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Chris's Corner - So Long For Now
Apr 27, 2008 | 7:07 PM
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It's hard to believe this day has finally come...but here we are.  Today marks my last broadcast at Fox 2 for quite some time as I get ready to put my military training to the most extreme test yet.  

For security reasons, I can't be specific about when I leave and when I will return...and I can't tell you exactly where I'm going.  What I can tell you is that I am deploy to the middle east to provide weather support for operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan.  Chances are if you have a loved one serving in one of those countries, the support I provide will be an important part of keeping them safe...both from mother nature and from those who wish to them (and us) harm.

Many of you have already expressed your concerns and prayers and I am deeply grateful!  But as I sign off this evening, I ask the favor of your prayers for all the other men and women who are serving across all branches of the armed forces.  And perhaps more importantly...I ask you to remember their families who stay behind.  In many ways the greater burden lies with them in our abscence.  I know that is the case with my family.

I may be gone from the air...but I will still maintain some contact with everyone through both myfoxstl.com and my web page morethanweatherstl.com.  It may take a few weeks to figure out the logistics... so just keep checking back.

Before I sign off, I need to recognize the contributions of my co-workers here at Fox 2... Dave Murray, Angela Hutti, Mark Gledmeir and Glenn Zimmerman along with all the behind the scenes folks who will have to work a lot harder to cover me while I'm gone.  It goes to show you that for every one reservist who deploys ... there are a lot of others who are helping to make it all happen.  I'm blessed to be where I am...which is something I will never forget!

Stay safe... and stay in touch!

-Chris

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WebsterGroves read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 7:29 PM

We'll be looking forward to hearing from you Chris. I have a son about the same age as yours so can only imagine how tough this is.

I hope the time flies for all of you and am looking forward to the fall when are looking forward to snow.

Take care.
madaboutweather read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 7:46 PM

Take Care and BE CAREFUL!! I do ask something of you......PLease tell the men and women over there how greatful we are, and how proud we are of them! Thanks Chris! I have family over there. You will all be in my prayers!
snowman99 read my blog
Apr 27, 2008 | 8:06 PM

You are one awesome person Chris and all the mean and women in our military are as well. We wouldn't be where we are without you all. Take care over there, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
labrat read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 8:10 PM

I hope you find whatever died in your walls before you leave, and I hope nothing major happens while you are gone. My boyfriend might be coming back to me in a new job and living in a new apartment, so I hope he can deal with change!!!! :}
Take care, and tell whatever soldier you come in contact with we all hope they come home soon, and we're praying for them.
Me,personally, I can't wait till the fall comes. I'll be on pins and needles everyday waiting for the day my boyfriend comes back.
anhisr
Apr 27, 2008 | 8:42 PM

Good Luck on your extreme test. I have complete faith that you will do better than anybody expects. With you on the job, weather is one thing our soldiers will not have to worry about. They will be well informed. I look forward to your "corner" returning in the future.
ladytbonesteak read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 8:55 PM

God Speed Chris!
asmerelda read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 9:35 PM

We love you Chris and don't you forget that!!!!!!!!!!
asmerelda read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 9:36 PM

All of my prayers are with you and all of your fellow men and women

God be with you!!!!!!
imapayne read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 10:02 PM

Good Luck and hurry back safely
Peagcu read my blog
Apr 27, 2008 | 10:30 PM

Bye Chris. All my best vibes to you. Thanks for doing the good thing last week,
weatherman222 read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 10:30 PM

God Bless You Mr. Chris Higgins! You have been such an inspiration for my love of the science of meteorology and you have created such an amazing place here on myfoxstl for learning and finding friends! Thank you for serving our country. You will be in my prayers and I hope you always have blue skies ahead of you!
foxfan1 read my blog
Apr 27, 2008 | 10:32 PM

chris, god bless you, and stay safe. we'll keep the homefires burning around here whenever we can.
marvoe read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 10:34 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Chris. Thank You for all you are doing. Have a safe journey! Big Hugs from our family to yours.....
(We know what its like, we have a nephew over there!) Prayers for a safe and fast return!
MV
shannon30 read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 10:43 PM

Good Luck Chris
Our prayers are with you and your family.
You will be missed.
See you soon
And a seafe return

Shannon
Partlunion
Apr 27, 2008 | 10:47 PM

May God watch over you and the other soldiers as you serve your time. You are truley quality human beings for doing what you do. My prayers are with you and your family as you are away. And a prayer to the soldiers over there now. Your smiling face will be missed on the weather segment. Hurry home to all of us. You will be thought of daily. Godspeed!
BobBobbyRobert25 read my blog view my photos
Apr 27, 2008 | 10:54 PM

Well, Chris it has been really special talking with you and the others on this blog. I give my thanks to you guys for making this weather blog happen. I never dreamed I'd ever be able to actually talk with prefessional Meteorologists from the news! We all have become like a family these past 2 years since the blog began...And I look foward to the future in here with all of you.

So again Chris good luck and take care! Please be safe. Those people over there that are suffering with these hard times are sure lucky to have one the best Weathery Guys joing them! I'll miss you alot! And look forward to your safe return
cooldog23 read my blog
Apr 27, 2008 | 11:35 PM

Well Chris,
I hope everthing goes okay. I am going to miss you on FOX 2 in the morning... I allways watch FOX 2 in the morning for the weather and you allways did a good job so keep up the good work!! Just be safe thats all..
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GoUTKVOLS read my blog
Apr 28, 2008 | 1:50 AM

CHRIS STAY SAFE AND I'LL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU JUST IN TIME FOR FALL/WINTER.
heather00 read my blog view my photos
Apr 28, 2008 | 7:13 AM

Christ you and you family are in my prayers and stay safe.

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Johnpertzborn read my blog view my photos
Apr 28, 2008 | 7:43 AM

We'll miss you Sir.
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ChrisHiggins

I am the weekend weather guy at Fox 2 and also a weather officer with the US Air Force Reserves. I recently returned back from deployment to the desert of the Middle East where I supported Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force Horn of Africa.

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