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PeaceKeepr · 12-23-2005, 01:02 PM

I got choked up several times while reading that. I only made it to page 9 and I broke down and cried for several minutes. I couldn't read any more. I wish I were able to join the military to help fight, but I can't. Maj. Beck is a wonder Soldier and man. I don't know if I would emotionally hold up for his job.

To those in the military, I admire and respect what you all sacrafice for me and for our country.

Merry Christmas. God Bless.

pdjplano · 12-23-2005, 01:14 PM

One of the most powerful articles I've read in some time. Thank you for posting that...

sjp2452 · 12-23-2005, 02:37 PM

Wow...

Thanks for posting that. What is there to say to all the families who have lost so much, and those who bear the burden of bringing such awful news?

Thank you.

Mosi · 12-23-2005, 09:59 PM

Semper Fi brothers..... Semper Fi

If you haven't ever seen the video of the Bobby Warns funeral, it's a must see http://bobbywarns.com/viewvideo.html

**Old School** · 12-23-2005, 11:29 PM

Of all of the things posted on this forum, and others like it, this is the greatest information of all. We 'battle' with typed words, formulating labels for each other based on comments, spelling errors, jokes, and politics. In the end, we are all people; likes those mentioned within the article and the video.

Thank you for sharing this. I was a wreck during the entire read. I then saw the video on Mr. Warns and I wept allowed. That is something I have not done in a very long time.

As my three children lay in their beds asleep, I think to myself, may they never have to endure anything like what I have just read and watched. And if they should, by God, they better have the respect of all Americans; the same respect I have for all who have served and those who have fallen.

God Bless America. God Bless the American Soldier. May God Bless You.

MikeA · 12-24-2005, 02:48 AM

wow....i am speechless....thank you to all that serve and thanks for those links.......

i really am at a loss for words right now.....
thank you
God bless

mike

ichy_trigger · 12-24-2005, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

Of all of the things posted on this forum, and others like it, this is the greatest information of all. We 'battle' with typed words, formulating labels for each other based on comments, spelling errors, jokes, and politics. In the end, we are all people; likes those mentioned within the article and the video.

Thank you for sharing this. I was a wreck during the entire read. I then saw the video on Mr. Warns and I wept allowed. That is something I have not done in a very long time.

As my three children lay in their beds asleep, I think to myself, may they never have to endure anything like what I have just read and watched. And if they should, by God, they better have the respect of all Americans; the same respect I have for all who have served and those who have fallen.

God Bless America. God Bless the American Soldier. May God Bless You.

Scott,
Thats awsome that you made this a sticky, my hats off to you sir! I have so much respect for our soldiers and I go through every tribute website that I find, spending hours on end paying my respects. I too hope my children never have to experience the horrors of war but I will respect them in their decision and dedication as I respect all that make this choice.
Merry Christmas,
Todd

XD BACKUP GUN · 12-24-2005, 08:25 AM

Thank You Sir for make this a sticky!

TOMBO · 12-28-2005, 11:52 PM

To you all who say thanks to those of us who serve:

I am not speaking for everyone who serves but it seems like most of us require no thanks at all. We do it without question, without thinking (so to speak). We thank you all for supporting us in our mission and never forgetting our fallen brothers. Even if no-one supports the War in Iraq, please support the troops. We are average people like you with mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, wives and sons and daughters. Those are the ones we do it for, people like you. So that none of you have to take on the burdon. We thank you for supporting us, especially during the holidays. If there is a USO in you area or a base (Navy, Army, MC or AF) contact them and see if they have a bring home a service member for the holidays where you bring them to your house for Christmas or thanksgiving (I know its a little late). Thank you all for supporting us.

Tombo

Never Forget - POW/MIA

AresXD40 · 12-29-2005, 12:25 AM

God the bless the men and women that protect us as we sleep.

12-23-2005, 01:02 PM	#11
PeaceKeepr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Moultrie, GA Posts: 126	I got choked up several times while reading that. I only made it to page 9 and I broke down and cried for several minutes. I couldn't read any more. I wish I were able to join the military to help fight, but I can't. Maj. Beck is a wonder Soldier and man. I don't know if I would emotionally hold up for his job. To those in the military, I admire and respect what you all sacrafice for me and for our country. Merry Christmas. God Bless. __________________ Remington 870 Express 12 ga. XD9 Service -Mine XD9SC - Wifes

12-23-2005, 02:37 PM	#13
sjp2452 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land 'o Lakes, MN Posts: 1,014	Wow... Thanks for posting that. What is there to say to all the families who have lost so much, and those who bear the burden of bringing such awful news? Thank you. __________________ ********************************* "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

12-23-2005, 09:59 PM	#14
Mosi XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 22	Semper Fi brothers..... Semper Fi If you haven't ever seen the video of the Bobby Warns funeral, it's a must see http://bobbywarns.com/viewvideo.html __________________ XD9, XD40, XD45acp, XD9 SC, Glock 20,27, Walther P22, Ruger P95, Kel-tec P32, AR15 A3 16\", JLD PTR-91K, Winchester 1300 Defender, Springfield 1903 A3, M1 Carbine, Ruger 10-22, Mossberg .22

12-23-2005, 11:29 PM	#15
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,520	Of all of the things posted on this forum, and others like it, this is the greatest information of all. We 'battle' with typed words, formulating labels for each other based on comments, spelling errors, jokes, and politics. In the end, we are all people; likes those mentioned within the article and the video. Thank you for sharing this. I was a wreck during the entire read. I then saw the video on Mr. Warns and I wept allowed. That is something I have not done in a very long time. As my three children lay in their beds asleep, I think to myself, may they never have to endure anything like what I have just read and watched. And if they should, by God, they better have the respect of all Americans; the same respect I have for all who have served and those who have fallen. God Bless America. God Bless the American Soldier. May God Bless You. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-24-2005, 02:48 AM	#16
MikeA XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SW, PA Posts: 321	wow....i am speechless....thank you to all that serve and thanks for those links....... i really am at a loss for words right now..... thank you God bless mike __________________ "The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." -- Alexander Hamilton "Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock." --Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)

12-23-2005, 01:14 PM	#12
pdjplano XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 150	One of the most powerful articles I've read in some time. Thank you for posting that...

12-24-2005, 08:25 AM	#18
XD BACKUP GUN XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oak Grove,MN Posts: 1,723	Thank You Sir for make this a sticky! __________________ I carry 2 sometimes 3 guns....why not 4....that would be ostentatious. The person who carries more than 1 gun is not paranoid but prepared.

12-28-2005, 11:52 PM	#19
TOMBO XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan Posts: 340	To you all who say thanks to those of us who serve: I am not speaking for everyone who serves but it seems like most of us require no thanks at all. We do it without question, without thinking (so to speak). We thank you all for supporting us in our mission and never forgetting our fallen brothers. Even if no-one supports the War in Iraq, please support the troops. We are average people like you with mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, wives and sons and daughters. Those are the ones we do it for, people like you. So that none of you have to take on the burdon. We thank you for supporting us, especially during the holidays. If there is a USO in you area or a base (Navy, Army, MC or AF) contact them and see if they have a bring home a service member for the holidays where you bring them to your house for Christmas or thanksgiving (I know its a little late). Thank you all for supporting us. Tombo Never Forget - POW/MIA __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Ben Franklin USN 2000-Present VFW Life Member USGI 1911A1 ca. 1943 XD40 Service w/Handall and DGR w/18 Lb. Spring SA 1911A1 Champion SS w/Nite Sights and Hogues M1 Garand ca. 1943 Married With Children Gamer MWCgamers.com

12-29-2005, 12:25 AM	#20
AresXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 161	God the bless the men and women that protect us as we sleep. __________________ 1944 Mosin Nagant M44 7.62 x 54R Remington 597 .22LR Springfield XD .40Cal Remington 870 Magnum Express 12 Gauge 18" Bersa 380 Thunder Duo-Tone .380ACP

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