An Army Sapper Dies

[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.

[Sapper0001]

I would like to thank everyone here for your kind words. As a soldier in my line of work we have a tendency to turn off our emotions(something my wife says I do alot since lossing my leg in Baghdad), but as a combat leader I am saddend when I see a young soldier I know fall. We all knew the price, and gladly pay for it......I am just glad to see that there are good Americans that appriciate the price we pay. Thank You again.

Sapper0001
US, Army(Retired)

[Locard]

I am deeply sorry for your close loss.

Each time we send troops home it gets harder and harder. I have not personally known anyone going out yet, but dread the day I do; it is hard enough not knowing them.

You can always find full support here on this site, count on that.