01-20-2010, 08:44
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His family is very religeous, so whatever happens with Ken, they will make it through, with their faith in God and His plan.
Still no news this morning. Bill O'reilly was talking about the 19 Americans that are still believed to be int he rubble in the Montana, and asked that DoD send as many folks as possible over there to dig through the rubble.
Apparently they stopped all the heavy moving equipment yesterday, brought in some acoustic equipment and could tell there were still survivors in there. We'll see what today brings. Hope shines eternal.
I think the DoD is doing everything they can right now, and think that they have plenty to do around the rest of the area. As hard of a pill as it is to swallow, I know that Ken wouldn't want them to divert from their primary mission to come and find him, that is just the kind of guy he is.
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01-20-2010, 09:05
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I will say a prayer for him, his family and all others that are still missing. Never give up hope.
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01-20-2010, 17:19
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Prayers from my family to him and his.
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01-22-2010, 09:56
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Still no news, but from what I have heard from other family members of those trapped in the Montana, the first and second floors of a couple of the buildings didn't collapse. Ken was in room 220. The rescue crews are just having a hard time getting to that area. There are 18-19 Americans still unaccounted for at the hotel.
I pray that no matter the outcome, all the families of the 200 or so still in the hotel will have a chance to see their loved ones again.
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01-22-2010, 13:13
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Prayers out for your colleague, and all of them
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02-08-2010, 09:24
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They recovered Ken's body yesterday. His family is flying to Dover today to bring him home. I think they are going to bury him at the Alabama National Cemetary.
Rest in Peace my Friend
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02-08-2010, 09:46
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So sorry to hear this, I'd been wondering.
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02-08-2010, 09:51
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Anotyher friend at SOUTHCOM said DoD had not confirmed the reports circulating on the internet. Apparently they will be releasing something today. I will post once I recieve it
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02-08-2010, 09:55
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Prayers out to the family
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02-08-2010, 10:27
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Sad news.
Rest In Peace Maj Bourland!!
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02-08-2010, 10:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by afchic
They recovered Ken's body yesterday. His family is flying to Dover today to bring him home. I think they are going to bury him at the Alabama National Cemetary.
Rest in Peace my Friend
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RIP Ken, my heart and sympathy to your family.
AFC, I will add his name to another Mass card this week.
There is a Facebook page for those still missing at the Hotel Montana. Major Bourland was mentioned in the Sunday evening update.
Last edited by armymom1228; 02-08-2010 at 10:38.
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02-08-2010, 10:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by armymom1228
RIP Ken, my heart and sympathy to your family.
AFC, I will add his name to another Mass card this week.
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Thank You!!
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02-08-2010, 11:59
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RIP. May his family find peace. Please accept my condolences.
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02-08-2010, 12:21
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Rest In Peace, sir.
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02-08-2010, 12:31
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Rest in Peace, Warrior....................
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