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need prayers...
a buddy of mine was shot on sunday and he died, after making it through Iraq and getting a purple heart and surviving that...he was one of the 9 people that grew to be like a brother, who we all knew so much about...it hasnt really hit me yet, i just cant believe it...he was due to get out of the marines in 11 days, so he was killed right before he started a new phase in his life, supposedly away from danger...he was buddhist but i know that all prayers will reach the ears of god and i would appreciate any for the family and his friends...thank you
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Eric,
I am very sorry for your loss. Realizing the fact that he was serving his fellow man unselfishly will count at The Gates is no comfort to you or his family now; but it will be in time.
Now, grab your boot-straps, get your Marine Green Oohrah on, and let's see if there is anything we can do to see his family is taken care of.
Whacha Say, Marine?
I am very sorry for your loss. Realizing the fact that he was serving his fellow man unselfishly will count at The Gates is no comfort to you or his family now; but it will be in time.
Now, grab your boot-straps, get your Marine Green Oohrah on, and let's see if there is anything we can do to see his family is taken care of.
Whacha Say, Marine?
Originally posted by Vanhecht
a buddy of mine was shot on sunday and he died, after making it through Iraq and getting a purple heart and surviving that...he was one of the 9 people that grew to be like a brother, who we all knew so much about...it hasnt really hit me yet, i just cant believe it...he was due to get out of the marines in 11 days, so he was killed right before he started a new phase in his life, supposedly away from danger...he was buddhist but i know that all prayers will reach the ears of god and i would appreciate any for the family and his friends...thank you
eric
a buddy of mine was shot on sunday and he died, after making it through Iraq and getting a purple heart and surviving that...he was one of the 9 people that grew to be like a brother, who we all knew so much about...it hasnt really hit me yet, i just cant believe it...he was due to get out of the marines in 11 days, so he was killed right before he started a new phase in his life, supposedly away from danger...he was buddhist but i know that all prayers will reach the ears of god and i would appreciate any for the family and his friends...thank you
eric
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it wont be so hard on me as it will be for his family...we marines gotta plod on and do our jobs...i am gonna look into some sorta collection for his family around the base...thanks all
on edit: he was at a welcome back barbecue in Long Beach CA and some guy randomly started shooting over the fence...i hope to God they nab his asp
on edit: he was at a welcome back barbecue in Long Beach CA and some guy randomly started shooting over the fence...i hope to God they nab his asp
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Sorry to hear about that.
Don't worry about your friend, though - he served his country, and we're all proud of him. I know he's up there smiling down on you.
God takes care of our soldiers.
Hang in there.
XXL
Don't worry about your friend, though - he served his country, and we're all proud of him. I know he's up there smiling down on you.
God takes care of our soldiers.
Hang in there.
XXL
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Originally posted by Vanhecht
it wont be so hard on me as it will be for his family...we marines gotta plod on and do our jobs...i am gonna look into some sorta collection for his family around the base...thanks all
it wont be so hard on me as it will be for his family...we marines gotta plod on and do our jobs...i am gonna look into some sorta collection for his family around the base...thanks all
on edit: he was at a welcome back barbecue in Long Beach CA and some guy randomly started shooting over the fence...i hope to God they nab his asp
But I'll tell ya, I'm having this fantasy about being in a room with the shooter. I am unarmed, and he has a big knife. AND I AM PLEASED THAT HE HAS ONE. It means my concience will surely be clear when it's all over.
. . let us know about that donation info, please.
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how terribly tragic and upsetting it must be for his family...to have been in a distant land facing danger on a second by second basis...to have endured being seperated all that time and worrying and wondering when and if he would make it home...and then to be at a Barbeque back stateside celebrating being able to come home and be with his loved ones once again...when some coward chooses to open fire on a true hero. I am terribly sorry Vanhect to hear of the loss of your friend. I pray that God will give peace and strength to you and his family.
