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 .

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.

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.

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

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

SFC Nunn, you and your men represent the best our country has to offer. I hope for the safe return home for all of you.

Respectfully,
Gary Kinslow
Major, U.S.Army RET

MY EYES ARE OPEN NOW,my heart is filled with pride and my sincerest daily prayers will be with each and everyone one of you and to your families until the day you come home.
Thank you for your service!
Take a deep breath of pride and carry on!

(I will get the care packages ready to send via your website)

FRONTLINE, congratulations on an incredibly enlightening program. I hope this motivates other media networks to do the right thing and bring it home to bear as it should be.

Your show has touched me very deeply. I just want to give you all a big hug and send you lots of care packages! I am also a former counselor- please know that you CAN heal from those invisible wounds. Thank you for all you are doing. You are intelligent, caring and courageous young men. Come home soon.

I watched your program last night, along with a lot of the members of Military-Space.Org. We are
so proud to have been sponsoring the Bad Voodoo Platoon since you arrived in Iraq. To see through your eyes and your heart what you go through on a daily basis, and the sacrifices you
endure, it was truly amazing. Toby you are an amazing soldier, along with the men of the Bad Voodoo, as well as every American Solder fighting for our country, and you should stand proud !!
We will continue to support you with cards and letter and most importantly our prayers until you are all home safe !!! THANK YOU !!

Toby:
All the other comments above certainly
should speak for the millions of viewers
who watched the FRONTLINE presentation.
It's impossible to render any comment but
one of empathy for the ordeal you, your
men, and all serving in those horrendous
outposts of non-civilization. All of you
are being transformed in ways that no
human life should be expected to endure.

The saying, "Young men are sent to fight
the old mens' wars" has never been more
true than now. But now even older men are
being snatched from their homelife and
families to engage this crazy warfare.

Each of you B-V men on camera are coming
across to us as very real, terribly
exhausted, and superb examples of the
best citizens of the free world. Your own
transmissions are amazingly cogent, despite
all the in-country responsibilities you must
perform with excellence. Continuing thanks
for giving up sleeptime and rest to talk
to so many Americans from your soul.
My wish is that viewers one-and-all find
appropriate appreciation for the excruciating
days each of Bad Voodoo's men must spend
away from everyone and everything they
left at home to enter the Mideast hell.
You are NOT a movie--this is REAL!

A USAF 1950s Cold War vet.

Bad Voodoo's,
As I sat here on an overnight watch, I decided to catch up on recent Frontline programs and was lucky to see yours on its debut. You represented all of our combat forces very well, as as well as the rest of our military. You did so much more than I can do when I go home and try to change/open peoples minds through conversation over a beer. Americans are so used to hearing about the war from our generals/admirals and politicians it was very powerful to hear it straight from the heart. Your chain of command can only be proud of this piece and all that you contributed to it. Stay safe and I look forward to reading updates.

Your show has touched me very deeply. I just want to give you all a big hug and send you lots of care packages! I am also a former counselor- please know that you CAN heal from those invisible wounds. Thank you for all you are doing. You are intelligent, caring and courageous young men. Come home soon.

Dear Sgt Nunn and the men of Bad Voodoo,
Thank you for putting a face to the "Irag War". I see news stories daily and, like many, have been numbed by the political rhetoric and preceived BS. Your images and words remind us all that there is a person behind the statistics and images. The 4000+ who have been lost are loved ones who left behind so many. I hope that we never lose sight of that.
The one scene that really got to me was when one of your soldiers (Jason) commented how he had lost his faith after the death of his friend. He said that he prayed for safety only to lose a loved one and how this seemed so unfair. My heart went out to him because I know many go through this doubt and agony in the face of so much suffering. For those who have lost their faith, there are many of us who will gladly give you ours in the meantime. It's the least we can do for all you have done for us.
My loved ones are safe in our homes because you have taken on the enormous burden of protecting us. God bless you all, gentlemen! You have our profound respect and admiration!

Judi
San Jose, CA

I have been very critical of the war in Iraq - both how we got into it and what has happened since the invasion. But I feel proud to be American after watching this program. You are all very courageous men and hope to God you all make it home alive. You guys are an example of all that is good about the USA.

I am moved beyond words. I never realized the constant fear our soldiers endure constantly.
My husband and I are just in awe of how strong and courageous you all are. We were terrified for you all just watching your journey to Tikrit. This documentary is such a difference from the news clips. Our prayers are with you all for a safe return soon.

Hello SFC Nunn:
I also watched Frontline twice. I guess I couldn't really believe what I saw, first time around. You are an exceptional person and leader. I appreciated your comments about your family here and the boys you look after there. I usually don't watch much on the tube about the war but you kept me glued to my TV. Thank you, thank you thank you!! I sincerely hope that it all works out for you.

Jay

Guys, Just wanted to say that there are people back home, myself included, that understand what you are going through, politics aside. You are better men than I for doing what you do. Stay strong, stay true, and come home safe. Thank you.

Oh yeah, go Red Sox. :)

Many, many thanks for an excellent documentary about Bad Voodoo. It brings the war down to a very personal level. And infinite gratitude to the men of Bad Voodoo for the outstanding service they give to our country. After watching Bush's War, one prays that the next President will find a way out of this mess. I hope all of you come home safely to your families and friends. I was especially moved because my grandson, a LCpl in the Marines is scheduled to for deployment to Iraq.....for convoy security duty.

Sgt. Nunn,
I watched last night with my 15 yr. old son and 12 yr. old daughter. They were riveted to your story. They had many questions that I could not answer, however, as they went to bed, I was able to tell them that they sleep in peace because of men (and women) like you and "your boys". Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you!
The Collettes
Fitchburg, MA

I am glad that I happened upon the Frontline program last night featuring Bad Voodoo Company. It was riveting. Only yesterday morning I had a short email from my nephew who is serving with the Marines in Iraq. The program allowed me to see what he is experiencing each day.

Thank you for sharing. Keep safe and return home soon.

Gisela V. McBride

I happened to see this story in my listings last night. Was watching my favorite hockey team try and make the playoffs but after 5secs of the documentary, I put down the remote.

Even though I have no military connection whatsoever and live in Canada, I have always had a a high amount of respect and admiration for soldiers that are in harms way. From both Canada and US. More so the US, as Iraq has alot more to offer up in dnager than Afghanistan.

I have always been very interested in seeing programs like this that try and give an impression of what it is ike to be there. What it feels like to not know what's around the corner. The waiting for something to happen. I don't pretend to know how you guys feel and deal with stuff on a daily basis. Thats impossible. I can't relate. I'm not trying to pretend that I could do it. I don't know. But at least I can be aware and listen to stories like this. And not pretend that some ordinary guy from Canada or US, getting killed on the other side of the world, is not really somethign I should care about.

We all go about our daily lives here as we have too but we should all take some time to watch stuf like this, especially this, and just give a thought to what guys like "you" have to do in a days work. Maybe then, traffic or other silly things might not seem so important. And they might appreciate the job you are tasked with.

The scenes escorting convoys on longs stretches of road at night were mesmerizing. It could not have done a better job of sucking me in and making me feel some of the anticipation, fear, anxiousness and maybe boredom that you must go through. The first person point of view actually made me feel like I was in a Humvee riding along. If that's what the goal was, you've succeeded greatly in my opinion.

Good luck to you guys over there. I hope all of you make it back to your families and friends safe and sound. And be able to enjoy them, as I do, really soon.

Take care.

Dean Roberts
Ottawa, Ontaro, Canada

Sfc. Nunn: I caught FRONTLINE last night as I was flipping channels. I'm 31, work for a university here in Indianapolis, and am pretty confused about politics. But I just want to say THANK YOU for the effort and care that you and your men put forth: for each other, and for viewers - citizens - like me. Your honest and tireless work has given me another piece to the puzzle as I try to figure out how to best serve my country, and the world, in my own way. I deeply admire what you're doing. Stay safe, and please keep sending updates. They are invaluable.

Your program was gut wrenching. As your outfit drove past the white Toyota pick up I found my stomach in my throat and my heart pounding. What you must feel out there every day - it must be so very very difficult. I pray that you all will come home safely and that someone can find a way to get you all out permanently. I feel nothing but admiration for you. On the other hand I found myself feeling nothing but contempt for the politicians and fat cat defense contractors, along with the military higher ups using up our soldiers like yesterday's kleenex. God bless you and your families. May you be home safe with them soon.

I watched the show last night and I have to say it really helped me to understand what my son will be going through. He is currently in Camp Shelby and will be one of the soldiers relieving you guys. It will be his first deployment and Im terrified. His first night IED training was last night and they got hit...Please take care of yourselves and if you have any bits of advice please feel free to send them my way...I am so proud of you guys...if you ever need anything let me know...
signed,
Proud Infantry Mom.

You did it! You were able to meet all of your goals, as you wrote: "goal of bridging the cultural and informational distance between the general public and those of us serving will be crossed. Will the good people of America be able to put their politics aside and see some regular guys just trying to get through the daily challenges faced in this reality they know for a year or even more? Will this show be successful in putting to rest some of those misconceptions and draw a circle around us versus a line between us?" YES!! You all were able to do it! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING... I do not know how you do that work day in and day out and I am a better American and more thankful for having watched your documentary.--S. Barber

Wow! What an eyeopener. Myself and probably a lot of other americans sometimes forget that there is a war even going on.

Stay safe.

Thank you

I was flipping through the channels last night on Tv and happened to find PBS broadcasting your show. twenty minutes into it. I was hooked. Very few people that I know are involved in the military, but let me say this. Your documentary is exceptional. This certainly has opened my eyes and heart into what you men and women are going thru. Keeping faith and prayers will get you all thru this. God Bless you all and your families. Looking forward to your comments and journey.

I watched the show last night. I am not a regular Frontline viewer. I just found it while channel surfing. You guys are doing a great job. It reminded me of the documentary films from World War II of the convoys of ships and their escorts who braved the North Atlantic seas and the German wolfpacks.
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys and your families. Thank you. Be safe.

Thank you for sharing your experience in Iraq. I have no friends in the military, and live in NYC--a place much different from where you guys are at right now. That said, no matter what political leanings one may have, the Frontline episode showed me the human face of war, which brings it home... I am sorry that you are so far away and in harm's way. But it is with documentaries such as these--and your courage to share with us--that we, at home, can better understand your struggles. Be safe, and, please if this can help you with dealing, continue blogging. I'll continue to watch.

Thank you for participating in a film that fully explains the hardships of what an assignment that seems as simple as escorting fuel tanks from point A to point B is as complicated as was shown on the film. I think most people believe that our army is being used in a more mission oriented way, when in fact they are being used to protect commodities. I always tell people willing to talk about this stuff that most soldiers fight to protect their brother on the left or right of them and your unit totally validates that belief.

I also want to state that when you spoke of eye fatigue just watching the film for one hour made my eyes hurt. The desolate landscape makes it hard to imagine being behind the wheel or beign a passenger in an armored vehicle for as long as eight hours would not drive a person mad.

I also was shocked that KBR would let you guys sit out in 130 degree heat waiting for assistance and just not show up. It is a disgrace that these people are eating up tax payer dollars and putting brave men like you at risk. It made me ill! You are all in my heart and I wish that more people would watch this film to understand the price you men are paying and that those in power or soon to be in power begin to really look into what is going on over there, as it seems we are all in the dark. We owe you that much if not more. Hang in there and I look forward to your dispatches.

What a powerful hour of television!! And a perspective of the war that is rarely ever revealed in such honesty and rawness. This morning I have been emailing my friends and family sharing the link to this story because I think it is so important for Americans to see this and realize what the day to day reality of this war means to the brave men and women serving our country in Iraq and their families back home. Growing up in a military family, this story really pulled at my heart strings in a profound way.

All I can say is THANK YOU to Bad Voodoo for sharing their perspective and experience and most of all, for serving their country with honor. America owes you and all of our soldiers over seas the utmost respect and appreciation.

God Bless our Troops!!

Wow....this was amazing. It gave me a whole new respect for the men and women over there. Living in comfort in California, I really had NO IDEA what you are going thru. Thank you for opening my eyes and showing me what you all are doing for ME AND MY FAMILY along with everyone else. Because of you, I get to live the American Dream....and my daughter "Katie" sleeps in peace. God Bless you all....Suzanne Campo
Camino, California

Just wanted to let you all know that I can't even begin to express how I feel after watching your show. Excellent, excellent, excellent!! 44 years ago I deployed off Okinawa to Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade for the first of several tours in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. I was impressed then with the quality of men that I served with ... and I'm even more impressed with every one of you guys. As your documentry points out, the nature of "your" war is far different - and I think - far more difficult than the "kicking doors in" side of combat. Just remember that there are tens of thousands of us "old farts" out there that really appreciate what you and your fellow soldiers are going through.

This was one of the best hours of television I have ever seen. My brother was a marine who spent a tour in Iraq and until last night, I never really got what it was like over there. This is 100% because of the people who participated. Such programming should be on all the channels every night. I cant thank PBS, the director, or the soldiers enough. Know that while many disagree with the current mission, we do not disagree with you. Thank you.

Hang in there guys!! I was there in 2004 for 10 months and know how you guys feel running mission after mission. I am an Infantryman with a North Carolina National Guard unit and we stayed busy all the time. As we prepare to go back over at the turn of the year we train harder and smarter knowing it doesn't get any easier. You guys stay focus, we will keep praying for you, and come home safely!!

Watched Bad Voodoo's War with wife last night. (Wife's brother is with 2nd Marine EF in Anbar).

First: We pray for the safety of all of you and pray for your speedy return home with full health.

Second: We both thank you for your reporting back your experience so that the general public can get an inside look at one platoon's experience. (There should be more of this).

Third: It is our opinion, based on your reporting that the risk to mission ratio is too high. Contractor's and government forces should be providing the security missions which have fallen upon your group of fine men.

Platoon Voodoo is doing a fine job. Certainly above the call. (That is some understatement but we have no other way to express).

GOD BLESS YOU.

SFC Nunn and the men of Bad Voodoo PLT:
your show was great, but more importantly, your service. God Bless you all and return safely. As one of the earlier comments stated, get some rest platoon sergeant (that's an order).
You guys stay sharp and keep your butts down.

V/R,

Jeffrey Wiley
MAJ, USA, retired
1984 - 2004
Blackhorse!

The show was outstanding! I think it should be mandatory viewing in every school in the USA. Please know how much we appreciate your sacrifices on our behalf. I see Iraq as as battle front in the world-wide war. And it is because of the blood, sweat and tears of our military that the people there have a chance for freedom and self-rule. That in turn will help keep us safe and is also a huge defeat for our enemies. We here at home must look at the big picture, and learn to ignore the media who likes to say we are "suffering from war fatigue"! They need to watch your videos to see what fatigue is. We at home are doing just fine, thanks to our brave military (and their families). May God continue to bless each one of you. I will follow this website until you are all back with us here, safe and sound.

Why can't we find people like you to our elected leaders. When I listen to you and your men speak I hear true Americans. You guys are all one color, Green, and love and care for each other unconditionally. The professionalism of our military is a reflection of your person beliefs and standards. No one hates war more than an American Soldier, but no one is betterat it. I think in the comming years our politicians better watch out, you guys and girls may improve the breed,
david balsley

Thanks for taking the time to make the film. Unfortunately, I hope there are more to come. I say unfortunately because I do not support the war but I do support the soldiers who are serving our country (even though I do not see how it is helping the U.S.).
Our son is serving in Iraq. Your film really helped us understand what he is doing over there since he will not tell us much at all.

Thank you and GOD BLESS!!

Vicki W.
Jonesboro, AR
Psalms 91:11

We watched Frontline last night, Bad Voodoo war. I was so scared as I watched these fine young men go out escorting,"who knows what" across the Iraqi plains. From their words I could detect a discontent in the type of work they were doing. They would have been happier pounding their boots across the sands then having the rubber of tires hitting the sand. You wonder if the "stuff" in the trucks is ever seen by the everyday soldier . Also, the time they waited along the road for a "contract" repair was appalling. My hope is that they all get home. ALL.. And soon.

To the men of Bad Voodoo,

I was overcome with emotion while watching your program on Frontline. I have nothing but the utmost respect for you and all the men and women serving our country throughout the world. I pray for your safe return home to your friends and family.

Thank you for your service!
Shannon

My husband and I watched your show last night - we live just outside of Philadelphia. The show was very moving in many ways. We appreciate you sharing so honestyly and showing your emotions - the way you all care for each other is the true American spirit. I am still thinking about you today as I sit at my desk at work. Know that your show had an impact - which I plan to share with others. God bless America & God bless you all.

Caught the show last night as well and was very proud of you guys and the jobs you are doing. My brother in law is heading over soon for 16 months. We are praying for him and you guys too. Keep up the good work and be strong. God bless each and every one of you. Come home soon, and safe.

Best,
Nate G.
Gloucester, MA

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
I Didn't sleep well last night after watching the program. I kept replaying that IED detonation (and the events that followed) outside the Iraqi Security Checkpoint over in my mind. Thank you for making this real for all of us in the States. I am telling everyone about this show. We need to see this. We need to understand.

Stay alert, stay safe. I wish you Godspeed. You are in my prayers.

If you or your men need anything, contact me through the email I listed or my blog: (http://thereisnogray.wordpress.com/) and I will do my best to help out.

I am thankful that I was able to watch your documentary last night, and wish my husband was awake to see it with me. It really moved me; going about my own day to day it seems that I hadn't given too much thought about your day to day. That is, until now.

I could hardly sleep last night as I was thinking of you all, and what you are living right now. Your documentary has given me a perspective on the war that I hadn't taken notice of; it seems that the news snipets that we hear everyday have made my ears some what numb to what is your reality.

God Bless you and your families. I pray for your safe return! Thank you for all you've done and given up!

Sincerely,
Christine Valpiani

Sergeant Nunn,

Thank you for giving us this brave and honest view. I watched every minute, and will never think of �the War� as a lazy slogan or debating point again.

God bless you and your family and comrades,
Joanne

This was such an important film for all to see.
It's time for all our "fingers and toes and JOES" to come home!

Thank you Nunn

In it's simple and profound honesty, last night's FRONTLINE showed the world what is going on in Iraq. It was one of the most moving experiences I have had in a while. The images of Toby Nunn and Jason Shaw and the members of Bad Voodoo company are tattooed on my psyche. To put these noble warriors in harm's way to guard what? A convoy of oil tankers? I cried tears of rage and frustration.
Please know, all of you in Bad Voodoo Company, you are with me as I hold my sign on Friday Night on the corner of Laurel Canyon and Ventura, "BRING 'EM HOME". Sincerely, Judith

My son is with an Indian head brigade currently in Iraq. It was very enlightening to see a bit of what he is exposed to. May God bless each of you and bring you home safely.

When all we ever get from politicians and the typical news media is rhetoric and bumper sticker slogans, watching you guys brought home what a chilling reality being stuck in a war like this is like for those that are doing the job.

God be with you as I hope everyone one of you and all of our brave men and women make it home safely.

I never could understand the reason we had to invade another country like this and to this day don't understand why we are still there. When watching what you do, I am even more convinced that it is another Vietnam that we are stuck in.

Anyway, please come home to see your families again.

I sat in awe of the show last night. I had to check out the website today. I just need to say that your platoon makes me proud to be an American. There is nothing I can say to even do justice in conveying how much gratitude I have for each of you. Your sacrifice and service to this country is overwhelming. The blood, sweat and tears that flow from your platoon is only outweighed by your dedication and integrity. I will be blessed if my children grow up to be half the men that you are. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance. You are truly heroes. Thank you.

Toby - you're going to be President some day!

I loved the show last night. I was transfixed to the screen and it was the fastest hour that went by yesterday for me. The group prayer in last night's show touched me the most as I saw how God answered that prayer by protecting Rev and Bird Dog when the explosion occurred (hope I got the names right)!. I truly hope all of you come home safely and that this all end soon! I will pray daily for all of you!

Love to you all and God Bless!!

To all of the Bad voodoo war team,

wow ....Even if i'm in Montreal, Canada.
I'have watch the program, last night. and hope that our canadian soldiers can do a report of what they live down there too. As real as you did.
Thanks to you, to lets us in your day to day job, to protect your country.
You will be in my prayer every day, like our guys.
God bless each and every one of you. And get home soon, and safe.

Isabelle :)

SFC Nunn (and Bad Voodoo),

Thank you and your families for your sacrifice for this country. You and your team greatly appreciated and I can tell you that this family hopes you will return safely and soon. Thanks again for sharing your missions with us: Each time your team was about to convoy our hearts would race. Mission starts were very foreboding and we thought for sure someone would be hurt. However, each time you completed a mission we could breathe a sigh of relief. Hopefully, this will all be over soon so your team won’t have to go back and it amazes me the person who is on this 5th tour.

OOHRAH Bad Voodoo! Come home soon.

-= Pete

omGosh!!! You guys ROCK!!! Last night I stumbled across the program & I was suddenly mesmerized by the true-to-life visions of a war that until now I felt so disconnected from & not daily affected by ~ already distrusting what the ?leaders? keep telling us over here about what?s REALLY going on over there?all-the-while knowing their words are not believable. But to see it & hear it & to know that, ?hey those guys are just regular guys doing EXTRAORDINARY things? in a completely foreign place with silent (often invisible) enemies at every Iraqi checkpoint. That is amazing!!!
I have SO MUCH RESPECT & HONOR for ALL OF YOU doing what you?ve done EVERY DAY of your service to this country.
I will NEVER be able to repay you for the risks you guys take everyday just by doing your job ~~risking your lives ~ for governments (on both sides) filled with so much hypocrisy it sickens me. Watching you guys circled in prayer before your route ? I was brought to tears? & when that IED exploded that same night ~ I couldn?t help but SCREAM, pray, & cry some more. I was SO RELIEVED & said a heartfelt prayer thanking God that nobody was injured.
I?ll cut this short now ? I?m sure I could ramble on for hours about how MUCH I have been affected by this program & by the WONDERFUL & while too many times (verbally) thankless job you guys are doing over there. I just want all of ya?ll to make it home SAFELY. Please remember EACH DAY (although you may not hear the words please know) that I (& all of America) THANK YOU FROM MY HEART & pray for your safe return back to the U.S.
You guys ROCKED my world by letting me have a peek into yours & I?m SOO glad this program was made. EVERYONE over here MUST see this story. If there?s ANY WAY I can help any of you ~ PLEASE just holler. God Bless you All!!

Peace, Lis
Mesquite, TX

Sfc Nunn:

The story you and your men told was insightful and powerful. It was not difficult to see that you were telling it like it really is.

I want to address your concerns directly: Rest assured that you have closed the cultural and informational distance. You have, indeed, put to rest many misconceptions and drawn a circle around us as a nation.

You have done a great service to all of the men and women serving in Iraq. I am deeply impressed with not only your professionalism but also with the personal obligation you feel towards your men and mission. You are a good man and a brave and honorable soldier.

Regardless of the "big picture" in Iraq, you should stand very tall and be very proud of your efforts. I understand that you and your men don't think of yourselves as heros, but hopefully you are OK with the idea that many of us back here think that you are.

Thank you very much. Stay safe and God bless all of you.

Philip Garst
Chevy Chase, MD

I saw the Frontline special last night. Seeing what you guys go through every day really touched my heart. I wish I could give you all a big hug. I can only imagine the daily fear you face mixed with tedious boredom. I pray that America will not take your sacrifice of time and effort in vain.I pray for everyones safe return and a quick end to this war. Thank you! God bless you and keep you!

With love,
Heather M.
North Carolina

I enjoyed watching the program on the Bad Voodoo' War and gaining an insight into how the soldiers view their jobs. However this group of soldiers were chosen, it was definitely very interesting to be allowed to hear and see their point of view. Sgt. Nunn, keep leading your men and I can see why they look up to you.

I hope that all of you come home safe and sound. Thank you for what you do and continue to do.

Sincerely,
Caitlin

I watched the frontline episode last night. I cannot begin to tell you my admiration for you and your men-I am speechless. The words Thank You are not enough nor make up for your sacrifice, your men and that of your families. I pray that you and your men come home to us. I know that means nothing in the sense that you are still there and I am not-but you and your men are my heroes. Please take care of yourself and come home.

My husband, SFC Christopher Maes of the Michigan National Guard 1-126 CAV B-Troop (Black Knights) just arrived at Camp Beuring yesterday, on his way to Camp Virginia where they will be providing convoy security. It was an astounding coincidence that I was channel-surfing last night and came across your story. Even without the extreme pertinence of the topic, I would have been moved and proud of the job you do. It is wonderful to see this part of the war presented in such an unbiased and completely human way. I am going to try to make sure that Chris' entire unit views the program - I think it will help prepare them for the tasks they will be faced with. I suppose it is possible that the mission-related issues Bad Voodoo's War bring to light are already known and will be 'taught' to the incoming soldiers providing convoy security...but 'seeing' it provides a clearer picture of reality. And if this program helps raise awareness in the troops and consequently helps prevent even one casualty, you will have not only made a film that gives the rest of the world an appreciation for the job you do, but you will have also given the priceless gift of health or even life to a fellow soldier. To everyone who was involved in creating this show, bless you, bless you, bless you, from my family to you and yours.

u men r true heroes, u keep us safe, the videos give people an inside prespective on what its like to be in your shoes, u r all brave men and god bless. thank you for your service dennis

I watched your show and could hardly breathe the whole time. I felt like I was there. I could feel, in my heart, how you felt to be there. I do not know how you do it. My son is scheduled to go to Iraq there on April 19th. He has been training for quite a while. Watching Jason as a gunner, I could only hold my breathe, since that is what my son will be doing. You stay strong and know that this show has helped us all feel and experience a little of what it is like. You are in my prayers and thoughts

I watched this program twice ... it moved me ... thank you for sharing your story ... I wish you all saftey in Iraq and peace of heart when you finally come home - AP

I want to start out by telling eveyone of the men and women who are fighting over in Iraq how much I admire and apprieciate the courage and strength each and everyone of you posses. I watched the program the other night and felt so proud of all of you who I dont even know. I also felt sort of sad when one solider stated that he couldnt feel the sympathy and compasion from the folks back home and it broke my heart. I think I speak for all of us when I say all of you are in our prayers as well as all of your families. As awefull as it was to see the reality of what is going on in Iraq it was good for all of us to see what you are all going through. Know you all are in our hearts god bless and make it home safe.

Sergeant Nunn,
I saw the special last night and I was both outraged and very proud of you and your men, outraged over the USA risking your lives for nothing and proud of you and your men for what you are doing for the USA and me, I to was in the service and know the special bond that all members of the service have towards each other and the sacrifices that are made for our country. I wish you and your men safe return and again you guys make me proud to say I’m an American, God Bless. Mike

I want to start out by telling eveyone of the men and women who are fighting over in Iraq how much I admire and apprieciate the courage and strength each and everyone of you posses. I watched the program the other night and felt so proud of all of you who I dont even know. I also felt sort of sad when one solider stated that he couldnt feel the sympathy and compasion from the folks back home and it broke my heart. I think I speak for all of us when I say all of you are in our prayers as well as all of your families. As awefull as it was to see the reality of what is going on in Iraq it was good for all of us to see what you are all going through. Know you all are in our hearts god bless and make it home safe.

SFC Nunn and all the guys,

What an amazing film! You have accomplished what no other film has done in bringing the war home, especially to those of us who have been with you in spirit from the beginning. The images of your northern treks will stay with me forever. Your concern for each member of the platoon is so appreciated, especially by us moms!

Stay tough, just a short while to go, in our prayers every day.

Love you all, Meier's MOM

Dear Sgt. Nunn,
Thank you. I watched Frontline last night and I have to admit, I would usually be tuned in elsewhere. I happened to flip to it because 'The Biggest Loser' and 'Dancing with the Stars' didn't appeal to me this week. I feel lucky that I switched the channel.

I know I can't understand even a fraction of the responsibility you feel to your 'joes', but I have to say that it was all I could think about while watching. I felt so strongly the fear and the desire to keep them all safe and bring them home. I wanted to cover you all with a giant safety net and drag you home myself!

While politics can't play a part in your dedication to duty, it must be excruciating to put yourself and your men on the line every day without a clear understanding of the path to an end result. And for that I would like to apologize.

The American people seem to have lost their voice. We have frustratingly sat on our hands and while we say that we 'support our troops' and that we want to end the war, we haven't taken any action as a group. Hopefully the election in November will get the ball rolling, but I think documentaries like this help as well.

The fear I felt watching your convoy in night-vision, knowing something was going to happen from the editing set-up, was enough to convince me to act. I will now write letters to my Senators and Congressmen and my mayor and anyone else I can think of who might listen.

Again, thank you. Good luck, stay alert, and know that you made quite an impact, if only on me.

Alicair Peltonen
Boston, MA

I saw the PBS broadcast last night!!! The footage that you have captured is amazing and really makes it hit home. My brother recently served 22 months in Iraq - TQ area and was a Scout. What you are doing is very dangerous and intense - I couldn't take my eyes off of the TV last night...knowing that I hope and wish that each one of you were home with your families � out of harms way and SAFE on US soil.
I can�t wait until you team come home � is it in May 2008? I really disagree with this war but�I DO support each and every one of you serving for our country.
I would like to truly Thank You � and if I could I would HUG each one of you!!! You are helping this country realize what the conditions are really like over there. Thank you for volunteering to capture the reality of WAR!!!
Please come home safe! We love you all!
Thank you again!

I can't tell you how great this series is. I love that PBS has taken this on. America needs to see what really is going on and what our troops are going through everyday. I'm prior military so I have some understanding about military dynamics. That fact that most troops our being courageous and putting themselves on the line is commended, but its a slap in the face that they are putting themselves on the line for contrators who make way too much money is disgusting. Payday will come someday for you guys(guys means men and ladies!)Thank you for being so sincere.

To every member of Bad Voodoo Company, we send a salute and a hug.. the former in awe and praise for your service and the latter in compassion and to show we care for each of you as individuals.
Your voices came through loud and clear on the film and it is your voices that we have most been wanting to hear..more than the government or the media or anyone else. We sat mesmerized..with tears, anger, pride, prayers..the gamut of emotion..all the time we kept saying, please God let all of you be safe.
It would be presumptuous to say we felt what it would be like to be in your shoes but you really helped us see through your eyes and we feel we got to know you. You may think of yourselves are ordinary people, and we understand what you mean, but when we see what you are going thru, both at home and in Iraq, we feel you deserve the accolade of heroes and you have our unflagging support and love.
We pray constantly for your safety and your morale. We also think of your families and friends who await your return and we pray for your homecoming and beyond. God bless you and thank you!
Warmest Regards,
Carol and Phil Ehmann

Thanks to all involved in the project--especially the members of Bad Voodoo. It was absolutely captivating and I felt priviliged to get to see the war through your eyes. Never before have I felt such a connection to what is really happening. Thank you for opening your hearts and minds to us. Please know that one formerly disaffected and politically left person joins many others in sending prayers and support to you guys. May you all come home soon!

I live in NYC and wish this film could be broadcast in Times Square. What sticks most from the film is the company's professionalism under impossible circumstances, especially poor leadership at the top level. I will carry Sergeant Nunn and his company with me as inspiration to focus on the job at hand and take care of those around me even when it's inconvenient.

Keep safe.

I cannot stop thinking about the excellent documentary that you and your men did. After watching a documentary at my school; I cannot stop thinking about the men and women that are fighting and sacrificing themselves in Iraq. I've seemed to notice that IED's are the highest cause of injury and death. Thank you for allowing civilians to view the real impacts of war. The documentary was so honest with so little said or done.

I watched Bad Voodoo last night and was deeply moved. It persdonalized the war to me more than anything ever has. I kept praying, "Don't let them die. Don't let them die."

I want you and all the men and women home now. I appreciate your service, hell I am incredibly f***ing grateful for your service. You all seem such extraordinary men that I don't feel our nation can really afford to lose any of you.

Please stay safe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and now, everyone who serves.

Deb Tinsley

TO EVERYONE IN THE VOODOO PLATOON:

YOU ALL HAVE AMAZING COURAGE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING A COMMITMENT TO DEFEND YOUR COUNTRY. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERYONE AT HOME. I WILL BE THERE WHEN YOU ALL COME HOME SAFELY.

To the heroes of Bad Voodoo --

I am the proud mom of a U.S. Marine. I debated about whether to watch your show last night. As I turned to catch a 'glimpse,' I found myself glued to the program. Very well done and very informative. Thank you so much for doing it. I can't tell you what it meant. I watched your entire show, sometimes through tears and gained a much better understanding and knowledge of 'playing in the sand' and all that you go through.

Thank you all for your service.

Be careful and come home safe.

Kathy
Proud Marine Mom

Sfc. Nunn,

I believe that you did accomplish your goal of trying to bridge cultural and informational distance between the general public & with those of you who serve in the military. The show did a great job of highlighting what you & your men go through on a daily basis, that of which I cannot even imagine. While I do not agree with the reasons for the war, I know that whether you do or not, you and your family have no choice but to accept it. For that, I salute you & your men. I have the uptmost respect for every last one of you "Regular Joes" and I pray that you all make it home...with your fingers and toes of course.

Stay sharp out there and come home soon. Thank you for your service.

Shawn ONeill
Boise, ID

My eyes well up as I type.... I not only pray for the safe return of all of you but I also pray for the leaders who make decisions in that they will make wiser choices.

All I wanted to do last night was knock a few KBR and political leaders� heads together.

I am so very proud of every one of you and the daunting sacrifice you give. I'm not rich but if I were I would set up a foundation for vets like yourself, that would give you 30 days in a beautiful secluded retreat along with your family, away from civilization, providing fishing and many other therapeutic activities, that would help ease your pain and provide the calm serenity, that would bring you back to as normal as possible. We need to take care of all of you and your families to the Nth degree.

Thank you PBS, Deborah, and especially Sgt Nunn and his men for bringing light on a dark subject.

God Bless and especially God speed!

(If I could sub for you I would)
Kent Dyer
Stevensville, MI

Sfc. Nunn,

I believe that you did accomplish your goal of trying to bridge cultural and informational distance between the general public & with those of you who serve in the military. The show did a great job of highlighting what you & your men go through on a daily basis, that of which I cannot even imagine. While I do not agree with the reasons for the war, I know that whether you do or not, you and your family have no choice but to accept it. For that, I salute you & your men. I have the uptmost respect for every last one of you "Regular Joes" and I pray that you all make it home...with your fingers and toes of course.

Stay sharp out there and come home soon. Thank you for your service.

Shawn ONeill
Boise, ID

Fellas - As I watched the show, I could not help of reading about E Company, 1/506th 101 Abn in Band of Brothers. I am glad you fight for each other and am embarrassed that we are wasting true treasure like you guys on truck baby sitting missions. What a waste of the finest infantry in the world! I hope you ALL come home soon and in one piece. If you can I would encourage you to take advantage of the Armed Foreces Recreation Facility in Garmish Partinkirch Germany to decompress as best you can. Bring your families if you can. It is a beautiful place where hopefully you can relax and decompress.

AMAZING! My daughter and I were glued to the tv last night. My husband is serving as an arabic linguist with the Marines and it was hard for us to invision what a "mission" was. You guys brought it home for us and helped us to see what it was like over there. God bless you all and bring you home safely.

Guys,
Saw your show last night and was surprised to hear comments that I heard in Vietnam in 1968.
I thought we all knew by this time that only the guys in the field should decide who or what gets hit!
Will we never learn?

Keep your spirt and stay safe.

Wow... wow... I was very moved by this program. My husbands nephew has been deployed 3 times and made it home unharmed. I now have more of an idea of what he went thru over there. I wish I could get everybody I know to see this film. Most people live out their entire life wondering if they will make a difference. You guys won't have that problem. You all are a bunch of angels in kahki's putting yourself in harms way for me and mine. God bless you, and thank you.
Freedom isn't free.

Wow! I picked up the link to the program via a blog. The person who posted about it said this show should be required viewing for humans. I totally agree.

Bad Voodoo is all of military deployment in Iraq in microcosm. We are so horribly ignorant back in the States about what you are experiencing there. We generally hear/see only the extremes, the black and white of it. But like most of life, much of it falls into the gray area, it seems.

The tension of our vicarious rides along with you for just a few minutes was humongous. Absolutely can't imagine what that must feel like, be like, day after day after day after night after day.

We will continue to argue among ourselves about the causes, direction and consequences of this war. It's what we do. But you have literally put human faces and hearts before us in a powerfully moving way. Thank you for what you are doing, but more than that, thank you for who you are.

Dear Bad Voodoo guys (raised in Louisiana-I love the name),

Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to set up the cameras so that we can get a glimpse into your world. This documentary did so much to expand my awareness because it is long enough (unlike the evening news) to get a more comprhensive idea of what your lives are like. I am sorry for all that you are enduring.

I want to say that I am a raging Liberal, Progressive, left, blue state whatever and from the first days when we marched to prevent the wars and save you from having to put your lives at risk until last night when I watched your program I have been filled with nothing but admiration and gratitude for men and women in the military. I also know many, many other progressives who feel as I do. In fact, I have not, in five years, spoken to even one person who does not appreciate what the troops on the ground are doing--irrespective of how they feel about the US government, war, or the Pentagon.

I hope that all of you return home to your sweet families safe and sound. I respect and admire your families and their sacrifices as well.

Keep your courage and love close.

Take care,

Sandra
New York City

I have never felt as moved after a program as I did after this one. My first thought after I realized that it had ended was wait it can not be over. I want to see the "movie happy ending" of everyone's homecoming. Thank you for putting real life back into my world in Green Bay. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. My family and I appreciate and love you for your committment, service, and sacrifice to and for our country. I hope that we will continue to see updates on Bad Voodoo Company until you all come home. I pray that it is soon. You will be in my thoughts daily. Bonnie

As with any documentary I watch on Frontline, I appreciate the better understanding that I take away with each program. This one was definitely no exceptiion. However, I must say I was left with a feeling of sadness, that you and your men are living under this kind of stress on a day-to-day basis while many of us here in America are rapped up in the day-to-day politics involving the upcoming election, and other frivilous things the media focuses their attention on. You are all extremely brave, and you, as well as all the men and women serving in Iraq, will be in my thoughts and prayers each day until you're home safely.

Absolutely the best documentary that I have ever watched! Thank you, and the soldiers in your platoon, for your service to the Country! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

I have just finished watching your film for the second time. I saw the broadcast late last night and couldn't wait to watch it online this morning. What an awesome job, in the making of the film and your warrior effort. I, like many others, have also lost interest in the war. Your film seems to have fulfilled its' purpose. You have successfully brought the war to life for me and others. I want you all home safe and sound.

I have a "friend" currently at Camp Shelby . He is getting ready to deploy to Iraq. He is with the Louisiana National Guard Military Police. This film has given me a glimpse of what he may face and I might have some type of understanding of the type of man that he comes home as.

I'm sure that your family is awesomely proud of you. You have raised the bar on my standards of what a real honorable man should be. You have a BEAUTIFUL family awaiting you. Throw in a congrats to your wife that her man is pretty sexy! LOL!

There is no way to thank you all for your sacrifices, but please know that you and your unit will be daily in my prayers along with the safe return of all of our men.

This documentary has drawn a circle around us all. I am so humbled by your courage and humanity against all odds.May God be with you every moment of the way.

Sfc. Nunn:
Thank you for exposing your lives to me and my family, who live in a small town in Ontario, Canada. You are all true Heros and our thoughts and prayers are wih you, the men of Bad Voodoo and all your families. We pray that you all come home safe.
Thank you and God Bless you.

SFC Nunn: You and your men are my heroes and the same can surely be said of many units as fine as yours. You have shepherded this group and made this magnificent film record possible. Superb work and thank you all forever.

Brave men thrown into a horrible situation, we have the utmost respect for all of you. At the same time contempt and disgust for the deceitful politicians who arranged this fiasco.

God Bless you all

Sgt. Nunn, Wow, what an eye opener I stumbled along your show last nite and was just glued to the tv, with tears flowing for all that you do and go thur. You all have my utmost respect. I've always stood by our troops. Thanks for the eye opener. Stay safe, and know that we all are praying for your safe return in May. The realness of your documentary just ripped out my heart, you and your men are my HEROS! I'll be passing this website along to everyone I know, you did a great job, your work is not in vain! We love you all and will be praying for you nonstop. Tammy DeBlaay

Thank you for your bravery on the frontlines, with your men, with your family and with sharing your experiences, thoughts and feelings with us "back home". A home we wouldn't have without all of you.

Your program should be required viewing by every American. I think it would achieve your goal of bridging the divide and making us all look past our different feelings about the war and focus on getting all the brave men and women home again safe and sound.

God bless you and yours,
Kiki

I am one of those people who watched your story from Montreal. You allowed yourselves to open up and show us your story and what really happens over there. Thank you so much for sharing in such an honest way. You gave us the gift of seeing what you really go through and not just what the news media chooses to show us. Many hugs from me to you. Chantal Boucher

Hi Toby and the Bad Voodoos,my husband and I watched your raw, honest program on Frontline last night.He and I have always been against the war in Iraq; however, our loyalty to you the troops has never waivered. Your mission on Frontline to bring us all together into the same circle and not be divided has been accomplished. I cannot tell you how moved I am by your story. As a social worker, I will do whatever I can to help returning soldiers and their families. I will keep track of you daily on the Frontline web site and you all will be in my prayers everyday. Remember this --you are not alone--we are with you everyday. God's blessing and strength be with you. Ann

I watched your program last night. God bless you all. Thank you for allowing us to have a small glimpse into your lives. You may consider yourselves ordinary men, but you are heroes to many. Take care and come home safely.

Sgt. Nunn and your "Joes" of Bad Voodoo You are regular guys who happen to be heroes in every respect. Regardless of the politics of this war, your courage and dedication to your country and to your "Band of Brothers"is astonishing. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is some of the best truth that has come out about the war. You and your families have the sincere support of myself and countless Americans and I'm sure from people all over the world. May you be blessed and protected from harm. Garry Parks

To the men of Bad Voodoo--I hope you can tell from all of the positive feedback you see here what tremendous support you have back home. You have not been forgotten. I, too, thank you for helping to put this documentary together. I cannot imagine doing what you do every day, the sacrifices you all make, and the incredible stress you endure. And if you are so lucky to live through it unharmed and can return home, you are expected to magically leave your experiences behind you, pick up where you left off, and return to a "normal" lifestyle. Unbelievable--how does one do that? You give of yourselves so much, and receive relatively little in return. But, please know that whatever our individual political views, you as soldiers have our gratitude and admiration. My best hopes for your safe return and futures filled with peace and happiness.

Happy trails.
Susan
Salem, Oregon

This film helps us understand the real people caught up in this mess. You are no different from our own brothers, fathers, friends... This was a great service to the americans who don't realize the war continues and the madness continues. I'm praying for the war to end as soon as possible. Be safe as you can.

Adonis

You've expanded the conciousness of many. Thank you for your service and for embracing this program.

Much Love and Respect From Wisconsin
Tyson

Sgt. Nunn,
Thank you for serving, and you are not even a US citizen. This says a lot about your character. I was glued to the TV for the whole show. I cannot believe how you guys live there, the stress and heat has got to get to you.

I thought the program was fantastic! Realistic, sobering and very touching. These men give the ultimate sacrifice for each one of us. And we can never thank you enough. When I lie in bed and think the house is too cold or the pillow too hot, I will think of you guys and rest safe because of you. Take care of yourselves, take care of each other, and may God watch over your every move. With love and appreciation, Gini Axton

Astonishing film. It is vital for these stories to be told. The sacrifices that you, your platoon, and the other 150,000 military service members make on a daily basis are not taken for granted.

SFC Nunn, you stated that it is a double-edge sword, that you are torn between your family who want you at home and your soldiers who need you. And the reality is that they all do. With this project now completed your children will have the privilege and honor of viewing this film one day and showing it to your grandchildren. They will see the sacrifices you made and the love you have for them, your men, and our country.

Is the project really complete though? Does the story really end here? You say you are all just "regular guys" but really you are extraordinary men fighting in the trenches. You and your men have incredible knowledge about what is taking place in Iraq - knowledge that many Americans do not have. I think many Americans are confused about what we should do next. We have potential presidential leaders who want us to leave and another who wants us to stay. We have questions and those fighting in the trenches might have the answer.

Thank you for taking the time to make this film and for your service. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Christina Henderson
Los Angeles, CA
Proud daughter of a Vietnam Veteran
Proud granddaughter of a World War II and Korean War Veteran

To the men of Bad Voodoo,
Watched your program last night and all of you have remained in my thoughts. My prayers are with you. I will continue to follow your story. Come home safe and sound.

I was deeply moved by the human element of this program. Regardless of the views we may hold of the war or the politics that have guided our involvement in Iraq, one cannot helped but recognize that at the ground level this war is about dedicated young men who have been placed in a position where they have little control other than to band together for their own preservation. The war and its consequences have displayed the dark side of America. These young men display the true spirit of this country. We are indebted to them for their service and for educating us about the war.

My Father served in WWII and in Korea. His old black and white photo's spoke volumes about what he saw, both life and death. Bad Voodoo will show future generations what pictures cannot, the real life that happens between the still photo shots.

Most people (even families) can't understand what you go through when you are there and after you come home, unless they have served our country as you are now.

After watching Bad Voodoo, I hope all people here at home learn to appreciate the sacrifices you and your families are making for our Freedom and our children's Freedom.

Right now there are 183 comments and as I read them it really is showing the awesome impact Bad Voodoo is having in helping those of us here more fully understand all you do for our Nation.

Come Home Safe With All Your Fingers, Toes, & All Your Goes.

I missed the beginning of the program, but what I saw wonderful. Wonderful may not be appropriate considering what you guys are through, but it was refreshing to see this war through the eyes of people who are living it as opposed to what is on the news.

I have a better understanding of what my cousins and friends went through in Iraq. I would recommend this program to everyone (except my mom because she is already freaking out over my brother's upcoming deployment with his Air National Guard unit).

My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Thank you for your service.

I had a bad day yesterday when my dry-cleaning wasn't ready and my McDonald's food order was messed-up and then my husband insisted we watch something on PBS called "Bad Voo-Doo" and I thought it was going to be some Rambo-style movie. After watching your experiences I am so ashamed of my selfishness and my ignorance about what really goes on "over there". Because of your documentary I will complain less and pay attention more. What a valuable lesson you are teaching about humility, bravery, sacrifice and the "sweetness" of life. I can't stop thinking about you all. Thank you for my first lesson.

My most humble thanks. At the risk of coming off 'greedy', PLEASE continue your video and blog work.

We are NOT getting a fair and balanced picture through the media here at home. Recent estimates put newscast time devoted to your fight at 3-5% of airtime used. Looking at the cold hard truth doesn't sell cars and laundry detergent.

In less than a month's span, I've seen THE two most powerful pieces of no bullshit information on the Iraq scene yet - the other being the Winter Soldier testimony a couple weeks ago. That, and your Frontline program have really opened my eyes - and mind.

I pray for your safe return, Bad VooDoo. By the way, that is the most bad-ass nickname I've heard to date.

The truth hurts, at times. It is sometimes inconvenient. But it is always the truth. Bless you boys.

OMG!!! What a rush of different emotions...

FEAR, ANGER, COMPASSION, HUMILITATION... I could go on. I didn't want to watch your show last night. I confess, I am saturated with coverage of this war - - which I oppose (although, I am grateful for ALL those who serve in this nasty mess). But, my husband was glued. I sat mesmorized, paralyzed and gripped with fear while watching your convoys move through the dead of night. I was in tears and praying through the whole show that no one would get hurt. When that IED exploded - - my God - - I was gripping my husband's arm so hard he could hardly move and I was sooooo relieved no one was hurt. I'm embarrased that my support for the troops has been little more than thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you AND your families. It's a nightmare for you all.... we wish you home soon.

Godspeed and our hearts are with you all!!
-Brenda B.
Newton, MA

Great job. One question I have. The convoys that your platoon are escorting, you referred to "lettuce runs". What is actually being transported in those trucks?

Sfc. Nunn
This note of gratitude is for you and all of the other 'earth angels' under your command, as well as your family and friends who are 'with you' through this journey.

You make me so proud to be an American, words cannot express.

Is there anything in the way of supplies I can send to you?

My heartfelt wishes for a safe return, very, very soon.

Sincerely,
Pamela

No better way to portray the juxtaposition of monotony and hypervigilence needed at all times. The show acutely portrays how great a task it is, to care for your men when you also have a family, and that may be at odds at times. You must have a giant embrace to handle both demands.
Thank you for your service and making this film.

Hope
Lancaster, PA

Sgt. J.P. Borda & Sfc. Toby Nunn,

Stay safe men.

The show was excellent last night and gave me an even stronger appreciation for the work our men and women in uniform are undertaking in Iraq.

Your leadership for Bad Voodoo company is above and beyond anything I've seen in this country.

You men and Bad Voodoo company are my heroes.

To all the Service men and women of this great country,

You are the true everyday American heroes . The public might idolize professional athletes, politicians, etc, but please know that many of us know the truth and heroism that you all portray. I am ashamed that most of us citizens, on most days never give one moments thought to what is going on in Iraq and Afghanistan. I would like for all of you to know that everyone in the military are in my thoughts and prayers daily.

Thank you,
Eric Raul Lugo
Austin, Texas

Sfc. Nunn
Sending respect and admiration your way! I sure wish the bigheads giving orders could ride with you for a week.
When my Army son goes to Iraq next year I hope he has a leader as compassionate, smart and responsible as you.
Good luck to all of Bad Voodoo, now and in the future!

Astonishing - I don't know how you guys do it. We'll be following you through this site until you are all safe and at home with your families and friends. Let's hope we can all put this war behind us soon.

I almost turned the TV off and headed to bed last night but from minute one of Frontline's story about Bad Voodoo, I was entranced...I am from a military family and have many friends who are serving or have served so I guess I understand maybe more than the average person...maybe not...Iraq was a lot more depressing, scarier in a way but also less exciting than one may think and I can see why this assignment was really getting to you guys...it's just extremes, from complete boredom and exhaustion to on edge, on alert nerves...anyway, I'm going on, I just wanted to say thank you for inviting us in and thank you for doing what you do. I will be following you guys until I hear that you are all home. Hang in there - we're thinking of you.

Sgt. Nunn: I watched the show last night and that was some of the most chilling footage I've seen yet. I hope you and your 32 comrades are well and that we'll be able to get updates on your well-being periodically.

as fate or whatever would have it, we were sitting on the edge of our seats last night watching "the Kingdom" (the movie) and the end was so intense, we were just a little bit glad when it was over. we then started flipping through t.v. stations and came across Frontline and noticed we were watching it with as much intensity, no, even more intensity, than we were watching "the kingdom"--"the kingdom" was hollywood-this was real. i can't even begin to imagine. i hope for you all a safe return. to jason shaw, i'm not much of a religious person either, so i'm just sending you some positive energy. i don't usually respond to these kinds of things, but i felt compelled.

Hello to all the 'Joe' of Bad Voodoo. I just watched the program on the Frontline website and a simple 'thank you' is not sufficient for what you and the 29 members of your platoon do. You guys are very switched on and I cannot begin to imagine the kind of mental and physical stress you guys are under. I hope that you guys get back home safe and sound. You guys have surely earned your peace and quiet and then some. Cheers!

What was amazing to me was your endlessly long hours of being on the road in a desert and constantly having to be on the lookout for IEDs. Being alert and mentally engaged for that many hours must be tremendously exhausting. I fall asleep in the car when the ride is longer than an hour. In the warm truck it must be so difficult and taxing.

Watching your program helps to put things into perspective for me. The small annoyances of the day seem to pale in comparison to your sacrifice.

I wish that you all come home safely & soon. You are all young and have great futures ahead of you. Please protect your little piggies!!!!

I hope and pray that all of Bad Voodoo comes home safe and sound. I will be bookmarking your blog. Thanks for all the insight! Great work on the show and in Iraq!

I watched your amazing story last night with my 17 year old son. I had recorded it for later viewing and was upstairs when my son started watching it. I could hear the TV and after about 5 minutes of listening, I had to stop what I was doing and watch it with him. We paused it to comment on certain things in the show and rewound it to watch some things over.

About halfway through, my 20 year old son, who is enlisted Army Reserve and scheduled to go to Iraq in Jan '09, wandered in--so we had to rewind again to show him some highlights. I don't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing. I don't want him to be afraid, but I want him to know what may be ahead.

After we watched the show, we talked about how the American public should see this kind of thing on a regular basis. While we love PBS and Frontline, I'm afraid there are too many people out there who don't. This kind of documentary should be shown on Fox and the other big broadcast channels. We had just been talking about the total lack of war coverage by the mainstream media, other than the political commentary on whether we should stay or leave Iraq, making it easy for the American public to become indifferent to the sacrifices our soldiers are making every day. The Bad Voodoo story has been and is being told in such a wonderfully unique way. I know that everyone who sees it will see the American military in a new light.

Thank you and your men for your service and your amazing courage and dedication. I sincerely hope you all remain safe and are able to return to your families as soon as possible.

I've been an Army wife for 20 years, my husband fought in Desert Storm and just completed a 6 month deployment to GTMO, so I know what wonderful people are serving our country and the sacrifices that they (and their families!) are making every day. Your documentary will open the eyes of so many who don't have any personal or family connections to the military.

I am forwarding the link to Frontline's web site to as many people as I know so they can watch Bad Voodoo's War online.

I watched the program last night. It was amazing. The courage all of you have shown is fantastic. I love how everyone is so close to each other. I did not even know the show was going to be on. I was about to watch the E! channel but I could not turn away from the story. I had to mute the TV because it was getting too intense. I cannot even imagine how it is there. Stay safe and good luck with the rest of your missions!!!

Thank you for making the videos even when you were tired, fed up and depressed. I was glad that sometimes the camera seemed like a buddy. It made me cry for you too, I didn't realise how your bravery includes hours of driving in convoys, fighting boredom interspersed with terror. And you are always so gracious about carrying out a mission that has no apparent relation to what you are trained for.
I love the way you look after your 'brothers', Sfc. Nunn. It's humbling that you drive around the desert with tourniquets on your door-side legs in order to carry out the mission we asked you to do.

I hope that you get some comfort by knowing that we are all pulling for your safe and speedy return.

My family and I watched Bad Voodoo last night. Most Americans would not be able to handle the stress most of our military personnel go through, but you are doing what has been asked of you and we commend you. This country appreciates and respects each of you for doing your job and protecting us here at home. Please continue to record your thoughts and may you all return home soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God speed and God Bless.

After watching the show, and reading several comments here, it's hard to express another profound annotation of everything you've been and continue to go through. I can't thank you guys enough for doing so much, with so little and very little recognition, or appreciation. God Speed, keep your head down, and cover your Joes!

My heart and mind goes out to you - watching Frontline last night - esp. the POV from the truck moving along at night, during the day, listening to you sleep deprived, announcing only two hours of sleep available before heading out again alone. I tell you, I could hardly take it. I couldn't sleep all night and I'm safe home in my bed.

It made me want to send you guys something. Anything. Say the word.

Keep up the good work. You have a purpose and a mission for which you should be proud--taking care of each other. You are respected and appreciated back home. Your sacrifice will not be overlooked or forgotten.

The show was amazing. This should be required viewing for every US citizen.

It was platoons like yours that kept my brother fed and armed during his tours there. How can I even begin to thank you? I wouldn't even know where to begin..

I guess I can just start by saying Thank you and come home safe.

Our country needs people like you and your unit more than Iraq does.

-Tony

I am in awe of you and your men. I want to say Thank You......... You are giving so much.
Words just can not express my gratitude.
My Son is 17 and in a few weeks will be signing up for the Army. He will leave when he graduates high school in 09'. I am afraid for him.
Your program has helped me to see the true love of the soldier and the desire from inside that makes you want to fight for your country. Thank you for allowing us into your personal lives.
I will pray for you. God Speed.....
Tammy
Kendall, WI

Sfc. Nunn:
First I want to thank you for your sacrifice. Second, I want you to know how impressed I am by your caring for your men. You're a hell of a soldier. Your family will be so very proud of you, as we all are. I pray you stay safe, come home soon and with all of your fingers and toes!

Thank you for all you do. Your incredible efforts, service, willingness to record your lives, and honesty is much needed. Be safe.

Watched the program last night and found it riveting! America owes you all a huge debt of gratidude for the sacrifices you all are making over there in the name of who knows what. I have nothing but respect for the people who have been put in harms way by what I consider to be a totally misguided American leadership. I hope you all come home safely. God bless you all!

I was rivited by the story on frontline yesterday. I was waiting for the end, a happy ending were everyone came home. But I guess it's just on-going. My prayers are with you and your men.

ksl

Sfc Nunn,

I've got to tell you that it's not just the American people that respect you and want to thank you for all of your efforts. I live and work in Kuwait. Kuwait is a much better place because of your work. No matter what they say back home, regime change in Iraq has stabilized the region. Every Kuwiati knows that he owes you a great debt. Soon, everyone will understand.

Please continue to be diplomatic. Honor is the best weapon we have and it's something that terrorists and facist can never duplicate. Your decisions and honorable actions are what make it safe for me (6-2, blond, blue) walk safely down any dark alley in Kuwait.

I look forward to the day that all of the transports that come into Shuaiba are empty and the ones that leave are full of healthy people and equipment.

Thank you for everything that you've done.
Jim Schwierking.
Kuwait

To do your job is one thing! But to do it with your hands tied behind your back is yet another. It takes a lot of courage, confidence, and conviction.
More power to ya’ll!
Keep saluting those check points … just to let them know, your backbone is stronger than theirs!
Many Thanks! &
Hoping Ya'll Come Home Safe

I don't have the words to describe my appreciation for you, your men, and all of the other servicemen and women everywhere.
I just returned from sending you a full care package of goodies. I hope you enjoy it. It is the least I could do.

You are TRUE AMERICANS.

All of us are proud.

John Miller
Denver, CO

Thank you for giving me an inside look into the world that you have been asked to serve in.

My brother was there in '06 and is due to return again and doesnt talk much about his experiences. I understand why and your candor and filming have given us an opportunity to see what our news media will not cover and our own family members may be unable to talk about.

I pray you all return safe and sound to your families.

My husband and I watched the show together last night. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. My husband is leaving soon for his first tour in Iraq (Camp Anaconda) and it was interesting, albeit scary, to watch...We will keep you and the other heroes over there in our prayers until every last one is home.

Respect.
Thank you. Thanks to PBS and Frontline as well. Good Luck. I'll do my best to help you get back.

Thank your for your sacrifice for this country and also of your families. It was very awakening moment putting faces to stories and numbers that bombard our daily news and even conversations. I personally don't know somebody who was hurt or killed but some who have served and watching what you did daily makes me appreciate them and you guys even more. STAY SAFE AND WE ALL WILL BE THINKING OF YOU.

Bad Vodoo Guys, you are in my thoughts and I hope you get home soon. My son is at Camp Victory and as an Army Jag Cpt his war experience is vastly different. I think of him everyday and now have you wonderful guys to reflect on as well. I think the documentary was very well done and you are all heroes for dealing with the emotional and physical toil your jobs give you everyday...just know eventhough the majority of Americans want an end to this war we are not against you as our soldiers!!!

Hi guys!

You are all so great and so very brave to be doing what you are doing. Thank you so much for documenting what you are all going through there. As a free country, our media isnt very free and this is not watered down, you all show us the real struggles and pain you are given everyday.

I thank you for doing such a wonderful job. Even though I do not support this war, I support each and everyone of you and every other soldier that is deployed overseas. I wish you all to keep safe. May you have peace sleep, and dreams of home and bbq's to come. Keep eachother safe and we can't wait to welcome you home!

Hugs & Kisses to all you guys!

PAM
San Francisco

Gentlemen,

You all have my highest respect and admiration. I am grateful and blessed to live in this nation with such outstanding citizens for my countrymen.

Don't ever forget that you are all heroes in the truest sense of the word. We can never adequately repay you for the sacrifices you are making on our behalf. We honor and salute you.

Thank you for bringing your story to us. It was a rare, intimate look at something many of us know nothing about. I cried last night after watching because I literally could feel your frustation and fear and COURAGE- I just wanted to swoop in and take all of you home safely.
I pray that each one makes it home safely and even though you don't know me, please believe that I have the utmost respect and admiration for each one of you.
God bless you and your families.

The show was excellent. As a writer, I know how difficult it is to be honest with your audience. It takes a lot of courage to put your feelings out there for public viewing.

At times, it was simply heartbreaking to watch.

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says... I'll try again tomorrow."
-- Mary Anne Radmacher-Hershey.

I will pray you all make it home safely.

I don't know what to say- words are only words- but I want to say something to you guys. You have my complete respect, admiration and I'm rooting for you, not to "win" but to come home safely to your families, to all of us here. It isn't about politics but human beings, you and your courage. I will keep reading your notes and watch video you produce- please do keep that coming. It's excellent work. I'm not religious, don't believe in prayer, but you and your team will be in the thoughts of my family and me. Hang in there!

As a vet from the first Gulf War you guys are really doing a excellent job of portraying the American Service man. Its great that you guys are getting a chance to show this, it shows to the world that behind that rhetoric and politics that there are real people that are effected.

You and your men do a job that most people cannot even fathom.So rock on and be safe out there, and thanks for the sacrifice and all you do.

I was so impressed and interested in the last night's program, I came to school and showed it to my senior Global Issues class. They all loved it and are eager to see the next installment.
WAR - it is a word too often taken for granted. We, especially my students, are so far removed from the front, do not ever understand what life is like as a soldier. Know a class in Kentucky is thinking of you, our prayers are with you, and even though your efforts too often go unnoticed, you make us proud.

Men of Bad Voodoo,
I watched the program with my 12 year old daughter. In fact, I watched it twice, as it was riveting. Your courage, bravery and integrity make each of you great men. We will be praying for your safe return. Thanks for your service to our country.
JM
Merion, PA

Watched it last night. As I figured it would be, it was absolutely fascinating -- even in the sense that it seemed to capture the long tedious and tension-filled periods along with the frantic.

The IED explosion, for me, hit home because I have a friend now in Afghanistan who is doing her first convoys out of her camp. Each time I see new video of an IED going off, such as yours, I can feel the color drain from my face as I imagine her current circumstance.

The "tourniqet speech" was absolutely frightening, and the group prayer right after it just seemed to sum up the seriousness of the situation.

I forget which soldier said that it was his fifth tour in Iraq, but that amount of repeated deployments to Iraq just seemed unreal to me. That guy alone needs a ticker-tape parade thrown in his honor and a happily-ever-after laying in a hammock on a tropical beach somewhere.

Thank you, Bad Voodoo. - Mike in San Diego

Know that most here in the states, while not really understanding your everyday life, feel a mixture of pride in your bravery and frustration in why you are there. Thank you for your service. Keep down, stay strong and come home safe. God bless.

Iraq looks like a very terrible place to be to say the least. Words don't cut it when trying to discribe it but the video does. I see the one troups name was Shaw. that was my moms madien name. some of ya say ya want to get out of Irag. I'd like that myself. I'd like to help you get out. Enough lives lost in that place. Can't those explosive devices be detected by something running ahead? some unmaned vehicle. it's nuts just driving around getting blown up by them year after year. somethings gota change.

Someone alerted us to the PBS broadcast today. I watched it on line. Thank you to you, all your soldiers, Deborah Scranton, and her staff for this project. My son was killed July 24, 2006 when his Humvee was hit by an IED while he was providing convoy security. He was a Wisconsin National Guard soldier on his first mission. Your films have helped me understand in a better way what happened to him. Shortly after his death, we saw War Tapes. That also "took me to Iraq" where his death occurred. Be safe. I send much love to you.

To Sfc. Nunn and the men of Bad Voodo:
After seeing this show, I sit here on the compfort of American soil thanking God that men like you still exist in this country. As a 21 year old college student, I'm not sure what a few words of mine will mean to you as you risk your lives every day night over there- But I feel like I must say this. I'm thinking of you. I care. And from the bottom of my heart I thank you. Take care and God bless.

Andrew
Westfield, MA

Thank you for letting us into your lives and the opportunity to see what happens in the daily life of our soliders. I commend you and PBS for providing us with a glimpse into the daily grind and risk of the war in Iraq.

I wish you a safe return and peace in your hearts.

Trina
New York City

Sfc. Nunn & men,
I was flipping channels lastnight and was fortunate enough to catch the very beginning of your program. As a mother of a National Guard soldier who was trained at Camp Shelby as well, and served his first tour and is returning in Sept. for his second, I was intensely interested in seeing your program. I can feel the difference in my son after being there once, but couldn't quite put my finger on what it is, but after watching your progam, I can totally understand the changes. My heart goes out to all of you and your families, because they serve right along with you. I believe everyone should see your program as it show's the REAL time served, not what the media wants to put in front of us. God bless you boys, and I pray for your safe return.

Having wore the uniform in peace time, I have some experience of the struggles a deployment introduces into your life. But I can assure you that I had no idea what pain and suffering our current government (the Bush Admin) has put, and is continuing to put you through. But last night I got a lot clearer understanding. And I want to say I'm sorry... And I wish there was more I could do to either give you more of what you need (equipment and men) to do the job right, or, get you guys out of there as quick as possible.
After watching the documentaries of Voodoo's War last night & Bush's War last week. I couldn't help but to compare what our executive branch of government is doing now to all that we did wrong in Vietnam. It's seems some of us have forgotten their history lesson. God Speed. Stay low.

Im an Army vet was an 11B,trained to fight with some of the greatest characters i had ever met in my life. Thank God i never had to use my training in real combat situation. I have told freinds who had seen combat in Vietnam, some in the Gulf War, and of course the present. That ive always felt a guilt for never having been sent to a war zone. Their answer to me was feel lucky and thankful for just having been part of the greatest military that has ever been on this planet. To you guys of Bad Voodoo Plt.in prayer and to all our military youll always be on my mind. Thanks and Hoooaa!

I love Frontline and PBS for bringing this and the other shows on the war. My feelings have always been very strong about the war and I have always felt it was wrong and an agenda based war that goes back atleast 3 presidents.

That being said real men and women, our fellow country men and women are over there doing what they must, putting their lives in danger and my heart and mind is with them.

I have to say that tears stung the corners of my eyes as I watched Toby re-uniting with his family, holding his baby girl knowing he was only going to be home for a short while. He seems to be such a strong and good man. I hope he is home with his children as we speak. I think this was filmed a little while back.

I also felt so sad for Jason when he spoke about he and his girlfriend not being together anymore, the only thing he should have to worry about is getting home alive. He is a brave honorable young man in a time when so many young american men are such loser, gang banger wanna be's. It is nice to see that there are young men like him and my Nephew, who is also in Iraq,and the many other men and woman who believe in courage honor and standing for something.

I'm not the praying type but I will give it a try for you guys. Thanks for staying strong professional and vigilant. You guys are my HEROS!

Ron Smith on AM 1090 WBAL out of Baltimore mentioned this program on today's show. I just watched it on my laptop.

I was glued to the story all of you told. Great work Deborah. It drew me in. And Sfc. Nunn: yes, your team's message got out. The politics of why you all are there doesn't matter to me, just do your jobs the best you can and return home to those who love you.

You may think you are "regular guys". That modesty is common to soldiers. Everyone at Iwo Jima thought the same of themselves, too. You are much more than just "regular guys", and your unpretentiousness reflects your honor.

When you're in the thick of it, it's hard to appreciate the significance of what you do. Your men are the soul of our culture. They do a job at great risk and personal cost. Unless one has missed the birth of a child, or watched a marriage dissolve, or experience a girlfriend break off an engagement while on deployment, he can't understand the price you all pay.

I served as a Marine Infantryman in the early 90's. Your men have my respect. You have a tough job; being a leader is lonely and isolating. You are doing a tough job well, and have retained your humanity. I saw it through your eyes.

Bring all your joes back home safe.

Semper Fi,
Ken O'Donnell

I can finally put faces on the trajedy in Iraq.
Nothing I have read or watched
can compare to the story told
on Bad Vodoo. I was sick to my stomach with fear,sadness, and frustration. What can I do?
What can anyone do? Our men and women have always been in our prayers each day, but now we have faces to pray for.I pray for your families, and for you when you return home. I pray for peace, and I pray for understanding, I pray for our leaders and I pray for all of America.
Thank you doesnt seem enough.
You are all my Heroes.

Nancy Kunkler

Watching you guys gave me an all to real perspective on what my x-husband and so many others are going through over there.
I really hope this opens everybody's eyes, it did mine.
I hope you all get rest and come home safe.

Toby,

What an extraordinary airing of Bad Voodoo's War, and what a great job you and your platoon did on it with the able help of Deborah, whom I do not know, and Kate, whom I have known since she was born.

I have long viewed this war with a jaundiced eye, in part because of many of the frustrations you and your group voiced, and in part because I am of the era of the undeclared — and in my humble view, unwinable — war in Vietnam.

It was so refreshing, if one can use that adjective, to hear about the challenges, thoughts, and frustrations from the front lines and people who obviously share a deep love and sense of loyalty to our country. Your quiet bravery should humble us all.

My imaginary hat goes off to all of you along with wishes for a safe and permanent return to your loved ones. I hope our government will see fit to give our returning soldiers the post-combat support they have earned and deserve.

You serve in the desert that holds a special kind of stark beauty. Some of you may miss the rich hues of our country. I share with you some of the beauty that my husband and I have found here in the US and overseas at Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures.

Sincerely,

TBC/Margo Pinkerton

Tremendous program and thank you for your service and willingness to go above and behind to provide this story. With all of your duties and the inherent dangers involved it is incredible that you were able to add the further task of documenting it. Come home safe and soon.

I watched your story and was touched by your courage and caring and the great guys that serve with you. I want so much for all of you to come home safely, soon. Until then, I'll check in to make sure you and your buddies are OK. "Thanks" is such a small word for such a great sacrifice, but please accept it and know that my love and support are with all of you, all the time.

Sgt. Nunn,
Thank you so much!!! I have so much respect and admiration for you and your men. Thank you for laying your lives on the line to promote freedom!!!
I will be praying for you that each one of you will come home safely.

Your friend,
Sharmen
Overland Park, KS

Be safe Gentlemen, Thank You

I was very moved by the program -- I had feared that the men in the company might have been snookered by all of the Bush administration's attempts to falsely link 9/11 and Sadaam. But in fact, as the documentary demonstrates, the men are dedicated and intelligent and just as frustrated by the circumstances as most Americans.

I pray that you will be able to come home soon.

I just finished watching this documentery it was amazing and heart breaking at the same time. There are so many of us in the Canada and the US and the rest of the world for that matter that doesnt understand what is really going on over there and how pointless it really is.
I really feel for you and your familys and what they must go through knowing the risk and danger that is involved.
I dont know where you guys get the strenth to hold back from killing when you know who is causeing the destruction and causing so much termoil.
I am praying for everyone of you to come home safe and that your familys have a sence of comfort knowing that ther are so many people out there that feel the same way I do and are praying for your safe return.

Sgt Nunn and Team:

Thank you thank you for utilizing the Frontline filming opportunity to help the US public better understand what military personnel and families endure during deployments. The sacrifices you and your guys and your families have made are gut-wrenching, but please know they are not in vain. Our admiration and complete respect for your service in the midst of such dangerous drudgery has been elevated by your vulnerability.

We will pray for your safe return home in May and that time will be reserved to fully enjoy the fruits of your labors and sacrifices with your families.

I feel bad that the people depicted in the show have to go through all that they do just to support our reckless consumer oriented way of life.

We are going about our business, making deals, raising our kids, shopping, hanging out at the malls, watching American Idol, getting hooked up to the newest gadgets. Not really doing anything to help the rest of the world.

We are not worthy to have people of your greatness doing what you have to do so we can keep greedily consuming.

I worry that Bad Voodoo is paying a big price for nothing of consequence, just defending America's right to consume.

Jesus H.
I am not military, simply because I do not take orders well. I am not proud of our Civilian Military Leaders, who put us there, for this long, in such a confusing way.
Please know that i Serve you here, Sir, trying to create a world that respects the reality of WAR, of which you have partially conveyed to me. You are an amazing man! (I am not gay) I Love your Spirit of Service! (My girlfriend is gorgeous) May God bless you Sir, My God Keep You Sir. AS a civilian, I call you Sir. Thank You for your balanced leadership of compassion and toughness. We need more men like you. ...

Sfc Nunn, what all you have done is excellent. You said that you consider all of your men to be your family, and that you feel responsible for their safety. That is, now, how I feel about all of you. Last night's Frontline was compelling, amazing, and powerfully moving. I found myself holding my breath several times... and brought to tears several times. It was with me all day at work today. I couldn't stop thinking about all of you on that road. Delivering to Blackwater, no less. That is unacceptable, just as this war has been unacceptable from the start. Like I said, the safety of each of you has become an issue for me. If my email address has come through, I would like to send a box of things you may need, like the ones I've sent my nephew over there. If that is possible, please let me know, and send a list of what you all need. Thank you. Please be safe and come home soon!

I watched the show Bad Voodoo Platoon last night. I went away with a lot of mixed feelings. My son was deployed to Iraq in November of 2006 with the 127th MP Company from Hanau Germany. While watching the movie and seeing the stress and fatigue I can remember my conversations with Matt either online or on the phone. He never wanted to talk about what was going on and what he was doing. When they lost one of the guys in his Company to an IED he finally told me and then a month later they lost another to a sniper. We lost Matt on August 4, 2007 to an EFP while he was guarding a super convoy going from Balad to Baghdad. I applaud these soldiers and all the others who have not had their stories told. While watching the show I was experiencing the same fear that they were feeling. Although it was hard to watch, I came away with a feeling of knowing what my son went through in his 9 months in Iraq. After his death we later found out that he had been hit with about 5 IED's, however no injuries. I feel this is something that all America need to see and experience for the sake of the soldiers there now and the ones who have come home. I know as a soldiers family we experienced a lot of not knowing what was going on and if they were safe. I cannot count the times I thought I heard my door bell ring and when I answered the door no one was there. The day they came to notify me of Matt's death I did not hear the door bell. They had to call me to answer the door. As soon as I did I knew that Matt was gone. I have relived this a lot in the last 8 months. God Bless you and PBS for putting this show together and showing the American People just what these soldiers go through. God Bless Bad Voodoo Platoon. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank You,
Michael Murchison
In memory of SPC Matthew Murchison
KIA 08/04/2007

Couldn't stop watching and will be following the blog. So you gotta post as time goes by, because now you have tons of fans. Just what you need, right? MORE responsibility ;)

There is a lot wrong in America these days, but something must be right to produce such amazing citizen/soldiers.

My son is in Afghanistan and has been to Iraq on a previous deployment, so I know how accurate your documentary is--VERY.

Please stay safe!

SFC Nunn,

Thank you for your service and taking care of your Voodoo brothers.

Also, thank you for sharing your lives with us in this awesome program.

You and your Bad Voodoo bros are great soldiers, excellent film makers and even better humans.

PBS - thank you for this outstanding program.

Toby: take care, be safe and thank you.

Semper Fi brother, as a Desert Storm Vet and a former Marine, you truly embody what it means to be a leader. Never ask your troops to do what you won't, never leave a man behind, and always lead by example. I was truly moved by your dedication to each and every one of your 35. All of you are remarkable. Is there anything any of you need (besides of course coming home safe)?

Toby (that is my little boy's name, too): Thank you so much for the time you took to tell your story. I've been haunted by elements of the program for the last 24 hours. My heart was pounding each time you and your men set out on another convoy. I wished for some way to fast forward to the end of this mission so that I could know you are all OK.

It is clear that you are all very frustrated and for various reasons. That came through. To stay on task all the time with that level of concentration on so little rest...I don't know how you will shut that heightened sense of awareness off when you return home. That's what haunted me the most, I guess. How you will return to a sense of normalcy.

This administration has asked a lot of you and it seems without end. I pray that you will all return home safely and that when you do, you will find peace here.

Thank you for all you do.

Lisa
Maine

God Bless You!!!
You are not regular guys, you are my heroes.

This Saturday my family will be sending a nephew to Afghanistan. He is a hero to me.

Please take care of yourselves, I will be watching and praying for you. Come home safe!!

Kevin

SFC NUNN
You brought back all the feelings I had of being there, going down tampa almost every week. I am thankfull for all you did to take care of your guys, making sure they got sleep while you made sure everthing was ready for the next day of escorts. This is the first time I felt like I was back there, great job get home safe to your new baby. Bandit 27 out.

Sgt Daniels

My boyfriend and I watched the show and I've thought about it all day - I'm sure I'll continue to think about it for a long time. I hope every American has the opportunity to watch this show and get a real inside look at what you are going through every day. Thank you.

Betsy Finocchi

Brothers -- I forced myself to watch your excellent show, knowing that you can't choose to turn away. I am trying to not avoid news of the war anymore, trying to really know what it's like and what is going on. Taking the extra effort to videotape your activities and thoughts, and shipping them back to us, is exactly what I, we, need.
I was so moved by your words about how you'd do anything for your fellow soldiers, and it's clear they'd the same for you. I'm glad in the eye of all that you face, you can still notice and tell us what's going on inside.
Please take care and come back to your loved ones. We're praying for your safety. Thank you.

I work in a VA hospital with veterans of all ages but the returning OEF/OIF men and women have a very special place in my heart. It is very important that those of us working to heal the bodies and minds of the returning warriors have at least some concept of what you have been through, and your show really contributes to our understanding. I think that it will help place the war at the forefront of our national conciousness. Thank you for serving our country and for making this very important film!

It's hard to say anything that hasn't been more eloquently expressed by the other commentors, but I feel that the goal of "bridging the cultural and informational distance" has definitely been achieved. I'm sending the link to the online video to all my friends, regardless of our differing views with regards to your mission in Iraq (and lord, how they differ...). I admire your courage not just in the field, but in this venture: the honesty and strength it takes to be vulnerable in your video diaries. Your doubts, fears, and frustrations came across loud and clear, as well as the brotherly love and pride between the your fellow solidiers.

I hope these online responses can reassure you that we back at home have not forgotten your continuing efforts, and all wish you all a safe return to our shores.

I was so moved by the powerful story of the work and sacrifice of your platoon-Bad Voodoo. I pray that you all know how much all of my compadres here in Scottsdale, AZ appreciate all you are doing for us. You really told your stories well and my wife and I especially appreciated seeing how close you guys are with each other. If you have special needs for items sent to you all, please let us know. I am sure our church members would love to help. You guys are much loved and cared for.

I just saw the show on PBS and it was riveting. How you guys illustrated the mundane and boaring life that being in the military is but then, in the split of a second, your world becomes a complete and total HORROW. That is what I found most interesting. This was the first time, for me, that watching a show has driven me to watch the rest of the work on the internet. Thank you very much for your effort and dedication. I feel for you and your men, and all our Men and Women who are serveing our country in harms way or not.

SFC Nunn,

Congrats on the promotion! My wife was flipping channels last night and says "Oh look! Some more of your friends!" which is teh same thing she says anytime someone in ACUs flashes across the TV screen...then I take a REAL CLOSE look and I see your bald nugget gracing my Television! "HOLY SMOKE, babe! Those ARE my friends!"

Watching your trials and struggle last night made me feel two things: 1) Great Pride in you and the unit, not just Bad Voodoo but the entire 160th. 2) Great Shame for not being there with you. I'm sorry that I am not there to share the trials and tribulations with all of you.

I know this deployment is not easy, and it has been rough in more ways than one. But you're in the home stretch now, and you know that this is the most critical part of the mission...Joes are gonna be distracted on mission by thoughts of home. Keep them on pointe, and keep them safe. Our prayers are with you, as are our hopes for your safe return...mission accomplished. It's an honor serving with men like you.

Tell your LT he looks good on TV! And hit me up when you get back, I'm buyin!

CPT Chen

DEAREST PATRIOTS AND HEROES,I SAW YOUR INCREDIBLE STORY APRIL 1 AND I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME-MY BROTHER WAS A MARINE IN VIET NAM AND I WISH SO MUCH THEY HAD BEEN ABLE TO DO THIS FOR THEM-YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN-YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS EVERYDAY-SGT. NUNN, YOU ARE A MAN OF IMMENSE COMPASSION AND CHARACTER-REV, WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU TOO- KEEP PRAYING FOR YOUR PEOPLE-ALL YOUR BRAVE PEOPLE SO REMARKABLE- NO ONE THERE IS AN "ORDINARY" PERSON-I SUBMITTED YOUR NAME TO MY GRANDDAUGHTERS HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GUARD THIS MORNING FOR PRAYER TODAY-THEY ARE DOING A COLOR GUARD ROUTINE ABOUT AN AMERICAN SOLDIER IN IRAQ- THE PEOPLE LOVE IT- GOD BLESS YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILES WAITING HERE AT HOME-WE LOVE YOU- YOU ARE WARRIORS WHO ARE FIGHTING EVIL AND TRYING TO EXTINGUISH IT-GOD SPEED-

God Bless you guys. You touched the hearts of the American people, especially those of us who are against this war ! May our next President bring you all home quickly. Will continue to follow your story. Thank You so much for allowing us into your lives. May God be with you as you do what you have to do ! You all are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Sincerely,
Ken

Husbands, Sons, Brothers & Fathers,
You are loved and admired more than you will ever know. Thank you for helping us catch a glimpse of what you go through and know that when you return to us here at home we want to understand and help you cope with any and every experience you had to endure.
No one accept your fellow soldiers will ever truely know or understand. But that dosn't mean we won't try!
I love you all very much!!!!!!!!!
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stacie

To say thank you is simply not enough. Throughout the entire program there was a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes, for you and your men. It came across loud and clear that you are just ordinary guys doing an extraordinary job in the most extreme conditions. My father was in Vietnam, and I remember how he suffered. I disagree with the war and seeing it up close and personal only convinces me more that it has to end. I support you wholehearatedly and will keep you in my prayers. I was so concerned until at the end I heard that you would be coming home in May. I feel that I should be counting down the days, until we know that you are safe from harm. May you continue to have the strength and couage that you and your men so bravely displayed.

God Bless all of you. I hope you all make it ome safely. My family and I appreciate what your doing and wish you all the best. Hooah

After I watched your Frontline program, I emailed a link to see it online to several of my friends, both Democrat and Republican. There are few things out there that I send off to all of them. But your story goes beyond political party or affiliation, it touches that piece of humanity in all of us. You are my brother, my friends husband, my other friends father, my church members son, you are the faces that we pray for every Sunday.

My wish is that you come home safe and can heal from everything that you go through over there. And that you each return to a heroes welcome, because for me and for each of the people whom you impacted by your story, you are a hero.

Please keep up the blog.

Thank you.

What can be said that hasnt been said already.

My wife and I watched the show last night and it was excellent. Honest and real. We are hoping you all make it home to your loved ones safe and sound in May.

Thankyou for taking the time to share your stories and experience.

we watched the show last night and were amazed at this company of men. You truly are inspiring to all of us.Thank you so much for allowing us to
share some of your time over there. You will be in our hearts and in our prayers every day. I hope you'll be able to come home in May, you haved served your time gallantly and we're vey proud of all of you.

God Bless.

George and Irene Malouff

Loved the documentary. Thanks to you and your men for serving our country. Keep making us proud to be Americans.

Sfc. Nunny,

One thing you said stuck with me, how you could not feel our empathy through the camera you were talking to; please know that you have it overwelmingly. I will be following your story and that of your comrads closely.

Please tell us if there is anything we can do...send some home made cookies...write my congressman...march in anti-war protests...anything that may improve your situation. (You may want to stick with the later two since I'm not much of a baker).

I am sorry that it fell on you to fight this war, but I am proud that it is someone like you representing America in the frontlines.

Please be safe, and know that you are in our thoughts. I will do what I can (through my vote) to get you out of there.

Respectfully
Ana

To Bad Voodoo- My husband is serving in Iraq right now and his missions include convoy security . I am so grateful for a look into the life I would never have known, it was a true gift. Thank you all for being Hero's! Don't forget to call your wives/girlfriends...left behind we hold our breath until you are home safe!

Proud Army Wife,
Pennsylvania

Dear Sergeant Nunn,

Thank you for making this war so real. I was moved deeply not only by what you and your men are doing in Iraq every day, but by the commitment you made to share your daily lives with us through this film. What a gift!
I am going to assign this film for my students in my Literature of War class to watch. You may be hearing from them too! This story has already touched so many lives.

God speed for safe travels and a return home soon.

Elizabeth Cleary
Westport, CT

Sfc. Nunn: As I watched your story tonight I have to tell you that your story about yourself and your men really had an impact on me. It was as if you were letting me walk in your shoes and experience the high's and low's of your everyday life along with you. When our son was in Iraq and stationed in Kirkuk their daily struggle of life came home to us every day through the email and pictures he sent home. It triggered such an emptiness in me that was with me every day until he came home. You have triggered that same feeling as I could sense the emptiness in you. Please be safe and come home with all your men. Our family has an intense pride in all you and your men are doing. We are very proud of all of you and what you are doing for our country. Thank you and God bless all of you.
Mick Warden
Weiser, Idaho

Sfc Nunn,

As you know, there are those of us here that are opposed to this war, but that in no way means that we are opposed to you and your men and the duty that you are performing. All of us will always owe our gratitude to you for your service to our country, regardless of whether we agree with our leadership. We know that you are our the best of America in an often hostile world.

My dad served in WWII in the 82nd airborne, and my brother served in Vietnam in the 82nd as well. Because of this, I have always felt protective of the soldiers in the service of our country, and always hope that our leaders understand and respect the depth of your sacrifice.

But even if the leaders don't fully appreciate your service, rest assured that many such as myself will never forget what you are sacrificing and will work stateside to keep your service in everyone's minds and hearts. We am proud that you and your men are working for in Iraq, and we will be happy when you are home.

The documentary was excellent and although we read about the battles every day in the news - experiencing it from your perspective was an honour. You are true role models - you are in my wishes for a safe return home to your families.

Just wanted to let you know that there are many Troop Supporters who during 365 days ( Every Day )of the year send out care packages, cards and email support to our Deployed Troops.
As Americans We are All in this efford to stand behind our Troops 100%.
We are with them All in Spirit.
Therefor if there is any need for your unit feel free to send the request's to my email address.
I was forunate to have come upon some of the best Troop Support sites available to our deployed to sign up for support. All who would like to send support should check them out.
One being www.anysoldier.com.
Thank you for giving us a look into your Unit Operations and Thoughts.
We Truly Thank You for your service and you All are with us Daily in Our Thoughts and Prayers.
Take care,
Sincerely,
Ann
Troop Supporter

Indiana, 1:00am in the morning, last night-when I saw the documentary on television. Amazing. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Words cannot express our deep gratitude for your service. Please know, really know, that there is no line of division between us Americans...we are in the circle with you...and will stand by you and support you when you return home.

United We Stand.

Dudes !! That is some crazy sh**. I think i understand your viewpoint what with dealing with tribal BS that makes people stupid. The ied that hit Rev sucked ( glad no "toes" were lost ) and then looking over at the Iraqui sh**heads in the checkpoint pretty much summed it up.
But...with all that, you are there and there is no way around it. Keep your cool, stay focused and get your asses back home!!

Dear Sgt. Nunn and the men of Bad VooDoo,

I have been sitting here for 10 minutes thinking of what to say, and it comes down to two words--Thank you. Thank you for your courage in sharing your story, your experiences. Thank you for your candor, your raw emotion, and for showing what's really happening on the ground in Iraq. Thank you for so bravely documenting what it means to carry out your mission. Thank you for your honesty, and for the rare glimpse into a soldier's life in this senseless war. This country may continue to sort out its differences regarding the war, but the support for you honorable men and all of your fellow comrades is unwavering. We love you. We stand with you. We support you and we will never forget the sacrifice you have made to serve your country.
Please come home safe and sound. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and I will encourage everyone I know to watch this documentary so they too can witness the heroism you all portray.
-Sarah
Washington, DC

This was such an engrossing show. As it progressed I kept wondering how it would end. Would you all survive? Now I will have to wait until May. I felt so sorry for the young man who lost his faith. As the martyrs were brought out in front of the lions in the Roman Circus there must have been people praying that they wouldn't get killed too. As Jesus was carrying his cross up that hill, there must have been people praying that he wouldn't actually be nailed to it either. But humans have free will, and we can choose to commit evil acts. Love can't be coerced, not even by God.

Although I am Canadian I want to thank you for your willingness to risk your lives for your country.

Amazing insight into what our soldiers are asked to endure daily. I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting even more of your story. And once you are all safely home I still want more! I feel this need to make sure you are all welcomed home, heralded, and helped to heal. Please post if you have any need (home or abroad) as I'm sure you have many followers who are wanting to thank you in even the smallest possible way. And in the event your superiors are less than positive about your honesty, post that too and your fans will find you a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Sfc Toby Nunn (and all of his men);
I couldn't believe how drawn I was to the program and the realism of who you are. As you know, we take for granted your day to day stressors and as I finished watching, instantly had to know if you were doing well and safe. I myself am a father of two young sons, and quite frankly don't know if I would have had it in me to make the sacrifices you have all made by serving in the military and in Iraq. Thanks for sharing, I truly look forward to your return. Be safe!

Hey, I'm a Berkeley liberal who has always mightily disapproved of this war, but I salute the fine people who are fighting it, if Bad Voodoo in an example of the men on the ground. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Just a really excellent piece of journalism.

This is incredible. Everyone in the US should watch this footage so they can understand your sacrifice and realize how greatful we should be to our entire armed forces! I will continue to pray for your safe return! Good Bless You All!!

Toby:

Does the military allow the use of iPods during your convoy missions? I can imagine that they don't since it could be a distraction. Wow....it must be such an emotional strain being out on the open road like that. I noticed that you mentioned that you were once spiritual but gave up on that. May I offer you a different perspective that will resolve the confusion you are experiencing and help explain the role of suffering in life? Look up John Piper on google and read more about what he does and why he does it.

I watched your tapes just now and I was deeply moved, I felt when I saw you like I was watching my own story unfold, my love and boyfriend is also a staff sargent in the Army doing the same task as you but in Afghanistan currently leading his own men,and is in a way a father/mentor to most of them like you are. As I always tell him, you are all heros and our love, respect and prayers go out to all of you and are with you on your journey. May the strength of the people who love you back home carry you through, as it does him and I hope you all return home safe and soon with god speed.

SFC Toby & Voodoo Platoon,

Thank you for allowing us into your world. The caring and concern for your men is an inspiration to us all.

Now, if only our political and business leaders scarifice what you and your platoon does. There might be a chance for AMERICA...

KKB

I caught the end of the show last night and then the entire show early this morning on PBS. The stress, honor, anger, love, and underlying dignity of the Bad Voodoo platoon comes through in all aspects of the show. I served 10 years in the US Army and National Guard from 85-94 without seeing combat, and I deeply respect and admire what you and your soldiers are doing. Your mission is important, but this production is serving an even higher purpose--letting the families and friends understand the reality of what their soldier is going through. Without that understanding, it is easy to be confuse by comments and actions borne of 12 months of living on constant alert. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the thousands of your fellow soldiers who are in harm's way that we might live our lives without fear. You all deserve much more than we can ever offer, so our prayers must suffice. Stay safe and come home.

Sgt. Nunn, This show was tremendous. I come from a military family, Army, Air Force. To say we understand your situation is false. We don't because we are not there in it. The magnitude of your service is far greater than we can imagine. You guys are the cream of the crop! Heroes does not quite say it. Your courage and committment are far more appreciated than I can even begin to express. GOD BLESS and watch over you all. Great work! You and all your Men have a special place in my Heart. Anything we can do, we will. Prayers to your family as well as your platoons'.

With gratitude, Mike and Susan Cox

I came across your show when it was airing and was very glad I did. It's actually funny because I told myself that I was going to turn in, then I looked in on my parents and my dad flipped to the channel. I sat down to look and see what it was and I ended up staying up just to watch it.
I was so gald to see what is REALLY going on, instead of just was th news tells us.
My Brother-in-law is in the Army and might be going in the coming year. I am tahnkful to you guys for giving me the chance what he may be getting into.
I have been actually considering joining the Air Force since I was in High School, I however had some scholorships tha I wanted to use first (and get in shape) before I joined.
Your show meant a lot to me.
Thank you not only for the videos that you took, but THANK YOU for your service.

Don't worry in the least if you were able to bridge the gap. To me there never was a gap. I feel you guys 100%. I had a big case of American Pride when , you guys discovered the secondary device. And ever part of you, just like I would have wanted to do, would of been to go over there and cap them!! But then you looked at it from there point of view, which I hadn't yet done - you thought that this was there country, and how you would of felt if you saw them rolling around america every day..which I never really thought about but it made sense to me. But still we're America, they should want to help us. Look at all the countries we've helped in the past...you know. But I thought about what you said, and it made sense. So it really made sense when you rolled thru there lil checkpoint and stood up and saluted them, let them KNOW...nah they didn't kill ANY of you guys. And let them know that you know. That Voodoo was a good feeling. You all are some great Americans. God Bless All of You Guys. JF...Fayetteville, NC

I was just flipping through the station when I came upon this amzing show. with my youngest son being deployed in May for the first time, I want to thank you for showing me what is really happening there. I just hope that his unit has leaders has honest and up-front as you are.

I can see that the men and women that serve our country are cut from a very special cloth. Thank you so much.

My Prayers and thoughts are with all of you!

I'd like to see more about you guys guarding the profiteering private companies like Kellog, Brown & Route and how that fuels resentment from soldiers, as it should.

Thank you. Those are the first and last words that keep coming to my mind when I really sit down and think about the story you have all shared with us so far. I've browsed through the comments above and there are so many honest, elegant and articulate individuals who have expressed gratitude to all of you in Bad Voodoo. It's a good feeling to join in the chorus of voices that says thank you to all of you in bad voodoo. Thanks for your courage, thanks for putting up with all of the crap, thank you for telling your very human story. As others have said, it is a story that NEEDS to be told, and told well.

I noticed that in the one of beginning blogs, Stg. Nunn put forth the question: Will the good people of America be able to put their politics aside and see some regular guys just trying to get through the daily challenges faced in this reality they know for a year or even more? Will this show be successful in putting to rest some of those misconceptions and draw a circle around us versus a line between us?

I don't have a definite answer, but I do want to say that because of what you all are doing, over 250 complete strangers from across the USA have already come to share their thoughts and feelings about your experience as soldiers and as men. By telling your story, you�ve taken your role as soldiers and found yet another way to work towards a more peaceful and open world. So again, thank you for being who you are, for doing what you do, and for sharing your experiences with us. I�m happy there are good times. I�m sorry for the moments that suck - but I�m grateful to you for being able to share even those moments with us.

All of you are in my heart and mind from here on out. All the best, and thank you.

You guys do your jobs and come home safe.

Like a lot of Americans not in the armed forces I wish I had the fortitude to join you guys... just know more people do support you with their thoughts and prayers than you know.

Keep up the good work.

Thanks to all who worked hard to bring us this story. As someone who has followed this war closely, I was suprised by what I didn't know. I was deeply touched and cried more than once. This was an amazing film, and I can't stop thinking about it. I pray for your safe and speedy return home.

My son also serves in the ARMY as an Apache mechanic. He has been to Korea and volunteerd to go to Kuwait for temporary assignment. He was only at Camp Virginia for about 3 months and was sent back to Ft Hood to prepare for possible deployment to Iraq in June or July. While in Kuwait he did convoy security.. After watching the BAD VOODOO documentary, I have much appreciation for what my son was doing over there, and what you are continuing to do over there. Your sacrifice and your service to your country are greatly appreciated. I do not always agree with some of the decisions our country's leaders make, but I will always support those of you who have been charged to carry those decisions out. You are dedicated professionals who represent what is right about this country. I pray for your safety and your speedy return to your homes and families. Thank you for your service. J.Taylor

My son also serves in the ARMY as an Apache mechanic. He has been to Korea and volunteerd to go to Kuwait for temporary assignment. He was only at Camp Virginia for about 3 months and was sent back to Ft Hood to prepare for possible deployment to Iraq in June or July. While in Kuwait he did convoy security.. After watching the BAD VOODOO documentary, I have much appreciation for what my son was doing over there, and what you are continuing to do over there. Your sacrifice and your service to your country are greatly appreciated. I do not always agree with some of the decisions our country's leaders make, but I will always support those of you who have been charged to carry those decisions out. You are dedicated professionals who represent what is right about this country. I pray for your safety and your speedy return to your homes and families. Thank you for your service. J.Taylor

The comments written "By CP on April 2, 2008 12:12 AM" really spoke my mind. Awesome connection to your inner honesty, Kudo's to you my man: CP
JoAnn

Dear Sgt. Nunn and the men of Bad VooDoo
Thank you for letting us into your life and sharing with us the reality of war. Thank you for letting us see that it is not hollywood. Thank you for being candid and letting the world see the toll war can take on good men and women. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for the sacrafices you and your families make each and every day. You guys are incredible. Words cannot describe the pride you bring to this country.
Stay safe and god bless!

Touching, heartbreaking and informative. I feel lucky to share a country with such amazing people. Sending all my good juju to VooDoo, in the hopes of an end to this war and for you all's safe return. Peace.

To the Men of Bad Voodoo-
All politics aside, the U.S. Military is the ONLY government entity, U.S. or otherwise, that has done their job well (and then some) in Iraq. Keep up the good work and my God keep you safe until you return home to your families.

Thank you for sharing your experiences and for your continued sacrifices.

I was flipping through the channels Monday night and came across Frontline. I was amazed! I was trying to explain the emotions (your and mind) to a friend the next day. The stress level that you all must feel every day is unimaginable! I logged on today to get an update because all of you boys have been on my mind and I hope you all are well. My husband was in the first Iraqi war and his brother just started a year of duty at the US Embassy in Baghdad last Friday. Words can't express the amount of gratitude we at home owe all of you. Stay safe and we will add you to our prayers.

SFC Nunn,

Great show, kudus to you and your Soldiers. I am a veteran of Desert Storm C26FA 2AD and a veteran of OIF as a civilian working with BCS3. I look forward to watch your progress towards the end of your tour and RIP/TOA with your replacements. Stay safe and watch your six.

Respectfully,

Joshua Martin
Hell on Wheels!

I can't stop thinking about about you guys! I stil have chills. I sat at the edge of my seat watching,listening and learning about your mission. Your point of view is a must see for ALL AMERICANS.

I believe in the power of prayer, all of you and your families are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I will also be praying & focusing on your safety and a sound minds. Thank your for all you do!

tremendous show! this is the kind of reality show that should have the highest ratings on television. the more all americans know and understand what you are doing in iraq and appreciate the challenge every day presents, the better we can tell our leaders in washington what the true will of the people here is.

as a separate aside, one thing i noticed is how fortunate you are to deploy with men you've trained with and have been together with. it makes any loss harder to bear, but it makes the day to day challenges more bearable. as a replacement in vietnam, it was harder to form bonds and with guys rotating in and out on a constant basis, you never had a sense of family to rally around and fight with and for.

you guys stay safe. from the hundreds of people that have logged on with comments, it is apparent your message is getting out and is appreciated by all.

keep up the good work. can't wait to see the next "episode."

sgt. don mueller
us army, 212th combat aviation battalion
rvn - 1970

Sfc. Nunn (and team)

Re: Bad Voodoo's War

I have just viewed online "Bad Voodoo's War". As a fellow Canadian, I'm extremely proud of the strong leadership and overall governance you provide your brave and fellow soldiers, each and every day. You, as all the "Voodoo" band, hold us all very, very proud. I wish you, your team, as well as all coalition soldiers serving abraod, safe and peaceful return home.

Thank you for sharing your experience. What enlightenment! You've successfully brought the fear of every one of your trips into my home. The life you are living is unimaginable to me.
I can't imagine the courage it takes to make the drive day after day.
I can't imagine leaving my loved ones.
I can't imagine the incessant heat.
I can't imagine the distrust.
I pray you all remain focused and safely complete the next weeks' missions.
God Bless You All!

Peace, brothers.

Hi, My husband will be going through the same, here very soon, prolly the same month you guys make it home. I Have not really thought about his deployment cause its to heartwrenching. My husband Dave & I are sitting here and for some reason we checked channel 8, I cant believe all the stress you go through! This is unreal, Why do they make you go on missions at night? That is a death trap, and bless your heart for doing this. Tonight, we realized how lacking we were in our prayers, Bless you and you 32 man family and your precious family at home... My husband said to me, If only all of the leaders could care so much and feel like you do! May our prayers this night as I kneel down on my knees, carry you and the voodoo family through your next day, and the lord pour out his blessings on you, for you hard heroic work. You are a Hero, and you guys are honored by me and my family.
I am scared that me and my husband will grow apart and feel like we dont know each other, especially cause of the bond he will be creating with others, that mine wont be there, making the memories. You could say I am a jealous person, do you have any advise, or words of wisdom you could shed. ? Thank you, and God will bless you for your sacrifice.

I am a program manger for the Department of Defense. My teams are devoting heart-and-soul to developing and fielding new technologies to detect IED's. A broad, common, understanding of the burden our soldiers are carrying is limiting our nations ability to effectively counter evolving insurgent IED practices that kill civilians and soldiers alike.

I encounter this lack of understanding in all facets of our efforts. A good example are private and public sector bureaucracies that overly fixate on hierarchical processes that prioritize corporate and career risk above the risks of our soldiers lives, limbs, family burdens, and grief.

As a nation, we have become too secure and comfortable in our lives, and too complacent with our role in world affairs. We lack a national appreciation of the blood and sacrifice that are required to preserve our civilization by containing violent charismatic men with narrow minded interpretations of history and religion. Even if we withdraw from Iraq and Afghanistan, the necessity to confront endemic evil will not diminish. To withdraw from the world, and wall-off entire regions, will condemn billions of people to un-ending misery and an ever greater violent-envy of our way of life.

Thank you for affording us this video-window into the reality of the sacrifice our soldiers are making to preserve our civilization.

Thank you Bad Voo Doo! You are a testament to the honor and dignity of the United States Military. A brief story. I am a college theology professor. One of my students wore his ROTC battle dress to class for the first time this week, and let me say how excited I was. He is one of the smartest and most engaged students in the class, and will be an excellent and honorable soldier. We were going to spend the session discussing self-sacrifice, and I couldn't have asked for better visual aid than an American soldier in uniform. You are the definition of self-sacrifice. I disagree with the war in Iraq, but have the highest respect for you and your military service. I only hope that future civilian leaders show you that same respect. We are all forever in your debt. Thank you for telling your story and allowing us to see the personal toll of war.
May God watch over the American military and the men of Bad Voo Doo.

(Also, Nunn for President)

I just watched the show and was so SURPRISE to see a show were soldiers say whats in there mind... I'm glad people can now see a little of what ya real go through and feel.. my husbands out there for the 3 time so your show real hits home...thank cause I know it isn't easy....be safe and come home to your love ones soon..

What you are doing is extremely important. It can be a perception, as a civilian, that the military isn't going to share the complete and honest reality of what is happening on the ground there. As indiviuals, you and your team have done an exemplary job of letting the world know everything- the good, the bad, the neutral, and how you feel about it. The brutal honesty displayed by you and your men let the rest of us know what is really going on, and in a way that an embedded reporter can't get to. Thank you. Come back safe.

Your Voodoo troop really amazed me; I'm so glad I check on PBS broadcasts. Your work in the 'Theater' is one scarry deal, even though you guys long for some action. I wish you all the best, and please come home soon, and safe.

I watched the show, one of the videos that really made me have admiration for you is when the I.E.D. blew up a convoy ahead of you and you suspected and somehow had a gut feeling the Iraqis in the area where responsible for it and you admitted you wanted to waste them all but instead smiled and said you waved at them. Part of me, being in that position would want to do the same, waste them all. Yet you held back and reflected on your mission and moral integrity which made me have great respect and admiration for you and your men. Me and my friends have been anti-war and idealist, we disagree with the war but I also have a friend soldier that I haven't spoken to in 2 years and hope we will see each other again. I do not doubt for any second the human element and loss of life this war has created, and although my political views may conflict with the views shared here, I, like many millions of Americans want what you want, to end the war and bring you guys home. I admire you and your men, I've hated this war from the beginning, I've never hated the soldiers fighting it. We want you all to come home!

dear Sgt. Nunn and all the men of Bad Voodoo,

i just watched the program, and was so moved by all of you, your sense of humanity and your compassion. i am against the Irak War, and feel sick each day i think about the continuous waste of lives for what seems like a pointless mission, fueled by the greed & ego of a few stupid men. however, your bravery, and focus on the human element of the war brought a whole new light to my eyes. i applaud you all, and hope for the safe return of each and every one of you, and all of the soldiers over in this terrible situation. thank you for your service, and i send love & compassion to all of you.

jenifer jackson

"our goal of bridging the cultural and informational distance between the general public and those of us serving will be crossed."

Your goal, in this regard, has been accomplished.
As someone who has no military family, friends, or experience, you help me understand who you are and how you manage in these circumstances.

Thank you for taking a giant leap of faith by letting the general public have this personal view into your world. It matters.

All the best to all of you.

You guys are awesome. This film made me realize what hell you guys are going through over there. It also made me think about just how many guts and how strong of a heart it takes to do what you are doing. You guys are some tough people. I've always respected our soldiers, but now I respect you even more. Thanks so much for your bravery, and honor towards everyone of us back home. Without you guys this country wouldn't be the same. Thanks so much.

hi I just watched your show I think that I would never be able to do what you did.but I asked myself how can you keap this up.

We watched your guys' movie in my first hour Current and Social Issues class...and I was so moved by your guys' stories. In this movie we watched, I felt like I got to know personally Toby Nunn and Jason Shaw, and you guys seem so sweet and like you're really giving it your all as much as you are getting home sick.

And now I think you guys' inspired me to join the military.

Hang in there guys! I'm pulling for you.
Come home soon!
-Kate
Milton, WI

I just watched the program online and really don't know what to say...I, like most people back here at home, have become desesitzed to Iraq as a whole. It's so easy to think of it as some mess 'over there' that will end some time. But after watching your program i have to admit it's alot closer to home than i had imagined. You are all so much more than just soldiers stuck in a warzone, your program has shown with amazing clarity just how human you are and how easy it is to identify with all of you. I have a 6 year old boy and couldn't imagine leaving him for a week, let alone an entire deployment. Keep up the good fight, stay safe and don't think for a second you're forgotten.

Keep the footage coming and most of all stay sharp, we can't afford to lose one more of you.

I have just watched this. My hubby is on his second deployment in Iraq. My heart goes out to all of you. I don't understand why we are still there. I also hope that these type of programmes will shine a light on what it is really like to be in the military. I feel that most *Americans* take for granted their freedoms, they are alot of hot air and no action. Freedom has never been free. Today's military, you guys put your money where your mouth is. Over the years we've had rude comments from civilians who think that they pay our salary, what a joke. They need to really see what is going on, they need to understand what we Americans are sacrificing for. I wish all of you the best of luck and God's speed. Please come home safely. You are all in our hearts and minds. Theres not a day that goes by when I'm not thinking about all of you, as well as my hubby.

To the men of the Bad Vodoo unit.

I pray to our merciful God that all of you return home safely without injury or a suffering soul.
Men and women like yourselves make our country great. I understand that most of us have different feelings about this war. I wish I could be there in the sand to fight along side such honorable warriors, if only so that younger men may stay home and raise their families.
My soul suffers when I see young men perish on the battle field; I wish I could take their place if only to give a soldier a chance to live a long and prosperous life.
Here I am old and unable to enlist, I do fight the �war at home�. At least some of the Afghanistan junk will not make to the street, we have our eyes, ears and mind scanning all possible troubles while we work here to stop the flow of drugs and those who want them. We, at least I, thank you for your service all of you are true heroes. We are also grateful to all of you and also to those who give �their last full measure�, for those who are unable to return to their loved ones, for those who do return home and wake at night because distant thunder some times sounds like shelling.
May the Lord bless all the men and women of the United States Military and keep them, may the Lord shine his face upon all of you and carry you swiftly and safely through battle so that you may return home to your families