muggs Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 The past few days have been really hard on the Ohio Marines, and I just found out that one of the soliders killed was from Mentor, where I live, and where my girl has spent her whole life. Turns out, she knew him well, and spent a good part of the night morning his loss. He was a young guy of 23, had a wife and a daughter who just had her 1st birthday a month ago. Sad day for sure, makes me wonder why in the world I'm sitting safely behind this computer while guys my age are sacrificing everything for our Country. They are, without a doubt, better man than I am. Thoughts and prayers for the young mother and her girl. And prayers that this senseless war comes to an end soon. It's a harsh reality when the images on the TV are abruptly thrown in your face. Let's not forget that these are lives being lost, not just numbers. Thanks to all the brave men and women of the Arm Forces for what you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Muggs, Sorry for the loss. The world will never truly digest the impact that the loss of a soldier is. He or she isn't just a number....they are a compilation of hopes and dreams, promises broken and kept, a support system for someone, a cherished part of some family. God himself only knows what inventions, contributions to society, and impact on the world will never be achieved because these heros are taken from us so early. However, their memory and their sacrifice will never be forgotten and on the flip side, we all sleep under the very freedom that they provide. Unlike Charlie Rangle and Ted Kennedy that proudly proclaim that the military is only made up of the poorest among us and those with the least going for them in life....basically second class citizens....I stand proudly and proclaim that they are the most courageous, dedicated, and shining examples of what a human being should aspire to be. They have an honor that people like Ted Kennedy and Charlie Rangle will never even be able to comprehend! God bless these soldiers that paid the ultimate price and their families and those still in harm's way. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Their deaths are not in vain. They fight to protect our way of life, and by God, they will see it through. I know Jamie feels this way, and I know his brothers in arms feel that way. God bless the Ohio boys that were killed, and God bless all our troops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home All wars are "senseless", but unfortunately they're a fact of life. There will always be war, it's a natural state for "mankind the competitor". Just take comfort in knowing that in this confict, we're on the side of the angels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home [ QUOTE ] Their deaths are not in vain. They fight to protect our way of life, and by God, they will see it through. I know Jamie feels this way, and I know his brothers in arms feel that way. God bless the Ohio boys that were killed, and God bless all our troops. [/ QUOTE ] I couldn't have said it better. God bless all the troops. Semper Fi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home sorry for the loss.........it is always tragic to lose someone close. lost one of my best friends in this same war just about 3 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home [ QUOTE ] I'm sitting safely behind this computer while guys my age are sacrificing everything for our Country. They are, without a doubt, better man than I am. [/ QUOTE ] I've felt that way myself. Theyre the reason we can sit behind these computers without fear. [ QUOTE ] Let's not forget that these are lives being lost, not just numbers. Thanks to all the brave men and women of the Arm Forces for what you do. [/ QUOTE ] Thats what it all boils down to. These are someones loved ones. It isnt enough that we hear "5 killed today in a road side bomb." We need to keep in mind that every single person who died over there likely had a Mother/ Father, Sister and or brother, and very well could have had children and a spouce. Though we are loosing the brave every day, there are thousands of families out there that are loosing much more. Theyre loosing a loved one. God bless all of them and bring them home safe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Everytime I come in here and read posts such as this one, and the Casualty Report that TSBH is updating, a flood of emotions come over me. I go from angry to heartbroken to, well, ashamed. Sometimes I just wanna load up and go over there and kick the living crap outta them, but the sad thing is, the people responsible for these attacks are faceless cowards, who go and hide instead of fighting face to face, because they know they can't stand toe to toe with our fighting forces. What I am about to say I have never told anyone. I am ashamed of myself for for not staying in. I feel as if I let my fellow soldiers down by not being there with them. when we invaded Iraq, I watched the news constantly. I know that joining back up in the shape I am in now is not the smartest thing to do, and have had this conversation with myself several times, talking my self out of it. A really good friend of mine was here visiting last week, he is an E-7 Drill Sergeant at Ft Gordon. He is talking about going to Iraq in the future. If he goes and something happens to him, I don't know how I will handle that, cause I feel I should have been there with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home God bless our men and Women in the Armed forces putting there lives on the line every single day for us we will never forget the sacrifice they chose to give us for our freedom I pray for there safe return every single day I will personally never forget! .... this is a promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7th Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Gater, I hope that I can say this right, do not look at what I did and then don't take what I did to hart. I went into the Military in 79 and got out in 86. I hated doing this and was just getting marred when Gulf 1 started. Looking at the Bob Hope show that Christmas, I started crying from seeing a friend of mine on TV. My soon to be wife did not ask till the next day what I was crying about and I started again and could not tell her. I fellet that I needed to be there. I just could not tell her that, I don't know why, I just could not bring myself to do it. Now, I have 4 sons and a wife that I could not live with out. When this war started, I could not look myself in the face and not see my sons over there fighting for our freedom, so after some long all night talks, Mommy said that when the baby goes to school, if I still fell as strong about this as I did, I could go back into the Guard. After being out 18 years, I went back in as a Special Forces Commo Sgt. and have been on active duty for the last year. I fell 18 again though my 43 year old body is telling me I need to slow down some. Being gone from the family is the hardest thing and I can not tell you how much I miss the boys and Mommy every night but I can look my self in the face now. I will tell you the same thing that I tell my friends that have not gone and don't have to go: the job that they are doing means just as much as the man on the frount line. Be here and support them, teach your kids that freedom is not free but paid for in blood and they are lucky to have someone stand up to pay that cost for them. My Dad Cryed the day that he sware me in again 25 years after he did it the first time. Today he was crying agien when we had lunch and said that he wished he could go and let me stay home. I just looked him in the eye and told him that I know just how much he would like to traid me now but I have 4 sons and he just had me. He also said that I had did my time but looking at my boys, I still fell I owe them so much more. I will end this with this: You, your family and God are the ones that need to work on what you are felling and nothing else makes a tinkers Dang. Remeber with Pride that you stood up once and that is the price you needed to pay. God bless you for your service, PRICE PAID. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Great post 7th. Sure makes me proud to call myself a veteran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Well, I can't say it better than 7th did, but his closing hit on what I was thinking. Gator, it's normal to feel that way. But you have a family and they need you. That's noble enough, you're where you need to be. And besides you're married right? That shows me that you're brave too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckMaster058 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Sry to hear that. I have nothing but respect for the men and women of war old and new. What can I say you keep the freedoms us as Americans so take advantage of. We as a country need to stay united as one. And sit back and see what we got. Like food on our plates, something to drink, clothes on our backs, and a home to live in. People in other countries only dream to have what we have. And still we take advantage of it everday I sure do. And these last couple posts remind me what we got and I would never give it up in a million yrs. Thanks troops. Hope this war ends soon and we can get our loved ones back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home I've been having a hard time responding to these posts and TSBH posts. As most of you know my brother leaves in a month for a 1 year tour in Iraq. He is a major in the Army and the thought of him being over there scares me to death. The thought of losing my brother weighs heavy on my heart. I am so proud of him but selfishly don't want him going over there. My heart breaks for all the lost soldiers and their families---and I thank them for sacrificing their lives for our Great Country. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Whats the problem Jason. You did your time man. Why feel guilty about it? You don't want to go to Iraq man, it's a dirt hole. I'll tell you right now, I been there twice and don't want to go back but know I will. It's a fact of life in todays military. I want nothing more to do with Iraq. I wish they would pull us out and level the place because that's what it is worth to me. There have been a lot of people that been out for awhile and came back in. Some of them have died too. You did your time in the military. Go on with your life and let us youngons handle it . You can't help when war is going to happen. If there was no war during your time, so be it. That's out of your control. Live your life and be happy and have a good family and reflect back on your time but don't feel guilty because I will tell you right now, when I get out, I will not regret it nor feel guilty if something comes up after I get out. I did my time in **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Man Mike, I dunno. I feel like I am "missing" something. Maybe not defending our Freedom the way I should. Heck man, I dunno......I know there is no way I could join back up, I done got to fat and sassy being a civilian. But sometimes I just feel a twang of regret........But your right, I did my time, did more than most during that time, and for that I have no regrets, would do it all over again to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10acboy Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home Sorry to hear the sad news, and amen on your post 7th. Whenever I read the post where you all praise the people serving our country, my heart swells with pride knowing that I served her for 8 years. I can't speak for everyone in the war but I knew at the time that I was more than willing to lay my life down if I knew that it would give my wife and sons the opportunity for a safe life free from war. I don't know how to say it, but I just had an inner feeling of what I might have to do while I was in the service and I was ready for the ultimate sacrifice. I got out of the service for my family too 7th so I know how you feel, I too miss it almost daily. I would like to thank each and everyone of you that praise our military. Believe me - words of praise and encouragement can work miracles. I would like to send a quick prayer to all the families that have lost a loved one and for a quick return of our troops. Bless you all - Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: War hitting close to Home [ QUOTE ] when I get out, I will not regret it nor feel guilty if something comes up after I get out. I did my time in **** [/ QUOTE ] All due respect Gunny, you will miss the brotherhood, the feeling of duty. Mark my words, I guarantee it. I sure do, and I think maybe that's what Jason is missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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