1. 07-02-11 09:59 AM #1
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    Recieved call that one of my best friends died in Iraq

    What a wake up call for me this July 4th weekend. One of the members of my close group of friends growing up was killed Wednesday in Iraq. He was the captain of a squadron in the army, and his vehicle was hit with missile fire. Died on the way to the hospital. This is easily the closest person that I have ever lost....I guess in that aspect I have been lucky throughout my 29 years.

    Be careful while out there celebrating your July 4th weekend boys...and remember why we are celebrating, and especially who we are celebrating.
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  2. 07-02-11 10:04 AM #2
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    damn this sux WV...my condolences
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  3. 07-02-11 10:04 AM #3
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    Sorry to hear about your loss. We all have it easy here, its a whole different world over there.
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  4. 07-02-11 10:05 AM #4
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    sorry man. wakeup call, we need to get the **** out of these countries,too many quality lives lost
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  5. 07-02-11 10:06 AM #5
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    Sorry to hear u lost your good friend WV.. Ill drink a beer for him on the 4th. Such a shame.
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  6. 07-02-11 10:08 AM #6
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    That does suck WV....we dont have no business still being over there....innocent men and women still dying for no reason at all....sorry for your loss
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  7. 07-02-11 10:09 AM #7
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    We already had a scare with him about 4 years ago. Suicide bomber hit him and left a bunch of shrapnel in his body. But of course....he healed up and went right back into action. Tough as nails, was always that guy back in school too. He was the member of our group that was the responsible and dependable one.....those are always the ones that go early.
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  8. 07-02-11 10:09 AM #8
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    RIP
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  9. 07-02-11 10:09 AM #9
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    thanks guys
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  10. 07-02-11 10:11 AM #10
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    I thank him for his service and sacrifice. Sorry for your loss.
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  11. 07-02-11 10:20 AM #11
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    Sorry for your loss , bring them all home now !!!!!
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  12. 07-02-11 10:23 AM #12
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    I'm sorry to hear this WV.
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  13. 07-02-11 10:24 AM #13
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    Not good news to hear.....RIP....
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  14. 07-02-11 10:27 AM #14
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    sorry to hear that WV. my brother has been there and afghan 5 times now over the last 8 years. he has 2 young kids and a wife and it is not a comfortable year when i know he is away from home. i struggle to realize why we are over there all the time. and why the same people? how many troops do we have? i mean my brother for example. its more than every other year, for a year at a time. hes barely home for a year and then they ship him off again. dont we have enough troops to give more than a year in between?
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  15. 07-02-11 10:27 AM #15
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    I am so sorry!

    Must have been one helluva guy.
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  16. 07-02-11 10:30 AM #16
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    sorry to hear that, the man sounded like he gave it his all for us. everyone remember this weekend to thank any troops/vets u know for their service
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  17. 07-02-11 10:51 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffdane View Post
    sorry to hear that WV. my brother has been there and afghan 5 times now over the last 8 years. he has 2 young kids and a wife and it is not a comfortable year when i know he is away from home. i struggle to realize why we are over there all the time. and why the same people? how many troops do we have? i mean my brother for example. its more than every other year, for a year at a time. hes barely home for a year and then they ship him off again. dont we have enough troops to give more than a year in between?
    My hat's off to him Jeff. I understand what you mean....Dave did not have any children to have to leave behind. But then again, its sad that he never got to experience fatherhood, and will not leave any children behind to carry on his legacy. Those are all things he would've cherished.

    My thoughts go out to your family and brother over the weekend. Hope he comes home soon.
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    Thanks again everyone. I questioned why I even posted this, as soon as I hit post thread. Your kind words remind me why. Most of the folks on this site are genuinely good people...though sometimes it's tough to remember that.
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  19. 07-02-11 11:22 AM #19
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    I have nothing but the utmost respect for those in the armed forces...RIP
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    Quote Originally Posted by WvGambler View Post
    What a wake up call for me this July 4th weekend. One of the members of my close group of friends growing up was killed Wednesday in Iraq. He was the captain of a squadron in the army, and his vehicle was hit with missile fire. Died on the way to the hospital. This is easily the closest person that I have ever lost....I guess in that aspect I have been lucky throughout my 29 years.

    Be careful while out there celebrating your July 4th weekend boys...and remember why we are celebrating, and especially who we are celebrating.
    sorry to hear about that. thats the harsh reality of war. may he rest in peace and may his family and friends find peace
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  21. 07-02-11 11:27 AM #21
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    My wife served 4 years as a nurse and I served for 12 myself. My sincerest condolences to you WV and your family. Agree or disagree with the whats going on over there, the sacrifices these men and women make everyday should not be forgotten.
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  22. 07-02-11 11:31 AM #22
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    That fvkin suck WV. Every time i see something like this is makes me not only sad but unbelievably pissed. We should not be over there, its been proved over and over that there was nothing there for us to go in there. Innocent people, like your friend have paid now have lost their life over it. Sorry for your pal though WV.
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  23. 07-02-11 11:35 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by WvGambler View Post
    We already had a scare with him about 4 years ago. Suicide bomber hit him and left a bunch of shrapnel in his body. But of course....he healed up and went right back into action. Tough as nails, was always that guy back in school too. He was the member of our group that was the responsible and dependable one.....those are always the ones that go early.
    God's soldiers... He was built to serve... No fear and died loving his purpsose and mission. God bless him.
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  24. 07-02-11 12:02 PM #24
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    Sorry for your loss wv.

    Much respect to your friend for serving our country.
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    God Bless Him

    Sorry for your loss WV
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  26. 07-02-11 12:08 PM #26
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    Sorry to hear this. RIP to your friend.

    God bless him and God bless the U.S.A.
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    God bless him and his family, hang in there WV.

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  28. 07-02-11 12:14 PM #28
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    RIP. I am a Veteran and God Bless his family I am sure this is very tough on them. Sorry to hear of your loss WV.
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  29. 07-02-11 12:34 PM #29
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    God bless him and his family
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    As a former service member myself I salute your friend for his love of country, his courage and his honor.

    May he RIP and condolences to yourself and his family.
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  31. 07-02-11 12:42 PM #31
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    Sorry to hear this. I will drink a cold beer in his honor.
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  32. 07-02-11 01:10 PM #32
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    Sorry to hear the the bad news. Military people put their lives at risk every day so we can be free. He is in a better place now.
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    May he rest in peace.
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    Sorry for the bad news, prayers to you, friends and family
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  35. 07-02-11 01:29 PM #35
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    sucks but i'm sure he knew the risks. No?
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