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Topic: In Requiem
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whalewasp78 Knowflake Posts: 541 From: Missouri-Misery Registered: Apr 2004
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posted August 15, 2006 02:41 PM
Well, I found out Saturday a friend of mine in the Army was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq. He was so full of life, alert, and happy-go-lucky I can't believe something like that could happen to him. It's made me realize that 'it' can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere, and is very indiscriminate. It's also made me ask why he and thousands of others are in Iraq to start with. So, a moment of silence for Kevin. Gonna miss you.IP: Logged |
trillian Knowflake Posts: 4050 From: The Boundless Registered: Mar 2003
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posted August 15, 2006 03:24 PM
![](http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/blueheart.gif) ------------------ Everything feels possible. Perhaps more is possible than we think. -P.H. IP: Logged |
Rainbow~ Knowflake Posts: 5927 From: The Little River Indian Reservation Registered: Jan 2002
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posted August 15, 2006 05:08 PM
So sorry to hear that, whalewasp and I know you're going to miss your friend, Kevin.... ![](http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/frown.gif) If it was his time to go, chances are he may have gotten killed right here in an auto accident or something.......but believe me I DO understand your question about the war...... quote: It's also made me ask why he and thousands of others are in Iraq to start with..
.....and my answer is.......THERE IS NO GOOD REASON WHATSOEVER!
From day one when bush and cronies put on their spectacular display of "SHOCK AWE" in Iraq, I've been heartsick.... ....heartsick because of the idiocy of it all, and heartsick for all the UNNECESSARY SUFFERING AND DEATH that I knew would ensue.. .....and the bloodthirsty maniac and his cronies are still at it!!! Sending my prayers to you, as well as Kevin's family..... ------------------ We need to listen to our own song, and share it with others, but not force it on them. Our songs are different. They should be in harmony with each other. - Mattie Stepanek IP: Logged |
Mama Mia Knowflake Posts: 2320 From: Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 15, 2006 05:12 PM
So sorry...IP: Logged |
Dulce Luna Knowflake Posts: 4598 From: The Asylum Registered: Mar 2006
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posted August 15, 2006 06:02 PM
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teaselbaby Knowflake Posts: 1337 From: Northeast Ohio Registered: Sep 2002
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posted August 15, 2006 09:02 PM
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whalewasp78 Knowflake Posts: 541 From: Missouri-Misery Registered: Apr 2004
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posted August 16, 2006 12:50 PM
Thanks all. The whole ordeal has been making me think a little more closely on what being alive is. Is our fate set in stone and un-avoidable? I guess if one thinks about it all the time instead of just letting things go as they are already set in motion, there's really no point in thinking about it.We can form our own opinions on Iraq, my own being that it's all about big oil as I've thought from the start. But my friend really liked his job, and was so good he actually helped out other units outside his. IP: Logged |
ScotScorp Knowflake Posts: 936 From: St. Louis, Missouri Registered: Aug 2004
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posted August 16, 2006 05:20 PM
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Gooberzlostlovefound Knowflake Posts: 1205 From: and the embers never fade in your city by the lake Registered: Jan 2002
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posted August 16, 2006 05:56 PM
That's awful. I'm so sorry.We're here if you need someone. IP: Logged |
Lialei Knowflake Posts: 1887 From: blank canvas Registered: Jul 2005
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posted August 16, 2006 06:04 PM
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Eleanore Moderator Posts: 2512 From: Japan Registered: Aug 2003
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posted August 17, 2006 12:17 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. ![](http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/angel.gif) ------------------ "To learn is to live, to study is to grow, and growth is the measurement of life. The mind must be taught to think, the heart to feel, and the hands to labor. When these have been educated to their highest point, then is the time to offer them to the service of their fellowman, not before." - Manly P. Hall IP: Logged |
future_uncertain Knowflake Posts: 2681 From: ohio Registered: Aug 2004
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posted August 17, 2006 04:25 PM
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whalewasp78 Knowflake Posts: 541 From: Missouri-Misery Registered: Apr 2004
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posted August 18, 2006 10:02 AM
I want to help somehow, but it's kind of awkward as he was the younger brother of an ex in-law, but it's heart wrenching thinking of how his mother is taking it, and even more so with his widow and four children. Any suggestions? IP: Logged |
Gemini Nymph Knowflake Posts: 2216 From: Registered: Jul 2004
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posted August 18, 2006 12:10 PM
I'm so sorry too. There's so many feelings people feel when they lose someone in this way. I live in a military town, so I've seen how that is for those who have lost someone in Iraq.If you live in the same town as Kevin's family, you can offer to do little things. It's best not to be too intrusive, letting the family mourn with some privacy. But offering to help with some chores, like yardwork or grocery shopping, or having them over for dinner or bringing them cooked or baked food so they don't feel isolated are good ways to help without being intrusive. Of course, allow them to decline your help if they wish, but let them know you are willing if they ever need the help. IP: Logged |