3 USA SF Killed in Jordan
 

What could have caused this to happen? The only news seems to be that three SF Staff Sergeants were killed while trying to enter the Prince Faisal Air Base in Jordan.

Staff Sgt. Matthew C Lewellen (RIP)
Staff Sgt. Kevin J McEnroe (RIP)
Staff Sgt. James F Moriarty (RIP)
Unnamed Jordanian Officer (RIP)

https://www.armytimes.com/articles/a...lled-in-jordan

Some details are starting to emerge. If this news story can be believed it appears to be a hit.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-deta...ican-soldiers/

If this was a hit chances are better than even it wasn't ISIS, but GRU.

General James Mattis (Ret)
 

The General is quoted on his philosophy on dealing with "Radical Islam" The General quoted "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet".

Good Quote to keep in mind.....Tom Kelly

Nope, it was jihadists for sure.

You're the SME, sir. Sure is strange, though. "Strange as news from Bree."

But where is the outrage and protests?
 

What's going to happen when men like these.....men like the QP's under their names on this site (And all others who serve or served) decide to stop doing what you do so these crybabies can have their safe zones?

I know I just donated again to the GBF and although it's not a fortune, it's a thank you to all of you. I'll never be a part of your Brotherhood or consider calling you Brother in that context, but you are all Brothers in my eyes in the same sense I would consider any member of my family.

Thanks to all past, present and future.

Mike

Definitely a well planned attack, UKSF had been in the same area just before.

RIP

Here is a recent article on one fathers attempt to understand what really happened:

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-te...n-11179724.php

From a song....
 

“ For They Live On In Us ”
( Dedicated to S.Sgt. Mathew C. Lewellen )
(S.Sgt. Kevin McEnroe & S.Sgt. James Moriarty

Such a pleasant personality.. is what he was.. and just because he_
Was a good friend to most everyone, and memories had just begun.
When life allows a senseless thing, causing heavy hearts
and eye’s that sting.. (Trumpets)
A soldiers never really gone… for they live on.. in

Us.. Those who stay behind, to live the kind of man he was__

Don’t you see that he’s still standing tall…
To greet the brave, and those who fall…
He’d like to wipe away the saddened tears..
Of those he loved, I hear him call and….
He’s reaching out to calm the fears, and touch your heart..
Because he cares…
He is forever, brave and strong… and he lives on in

Us..Those who stay behind, to live the kind of man he was__
The kind of man he was…. The kind of man he was…

I can see him still.. the strongest will.. he passed the tests..
And when duty called, knowing he could fall, he did his best..
Then a light appeared.. whispering, ‘Don’t fear…. for you
can not stay…’
With a knowing smile, he got down on one knee….
And folded his Beret___ He folded his Beret…
All duty’s done today… ( solo )
(Trumpets continue)
For They Live on- in us… Those who’ve stayed behind..
To be the kind of man……. He was..
For They Live On In Us… For They Live On In Us..
For They Live On In Us… For They Live On In…

Now please follow this post up with a introduction

"For They Live On In Us"
 

I consider it an honor to be a member of this site... an 'asset'... I have, a new philosophy in these 'waning days' of my life. Came into this world with little and going out with less. Unfortunately, am in CGA ( congestive heart failure ) after a couple of major heart attacks. Still would climb out of bed for a good fight though! ( Lol! ) I have said in my profile all that I will. No 'wake' or 'funeral' for me when the day comes- per my request. I have... seen way too much in my life. Sometimes a 'burden' that is almost impossibly heavy. It broke my heart- what happened to 'Matt Lewellen, James Moriarty and Kevin McEnroe'... The 'video' ( supplied by the Jordanian Gov ) purports to show what happened.. And to a small extent- it does. Though no 'sound' and worse, no ( video ) from the guard-shack! Matt & James ( in vehicle #2 ) - I do not believe were entirely taken by surprise' and the missing video would show this.
Someone out there has this video ( if it has not been destroyed ).. Yes, it was 'planned' and it was an 'ambush' and as we all know- full 'testimony' is only 'partial'- due to 'politics' and sadly, due to 'orders' as to 'what to say.' This is something that as a young recruit 4-1/2 decades ago... I witnessed first hand.
By way of info on the 'lyrics' I posted- I found these on-line at Military.com and even found a video with the music/sung lyrics on Youtube. The person who wrote and recorded the song did so in about 2-hrs and played all the instruments and sang all the parts! I'd say the SF of music in that feat! Thanks for cutting & pasting the lyrics beneath mine. As I understand it.. the song and lyrics were meant to be a Tribute to our 3 brave comrades and all SF & Spec-Op's everywhere and can be distributed with the owners entire permission.. I only wish it had many thousands of 'views'... Best wishes to you.

It would make a lot more sense to put your intro in the proper post..

https://www.professionalsoldiers.com...=36757&page=60

:munchin