Dunno which is worse, to lose an old friend or to lose a young tiger like this that you never got to know.
Fortunately, most of the people appreciate what we do, even if a few bitter-enders from the Ba'ath and Democratic parties don't.
RIP, Mardis... sorry this is the way it turned out, but your name is forever honoured in the SF Regiment. Your place in Valhalla is assured.
It is with your 5th Group brothers -- about 800 from Southeast Asia, and a handful from this war....
-nose
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