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[Grey_04]

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Don't romanticize this shit. In the Gulf War we killed more people in 100 days than the US lost in 13 years in Vietnam. These are not movie extras--these men were loved by families exactly as Andrew was. War is horrible. I've talked in the past about being where the rubber meets the road. In a place where there are no rules, your nerves are lit like an electric fence, you aren't wondering how your 401K is doing or even planning your next shave--that's where the rubber meets the road. One person has a tradgedy--he's dead. An American or Canadian is shipped home. The guys we killed were dozed under and their families never knew. The tragic thing about war is that soldiers on both sides call to God for assistance and are killed, or survive. The guys we blew up in 1991 were not fanatics. The guys they are fighting now are. Do you believe in freedom enough to strap a bomb to your ass and detonate it in a vegetable market? It's tragic through and through and I am speechless for both sides. I have, and would again, do anything to win for our side, but at the same time I try to understand the other point of view. Hopefully someday soon the internet will connect the entire world and we can flame each other in chat rooms instead of blowing up children like Andrew Miller.

amen:
although i never had any military experience, after 9/11/01 watching 343 of my fellow firefighters passing in the world trade center it brought the reality closer to home to me.

to our fallen brothers & sisters every were
you may be gone but you will never be forgotten

 

[94bigsteele]

 

[Ranger Kip]

I will donate cash if I need too, if Jim wants me to mail it to him or another member of trustworthyness is (I have done a transaction or known for a while).

Jim
Cody
Chris
adsm08
(just to name a few)

 

[Toms01PSD]

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He asked someone to put the YouTube tags around the video...so I did...

 

[Nater]

Thought this was appropriate....

THE MEDIC CREED

My task is to provide to the utmost limits of my capability the best possible care to those in need of my aid and assistance.


To this end I will aid all those who are needful, paying no heed to my own desires and wants; treating friend, foe and stranger alike, placing their needs above my own.


To no man will I cause or permit harm to befall, nor will I refuse aid to any who seek it.


I will willingly share my knowledge and skills with all those who seek it.


I seek neither reward nor honor for my efforts for the satisfaction of accomplishment is sufficient.


These obligations I willingly and freely take upon myself in the tradition of those that have come before me.


…These things we do so that others may live.

 

[Will]

He asked someone to put the YouTube tags around the video...so I did...

No, look at the ammo belt in that picture. That's what I was talking about.

 

[Jim Oaks]

Working on a plan to raise money through the month of August to donate on 09/01.

 

[88gt]

Here's the video Mark:

Thanks Tom!!!

Thank God I'm not the only one who felt tears on my face.

I can't watch that video. It does something to me.

I can't even listent o that song without the vidoe without chokeing up.

it started for me as soon as i looked at the post that man made, stuff about his ranger, nobody ever having a clue this would happen to him. and who knows if hes the first member that passed here? how would anybody know if anything happen if they didnt personally know anybody else on the board?

Thats a good question...i guess all it takes is a random email.



If the donation thing comes up, i will give.

 

[xr75er]

I cry for all military men and women who have paid the ultimate price. 21 seconds- 21 steps. the Tomb of the Unknown. I am a vet (US NAVY)

 

[Pagemaster]

It makes me sick when i see people who treat soldiers like shit for fighting in wars, thiese people dont realize that without soldiers, thier freedom to even think something like that would not exist. i come from a military family and the only reason im not in is because of eyesight problems. this soldier layed his life down for the freedom of others, there is a very special place in heaven for him. RIP

 

[Tulsa Time]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Andrew and his family.

 

[Hopman]

It makes me sick when i see people who treat soldiers like shit for fighting in wars, thiese people dont realize that without soldiers, thier freedom to even think something like that would not exist. i come from a military family and the only reason im not in is because of eyesight problems. this soldier layed his life down for the freedom of others, there is a very special place in heaven for him. RIP

Amen brother!!!

I have friends who have served in each of the five branches: National Guard, Air Force, Marines, Army, & Navy. All of them serve a vital role in protecting us. For ANYBODY who has served in ANY branch or capacity in the armed forces of the USA and our allies, my deepest respect to all.

 

[Clay Lorance]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Andrews family. RIP soldier, and thank you for serving this great country of ours. God bless the U.S.A.

 

[Kona]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Andrews family. RIP soldier, and thank you for serving this great country of ours. God bless the U.S.A.

Ahem... **cough** sentiment appreciated, intent noted HOWEVER while our countries are pursuing a common goal and working together Andrew Miller was a Canadian soldier serving Canada, not the USA. While it may seem like it we are the 51'st state we are not.

 

[Frank The Tank]

I caught the USA bit as well........ but the sentiment was there.

Canadian, American it doesn't matter, if your willing to serve and give your life for your country then you are a true North American hero. Losing Andrew in war in far away lands is a terrible thing, but he laid his life on the line and gave it for his fellow countryman, brothers/sisters in arms and neighbors, in hopes that they would have a brighter future on the horizon in a world far too often caste in grey, and filled with cowardess.

Thank You Sir for giving me the opportunity to be thankfull, that you cared enough.

Frank