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minnie
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Thank you !!
« on: Feb 26th, 2005, 9:01pm » |
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I want to thank all the "family " on here who wrote condolences and sent vibes for my family.Today we laid to rest my nephew Christopher one of the hardest days of our life .As written in an earlier post Chris died in the line of duty in Iraq on February 16.He married my Niece 2 years ago on valentines day.
My niece Christine is holding up as well as can be expected under the circumstances.She has to go back to Fort Bragg in a couple of days to finish paperwork and then she will be here home with us to try to begin healing and planning the rest of her life.twenty is just too young to be a widow.
I have always had a deep respect for the military but though this week it has deepened.There was so many people there to help Christine with the mountains of paperwork and decisions.The military wives her stayed by her side ,brought food and held her hand as she cried.Christopher's best friend flew in from Iraq and will
take some much needed time of to recuperate from the second death of a friend.he started out at bootcamp w/Chris and being from nearby hometowns shared alot.he is an inspiration and I will continue to pray for him as he continues his military career.three other men that were in his unit but now at home stayed at my sisters house to keep an eye on Christine.Last but not least the soldiers from the 1st division airborne fort Bragg NC.They stood guard 2 at a time for 1/2 hour intervals.Proud ,Brave and patriotic are just a few of the words I can think of to describe them.I honestly did not realize the body would be guarded the whole time.I know they will be replacing Christopher's unit in Iraq soon,God Bless them and bring them home safe.
One last thing to my 3 guardian angels,friends from here.Cat and Clarke for all your help getting Christine help and answering our unending questions.thank you so much letting me cry on your shoulder .Leesa, my dear sweet sister and my best friend from this board.You are ALWAYS there and I thank god for bringing you,Dave and the boys into our Lives.You are truly my guardian angel.It is a great comfort knowing your a phone call away.Please always remember it goes two ways I am always here for you.
Thank you for listening to me ramble my heart is broken but very proud of Christopher and Christine.One request please try not to turn this thread political.I am just one very proud American today.
Minnie
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Re: Thank you !!
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« Reply #3 on: Feb 26th, 2005, 9:12pm » |
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They shall grow not old
As we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
(Australia's Ode to the Fallen)
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« Reply #8 on: Feb 26th, 2005, 10:23pm » |
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 My condolences.
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May God keep Christopher in our hearts & minds forever and always. Bring them all home safe and sound.
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« Reply #12 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 1:52am » |
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That makes for a tough day.
So sorry, Minnie
Hope you know how much you're loved, sweetie!
Prayers for Christine
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« Reply #13 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 6:44am » |
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My condolences too, you are all in my prayers
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« Reply #14 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 8:37am » |
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Hugs to you Minnie.
yes, too young, my condolences.
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« Reply #15 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 8:57am » |
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We will not break faith, and we will not forget.
You know you can call anytime Minnie and Billy, and let Christine know she can too. My heart hurts for all of you.
IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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Re: Thank you !!
« Reply #16 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 10:15am » |
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Thank you again for all the thoughts for Christopher,Christine and the rest of the family .
AussieBrian and Cat thanks for sharing the poems.Don thank you so much for the link to I will soar again.It's a beautiful site and is now in my favorites bookmarked to share with christine and the rest of our family thank you.
Minnie
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Re: Thank you !!
« Reply #17 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 12:03pm » |
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Minnie......I had no clue! I am sooo sorry for your loss!
I am proud of Christopher...and Christine serving as they have. I am sorry, however, we have lost a good man, and Christine has lost the man she loves.
I know you have been a huge help thru this ordeal, be sure to take time to heal your self.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
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« Reply #18 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 5:56pm » |
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Love, peace, strength, and my sincere condolences to you and to his wife.
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« Reply #19 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 10:07pm » |
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So very sad ! Best wishes......love to you guys !!! Pam and Brad condolences
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I am very sorry for your loss, and my prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.
Peace,
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