Remembering a HERO USMC

[AaronBlaine]

After having trouble sleeping from hearing that my grandmother had a stroke yesterday i went in to work to do some masonry. As i was unpacking the pick up truck i got a call from one of my best friends rob who served with me in the usmc. I greeted him with cheer and the sound of his voice struck my mood away as i walked down the driveway of the house screaming no my friend was on the other line explaining that my best of friends John had had it and decided to turn his gun on himself. After protecting our country and risking his life the battle finally caught up with him. He was a hero, and a friend with a laugh as contagious as the flu. I will always remember the way he smiled and the day he could not wait to tell me that he has signed up in the United States Marine Corps just as i was coming home from boot camp. I remember the worry that ran across my mind and i was overwhelmed with pride that there are men out there that give a damn. There are heros that throw shit to the ground and make a stand for each and every one of our freedom. So the next time you come across a vet. Shake his hand and thank him for protecting your loved ones. John I will always love you brother until we meet again. Semper Fi Brother...

[nyantler]

I think the greatest gift we can give our soldiers is an offering of thanks for the duty they have performed for their country.. May God have mercy on your friend and I would like to thank you and him for your service to our country and its citizens.

[Single_shot]

I think the greatest gift we can give our soldiers is an offering of thanks for the duty they have performed for their country.. May God have mercy on your friend and I would like to thank you and him for your service to our country and its citizens.

Same here,ditto.

[13BVET]

Sorry to hear that, Single Shot. There are, unfortunately, a lot of vets who are not getting the help they need. I was down the WTC, and I can't get any help at all, so I can relate. My regards, and sympathies go out to you, and his family.

[Single_shot]

Sorry to hear that, Single Shot. There are, unfortunately, a lot of vets who are not getting the help they need. I was down the WTC, and I can't get any help at all, so I can relate. My regards, and sympathies go out to you, and his family.

I think you misunderstood my post and I probably am to blame for that,as I am not a very versed fella.I was just agreeing to what nyantler posted.Sorry for the confusion.

[13BVET]

Wow! Sorry! That should have been referring to Aaron. My apologies, Aaron.

[AaronBlaine]

its all good brothers thank you for your kind words. The funeral was devastating its going to take a life time to get over it.

[NYBowhunter]

Sorry for your loss Aaron, you and your buddy will be in my prayers. Thanks for your dedication and commitment in keeping this country safe.

[AaronBlaine]

OOHHH RAAAHH!

[ants]

Sorry and god bless

[Guns&ReligionCop]

God Bless, Thats why its important to talk to someone because sometimes it can be more than anyone can handle on their own. I am not in the military but I am familiar with the high suicide rate in the Police Dept. This is kinda of a cheese quote but I like it "Life is like surfing, Sometimes you're on top of the wave and other times you're getting crushed by the wave, but its always worth getting back on your board!"

[Karpteach]

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and a fellow veteran! May he rest in peace!

[AaronBlaine]

Thank you all very much for your kinds words.

[AaronBlaine]

Its a fucking shame when a hero drops to a knee and bows out. As Americans we owe it to our protectors for letting us do the things we love. Cops are heros as well and are long overlooked for there service to our country. They are the heros in the night and although a traffic ticket might upset you after a long day of work, you would be very happy to hear the siren and lights tearing through the night to your rescue when a man breaks into your home in the night with the intentions of hurting the ones you love. To my fellow military and police i salute you.

[bkln]

That was his choice bro.....I still have a son in the service and you can only pray for them, so I will do just that ...Semper Fi....

[AaronBlaine]

Semper fi