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Offline buxnbullz

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I only wish...
« on: May 28, 2012, 11:40:48 AM »
I only wish that these metals could be proudly adorned on his chest or hung from his neck. I thought it was fitting to go out this morning and hang them on his tombstone.
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His life had a rough beginning when his Dad was killed in an auto accident when he was 3. I raised him from 4 years old until about 12. I'm proud of the man he became.

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2012, 12:08:39 PM »
Thanks for sharing...really brings reality to memorial day. Sorry for your loss.
Don't spend your last day on earth saying "I wish I would have"

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2012, 12:22:37 PM »
Very somber picture...he was born 2 days before me and is way to young to have given the ultimate sacrafice for his country.  He is a true Hero, as all our soldiers are for protecting this country that all to often takes them for granted. 

Thanks for posting.

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2012, 12:25:59 PM »
Pictures like that really make a person understand when they see freedom is'nt free.

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2012, 12:37:20 PM »
I have no words that describe my feelings for you and his family that could express how much he has given.I have nothing but the utmost respect for our men and women who have given all for our country and others.God Bless you all...

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2012, 12:51:29 PM »
Very sorry for your loss.  It's terrible to see our soldiers are still dying over there in a war that should have ended with bin Laden's death.  His service and sacrifice is greatly appreciated and should never be forgotten.

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2012, 12:53:47 PM »
You have every reason in the world to be proud.
Sorry for your loss.

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2012, 01:00:53 PM »
As long as we honor the fallen, and remember why they died, then they did not die in vain.

Thank you for sharing. 

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2012, 01:34:02 PM »
 :salute: Many gave some....Some gave all :salute:

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2012, 01:40:57 PM »
I have no words that describe my feelings for you and his family that could express how much he has given.I have nothing but the utmost respect for our men and women who have given all for our country and others.God Bless you all...
:yeah:Well said.
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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2012, 04:26:40 PM »
:salute: Many gave some....Some gave all :salute:

All gave some  Some gave all

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2012, 09:23:28 PM »
thank you for sharing.  i know you miss him much.  while i do not know him, i miss him as well.  sorry for your loss.  God bless his soul.
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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2012, 09:30:45 PM »
He is counted among the greatest men that ever lived. My heart aches for your lose.

Thank you for sharing that, as mentioned before.  :salute:
times before with just leather, wool and cotton.

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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2012, 09:43:19 PM »
He is counted among the greatest men that ever lived. My heart aches for your lose.

Thank you for sharing that, as mentioned before.  :salute:

My thoughts exactly.  Stand proud
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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2012, 02:16:35 PM »
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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2012, 03:00:33 PM »
Thank you for sharing and words cannot express my feelings for you and your family in dealing with the loss of a loved one who gave his life in the defense of this great nation, Semper Fi. :salute:
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Re: I only wish...
« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2012, 04:49:59 PM »
I thank each and everyone of you. Your thoughts and kind words act as a soothing ointment on an invisible wound, of which there is no cure.

Nathan was a son that any father would be proud of.

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