We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)

[hambone]

A sad day to many young men gone my thoughts and prayers to the family.

[Dan-o]

Thank you isn't nearly enough....

[HHPro]

He was the most knowledgeable member on here and he never had a closed mind in a discussion,pure American hero never replace a guy like that.Rip and happy endless hunting.

[johnnyaustin44]

Terrible news to hear.... really too bad. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.

[Chase 1]

Heavy heart!! Your wealth of knowledge, common sense, and sharp wit will be missed. Thank you for your service and sacrifice! You are a true American hero!!! RIP

[Bigluke1981]

R.I.P Aaron, I always enjoyed reading your posts on here and other forums. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family along with the other brave soldier that lost his life on that day. Thank you and all the service men and women for your service!!!

[Worldhunter]

Fly with the angels brother.
ATTACK!

[lokidog]

Heavy heart!! Your wealth of knowledge, common sense, and sharp wit will be missed. Thank you for you service and sacrifice! You are a true American hero!!! RIP

And copy many other previous posts.   

[conwaydave]

So sad, I am able to lay in bed and write this, because there are people like Captain Aaron R. Blanchard in this world. Running towards helicopters to help fight the enemy. And to fight for my/our freedom in this country.

God Bless Captain Aaron R. Blanchard and his Family.

R.I.P. COLOCKUMELK

[RadSav]

I just can not find any words worthy of expressing my appreciation and sorrow. 

First thread I opened today and I didn't want to acknowledge it as possible. So I said nothing.
After coming to the realization of truth I was so filled with grief I could not write anything.  So I said nothing.
Later my grief turned to great anger and I kept it off the board.  So I said nothing.
And though we had just begun building our friendship and making plans for his return I feel such loss that words just seem inadequate.  But I need to say something.

I want to say something profound, something comforting and something that expresses my emotions while showing the family how much I appreciate them sharing this man with Hunt Washington and myself.  And yet nothing seems expressive or heart felt enough for the way I feel.


God bless heroes like Aaron.
God bless the families of our fallen heroes.
Lord please comfort us and help us heal our wounds of war.
Though the time you gave us was far too short, thank you Lord for the time we did have.
I now know what a true hero believes in, what he sounds like, and what he acts like.
My life was so much better on the day you took him than the day I met him because you gave me the opportunity to know him.
And though my sorrow tomorrow will undoubtedly lead me to curse you.  I will continue to praise you for what you have given.

I will miss you Colockumelk.  Thank you for reaching out and becoming my friend.

[JoeE]

Semper Fi, brother. RIP.

[brush hunter]

All gave some

you gave all
Rest in Peace Brother, we shall never forget.

[boneaddict]

The Joshua Cup is rolling.....

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,124030.msg1638687.html#msg1638687


For anyone not knowing what it is for or what its about, please either ask on here or contact me.   

[400out]

May you hunt every day my brother and until we meet keep heaven on it's toes! 


R.I.P Clock! and thank you!!!

[muzbuster]

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Thank you Aaron for your service, there are a ton of guys and gals like me who appreciate the freedom you and others have paid the ultimate price for.

  my thoughts exactly....I am without words