Safely in the desert: 26 Aug 2024

[@ldebrobander]

Best wishes & may the Lord bless you and keep you, John! ❤

[@grapxartz]

Thank you for your service. Stay safe. Dan is proud of you for sure.

[@brendapyron459]

Thank you for your service to our country. You are a hero!

[@johnbockmann5739]

It's my honor to serve, Brenda!

[@geotj3044]

Thank you for your service and your sharing. ❤

[@jax408]

I am praying for you Soldier's are Heroes 🙏🕊✝️🕊🙏

[@susangreen6721]

Thank you for your service and prayers for a safe deployment! 🙏❤️🙏

[@ritanimchonok7531]

G-dbless you john thankyou for serving and sticking with us to. Dan is always remembered to.Your loved and missed. Stay safe all of you and prayers on way for you, you're girls. All you serve with and your family much love.❤😇🙏🐼🦋🪻🕊🪽🪽

[@cathysigler4263]

God Bless You and thank you for your service 🙏🙏🙏

[@JayWeldy]

Thanks for your service, glad to see you keeping us in your and Dan's family.

[@echopiece79]

Thank you for your service sir! The Bockmann’s are just baddass, hard working people! God bless!

[@ruthannebright2096]

I’m old enough to be your grandmother… so I want to say I’m very proud of you !!!

[@BioWizdom1111]

Hola John! You always bring a smile to my face, your voice has that same calmness Dr Dan's voice had.

[@dianewood15]

Stay safe Dan will be looking over you keeping you safe

[@LO-cq7zl]

Hi John, so good to hear your update. Thank you for your service, and for sharing your skills for the benefit of our military. May God’s Angels watch over and protect you all. Love to you and all the Panda family.

[@johnbockmann5739]

Thank you & it's my pleasure. 🐼∞!

[@kathymills1925]

Thank you for your service. Prayers for a safe deployment. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joanbeach644]

Hi John I am happy to see you. I was worried about you. So happy you are keeping in touch with the Panda family. We love you also. Please be safe. Thank you for your service and keeping us safe. God Bless You. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@donnagray929]

Hi John, thanks so much for your video. I’m a registered nurse in Scotland. I am definitely part of your amazing brother’s panda community, and loved watching his videos. It’s hard to believe he’s actually passed, but his knowledge, wisdom and true heart lives on. Through watching your videos, which I’m so grateful that you have done, I’ve found my faith again, as I’d felt lost for some time. Stay safe on your deployment John, and I pray for you and all your colleagues safe return ❤🙏xx

[@debdd7]

Be safe! My son, who is in the Army, was deployed to Iraq x2. He was at Camp Freedom when it fell. He was in Afghanistan as well. For the past 12 years he’s been working with processing physicians and various army staff. He’s going on 23 years. Thank you for your service. I’ve never prayed harder than when he was in Iraq during the war. God is good. I’m thankful every day for his safety. I have a tee that says my son hates sand and heat. Prayers your time goes quickly and your home soon with your daughters.

[@johnbockmann5739]

Having your son at Camp Freedom must have given you many sleepless nights; what a mess that was. Thanks for your prayers and personal sacrifice. I do believe God is good and has a purpose for me and us over here, but I welcome your wishes for soon return and reunion with my daughters.

[@beckybauer893]

Thank you for serving! Praying for your safety! Appreciate your videos including the discussions about your faith!

[@vemer100]

Thank you for your service! God bless you. I will pray for you every day!❤❤❤

[@jeanmariekearney4653]

My sincere gratitude to you, John, and the men and women you serve with. May our Heavenly Father place a hedge of protection around each of you. Praying for your safety, strength and peace of mind. Please let your fellow service members know that I am praying for them, that they are thought of and loved. John, please let us know if there are any specific prayer requests. Pandas forever! 🙏💕🐼🇺🇸

[@hello_0768]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ednatrent-meyer5256]

I'm glad to hear your trip was a safe one ! It is really hot here today in Ky . I'm glad you are liking thinks so far .Stay safe, you and your team .I thank each and every one of all military personnel who are keeping our country safe and free ! I understand my sister is atheist as well. She has stage 4 cancer, and it has moved now to the stomach and liver . I pray for her daily. A cousin has just 3 days post-op breast removal. Also, a dear friend with a brain tumor that has been removed going thru radiation and chemotherapy. I ask you to lift them up in prayer . 🙏 Thanks for your positive, uplifting energy. I needed it today .Be safe and take care !!

[@sandrafarmer5351]

Be safe there!❤❤❤

[@amyberg1413]

Great message of expectance. You spread love and hope and we all need that. Thank you John!

[@jodiwestreich4497]

Hello John. Thanks for your service and keeping in touch with us all. Be safe. ⭕️❌💜

[@johnbockmann5739]

Hi Jodi! It's a privilege to serve and have this warm, friendly Panda Family supporting me. I feel so blessed & wish the same for you.

[@KindnessMatters_]

Thank you, John, for giving up the comforts of your own home, cozy bed, cool water, and time with your daughters so that we may have a safer and better life in America with the freedoms of our constitution. Your sacrifices make you a hero. Keeping you in prayer!

[@radiantchild5844]

That comment is so well said!! It says everything, it means everything as well.

[@johnbockmann5739]

Honestly, conditions are embarrassingly good out here, but you're welcome--and thanks for your prayers!

[@KindnessMatters_]

@@johnbockmann5739 I'm so grateful to hear that you, and your home-away-from-home family, are being well cared for! Hope you guys are getting good food, maybe even a pizza once in awhile! Blessings! 🙏😊

[@ritanimchonok7531]

@@KindnessMatters_ your words I just saw . Bang on . Beautiful. You are very kind.G-dbless 🙏❤️🐼🕊🦋🪻

[@JoycePhillips-q8w]

John, thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Stay safe! Tell your fellow soldiers hello n that we love n support them as well❤

[@marlenea.6465]

John , Thank you keeping in touch and Thank You for your service and sacrifice ! My son is a PA too. Praying for your safety and for all you serve with for mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. I will not forget Dr. Dan and I am greatful for you taking the Panda family on as yours now ! ❤

[@stephdaniels5587]

God's peace, God's love & God's presence be with you John on your deployment, thank you for serving 🙏❤

[@alinahart1239]

Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy our freedoms be serving. My parents are Cuban and I was raised with an eternal gratitude to this country. Very proud to have been born on this soil and people like you reenforce that. And never feel isolated, you have us! The panda family! And PS I’m in Miami so I can commiserate on the heat. ☀️ Take care of yourself 🤗

[@Heylittlemisssunshine]

Hi John, thank you for your service. 🇺🇸❤️ So grateful.

[@tanamilani]

Hi John, thank you for the lovely update🐼😇🙏It put a smile on my face knowing you have arrived safely ❤It comforts me to know we are all a part of your community. Bless you and stay safe 🇺🇸🩵

[@lindalarue1722]

Thank you, John for your updates. As a soft agnostic, I appreciate how you welcome everyone to this panda community. Wishing you a safe deployment.

[@johnbockmann5739]

I love that you feel welcome, Linda; thanks for saying so, and thanks for your well wishes. I'm honored!

[@dianecote3136]

Oh when you talk and your mannerisms , I see your brother in you!!! Miss Dr. Dan a lot!! Thank you for defending our country and keeping us updated with you , and how you are doing 💕

[@lorag9855]

I see Dan in him too. Still so hard to believe he is gone. Ever so thankful that John has kept up with us and so happy to get his updates.

[@dianecote3136]

@@lorag9855 Thanks for your reply, yes all I see is Dr. Dan. He will be missed!! 💕.

[@cindyb.1360]

Great to hear from you. May God Cover you with Grace and Safety as you are overseas. You are loved.❤

[@kimtongo3533]

Amen!!! Amen!!!! Perfectly said!!!🙏☀️🙏☀️🙏

[@conniebangham82]

Thanks for checking in. Praying for your safety. Psalm 91.

[@johnbockmann5739]

@@conniebangham82 amen; thank you, Connie

[@DeborahT7094]

Hello again, your post popped up while I was working and have just watched the entirety, thank you again for including us Pandas in your prayers. I’m an oncology nurse here in CA and was fortunate enough to communicate with Dan on several occasions, both of us encouraged by the advanced treatment options inc cellular and immunotherapies available, while recognizing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs so necessary for patients and caregivers. We in healthcare have so much to offer but nothing close to the strength of your brother’s unwavering optimism and positivity, an ever abundant supply which he spread over his panda embarrassment who in turn carried it forwards. Dan made a tremendous impact in my life charging me with renewed enthusiasm, vigor and compassion. I miss his insights and presence inordinately. May God bless Dan and you John along with your entire family and all of us grieving Dan’s loss🙏🏻

[@lyndaleeman416]

Thank You John for your service miss dan alot :(

[@4kidsliz]

John, please take care. And thank you for serving our country. You didn't have to take on your brother's followers. And you have done so beautifully and eloquently. You exude the Holy Spirit.

[@LovesJESUS]

Thank you so much for your service. My the Lord keep you protected and safe. So happy to get an update.

[@mariaparker318]

Thank you for your sacrifice 🇺🇸

[@kimtongo3533]

🙏☀️🙏☀️🙏☀️🙏

[@nelsonsmell2767]

John, Meg from Fl. Likes you so very much. I prayed for Dan and I will do the same for you. Dan inspired me to live when I was dying in grief. He had no idea how many lives he touched. Thank you for serving this country I love so much. I am so proud to be an American Christian and you are a fine young man of God. Shalom🤘🏼

[@JamesonBrindley]

Stay safe. Thank you for your service.

[@kategray7006]

Bless you John.,Take care. Thank you for your service! Dan is proud.

[@MaryDavidson911]

Thank you, John, for serving our great nation and protecting our freedoms. Today and every day I am grateful for you and your mates. Today and everyday you are loved and prayed for. -Mary Davidson

[@johnbockmann5739]

It is so powerful to know you're praying for me and us, Mary. God bless you!

[@MaryDavidson911]

@@johnbockmann5739 it is the LEAST I can do. And God has blessed me daily. ✌️

[@randallvalentine-g1z]

Hello, John. Thank you for doing whatever it is that you are going to have to do for all of us here at home, I’m truly grateful. I’m also happy that you talked about the Panda family as a current family, not one that has passed. Dr. Dan instigated the idea of a nonsensical joyous rollypolly happy glorious approach to life, that drops the mic on explanation. I’m happy to hear that he somehow got you to hear that, too, being our warrior. I wish you cooler showers and more privacy. I pray that your deployment is unnecessary and you are back home earlier that you think you’ll be. I hope your daughters have the love for you the daughters do, but see the love that a Panda can get and give from their dad . Your time is valuable, I’m graced that you spent some of it with us. Hug to you Randy

[@Heather89Anne]

Blessings to you, John.

[@TheQueensWish]

Hello John! A world away and on duty. Thank you for serving our military and keeping them in fine shape. Have you ever seen a desert Panda? Well get ready. 🐻‍❄️ If you have to be there, so do we! We will meet you on your videos! 🐻‍❄️ Panda Fam is world wide!

[@ritanimchonok7531]

@TheQueensWish GREAT WORDS AND TRUE G-DBLESS🐼🕊🦋🪻🙏

[@djshortfuselittleredbirdpr4768]

Be safe and Thank you for your service ❤🇺🇸

[@jK-yj2tl]

Thank you John for your loving words and prayers. This is such a special group that you continue to hold as your sweet brother did and I’m sure still does. Your invitation to pray for this entire group is so powerful. I sent you all my prayers and COOLING thoughts from here in Alaska. Jeannie

[@fawndhaider7699]

Hello John! Nice to see you again. Thank you for your service 🙏. Hope all goes well in your time overseas, and pray for your safety. I miss the updates, but know you are busy. Please take care of yourself.

[@jax408]

I am so glad to hear from you . Thank you

[@vickiebaldridge8219]

Are you retiring when you get back from this deployment

[@beckyriley2674]

Thanks, John. We appreciate you sharing us with your experience while deployed. May God protect you along with the rest of your platoon! Thank you for your service along with the rest of your platoon. 🙏❤

[@marlenea.6465]

John , thank you so much for your service and to all who serve with you. Thank you for staying in touch and for taking the panda family on. I miss Dr. Dan , he will never be forgotten. 🐼 I am praying for your safety and also for your parents to be comforted by Jesus . Much love to you ❤️ BTW , my son is a PA also , Daughter and I are nurses.

[@woof-vicky436]

Thank you for your service. So nice to get a update and glad to hear you are doing well. Your work sounds very rewarding. Wishing you a happy and safe deployment.🇺🇸🙏

[@schnauzer777]

I know it's hard being away from family. I hope you get video calls back home. Thank you for your service. Serving and healing, you can't do any more than that. 👍🇺🇸⚕️

[@wendydonnelly4885]

Hey John, thank you for checking in with us! Stay safe during your deployment! I will keep you and your fellow troops for your safety during the deployment. Thank you for your service!🐼🐼

[@johnbockmann5739]

Thanks for your prayers, Wendy--it's an honor to serve! 🐼∞

[@amyberg1413]

Thank you for your continued service John!! Stay safe! God bless you and your comrades in the desert.

[@andreastowers5104]

Prayers for your safety, mental and physical, thanks for catching up, we have grown to love you❤

[@holliesanders4220]

Blessings to you John. Thank you for your service.

[@AnnieSnow467]

Hi John, I'm so happy to see you .. I'm glad to hear you arrived safe.. Thanks for the update. John.. I'm sure your girls will be happy and proud of Papa. Once you return Home . Sending much love and prayers to you John and our extended PANDA family... Spread the love ❤

[@Sharon930]

Hello John. So good to see you. Praying always for you and now , that you have a safe deployment. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and send His angels to keep watch over you. ❤ 🙏

[@sweettea527]

Sending blessings!

[@cheripeterson4783]

Amazing are the men & women that give of themselves to keep us all safe. John, may God bless you & keep you safe during your deployment. So glad Dan brought all of us together😊

[@deanaallred5543]

Thank you John for what you are doing for our country both in the service and the community through social media. My son is in the Navy and is having a hard time. Please pray for him. He has been pretty low lately.

[@vanru2176]

Thank you for your sacrifice and service.

[@Lindalou5977]

Thank you John for your service to our nation!! I call you HERO !! God bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ilsedunn4238]

As a member of the Panda family and a retired CRNA, I appreciate and admire the job and experience you will face during your deployment. Thank you John.

[@SJ_The_Corgi_Mom]

Much respect and love in Christ, Brother John. I am so glad that you arrived safely overseas and are one day closer to being back home to your daughters. I am so glad for this update and for your embracing of The Panda Family. Praying daily for your safety and peace, and please know that you are never alone. You have all of us now and we are here for you 24/7/365. 🙏💙🙏💙🙏

[@beak3958]

Greetings from Nanyuki Kenya and wishing you Well and Safety. You speak well. Very easy to engage wjth.

[@JoanneBates-bt4xx]

Hello John! My daughter is in the Coast Guard for 16 years. Her last deployment was on a boat (270 cutter) that traveled to Africa, Nova Scotia, and South America, Cuba and the islands intercepting drugs and migrants for 3 years. I went to Virginia to care for her 2 children in base housing during the deployment only communicating through email with her. She did come home every 90 days for a month. This was heart wrenching seeing her leave each time not knowing where she will be. Last year she finished her deployment on the cutter and is now stationed on land as a Chief. I’ve since moved back to Florida. I’m proud of my daughter and proud of you too! Be safe, take care, we love your updates! Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. 🇺🇸

[@sandra-nw1dy]

Thank you and your family. ❤️🙏

[@johnbockmann5739]

I'm proud of your sacrifices and the sacrifices of your daughter and grandchildren, even as it breaks my heart to hear of the long, distant, uncertain absences. I'm glad that's settled down a bit--at least for now. The world is crazy but God is good.

[@Hccako2021]

@@johnbockmann5739wondered if there is an address where we could send letters to possibly help you. Been going back over Dan’s cancer journal entries and of course cried knowing he’s no longer with us. But I thank Jesus that we will see him again. Praying for your safety and quick return home. God bless you!

[@melaD333]

Stay safe, John. We are grateful for and your service to our country. 🇺🇸❤️

[@torchwoodgal]

Baruch HaShem, you made it safely there. In all of these goals, you have for yourself... remember to breathe. May we all breathe in moments of gratitude and grace. Shalom from Nashville 🐼💙

[@kimberlyfleck-xk3in]

Thank you for your service. Prayers for you.

[@giselaparker9344]

Thanks for continuing to share your life here, John. It’s an honor to pray for you and all military personnel daily. You sacrifice so much in order that folks back home can live in freedom and safety and especially missing out on seeing your precious daughters growing up whilst on deployment. I pray that you will settle in quickly, that these first few days are not too draining (spiritually and physically) and that there aren’t too many emergencies during the night so you can wake up refreshed and give the best care you can to your patients. As always - much love to all Pandas out there. From New Zealand, where Spring has now arrived - Gisela

[@johnbockmann5739]

It blows my mind that you pray and care from the other side of the world. Thank you, Gisela. I'm out of my comfort zone here, in some ways, but the transition--while difficult--has been manageable so far, and I trust it will be. Enjoy spring!

[@lizgutierrez6666]

Thanks for your service. Stay safe. Prayers for yalls safety while deployed.

[@sandyaw3057]

Thank you for your service, John. I love all of our soldiers, they are all heroes to me. My brother is a Vietnam Vet who was there during the Tet Offensive. We are so blessed that he made it home. Sending up many prayers for your safety 🙏🕊️

[@debbiehall3759]

Thank you, John, for staying in touch. Praying for you as you settle into your new surroundings and new job. Being separated from family is the hardest part of being on deployment. I cried when you mentioned your daughters. 😭 🙏 Panda family, please pray for our grandson who is in AF boot camp right now. He’s doing well but would appreciate prayers for him. 🙏

[@pamelacrenshaw5046]

Will be praying. May I ask his first name?

[@merrildegroot7862]

Thank you for your service to the free world John. God speed and keep you and your colleagues safe and well, and of course comfort you in your distance from your daughters. Prayers for us all and love from your online family.

[@basicinfo2461]

Hi John, I am one of the desert roses (coming from hot climate) who was deployed to the U.S. (as an oil control system Engineer) It was quite a journey for me and just as you feel the heat, the cold was bitter and humidity in the summer unbearable for me. I had to adjust, made all changes and challenges in life carve my new me. I am thankful to the force who was driving my destiny (Call it God, Lord, universal consensus of energy..) that made the path for me to be now an executive leader in the healthcare field in thew U.S. I am praying that you come back safe and strong (with an added value to your great personality) to the purpose the universal force is driving you to serve.

[@deannawalker7022]

Stay safe. All love and prayers for your safety ❤❤

[@anjab6073]

Stay safe, John! Thanks for checking in with us. :)))))

[@Radijo12]

Faith and community. A beautiful blend that you bring as a fellow panda. Thank you, John!

[@joannpergakis4183]

Let's all pray for John and others there Go Pandas

[@tanamilani]

❤🐼🙏

[@marlenea.6465]

For sure !

[@ritanimchonok7531]

@joannpergakis4183 Yes, prayers are on the way for John and all serving. 🙏🐼🦋❤G-dbless. Keep them safe.

[@sandydee8003]

John, It’s good to see you and will be praying for this to be your last out of States deployment. You are such a grateful person no matter where you are. How you organize your new situations and make the best of it is a great inspiration to me and others. I sometimes visit Dans channel and listen to you two respectfully debate. It’s very comforting to hear you and Dan chatting. Thank you for all you do in your multifaceted life and thanks for sharing it with us.🙏

[@johnbockmann5739]

@sandydee8003 this is lovely, Sandy, thank you. Perhaps those videos with Dan and me, and me in different situations, illustrate that struggle and transition don't mean abandonment and failure but continuation of life. You've given me something to think about.

[@claudiarusso6702]

Dan was simply beautiful, the most beautiful Panda ever amongst his Panda family.❤Thank you John for your service, you may feel alone but you have the whole world of Panda's rooting for you!👍💪💪💪. And your brother Dan is forever immortalized thru his channel and you carry his spirit in your voice, your healing service and care and you John are definitely a Panda! You are social, very cute, caring, decisive, a great communicator and so kind. I send you a big hug, 🤗 please stay and keep the humor! 👍🤩👏👏👏😹

[@MariaFdez-j1c]

Hola John, que alegría verte. Te extrañaba . Gracias por los servicios que prestas a tu país y por los valores que con ello trasmites. Estas siempre en mis oraciones para que El Señor te cuide y proteja donde estés. Siempre es un placer escucharte. Dios te bendiga. Besos. ❤❤

[@jjackson1611]

Thinking of you and praying for you 💜

[@tinac945]

Stay safe, God Bless and be with you!! "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer." 2nd Samuel 22:2

[@Gloria-qv2sc]

So nice to see you and hear your update. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 God bless you and keep you all safe🙏

[@mauiswift6391]

Hi John! Glad you are doing well and made it to that hot and sandy place 😆. I had to laugh when you said it’s “hot and sandy”. Stay safe and hope you can continue to post. You have an excellent way of conveying information and wisdom!

[@Esther-bi3vj]

Thank you for your service! You are appreciated! Prayers for your safety.

[@annerenaud3828]

Hi John! Please stay safe and come back to your daughters. Sticking with you! Always. ❤️🐼❤️

[@rz4128]

Bless you, thanks for this.

[@joybecker2335]

Thank you for this window on your life there. Thank you for doing this and the attitude is so key I am sure. You are a blessing to our men there. It means so much to have that help in times like this. Unforgettable.

[@Somebody-2223]

Hope you all stay safe

[@VictoriaT47]

Thank you for giving your time to the military. I come from a family who have served, covering every branch of the military. I had cancer at the age of 46. I am now 76, almost 77. May God bless you and keep you safe.

[@tavibaby]

There's my...😊. I just came back from Saudi Arabia. Please be safe.. Hard to believe a month has come and gone since Dr. Dan passed. I'm glad to see you checking in... be well always. ❤😊

[@juliemackowiak5985]

I can’t believe it’s been that long since Dan died, I just saw your post and one thank you for your service

[@nena1247]

Great to see you! Please stay safe!!

[@peggymag8365]

John thanks for your service!!! Glad you arrived there safely. Stay well!!

[@BarbLevi]

John 1st thank you so much for your service. I have the utmost respect and gratitude for all military people. Just from listening to you and the help and personal care you put forth for people is just heartfelt. ❤ so happy you made it safe, please stay safe. My father was an Army Ranger and I always wish he would have shared more about his service. He was pretty tight lipped. I learned more from documentary programs. He would watch them, and I would ask questions. Some He answered, some not. Hope all stays calm for you there. Sending 🙏 for you and all those surrounding you. Miss Dan. In love, a panda family member. Look forward to your next wonderful chat!!!❤

[@johnbockmann5739]

I hear this a lot from relatives--sons and daughters, usually--of those who served in combat: their loved ones rarely spoke of what they experienced. Maybe it feels safer to keep their worlds separate, but it also must feel like a wall to those who love and admire them. Thanks for your prayers because we (and the rest of the world) can sure use them. May God bless you and keep you as well, Barb.

[@geneannhall154]

Stay safe! Thank you for your service! Many prayers!

[@shelleybelcourt1860]

No wonder Dan was so proud of you!❤

[@richardthomas9903]

Good to hear from you John, and thank you for your service as a P.A. in the Army. You remind me of Dan in your determination to be so good at what you do in caring for others. I'm a longtime follower of your brother. Me? Stage 4 Prostate Cancer survivor in stable condition...goes without saying Dan's narrative affected me in a very positive way. I hope you continue to post videos to keep us informed of your experiences. Thanks!

[@johnbockmann5739]

I'm so glad to hear your condition is stable. Dan's experience with cancer opened my eyes to how evil it can seem, even though he credited it with being the best thing that ever happened to him. It's my pleasure to serve out here, and though I miss home, I"ll miss this when I'm done. Thanks for checking in & God bless you, Richard.