Said good bye to a hero today.....

[SFC B]

Today I attended the first combat death memorial ceremony at 10th Group since I retired. It was very strange for me to be there as a civilian and not be the one running the ceremony as had been part of my job while assigned to Group. The crowd numbered somewhere north of 600 and I sat amongst a sea of multi cam in the overflow tent. The order of the ceremony was familiar, I knew what was coming and when but that still didn't make any easier. We celebrated the selfless sacrifice of SFC Cribben today. He died while protecting his team on their exfil from a target. He was a husband, a father to 2 young boys and a warrior. I have no doubt he is now in the great hall of Valhalla and I hope to join him there some day. Tonight please pray for comfort and peace Shelly and the boys. De Oppresso Liber!!

http://www.sof.news/casualties/stephen-cribben/

 

[johnp]

Will do .

 

[JLS]

Respect to Sgt Cribben. Rest in peace soldier, and may the spirit of God be with your family.

 

[Ben Lamb]

May a grateful nation be worthy of his sacrifice. Godspeed, soldier.

 

[kansasdad]

Salute!

 

[JohnCushman]

May we have a beer in Valhalla, SGT.... someday...I'm not ready to go yet anymore

 

[Addicting]

R.i.p

 

[grandejuan]

Godspeed Sergeant. May your family and loved ones always have fair winds and following seas. GJ

 

[noharleyyet]

May a grateful nation be worthy of his sacrifice. Godspeed, soldier.

..well said, amen.

 

[Idahoarcheryhunter]

may he rest easy a true hero.

 

[Pagosa]

I wish the best for his young family and I'm thankful for brave men like himself. Thanks for your service.

 

[Lone Elk]

Thanks be to God for what he gave and all service people give so that we may enjoy our peace and freedoms.

 

[1_pointer]

Godspeed!

 

[Nameless Range]

Moving, and sad. Thank you for your sacrifice SFC Cribben.