01-14-2011, 14:06
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The Only Thing Worth Dying For......
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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01-14-2011, 14:29
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Great video. Thank you for posting it. Their work and sacrifice hasn't gone unnoticed.
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01-14-2011, 15:41
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I had the pleasure of meeting the author, Eric Blehm, at SFA Ch 75's November meeting. He is a fine young man, and a very good writer. Hearing him talk about meeting the parents of one of ODA 574's casualties, Dan Petithory, was very moving. He was truly humbled by their desire for the truth to be told, no matter what.
He was very respectful of those whose exploits he chronicled. Though he had brought books, he left them in his car until asked if he had any to sell, and then sold them at a deep discount. If you have not read this book, you should.
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01-14-2011, 15:44
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Dang Teddy you got me in trouble with the missus! 
she saw your title and thought you'd convince BCMU to help with the dishes! 
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01-14-2011, 15:50
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Dang Teddy you got me in trouble with the missus!
she saw your title and thought you'd convince BCMU to help with the dishes! |
Crap! This FOG needs a new eyeglasses prescription, or a bigger iPhone screen. I missed that error in the title completely.
And I did so well with the gorilla... 
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01-14-2011, 15:51
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Outstanding post, Bro.
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01-14-2011, 16:15
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Great Big Teddy!! Brings to mind an article in "The Drop" a few years ago with our folks on horseback and speaking of the Afgani leader in terms of a fighter.
Nice to see Mike back Zonie.
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01-16-2011, 07:30
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Dang Teddy you got me in trouble with the missus!
she saw your title and thought you'd convince BCMU to help with the dishes! |
Dozer,
Now that was funny,very funny,,,,,,, Met a guy on the forum "Dusty",his humor is very similar,your sure you don't have a missing brother.......... 
Big Teddy
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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01-17-2011, 08:56
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Just sent for the book,looking forward to reading it............
Big Teddy 
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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08-01-2011, 12:20
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The NRA Life of Duty has created a web series about ODA 574. So far two videos are up, with the third to come in August. The author Eric Blehm helped with the series, along with members of ODA 574.
http://www.nralifeofduty.tv/#/home/VideoModule/447
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08-31-2011, 13:47
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The third video is now up on the NRA Life of Duty website. It is pretty emotional when they speak with the loved ones of the men lost.
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08-31-2011, 14:21
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Crap! This FOG needs a new eyeglasses prescription, or a bigger iPhone screen. I missed that error in the title completely.
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I'm just lucky to have Richard watch over me like a son............ 
Big Teddy
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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08-31-2011, 14:30
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Thank you for the link to that series; compelling stuff having been familiar with their mission a bit earlier, and then to read that outstanding book.
Salud and prayers to all.
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12-03-2016, 04:16
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I had the pleasure of meeting the author, Eric Blehm, at SFA Ch 75's November meeting. He is a fine young man, and a very good writer. Hearing him talk about meeting the parents of one of ODA 574's casualties, Dan Petithory, was very moving. He was truly humbled by their desire for the truth to be told, no matter what.
He was very respectful of those whose exploits he chronicled. Though he had brought books, he left them in his car until asked if he had any to sell, and then sold them at a deep discount. If you have not read this book, you should.
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Reading it now, just heard about it. It is apparently not widely known, or at least hadn't trickled down to my level. A good read, important message. I am used to SEALs...everything is a open faced sandwich.
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