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Monday, March 06, 2006------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quick update here for now. We lost 2 more from the 3/7 last week. My prayers are with the families as they struggle to cope with this horrible loss.
I will do tributes to these young men as soon as I am able. I will probably combine the tribute with one for US Army Sgt Rickey Edward Jones who died in Iraq on Feb. 22. I am a friend of his father's and attended his funeral today. The city of Kokomo truly came out and honored this young man. Also I was honored to meet many of the Patriot Guard Riders who came out in full force to honor Rickey. I want to give them, and everyone who honored this young hero a big Ooh Rah. I will try to talk more about this later when I have more time. I did hear from a mom whose son is in Eric's platoon and he said that everyone there is well. So for now, I know my son is doing okay. Keep him, and all of the 3/7 in your prayers till we get them home, please. Semper Fi and God Bless. _____________________________________________ Lance Cpl. John J. Thornton, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Feb. 25 of wounds received as a result of an enemy mortar attack in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). ----------------------- Lance Cpl. Adam J. Vanalstine, 21, of Superior, Wis., died Feb. 25, from an improvised explosive device in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom,his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). ----------------------- My prayers are with the families, friends and brothers of these fine young men who were willing to sacrifice their lives for our freedom. I will be attempting to do tributes to them soon as well as a tribute to the son of my friend whose funeral I attended yesterday. My heart is heavy though, give me time. |
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