05-02-2007, 13:16
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This one will break your heart.
A friend from work showed me pictures from the funeral for a young Marine, Staff SSgt. Golczynski, killed last week in Iraq. The first picture is of Staff SSgt. Golczynski’s 8 yr old son, Christian, accepting the flag from his father’s coffin. He is trying so hard to be brave. It is one of the most gut-wrenching photos I have ever seen. Please keep this little boy and his family (along with all of our soldiers and their families) in your prayers.
Click on the link below to see them for yourself.
http://www.dnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gal...arams=Itemnr=1
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05-02-2007, 13:27
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I got that one last week as well.
SSgt. Golczynski would be very proud.
Well done, son.
TR
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05-02-2007, 13:55
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My guess is he will grow up to be a Marine.....
Jim
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05-02-2007, 13:57
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One strong young man, you can see the Marine in him. Hang tough Christian.
RIP SSG Golczynski, my prayers for your family and Brothers.
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05-02-2007, 15:08
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RIP, SSgt. My prayers to your family.
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05-02-2007, 15:31
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RIP Brother......Semper Fi
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05-02-2007, 16:17
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Rest In Peace........... Semper Fi.
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05-02-2007, 18:25
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Rough way to enter agoge.
En Paz Descanse Infante de Marina
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He knows only The Cause.
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05-02-2007, 20:20
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RIP Brother
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05-02-2007, 21:27
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Semper Fidelis SSG Golczynski. Thank You for your service & sacrifice, now Rest in Peace as we will carry on. May God Bless & keep your son & family safe.
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05-04-2007, 04:52
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 RIP SSgt. Fair winds & following seas to your loved ones left behind.
Semper Fi.
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05-04-2007, 10:11
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RIP, SSgt.
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05-09-2007, 21:00
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Update
I was watching the news the other night & they interviewed this young man along with his mother. At several points thru the interview he fought back his grief & loss & carried on with accomplishing his mission of answering the questions in away to make his Father proud. It was evident though even thru his bravery & all his preparation to be strong, that his young heart was hurting deeply. The interview ended with one last simple question from the interviewer, " So what do you want to be when you grow up?" to which the young son sat up erectly, looked the interviewer straight in the eye, strong energetic proud smile leaped across his face, & replied... " a MARINE "
Semper Fidelis
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Is not this the fast that I have choosen? To loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? When thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? Isaiah 58:6,7
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05-09-2007, 21:51
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The photo says it all, that is a tough and yet pained young man. His father has a lot to be proud of. RIP SSG.
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05-10-2007, 10:54
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Strong father, strong son, RIP SSGT, Semper Fi young man.
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