoo' has hit the mark and as you have aptly stated: "I am extremely proud of it but that's because I know what it took for us to make it happen," rightly so,you all should be. I have watched it online and savored every moment of it. But it was a gut-wrenching experience just watching. I watched with bated breath and knotted stomach as you awesome guys, navigated your daily challenges courageously, in the face of such stark danger. This piece has brought it to us straight 'from the horse's mouth', so to speak. Very poignant piece!

You and your guys and every other military personnel serving in overseas wars, should be very proud of what you do. I do not support the war but I support you guys wholeheartedly and please know that I shall continually, earnestly keep you all in my prayers. May God bless and keep you all safely until you see your loved ones and friends again. Peace and "keep hope alive."

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

Dear Toby Nunn,

It's 11:15 PM out here in Ashland, Oregon and I saw your program on PBS just a little while ago. I am so moved by the film you have all made with Deborah—I can feel the tension, the fear, the comradeship, the love. I am so moved by your story—and I pray that all of you will come home safe as very soon as possible.
Too much is being asked of you, yet your answer is to continue serving our country. Nothing is more unselfish than that—and nothing is more unfair. You all deserve to be home and I will continue doing all I can to end this war.

Blessings, thanks, and Love to each and every one of you.

Julia

------> H E R O ' S

All of you guys! I pray for all you guys to return home safe and all of our other brothers and sisters abroad. Thank you and i'm honored that you let us regular citizens have a look into what you guys do and go through over there. Wish & Pray for you Hero's every night. Men & Women like you guys make me honored and proud to be an American. Text on this comment board cant express how i feel, but these words to the core do. So proud of all you guys. My heart and prayers go out to you all.

Thank you, All of you, You guys rock!

Rick -Las Vegas

Sgt. Nunn: Like many others, I am so grateful for this unprecedented look into what is going on for at least one military group in Iraq. My niece's husband, a Marine, served one tour and is pretty quiet about the whole thing. The lack of information like we saw tonight is unfathomable in a time of technology like we have. We need to see this to understand, to stay connected, maybe even to have a more realistic basis in which to make public choices. I'm hoping more first hand views will be coming more widely.

To fully disclose, I'm also hoping that maybe seeing such reality will wise-up some leaders who feel perfectly able to send off other people and other people's children to a war front. I have been against this war from its start and am angry about the whole thing, but I am also in admiration of your dedication and service to your country and that of all who endure. I only wish that dedication and service would be returned to all of you by your country. You all have the love and prayers of so many of us, especially the prayers that everyone there will be home soon and safely.

Good Lord that was incredible... an eye opener, SO impressive. We really needed to see what you guys go through. We all support and respect the work you do and pray for your safe return to us and your famililes. Please believe and be encouraged that our Lord is in control, heals all hurts and restores what is ever lost in our lives. Thank-you for your sacrifice. In Him.

Sgt. Nunn and the Men of Bad Voodoo:

We watched tonight's Frontline episode about you and your platoon and we were amazed and proud. We were on the edge of our seats as your trip went further north into IED valley, and we were praying along with you as you prayed for your own safety. We understand and appreciate everything you shared about your mission and what it is like to be where you are and the physical and psychological impact it is having on you. We will continue to follow your story until you are safely home, we wish you the very best, and we thank you very much for your service.

Tim and Nick
Los Angeles, CA

Brilliant show. So incitefull. Thank you all for your service.

THANK YOU!
What can we do for you guys and your families? After all that you do for us?
Please let us know!

To begin with, you are not alone. Ever. Don't ever imagine that all of the fears, and anger, only you know. I know I will never understand what you have experienced. And, I'm sorry for that. It makes me less, and you more.

When you go out, I am there with you. Come home now. We miss you. Every day. Please write.

Ber

Your story was shared this evening .. and very well, in fact, i think the number of comments after the show has crashed their server! Please return safely to your families and know that those that oppose the administration want more than anything your safe return. You are our neighbors, friends, students, mentors, husbands and wife, children. Having lost a son of my own ... not to war (does that matter?), I can attest nothing else in this world is more important than your family ... nothing else is worse to loose someone. Nothing ... simply, nothing. Like you colleague, I too don't pray ... but hope for your safe return and appreciation of citizens in Iraq for your work and restraint.

Thanks for showing us what is going on over there.
Looks like they are wasting your time and everyone is a sitting target. I hope everybody makes it back safe and no one goes back.

Take care everyone Brent, wailana and Brentton.

SERGEANT NUNN:

Just watched your film on PBS--from the safety and comfort of Honolulu. Spellbound. Spent four years in Vietnam in the Foreign Service, then 25 more in some harsh places. The film was a powerful reality check--it hit me hard. I can only thank you and your guys for making this effort for us back here to understand graphically what you are dealing with. The constant vigilance, the anxiety, the strains increasingly evident in your faces, the rock-solid loyalty you have to each other, the savvy and smarts which come through crystal clear. The regular guys you are. I am proud of you and just wish I could do something to make it even a tiny bit easier on you all. Let me know. Meanwhile, I pray you ALL remain safe. All your "Joes". Aloha in the fullest meaning of that word. Al Adams, Honolulu, Hawaii