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Old 01-25-2012, 00:24   #1
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Jonathan Keith Idema, 'smart, toxic' veteran, has died?

http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/...2627?sac=Local
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Old 01-25-2012, 03:57   #2
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RIP Warrior, Vaya con Dios..
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Old 01-25-2012, 06:41   #3
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RIP, Man he really had a rough Decade.
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Old 01-25-2012, 07:47   #4
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Sorry, but I for one am glad this guy has finally kicked the bucket. He deserves everything he gets in HELL!

Of course that's dependent on him and God but I have a feeling I know the outcome.
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Old 01-25-2012, 07:50   #5
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May he Rest In Peace.
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Old 01-25-2012, 09:06   #6
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Sorry, but I for one am glad this guy has finally kicked the bucket. He deserves everything he gets in HELL!

Of course that's dependent on him and God but I have a feeling I know the outcome.
Watch out, he might start another law suit from the grave....
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Old 01-25-2012, 09:34   #7
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Tribute to a Fallen Soldier........

Gone,but not forgotten.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw

God Bless,Rest in Peace Warrior.....

He was just a simple soldier and his ranks are growing thin
But his presence should remind us; we may need his like again,
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.......

Perhaps just a simple headline in the paper that might say:
OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, FOR A SOLDIER DIED TODAY. (author unknown)

The passing of our soldiers often go unnoticed and unsung by most of the world, remembered only by family and friends. Wish it were not so. May he RIP, his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.........

I realize it's a Canadian song,however I believe most appropriate for this occasion...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrkgV5bl7kQ

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Old 01-25-2012, 10:53   #8
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I was born in Poughkeepsie NY, but left in 67',, so I sent the link to the in-laws & out-laws asking for comments.

1st reply: "I did know him years ago. As a kid, he was a mean, scary little bastard."

Evidently,, he started early..
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Old 01-25-2012, 10:56   #9
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I'll not lift a glass

I'll not lift a glass to his memory but still 55 is a bit early - and I wouldn't wish a death from AIDS on anyone.

I'll just let him fade into the past.
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Old 01-25-2012, 10:59   #10
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since my prior commentary on this individual was removed for some reason - I'll only say....oh look, shiny penny.
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Old 01-25-2012, 15:51   #11
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New post about Idema..

http://ronbosoldier.blogspot.com/201...date-from.html
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Old 01-25-2012, 17:08   #12
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I knew I sensed a disturbance in the force - there's more O2 to go around now.

RIP.

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Old 01-25-2012, 19:00   #13
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All I can say is "KARMA".
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Old 01-25-2012, 20:22   #14
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May he rest in peace as his memory fades quietly into oblivion.
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Old 01-25-2012, 20:32   #15
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You guys are really trying to be nice, and since I don't have anything good to say, I will obey my mother and say nothing.
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