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Location: Pigeon Forge TN. | I know this is a fishing board but things like this effect us all. Our very small Community of Jamestown, Pa. suffered our first K.I.A. in Irag Staurday when 25 year old Staff Sgt. David Veverka died from injuries recieved when an IED destroyed the vehicle he was riding in. He had only been deployed to Irag for two months.
The family is recieving his remains at Pittsburgh Airport at 1:00 today and the whole Community will be lining the streets as the police escort passes through town to the funeral home. Militarty Honors will prevail.
My heart to he and his family and further to all the families whom have lost loved ones for the same reason.
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Location: Fishing the weeds | As a former Soldier with the 101st Airborne, it always hurts when one of our Hero's falls. Our prayers go out to his family and the community and our troops everywhere in the world. |
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Location: The desert | Very sad indeed. Prayers for the family sent. Thanks to all the soldiers past and present, they are truly doing a great thing fighting for our country.
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Location: Madtown, WI | I was fortunate enough to go visit my brother who today went back to Iraq after his two week leave. Reading this made my heart drop. Those men and women are giving up a lot for us to sit in front of this computer and type what we want....
Support the troops...
My prayers go out to his family and community for thier loss.
Cory
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Location: Des Plaines, IL | Let's get the flags back out infront of our homes in honor of all of the service men & women |
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Location: Pigeon Forge TN. | Thanks guys for your caring, I agree with what all of you have said.
I only hope the sacrifices these kids have made thus far is not in vain.here are a couple pictures to share.
Thanks again for your caring. I still support our troops.
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Location: The desert | This is about the only subject that can put chills all over me. I respect and appreciate our military and servicemen so much. I will never be able to thank them enough. Thank you to all our troops!!!
Support Our Troops!!!!
Freedom Isnt Free!!!
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Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin | My flag is out and proudly displayed.
I have family over there.
To all who have served.............I am very proud you and thank you.
Prayers will be said tonight as I lay down safely in the USA.
God bless each and every one of our troops. |
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Location: St. Louis, MO., Marco Is., FL, Nestor Falls, ON | A Soldier's Prayer
The soldier stood and faced his God
Which must always come to pass...
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders
and Said,"No, Lord, I guess I ain't...
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here...
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod...
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God,
"Step forward now you soldier,
Fear not what what I may tell,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Dedicated To All That Serve... God Bless America!
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Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs | It NEVER gets any easier to hear.
God Bless those lost in the service of our country as well as those continuing to fight for our nation.
May God bring peace to those across the country who have lost loved ones.
My prayers are with all of you.
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Location: Pigeon Forge TN. | Thanks guys, I really like that Soldiers Prayer.
I just found out that Sgt. David Veverka will be taken to and buried at the Arlington Sematary in D.C.
Also that our Dept. will do traffic and crowd control as we hear there will be Anti-War protesters there. My God I hope not, not at a funeral.
Edited by Stan Durst 1 5/13/2006 4:23 PM
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Location: Brookfield, WI | Thank you to that brave young man and his family. Those that feel they must protest should realize there is a time and place. Arlington is not that place.
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Location: Pigeon Forge TN. | I accidently left a couple words out by mistake. The protesters are expected at the funeral home here in Jamestown Monday during the services . The casket will then be on its way to Arlington.
But still I agree, a funeral is no place for protesting
Edited by Stan Durst 1 5/14/2006 8:13 AM
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| Stan,That is sad to hear that the town of Jamestown,PA has lost one of their Son's to the war in Iraq,but even more sad to even think that anyone would stoop so low as to protest the war at the funeral of a Soldier,infront of his grieving family.As an American,as a U.S.M.C. Combat Veteran of Vietnam 67-68,I would like to STOMP the PROTESTORS right off the very ground they stand on,as they Stand In Shame to a Fallen American Hero!
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Location: Fishing the weeds | I'm with you Larry! Pat |
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Location: St. Louis, MO., Marco Is., FL, Nestor Falls, ON | Semper Fi, Larry. USMC 64-73. |
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| May God bless the fallen hero and his family and a heart felt thank you from me. Chris |
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Location: Pigeon Forge TN. | My last post on this.
Everything when quiet all day and evening for the services. The " L " shaped sidewalk was lined with a motorcycle group of war vets each standing vigil with a large American flag for a show of support. The protesters never showed up and everyone was very thankful.
All who were outside including the firepolice and town police for the whole 10 hours were in constant rain as it never stopped. and all were soaking wet.
I kind of think it was Gods way of showing tears for all who have given their lives for what they believe in. Soldiers brought out coffee every hour for all of us and each time thanked us all for our compassion and support. We in turn thanked them and let them know that we support them and that what we are doing is nothing compared to what they do.
We are thankful that everything was quiet and went according to plans.
The casket leaves this morning for Arlington.
Thank all of you for your support and compassion for this fallen Hero and his family.
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