As fate would have it,my local paper printed obit of Corpsman and my LTTE

[w8liftinglady]

http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2006/12/26/dailylight/news/01-12-26-ennisiraq.txt
Ennis man killed in Iraq
Kyle Nolen, 21, a 2003 Ennis High School graduate, was killed the morning of Thursday, Dec. 21, after the vehicle he was riding in drove over an improvised explosive device.

http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2006/12/26/dailylight/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter5.txt
To the Editor,

As we gather for the holidays, our families nestled together in holiday glee, let’s share a moment of silence for those who won’t be sharing our joy. Let’s share a moment of silence for the families of five soldiers who died today, Dec. 21 — and add them to the 2,964 who have already died in this senseless war. Let’s share a moment of silence for the 46,880 soldiers and Marines who have been wounded and become ill because of the travesties of this war. Let’s have a moment of silence for the estimated 50,000 Iraqi civilians who have become a by-product of this war. And, finally — let’s have a moment of silence for our 18- to 24-year-olds as the violence escalates, and there is talk of increasing troop force. My oldest son is in Iraq now. I have two other boys at home. Hug and kiss your boys and girls this holiday season. You never know if it will be your last together.


How sad.

[Radio_Lady]

1. K&R. How ironic, and how sad... Thanks for posting.

[w8liftinglady]

2. I thought is was ironic...and sad,too

[w8liftinglady]

3. I'm lucky.The editor is a repub,but fair.

[POAS]

4. Many repubs are having

second thoughts.

Your LTTE is sure to tug at many hearts and minds. Well said.

May your child return home well and soon.

[w8liftinglady]

5. Thank you.Not a minute goes buy that I don't think of it.

[POAS]

6. I have a coworker whose

daughter in the AF just volunteered to go to Afghanistan to replace army personnel. He is so mad at her for volunteering and worried for her safety. I hope all our sons and daughters are home soon.

[w8liftinglady]

7. another 7 lost in time for Christmas.No Mention on my local news.

[Hissyspit]

8. Merry Christmas, w8liftinglady. I hope your son gets home soon.

[w8liftinglady]

13. Thank you,hissyspit.Maybe with all of us speaking out...

[buddysmellgood]

9. That gives me the shivers. All my hopes for a happy new year for you, your son and our troops.

[w8liftinglady]

10. thanks,everybody-keep speaking out-it makes a difference

I've received several emails and calls from local folks expressing their agreement and outrage...unheard of even a year ago.

[w8liftinglady]

11. when I wrote this,I didn't realize that one of the dead was a local boy.

I was just outraged at the fact that their was NO coverage at all.NONE.The fact that they published this kid's obit on the front page with my letter on page 2,was just a sad,strange coincidence.

[Infinite Hope]

12. It's true. Xmas 2003, my brother was with us. Xmas 2004 he was in Iraq and nearly died there. n/t

[CrispyQ]

14. That is the most touching & compassionate LTTE I've ever read.

My thoughts are with you, your family & your son in Iraq. May he return home safely.

[w8liftinglady]

16. that is such a kind thing to say.Thank you so much!

:grouphug:

[Swamp Rat]

15. .

:hug:

[w8liftinglady]

17. back atcha,friend

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