Afghanistan war hits home

[Tyme2fish]

Afghanistan war hits home

I just learned this morning that my cousin's son was killed in Afghanistan after less than a month of deployment.

Our entire family was so proud of Chase attending West Point. He was a fine young man and son.

The one thing another cousin told me this morning was that her first thought was of departed Uncles and parents,grandparents,etc that greeted Chase on his arrival to the hereafter.

Sad day here.​

 

[12vMan]

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Words can't describe our indebtedness to Chase for his sacrifice for our freedom.

 

[tomdinwv]

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So sorry to hear about your familiy's loss. As stated above, words can't describe the debt this country owes to the fine men and women who serve to protect us.

 

[angus63]

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Very sorry for your loss Tyme. My respect and sympathy.

 

[salty87]

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that's awful to hear. i never really appreciated the line about america's finest until i spent a little more time with some of our young warriors. they really are incredibly talented people willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for us and our country. hard working, family oriented and respectful describes 99.9% of our soldiers, marines, etc.

compare that to some of the individuals we're left with who don't serve and it's an even bigger tragedy for our country.

prayers and hopes of peace for you and your family.

 

[southkogs]

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I was up at Ft. Campbell last night for a little while and got to see the 101st working out a little bit. When things are so quiet and stable at home, we often forget the immeasurable costs to maintain our freedom.

Tyme, please thank your family for enduring that cost and extend our deepest sympathy for your loss.

 

[Tyme2fish]

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Chase and Emily's wedding 26 November 2011

 

[Tyme2fish]

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An account of Chase and short bio
http://www.roanoke.com/news/breaking/wb/310774

 

[ezbtr]

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deepest sympathy for you and your family - the ultimate sacrifice that all should admire...

 

[kenmyfam]

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Heartfelt condolences to you all.

 

[foodfisher]

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If old politicians went to war there would be fewer wars. Sorry man.

 

[aspeck]

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My sympathy goes out to all of you. He was a hero, as are all of his family. Thank you for your sacrifice.

 

[LippCJ7]

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I don't know what to say other then I am sorry for your loss and Thank you and your family for your sacrifice to our Country.

 

[rickryder]

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Very sorry for your loss Tyme prayers to you and your family.

 

[MH Hawker]

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I dont have the words to express my sympathy and this is from a old vet from a forgoted war.

 

[tswiczko]

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I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your family Thyme . Having served in the military and lost family as well I know it is a difficult time all I can do is tell you I am gratetful for his service and sacrifice as well as the sacrifice of you and your people.

Thank you.

 

[badkins50]

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man that sucks, way to young. sorry for your loss. condolences to you and your family.

 

[Maclin]

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Sorry I missed this earlier, Just now caught the Video post.

Salute to the fallen.

I have a boy who did a year deployment there. He went thru a couple of shellings and one "outside the wire" vehicle retrieval. I am glad he did not tell me about any of that until he came back. If I allowed myself to dwell on it very long while he was there I would get stressed out.

So sorry for your family's loss.

 

[countryboy26047]

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Tyme, my deepest sympathies extended to you and your family.. I thought this poem would be very suitable for this thread, may you find some comfort in it...

We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.

We think of you in silence
We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part

God has you in His keeping
We have you in our Heart.

God Bless your cousin, and all our brave men and women who sacrifice everything for the ones they do not know...

Semper Fi!

 

[Tyme2fish]

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To my iboats family, thank you all. Your thoughts and concerns help us during this difficult time. I truly mean that, thank you again.

Countryboy, thank you for that prayer.