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So they say the War in Iraq is over... *UPDATE*

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...Then why the hell are our troops still getting killed. Better yet, why are our troops getting killed by the people we "saved." I just got the message that one of my friends in Bagdad was shot and killed last night. Thank you, Bush, for wanting to protect and free a people who just want to turn around and kill us. Godd thinking, you asshat.

RIP Sgt. Adam Parrish
You were truly one who turned his life around into something great, just to have it ended needlessly.
 
Sorry for your loss. I won't presume to say I know how you feel. No one knows that but you. Been there though in a war a long time back. Again, my sympathy.
 
Sorry for your loss but, I would imagine your friend thought he was there serving a great purpose. And many in this country would agree.
 
My condolences sir. Bush did mention that there would be quite a post-war commitment in rebuilding the country. I just hope he follows through with it. And also, please don't let the actions of a few represent the general mentality of an entire nation.
 
Originally posted by: conjur
Sorry for your loss but, I would imagine your friend thought he was there serving a great purpose. And many in this country would agree.
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I'm sure you're right, but I can't see past the fact that he's not here anymore right now. All comments I make are out of emotion, and are irrational.
 
Originally posted by: dtyn

RIP Sgt. Adam Parrish
You were truly one who turned his life around into something great, just to have it ended needlessly.
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Would you care to tell us about your friend?

I, too, lost some friends in a war a long, long time ago and far far away.

 
Its not the Iraqi people that we saved that are attacking us.

It is the Saddam loyalist and terrorists from al-queda that are attacking.
 
Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: conjur
Sorry for your loss but, I would imagine your friend thought he was there serving a great purpose. And many in this country would agree.
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I'm sure you're right, but I can't see past the fact that he's not here anymore right now. All comments I make are out of emotion, and are irrational.
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Completely understood. All a normal reaction.

But, I'm sure he'd like to remembered as performing a heroic deed, which, indeed, he has done. Your friend was a very brave person.
 
Originally posted by: Cyberian
Originally posted by: dtyn

RIP Sgt. Adam Parrish
You were truly one who turned his life around into something great, just to have it ended needlessly.
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Would you care to tell us about your friend?

I, too, lost some friends in a war a long, long time ago and far far away.
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When I first met Adam, he was your typical bad kid. It was my Freshman year of high school, his senior year, I was good friends with his brother, and consequently hung out around Adam alot. He did drugs, smashed mailboxes, robbed houses for beer money, wore gothic style clothing, anything bad he did. No one thought that he was going to make it in life. We never thought he would obtain the discipline necessary to succeed.

Three years ago, Adam decided to get his life in shape, and join the Army. He went through Boot Camp, and became an MP. He had completely changed. He had a work ethic, he was courteous, and most of all, he was fun to hang around for once. So, he was stationed at Ft. Campbell up in Clarksville/Kentucky border, and he would come in on the weekends and hang out. We got to be pretty good friends, and had good times together hitting the clubs in downtown Nashville.

He shipped out back in May, his tour was supposed to end in October...but I guess it ended a little earlier than that. I just got a letter from him last Friday talking about how excited he was that he was coming home soon. He told many humorous stories that went on, and it seemed like he was having a vacation. Some vacation.

He was a bad kid who turned his life around and became someone. I only wish he could have gone on to accomplish greater things in life.
 
My cousin just got back to San Diego today. He made it threw the war unhurt. Today my sister calls me up and tells me her husband is shipping out for at least a year to Iraq...🙁

He isn't going to see his son's first birthday which is next month.

Sorry to hear about your friend. RIP
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Originally posted by: Jetblade
Its not the Iraqi people that we saved that are attacking us.

It is the Saddam loyalist and terrorists from al-queda that are attacking.
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Well, from what I was told, it was a young kid who killed him. I don't think they're allowed to disclose the exact details of what happened this soon, but when his brother called me, that's what he said.
 
Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: Jetblade
Its not the Iraqi people that we saved that are attacking us.

It is the Saddam loyalist and terrorists from al-queda that are attacking.
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Well, from what I was told, it was a young kid who killed him. I don't think they're allowed to disclose the exact details of what happened this soon, but when his brother called me, that's what he said.
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They are brainwashed at a VERY early age.

🙁
 
*UPDATE*
So, I talked to his mother today, and she confirmed what his brother had told me. She said that he was going out to check on the Humvee equipment when he saw a kid climbing around inside. The kids know that they aren't supposed to play on the army equipment, so Adam started yelling at him to get off. This caused some of his comrades to come out to see what was going on, just in time to see the flash, and Adam drop to the ground. He was shot in the head...I just can't imagine a little kid doing something like that.
 
I don't even know how to express my condolences for you and his family. Nor can I fully express the gratitude I have for Adam and his sacrifice. He among many have given their lives so the rest of us can live in this free country.

I don't even know what to write anymore so I'll end it there.

I am sorry.

And Thank You.
 
Originally posted by: conjur
Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: Jetblade
Its not the Iraqi people that we saved that are attacking us.

It is the Saddam loyalist and terrorists from al-queda that are attacking.
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Well, from what I was told, it was a young kid who killed him. I don't think they're allowed to disclose the exact details of what happened this soon, but when his brother called me, that's what he said.
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They are brainwashed at a VERY early age.

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Of course they are. You do realize the tens of thousands of Iraqi soldiers we killed had kids, right? We're not giving those orphans much hope nowadays either, so killing a US soldier sounds like a damn good idea from their perspective.

I would suspect the orphans of civilian casualties feel even more anger.

And the body count is only going to get higher on both sides. It'll be suicide bombings, shootings, etc....Israel all over again.

 
Sorry for the loss. At first I was gonna smoke your ass out for your comments in the thread about seeing the military pics, but I've decided not to. Let me put it in perspective for you as I'm an MP myself.

We do a tough, thankless job that always puts us at risk no matter what we do. We MPs serve not only the best of people but also on occasion are tasked with protecting the rights of the worst as well. It's not something you should be bitter about. It's the path he chose. It's the service obligation he selected in his life. Every day I went to work here stateside while I was mobilized, my wife watched me strap on my bullet proof vest and toss my duty belt with holster over my shoulder and every night I could see in her eyes that she was scared. I had issue with not being overseas with my comrades, rather I was stuck here stateside protecting their husbands, wives and children while they saw the real war. Well, my wife told me that as an MP we are always at war. I carried a pistol with live rounds and wore a vest every night I worked on an installation where a vast majority of the people were trained in weapons and combat. I realized my war was a different one, but one that I as an MP needed put into perspective for me. MPs are often disliked when we show up and loved when we roll in, if that makes any sense. Your friend served proudly and bravely because I know for a fact that no MP mission is safe, ever, but we're always willing to get it done.

My condolences, my heart and my patriotism rest with a fellow MP tonight and his friends and family. I've been to two other services for MPs I worked with who served in Iraqi Freedom, that makes this 3 too many in my book.

Also realize, however, that approximately 5,500 Americans died in traffic accidents over the course of major combat operations in Iraq compared to approximately 150 soldiers. Each loss is equally tragic, but not all were doing what they loved to do and trying to make this a better world to live in.
 
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