My heart is broken family friend killed in Iraq
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This morning two Air Force officers were at the front door of a good friend. They explained how his son was killed in the attack in Iraq. I’m really at a loss for words as I knew this kid his whole life. Keep the Roberts family in your prayers.
“I was awakened early this morning to see people gathered on my porch. In my confusion I seen my daughter in law very upset and then seen the two Air Force officers with her. My son Marshal Roberts was the American soldier killed yesterday in the missile attack in Iraq. Please take a moment to remember my sweet son today and prayers to lift his young wife Krissy, his sisters, and especially Marshal Roberts daughter Paityn. My heart will never be the same.” His Father’s message publicly
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and respectable, in the eyes of all the world...
... Decisions taken by your, and others' leaders, often, not so much., I think many would agree.
Thanks for your honorable intentions and honesty.
Please accept my condolences. Universe, hold this young man and his family in in your arms.
The day I got home after my Freshman year of college my Mother met me at the door crying her eyes out. My best friend from Kindergarten days had been killed in Vietnam.
In addition to completing the political radicalization that I had undergone during my first year of college, it caused me to swear that I would do all I could to oppose wars in the future. I went to several rallies before the invasion of Iraq but, without a draft to mobilize the young people, there was no critical mass in the streets to resist the war.
BTW, my son proudly has the first name of my friend, who died at 19
My brother is a recently retired Air Force pilot and I have always lived with the fear that we would get that call/knock on the door. There must be nothing worse for these families. My heart breaks for them. Please be good to them and let you know how much you care. They will want to know that.
I’ve NEVER forgotten this one (and I’m never gonna forget):
“Oh I made a lotta sacrifices. I built great structuuuuurres.”
He never described in any detail what “sacrifices” were involved in building “great structures.” What the hell does one have to do with the other?
And, um, I think we know the answer to that.
THIS is a SACRIFICE. THIS. The loss of beloved son, husband, brother, that seat at the Thanksgiving table. It’s that voice that will never be heard talking or laughing or even It’s forever. It leaves a hole in the heart that never mends. I’m so sorry to hear this. I can only imagine how badly and how deeply this hurts. All I can do is offer all my prayers and words of comfort.
It’s clear from this thread, DVRacer, that you do not grieve alone.
grieve for their young man. May comfort come to you and to family and other friends. No good things come with war - I despair that we'll never learn how to stop those that would oppress others for greed and power...I will ask the Lord to welcome Marshal with love for his honor of others' freedoms that resulted in his final earthly sacrifice in service.
It's not right. It never is when our children go before we do. My heart is heavy for that young widow and her now fatherless daughter. May the whole Roberts' family be surrounded with love from friends and relatives as they live through this loss.
It's the nightmare of any person who has a loved one in the service. Its a conversation my husband and I have with the kids each time he deploys. We have another one coming up soon. My prayers go out to you and the family of the departed.
