An Army Sapper Dies

[hex1848]

I have a good friend that just got over there a couple of weeks back for his first deployment with the Navy Special Forces. Reading posts like this scares the crap out of me. My prayers are with you and your friend.

[Lopaka]

[taltos]

SSgt Gross, as a Marine veteran, although non combat, I offer my prayers to you and to that young man who was so greviously wounded. I pray that one day the American public understand what sacrifices that our servicemen and veterans made so that they can stay free! I am reminded of a sign at Parris Island Recruit Intake that says"Those who are free cannot understand that freedom as much as those who fought for that right." The quote might not be exact, but the sentiment is expressed. SSgt please let us know what you might need, and I am sure that those needs will be fulfilled. Paul, LCpl USMC

[tampacigargirl]

I have never served, but have been around the military one way or another my entire life. And I have been blessed never to have to watch the honor guard escort anyone I've ever known, but I always made it a point to stand by my ex the Funeral Route (forgive my ignorance, I never learned the proper term for the route from the military airport to the funeral home) to pay my respects to soldiers that gave their lives in war & piece. I would still do so if I was able to, even taking time off work or posponing anything scheduled to salute these service members that servered our country with honor. I'm sorry for your loss, and our loss as Americans. It has becomes an unfortunate common occurance to hear that someone has lost their life serving America that people don't take time to stop and think about that person or his family. I hope more people can put aside their political views and support our soldiers.

Sorry for the long post, I just want to say thank you. And I hope you nothing but the best for you and your family Sapper. You and your fellow soldiers will always be heros...

All right enough being mushy.. Have a cigar.

[cinda]

[ggiese]

I am glad to see many American's are truly recognizing the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. Having grown up in the Vietnam era, and seeing our servicemen spit on, taunted and ridculed, it brings me great joy when I see tributes to our vets from total strangers.

The other day I drove by a local church. The parking lot was full of flags. A group of motorcycle riders were at one end of the parking lot, all decked out in a humbling display of respect for the seviceman's funeral. Tons of people had shown up for our local hero.

I know it won't make their child/brother/friend come back, but it will leave a lasting impression on the family about how much the community cared about their loved one and his sacrifice for our freedom.

I'm truly sorry your friend was in the line of fire. It would be wonderful to believe we would never have to defend our freedom. But there are those in the world who are bent on destroying our way of life. I am forever grateful for those who would place themselves between them and my family.

My thought and prayers are with you and your friend, Sapper.

[WOXOF]

Sapper0001,

That's what this board is all about. We share a lot of things on this board, not just our love of cigars. That's one reason we protect it so strongly against people who try to come in here and make a mockery of it. You've found a great place here at cigarsmokers. The U.S Servicemen and women are in our prayers everyday. I can't begin to imagine the pain and memories that seeing PFC Garcia in that condition brings to you. We're all here if you ever need to get something off of your chest. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your continued recovery. Even after you recover physicaly, there's a lifetime of emotional and psychological damage to deal with. Let me or anyone else on this board know if you need anything.