Helicopter crash - Page 5

booker · 08-07-2011, 05:06

RIP, Warriors.

J8127 · 08-07-2011, 05:50

Some are reporting three Air Force Combat Controllers were also on board.

R.I.P.

akv · 08-07-2011, 10:04

Rest In Peace and Thank You

Cake_14N · 08-07-2011, 10:50

I put my uniform on with just a bit more emotion this weekend.

Drill weekend never seems to come at a good time, there is always something I would rather do with my family. But as I pulled on my boots, I thought of those 31 Heroes that gave everything so we can be free. I thought that they will never get the chance to hold a loved one, to see children graduate and leave to form families of their own. I took an extra minute to look into the bedrooms of my children and to just look at their sleeping faces before I stepped out of the house to go off to drill.

I walked to my office just a little taller, with a little bit more pride knowing that I wear a uniform with thousands and thousands of Brothers and Sisters that will step up to the challenges they are faced with and give everything they have.

These 31 individuals, no matter if they are Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine will rest in peace knowing they have performed their mission, they have done their duty with honor, courage, and integrity. They will always be remembered in the hearts of their comrades in arms.

Rest in Peace.

Dennis

Warrior pen · 08-07-2011, 12:45

Rest in peace, Warriors ....

Trip_Wire (RIP) · 08-07-2011, 14:02

RIP Warriors.

kcphoenix · 08-07-2011, 17:35

A Letter Down From Heaven
I'm living up in Heaven now; this soldier made it home,
The scenery here is beautiful and I am not alone.
...For I am now surrounded by the angels of the Lord,
And living in a mansion that the wealthy can't afford.
But just before I made it in, I walked through gates of pearl,
God's messengers had welcomed me into my brand new world.
And as I walked in through the gates, they greeted me by name,
They said, "You are a soldier and the Lord is glad you came".
"He saw you on the battlefield, the bloodshed and the wounds",
"And God said you were coming so we then prepared more room".
You must know I was overwhelmed at what the angels said,
For there I was in Heaven and my earthly body dead.
But mourn for me no more because I'm happy as can be,
I died to give you freedom; now the Lord has made me free.
And I do not regret the day I bled and died for you,
For I'm a U. S. Soldier; to this country I am true.
Much pain that I endured was long forgotten at the gate,
I suffered not in vain for you and the United States.
The ones who went before me and the ones who'll go one day,
Will not remember battle scars when they have seen God's face.
Our country's worth the fighting and was surely worth my death,
For we were called America to stand out from the rest.
Don't take this life for granted for my death has guaranteed,
That you can live as many can't, to live as you believe.
Support the ones I left behind; they'll fight at the command,
For next to God, they're your best friend, to lend a helping hand.
But really they're not lending, for in all they do they give,
And take attacks and shed their blood, so you, my friend, may live.
So if you're not a soldier, keep a soldier in your prayers,
A soldier needs to know that you're supporting them out there.
For dusty are the battlefields and hot is blazing sun,
But great is your reward when every soldier's race is run.
So be content and know that I am walking streets of gold,
And listening to the angels sing, and safe within God's fold.
My friend, this place is wonderful, a place I can't describe,
And I'll be waiting here for you the day that you arrive.
Now don't forget my soldier friends, as they must carry on,
Until the day their work is done and God has called them home.
I'm glad that I am with the Lord, for He makes life worth living,
Just know a soldier sent to you a letter down from Heaven.

"From the heart of a U. S. Soldier who died for our country"
A Dedication to U. S. Soldier Nick Zangara,
who lost his life in Iraq on July 24, 2004

Utah Bob · 08-07-2011, 17:59

The news media will not rest until they have interviewed the families of every one of the casualties.

This sickens me.

LarryW · 08-07-2011, 20:25

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(fm Utah Bob) The news media will not rest until they have interviewed the families of every one of the casualties.

This sickens me.

As it should all Americans, sir. MSM runs a gallery of shame. There is no honor in it. None.

Gypsy · 08-07-2011, 20:43

I can't even watch the news when they are "reporting" on this horrific situation.

It is a national tragedy IMNSHO and there should be some decorum at the least. Leave the families and friends to grieve their tremendous losses.

pyreaux · 08-07-2011, 21:39

Rest in peace

Participating in a fundraiser for Special Operations Warrior Foundation, not enough but a little I can to do help.

TheSiatonist · 08-07-2011, 22:12

Rest easy, Warriors..

Barbarian · 08-08-2011, 06:02

Thank you, warriors.

FMF DOC · 08-08-2011, 06:06

RIP Warriors

MiTTMedic · 08-08-2011, 06:12

QUOTE: (fm Utah Bob) The news media will not rest until they have interviewed the families of every one of the casualties.

This sickens me.

Yes, and now I see the MSM goons are second guessing the decision-making process of the operation. My head, my heart, and my stomach, hurts.