Sad day in Redding

[MarvB]

Well went to pick the kids up from school last night and saw a good friend of my wife's there to do the same. Once we had eye contact she just totally broke down sobbing. Her nephew (a local boy) had jsut died in Iraq from burns suffered when the guard tower he was in caught fire. What an agonizing way to go.

Guess it's (or was) in the local paper but I had missed it. Good kid, wanted to get in 10 years and college then do something else. He was only 19 years old. Her daughter was standing next to her sobbing as well. Man did I feel like crap, just didn't know what to say plus thoughts of my sister's 19 year old son (Keith) who is currently deployed there (Marines) as well.

May God be with you Casey and my heartfelt prayers to the Teleford family.

Keith keep your head down buddy, we're waiting for your return.

 

[Mojave]

I spent months hoping not to hear something similar from a buddy of mine. Thank goodness he's home safe and sound as of a couple weeks ago. my thoughts are with your friend Marv.

 

[tnctcb]

its a sad fact of war. but its also what keeps us free.sorry to hear of your friends loss. the whole country thanks him for his service.God be with your own nephew

 

[MarvB]

Thanks guys...I think I've posted this pic before but it just is really on my mind right now with Keith still over there.

Just seems like the other day when we were going to his T-Ball games....


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[ELKCHSR]

My heart sincerely goes out to you and your friends...
I have cousin that I found out just recently is over there...

 

[DRAFTSTUD]

Marv, I feel for the lady, we also have a nephew in Iraq. He is a very fine young man that will make a difference, either over there or when he returns. Tommy sends us alot of pictures of the country and tells of the people, it's not the same stuff that I watch on TV. I wish the best for your friend. John

 

[noharleyyet]

God's speed and blessings to all our soldiers.

 

[WH's OutdoorsChick]

God Bless them ALL and thier Families, and I hope they all Come Home Soon!!!

 

[Quiet_One]

Yes i am sorry to hear marv it bad when wars are to be war, i know they die for us wish dang terrist would se eit but neve rhappen , if it do this all stop someday be nice but it is what our people are suppose to do i have friedns who have fmaily there and i try my best comfort em, wish they all ocme home soon, i have cousin he might go he like me scared slow, i know they dont take certain people im gla din way me my hubby , but what if evryone had to well it our word and job we will do it lifes a pain but chit happens i odnt mean that in bad way

 

[Pygmy]

Marv.... Sorry to hear the sad news....

My heart goes out to the family....

Here's hoping that we get ALL of those kids home safely, and SOON...

 

[danr55]

Why is it always the kids? Condolences to the friends and family.