Young son of slain Chinook pilot: "Don’t forget my dad"

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Young son of slain Chinook pilot: "Don’t forget my dad"

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:07:46 AM EDT

Some have seen this story, some have not. I'll admit to tearing up this morning over my breakfast while reading this. I made sure I went and kissed my kids before I left for work.

KC Star Link

“… We lost your dad today.”

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Nichols was among the 30 Americans killed when their Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan.

But there was no mention of Bryan Nichols, the 31-year-old Kansas City Army reservist who piloted the Chinook. And that made Braydon sad.

He asked his mom if they could email CNN.

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:11:16 AM EDT

[#1]

It's dusty in here.

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:13:14 AM EDT

[#2]

Such a brave little man... I cannot imagine the pain in his young heart right now...

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:19:56 AM EDT

[#3]

I won't forget your dad Braydon!

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:21:39 AM EDT

[#4]

Aw fuck. Brave little man.

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:22:29 AM EDT

[#5]

I wish this story was more widely circulated. I caught myself focusing on the effective of losing so many seals & not thinking of the other guys that were with them.

We forget that special ops troops can't do their ninja stuff without regular people (as if a freakin chopper pilot can be called regular people!!!) putting them on the field.

Does anyone know if there is any sort of help/support going to that brave lttle guy??

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:28:08 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I wish this story was more widely circulated. I caught myself focusing on the effective of losing so many seals & not thinking of the other guys that were with them.

We forget that special ops troops can't do their ninja stuff without regular people (as if a freakin chopper pilot can be called regular people!!!) putting them on the field.

Does anyone know if there is any sort of help/support going to that brave lttle guy??

I know, ive lose many friends as a fellow hooker, and we are forgotten very often.

Unfortunatly, this little boy will see first hand thatbdad will be forgotten by america in 30 days.

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:33:01 AM EDT

[#7]

I know a Chinook pilot. The pilot was the first person I thought of.

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:40:18 AM EDT

[#8]

So dusty in this room. I have got to do something about that.

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:42:52 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I won't forget your dad Braydon!

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:44:45 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
It's dusty in here.

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Posted: 8/12/2011 5:48:48 AM EDT

[#11]

Leave it to the media to leave somebody out...

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:49:11 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/12/2011 5:52:58 AM EDT

[#13]

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Posted: 8/12/2011 5:53:49 AM EDT

[#14]

Wow, that was a tough thing to read.

We shouldn't forget any serviceman who lays down his life for our country.

Or those who don't come home "whole" physically or mentally.

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:54:29 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Leave it to the media to leave somebody out...

I'll admit, I was guilty of it. I thought of all the SEALs. Only until they announced on the radio that the unit flying the helos was local did I think about the pilots and crew that get the SEALs to their target.

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:55:05 AM EDT

[#16]

Damn

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:55:14 AM EDT

[#17]

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:56:14 AM EDT

[#18]

I think the third picture with the article, with the kid, his mom and his photo album spoke volumes.

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:56:24 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Leave it to the media to leave somebody out...

You mean CNN?

They hate the military

Posted: 8/12/2011 5:58:24 AM EDT

[#20]

His Dad is as much a hero as the the ST-6 men. God Bless them all.

Posted: 8/12/2011 6:01:53 AM EDT

[#21]

He's watching over and waiting for you, little man. God has a special place for men like your father.

Posted: 8/12/2011 6:26:57 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
It's dusty in here.

Posted: 8/12/2011 6:27:29 AM EDT

[#23]

That's heartbreaking

Posted: 8/12/2011 7:48:12 AM EDT

[#24]

Good on him!

Posted: 8/12/2011 7:56:39 AM EDT

[#25]

Posted: 8/12/2011 8:08:20 AM EDT

[#26]

That's heartbreaking.

Posted: 8/12/2011 8:11:13 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
It's dusty in here.

Posted: 8/12/2011 8:16:06 AM EDT

[#28]

the guy in the truck parked next to me is looking at me like I am a nutjob...sitting here wiping tears away.

Posted: 8/12/2011 8:18:55 AM EDT

[#29]

The way this whole situation is being handled, from the media to the White House to the Pentagon, is sickening.

Posted: 8/12/2011 8:18:59 AM EDT

[#30]

I'm gonna have to fire the cleaning lady. Too much dust in my office!

Braydon- Your father will never be forgotten by those that matter.

Stay strong young warrior!

Posted: 8/12/2011 8:25:48 AM EDT

[#31]

rough stuff

Posted: 8/12/2011 9:07:33 AM EDT

[#32]

Next week, Braydon starts the fifth grade at Nashua Elementary. A new school, with new friends. And moments when his friends will ask about his dad.

Braydon already knows what he’ll say.

“My dad was a pilot…

“My dad is a hero.”

And his eyes pooled with tears once more.

Fuck.

I live about an hour from the city where these guys are based out of and my ex g/f's ex b/f went to HS with the Duncan kid.

Posted: 8/12/2011 9:09:13 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/12/2011 9:12:19 AM EDT

[#34]

I am tearing up bad after reading that.

I won't forget your dad, Braydon.

Posted: 8/12/2011 9:24:50 AM EDT

[#35]

the kid looks just like his dad.

Posted: 8/12/2011 9:34:25 AM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
I won't forget your dad Braydon!

Posted: 8/12/2011 10:16:35 AM EDT

[#37]

Man, that makes for some rough reading.

Thanks for posting it though. It needs to be seen.

Posted: 8/12/2011 10:21:03 AM EDT

[#38]

This whole time I was assuming it was the night stalkers doing the flying, didn't think of a reserve unit.

Posted: 8/12/2011 10:30:33 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:

Such a brave little man... I cannot imagine the pain in his young heart right now...

No kidding.

Posted: 8/12/2011 10:58:01 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
the kid looks just like his dad.

He also seems to possess the same character. It would not surprise me at all if this 10 year old grows up and follows in his father's footsteps, flying for the US Army.

Posted: 8/12/2011 10:58:54 AM EDT

[#41]

My thoughts and prayers are with this brave young man and his family.

Posted: 8/12/2011 11:13:54 AM EDT

[#42]

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Me too brother...and anybody else reading this thread should too...for Braydon and his brave Father...flying ST6 around takes steel stones...

Posted: 8/12/2011 11:37:23 AM EDT

[#43]

The Media likes a more sensational line.

They insult everyone in America / everyone involved with that kind of reporting.
But thats how it is

and your dad is a hero kid, no matter who forgets or who doesnt know and no matter what other kids might say at school or the haters of America like the ones posting on certain media sites....

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Posted: 8/12/2011 11:47:59 AM EDT

[#44]

I started a chain mail to my friends of the article.

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