Daniel
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Don't know if I should post his or not. But this group is my largest contact with other people. I just learned that a young man I persoanly know was killed last saturday in Iraq. I ahve decided to withhold his name, but he was one of my younger brothers best friends. The two of them went into the Army together, both with ambitions of serving in special forces. My brother was injured in training, and discharged after two years with partial disability. His friend went on to serve 5 tours in Iraq. had reached the rank of Seargeant, had completed sniper training, and was realizing his goals for his career. I know he was very proud to serve his country, was proud of the job he did, and accepted the possible sacrafice. I still reacall when I first met him. I recall a young boy pretending to look like a man standing in my living room, nervouse and uncomfortable being in a strange place.I did what I could to put him at ease and eventually he relaxed. I also saw with my own eyes this boy become a proud, confident, and capable man. A soldier. I do not think I can say anything that will do justice, but I will honor his memory with a thank you, a thank you to him, his courage, service and sacrafice. A thank yo to his family that has paid such a heavy price. And a thank you I know he would appreciate. I thank all of you that have walked this path before him. Those that have stood in defense of our country in war or in peace. All give some, some give all, Thank you for all you have given.
