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02-06-2010, 08:00 PM
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He didn't make it.
Hey everyone, I hate to inform you all of this, but my Father was shot and killed yesterday while on patrol. They say he pushed one of his teammates to the ground behind a rock before the sniper shot. No one knows how he knew the sniper was there, but when he pushed the other person out of the way, he got hit. My Mom was going to inform everyone, but she's still crying. Bye everyone, I have to help make funneral plans.
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02-06-2010, 08:07 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
OMG!! So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts & prayers. His service & sacrifice wont be forgotten...
Chris
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02-06-2010, 08:11 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
My condolences to you and family.
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02-06-2010, 08:13 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
That sucks!
Rest assured that there is a specal place Above for folk like your Dad.
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02-06-2010, 08:22 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
Terrible news.... Your family will be in my prayers....
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02-06-2010, 08:30 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
This is terrible news. Condolences and prayers to you and your family.
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02-06-2010, 08:37 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
I am so sorry to hear that. My prayers have gone out for your family and his friends.
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02-06-2010, 08:43 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
Prayers sent.
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02-06-2010, 08:51 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Prayers for you and yours
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02-06-2010, 09:15 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
prayers sent. God bless you and your family.
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02-06-2010, 09:32 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
I just got done watching an inane movie called Surrogates ( a no-thinky kind of movie).
Your post has just kicked me in the stomach incredibly hard, I've never read something quite like this. My prayers go out to you and your family, but I would guess that God has figured out that your Dad was the good guy and he is already in heaven. God bless your family.
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02-06-2010, 09:38 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
May The Good Lords Peace be upon you and your Family at this time
No words can help no offers are enough but know your Dad did a great and honourable thing My respect and prayers to your family |
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02-06-2010, 09:46 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
Your dad died a hero. May he Rest In Peace
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02-06-2010, 10:53 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
Sorry. I wish I knew more about what happened. I take it he was in the military and overseas.
Again sorry to hear. On another note, did someone get the bastard?
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02-06-2010, 10:55 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
There can be no greater honor than giving ones life for country and saving anothers life. May God bless he and his family. Prayers sent.
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02-06-2010, 11:28 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
A true HERO. Prayers sent.
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02-06-2010, 11:39 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
We are with you.
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02-06-2010, 11:44 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
I'm so sorry. I just read this thread. My heart goes out to you and your mom. I wish there was something I could do to help. Prayers for you and your family.
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02-06-2010, 11:51 PM
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Re: He didn't make it.
Prayers from here.
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02-07-2010, 12:13 AM
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Re: He didn't make it.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I am very sorry for your and their loss. He died a very honorable person and a hero many times over. Thanks to you and your dad and all those who've served, past, present and future. |
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02-07-2010, 12:26 AM
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Re: He didn't make it.
So sorry to hear the SAD news.
You and yours have my condolences.
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02-07-2010, 12:31 AM
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Re: He didn't make it.
There is no news that could be more tragic or gut-wrenchingly sad. I am so sorry.
Your dad gave his life honorably for the life of another. May that help to comfort you and your family in this terrible time of loss.
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02-07-2010, 12:56 AM
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Re: He didn't make it.
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Your family is in our prayers.
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02-07-2010, 01:27 AM
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Re: He didn't make it.
I'm shocked to hear what happened. Sounds like he died looking out for the rest of us. Sounds like a good man. Sorry for your loss.
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02-07-2010, 01:30 AM
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Re: He didn't make it.
Sorry to hear the news.
What unit was he with? Art
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