My Boy (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 6/7/2008 1:29:31 AM EDT
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I miss my Nicholas every day. I was very strict with him, I taught him how to hunt and to be quiet when nesesary. He was very disciplined hunter. That said, I failed, I did not teach him how to deal with a device on a road. |
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Thank you to Quintin and babirl!
"Jesus Christ, you really do remember everything."-Subnet, 1/20/08
"Deej, you are either my long lost brother or soulmate, I can't decide which!!"-2theLeft, 5/12/08
"Jesus Christ, you really do remember everything."-Subnet, 1/20/08
"Deej, you are either my long lost brother or soulmate, I can't decide which!!"-2theLeft, 5/12/08
By "Device" I assume you mean an IED ??? Can't be taught by you dad.  You did everything within your capabilities and should be very proud of that fact.My son survived a command detonated IED last year in Iraq. You and Nicholas will forever be etched into my heart. Fill free to IM me with your story...I ain't a "Shrink"...Just a dad with two sons willing to serve this great country. Wally  Semper Fi |
CMAA of "Ranstad's Militia"...The Fantastic Bastards....but still mostly a grunt !!!
Card carrying member of Ranstad's Militia. Est. 2007
Card carrying member of Ranstad's Militia. Est. 2007
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A friend of mine (Joseph Phaneuf) was killed in Asscrackistan by IED. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My condolences, sir. |
Grandfathering weapons only puts off until tomorrow what tyranny cannot accomplish today.
The only people made safer by gun control are criminals.
The only people made safer by gun control are criminals.
| I am sorry for your loss. We all die, but your son's death meant something to his Country. That's little consolation now, but he won't be forgotten. |
"But we, forgive us Lord, will continue killing. Killing not for Death, but for Life. Trying not to hate. And after, all by ourselves and very honestly we will try to pray…
But all of that after the control shot to the head"
But all of that after the control shot to the head"
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As a father, my heart breaks for you.... God bless. His sacrifice won't be forgotten.  |
"The basis of conservatism is a desire for less government interference or less centralized authority or more individual freedom and this is a pretty general description also of what libertarianism is." Ronald Reagan
Me too.
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ARFCOM.....Time well wasted.
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Originally Posted By 5subslr5:
I've seen - and participated in - FAR MORE "fucked up faggoty assed shit" than this "fucked up faggoty assed shit"!!<img src=/images/smilies/icon_smile_cool.
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Dennis, I am very sorry for loss of your beloved Son and Marine. I offered to buy him a dinner at his favorite restaurant when he had made it out of Parris Island. Dennis, don't let it burn a hole in soul, you did not fail him.
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I'm in a mood. I'd lock anybody that ever sucked on his internet pee pee too, but that just me...and probably why I'd not ever be good in a leadership position. - 4xDawn
Thank you eodtech2000.....I now know dads name and Nicholas' branch of service. Just makes it that more personal for me. I can only try to imagine his loss. Damn, I hate tear ducts.
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CMAA of "Ranstad's Militia"...The Fantastic Bastards....but still mostly a grunt !!!
Card carrying member of Ranstad's Militia. Est. 2007
Card carrying member of Ranstad's Militia. Est. 2007
I am sorry for your loss. I could not imagine a greater measure of success than being a father of a Marine. Fathers do what Fathers do and Marines do what Marines do. It is just how things are.
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Dennis, you and your family have been in my prayers since you first told me of this. You know I'm here for you if there is anything I can do. Even if it is just take you out for some sweet tea and hot wings. I'd love the chance to see you. You cannot blame yourself here. He was called to service much as you were. It isn't your fault he answered the call. He wasn't so much following Dad's footsteps as he was answering his own call to duty. He went to a very bad place to fight for our freedom and security all the time knowing the risks. He sacrificed everything for the good of the rest of us. Don't be saddened any longer by that sacrifice. You have suffered long enough, friend. Honor him for his service and sacrifice. There is a special place in heaven for people like Nicholas and you will see him again. God bless you, Dennis. I'm here if you need me. 678-234-9545. Mark |
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"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." R. Heinlein, Beyond the Horizon
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FFL/SOT 07/02
"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." R. Heinlein, Beyond the Horizon
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Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss. When I met Nicholas, I was impressed with his maturity and upbeat nature. His decision to serve his country made me respect him even more. I pray that your thoughts of him focus always on how he lived his life. Allen |
Polite Society, Inc
FFL/SOT 07/02
"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." R. Heinlein, Beyond the Horizon
FFL/SOT 07/02
"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." R. Heinlein, Beyond the Horizon
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| So sorry to hear this. You have my condolences and heart felt gratitiude for your son's ultimate sacrifice. May he rest in peace! |
-Speed is fine......Accurcy is Final "Larry Vickers"
-Pete Harbeck Rule-better to learn it now on the range rather than at night,in the rain,in a gunfight
-Pete Harbeck Rule-better to learn it now on the range rather than at night,in the rain,in a gunfight
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Nothing I can say.. damnit. I'm sorry to hear about your son. I can't imagine the hurt you are in.... i'm so terribly sorry for your loss. |
"...My approach is to focus on firearms over women, because its hard to kill someone with a woman, unless you're talking about a slow, painful emotional death by nagging that eats away at your very soul from the inside out." -El Camino
I think I will go wake my kids up and give them one more hug today.......... I am sorry and also feel guilt for the things I take for granted everyday
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I thank him for his contributions to this nation and the people he helped protect. I thank you Sir for raising a fine young man who was brave to accept the role as protector to this nation. You have done a great job as a father, don't tell yourself otherwise. Fathers in this day-in-age raise weak sons... you didn't. You produced and raised a strong man. Sir, My condolences to you and your family. |
"That's all the bullets we had or we would've shot him more." -Polk County Sheriff Judd
"When we countercharged it, it went boom" -Corpus Christi Bomb Squad Lt. Brandon
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"When we countercharged it, it went boom" -Corpus Christi Bomb Squad Lt. Brandon
我是美國艦隊ŭ
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Very sorry for your loss. Your son is a hero.
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“To achieve a World Government it is necessary to remove from their minds their individualism, their loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism and religious dogma.”…..Brock Adams, Director, United Nations Health Organisation.
| Please accept condolences from my wife Rachel and I. We will both deploy to Iraq this year, and we are committed to advancing the cause for which Nicholas and all the others gave their lives. |
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