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2004-11-02 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Chuck Simmins 2004-11-02 9:10:39 AM|| || Front Page|| [11137 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "He can still see the bullet lodged in his scope, which was given to him by his father, John Bowers, two days before leaving to Iraq. âThe last time I saw my dad was the day he handed me the scope,â said Bowers. His dad was a former sergeant in the Marine Corps, who didnât want to see his son go into combat without a useful piece of gear."
Next time you hear school teacher/administrator complaining about having to hold a bake sale/drive for school equipment, please remind them that the men and women in our services pay for gear out of their own pockets too and deal with 'take home' work all the time. There's no social promotion escape for the work environment these dedicated men and women face everyday.

Posted by Don 2004-11-02 12:33:52 PM|| 2004-11-02 12:33:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 God help those Marines.

I will be out the rest of the day and probably tomorrow to help out a Marine. He's one of "my kids" that I helped in youth group (as a drill intructor then later as a Big Brother). He is coming home from Al Anbar province in Iraq. He was one of the best and brightests kids I have ever known, someone who made the world a better place.

His funeral is tomorrow.

I know I shouldnt post when I'm this messed up. But,

KILL EVERY FUCKING ONE OF THOSE MONSTERS!

DROP THE DAMNED BOMBS UNTIL THE RUBBLE BOUNCES. THEN SALT THE GROUND. THEY DESERVE NO QUARTER, NO MERCY. ONLY EXTERMINATION.

Posted by OldSpook 2004-11-02 1:00:27 PM|| 2004-11-02 1:00:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Please accept my condolences OS. God bless you and all our troops serving.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2004-11-02 1:10:26 PM|| 2004-11-02 1:10:26 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Sgt. Jung Kil Yoo

Now that's a Marine name if I ever saw one, lol! Rock on, guys!

Posted by .com 2004-11-02 1:12:42 PM|| 2004-11-02 1:12:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 OS: Bless you and your kids. We shall prevail.

Vengeance is mine. I shall repay.

Posted by lex 2004-11-02 1:25:29 PM|| 2004-11-02 1:25:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 I extend my condolences also, OldSpook.

Posted by Ptah 2004-11-02 3:13:42 PM|| [http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2004-11-02 3:13:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 OS, I'm so sorry.

I didn't know him, but I do know he was one of the best. Bless him, and you, and all our troops.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-11-02 3:40:55 PM|| 2004-11-02 3:40:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Semper Fi, O.S.

Posted by Parabellum 2004-11-02 5:39:12 PM|| [http://www.angelfire.com/moon/yoelnatan/koranwarpassages.htm] 2004-11-02 5:39:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 OS, once president Bush is reelected, the order will be given and his fellow Marines will execute. My sincerest regrets for the loss of a good man. The last Marine funeral attended was my cousin's in 67. I hope to never attend another.

Posted by RWV 2004-11-02 6:14:36 PM|| 2004-11-02 6:14:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 OldSpook what can one say. He is a true United States patriot and hero.

I think the rubble is going to bounce regardless.

Posted by Sock Puppet of Doom 2004-11-02 6:39:24 PM|| [http://www.slhess.com] 2004-11-02 6:39:24 PM|| Front Page Top

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