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Title: Fallen Soldier
Post by: Jason on 04/26/12 14:47 UTC

We lost a local solider recently and I wanted to share the public's reaction.  The streets were lined with American flags, and people, from Sulpher Springs to Yantis to show their support to the family, and gratitude for the young mans sacrifice.  Being prior Navy, and also serving in the Persian Gulf, I was deeply moved by the response of the entire community.

What really surprised me was how the fishermen responded.  I posted a picture on our Facebook wall, if you mouse over the blue "F" on the left of the page it will show it.  Boats on the lake lined up along the highway carrying American flags as the procession moved through the area.

There is nothing anyone can do to substitute for the loss of this young man, but the respect the community showed the family made me proud.

The media coverage of the war has really slowed.  I guess it's not the hip thing to talk about now.  Well, we are still at war, and men and women are still loosing their lives.  Remember, these are soldiers, not politicians.  They are just following orders.  So regardless of how you feel about things politically, if you see a Vet let them know you appreciate their sacrifice.

God Bless our troops!

Jason

Title: Re: Fallen Soldier
Post by: romeo d on 04/26/12 18:43 UTC

our thoughts and prayers to his family, thanks for sharing

Title: Re: Fallen Soldier
Post by: ctom on 04/26/12 19:29 UTC

While I absolutely think that people take to heart the lose of a soldier from their home area, its never easy to watch. As  kid during the Viet nam thing I knew many who did not come home as they left. Some of these boys were good friends. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen.

Title: Re: Fallen Soldier
Post by: toadfrogbaits on 04/26/12 20:33 UTC

I think people are afraid that the freedoms they are fighting for won't be hear By the time they get back . Just an off the wall thought I had.

Title: Re: Fallen Soldier
Post by: Brent on 04/26/12 21:04 UTC

god bless....and prayers to the family

Title: Re: Fallen Soldier
Post by: weltonio on 04/27/12 07:48 UTC

This really hit me when I heard about his family waiting on him to come home. They expected him earlier but they had to sit around and wait several days for him to arrive. It reminded me of the song, "Angel Flight" by Radney Foster.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpYVfHTajOg
(Have some tissue ready)  :'(
Thank you to hero's like this who gave it all...
Thank you to the Americans that have enough respect to honor our troops.

Title: Re: Fallen Soldier
Post by: Frank on 04/27/12 12:47 UTC

Thankfull thoughts to those who gave all. My prayers to the there familys and the Soldiers still giving.