war hitting close to home...

[rh71]

link another

He was to be the future brother-in-law of a buddy/coworker of mine... you hear about all these soldiers being killed in Iraq and it just doesn't fully register until it hits so close you can practically feel the family's pain.

Personal account of what happened:

some marines were ambushed and were being pinned down, his unit was called in to rescue them. he was laying down cover fire while the trapped marines made it out and his vehicle was hit by an rpg

 

[shimsham]

sounds like a true hero. his family should be proud.

:beer: in his honor.

 

[Hoober]

A buddy of mine from high school was killed in Iraq last week. I know what you mean about it not really hitting home until somebody you know, or used to know, dies.

 

[rh71]

^ for a fallen soldier.

 

[nageov3t]

they were going to die eventually anyways.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: loki8481
they were going to die eventually anyways.

Right... and leave behind mom, dad, and sister to cry for him for many hours now...

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: loki8481
they were going to die eventually anyways.

Nice, Real Nice. :disgust:





KeyserSoze

 

[Crazymofo]

^ the users on this board just keep getting worse every day

May the fallen hero rest in peace. :beer:

 

[nageov3t]

eh. I just don't see the big deal.

blame it on me being a Christian.

they're in a better place; the only saddness we're feeling is for ourselves, and I'm not really down with that.

 

[MournSanity]

He died defending his country. That is the highest Honor in my opinion.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: loki8481
eh. I just don't see the big deal.

blame it on me being a Christian.

they're in a better place; the only saddness we're feeling is for ourselves, and I'm not really down with that.

:beer:

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: loki8481
eh. I just don't see the big deal.

blame it on me being a Christian.

they're in a better place; the only saddness we're feeling is for ourselves, and I'm not really down with that.

ok. see ya.

 

[rh71]

I remember no longer than 2 months ago how my buddy expressed his worry about him hearing that he was being sent to Iraq. The first thought in my mind, as an outsider to their family... was that he'll be fine... just like the majority of the marines being sent there. He'll hardly meet much resistance... they're worrying for nothing. Then I hear this actually happened. 13-some-odd-thousand get sent and ~700 have died. What were the chances ? How a young life can be taken away from a family so easily... gone forever... you just never know... like the title says... makes you think.

 

[nageov3t]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: loki8481
eh. I just don't see the big deal.

blame it on me being a Christian.

they're in a better place; the only saddness we're feeling is for ourselves, and I'm not really down with that.

ok. see ya.

I don't mean to disrespect on the fact that he died for me, I just never understood why people get all weepy over someone's death.

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: loki8481
eh. I just don't see the big deal.

blame it on me being a Christian.

they're in a better place; the only saddness we're feeling is for ourselves, and I'm not really down with that.

You, Sir, are not a Christian.

 

[AIWGuru]

Originally posted by: loki8481

I don't mean to disrespect on the fact that he died for me, I just never understood why people get all weepy over someone's death.

You're a retard and have obviously never suffered a personal loss.
Whatever personality/nerd/loser/social outcast issues you have stay out of topics like this.
Piss of retard.

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: loki8481
eh. I just don't see the big deal.

blame it on me being a Christian.

they're in a better place; the only saddness we're feeling is for ourselves, and I'm not really down with that.

You're a perfect example of how faith sometimes requires the lack of a brain.

 

[AlienCraft]

Sadly , this war is going to hit close to a lot of homes before its over.

 

[nageov3t]

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: loki8481
eh. I just don't see the big deal.

blame it on me being a Christian.

they're in a better place; the only saddness we're feeling is for ourselves, and I'm not really down with that.

You're a perfect example of how faith sometimes requires the lack of a brain.

I guess. I've always believed in an afterlife, and I've lost a lot of people who were close to me. But I figure, if they're in heaven, why should I allow myself the luxery of feeling sorry for my loss?

 

[Yzzim]

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: loki8481
eh. I just don't see the big deal.

blame it on me being a Christian.

they're in a better place; the only saddness we're feeling is for ourselves, and I'm not really down with that.

You're a perfect example of how faith sometimes requires the lack of a brain.

I guess. I've always believed in an afterlife, and I've lost a lot of people who were close to me. But I figure, if they're in heaven, why should I allow myself the luxery of feeling sorry for my loss?

Read the Bible much?

Right before Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, Jesus himself wept. He was with all the family members and saw how much they cared and how troubled they were.

Death isn't a good thing, whether you believe in an afterlife or not.

Romans 6:23:

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Without sin, we would have no death.

 

[Calin]

As always, the poor people die and the rich ones benefits. I feel sorry for the dead and wounded, and more for the ones that will have only their memories.

Calin

 

[Bowmaster]

I have an idea - let's send loki8481 to "a better place". Why are you wasting your time on Earth when Heavens the place to be - you should be in Iraq trying to convert those heathens. Maybe you can meet your God a lot quicker that way...

 

[PunDogg]

my heart goes out to his family

Dogg

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Bowmaster
I have an idea - let's send loki8481 to "a better place". Why are you wasting your time on Earth when Heavens the place to be - you should be in Iraq trying to convert those heathens. Maybe you can meet your God a lot quicker that way...

Imagine an Army of those like loki8481 who didn't fear for their lives because they knew they were going to a better place? It would be just like those Islamic Facist we are fighting now

 

[nageov3t]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Bowmaster
I have an idea - let's send loki8481 to "a better place". Why are you wasting your time on Earth when Heavens the place to be - you should be in Iraq trying to convert those heathens. Maybe you can meet your God a lot quicker that way...

Imagine an Army of those like loki8481 who didn't fear for their lives because they knew they were going to a better place? It would be just like those Islamic Facist we are fighting now

yeah, I'm not big into fearing for my own life either. that's not to say I would walk willingly into my death for no reason, but when my time is up, my time is up. I fully expect my friends to throw a huge party after I'm gone