An Old Soldier's Comment
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02-23-2009, 07:57 PM
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An Old Soldier's Comment
One of my Brothers, Warrior Chaos, gave me permission to post this.
At the recent funeral of Spc. Peter Courcy -
It was a very emotional day for everyone present. Although I never knew Peter, as a Brother-in-Arms, I mourn him like he was blood. As I found myself breaking down during the ceremony, something a wise old soldier told me during another funeral of a fallen Brother came to mind and comforted me. It's something I'll never forget, and something I wanted to share for all Brothers and Sisters.
During that funeral, I was quite emotional. The old Vet asked me if I was OK, and I told him that I was tired of seeing Brothers killed, that his death was senseless and his life was cut short. He, like Peter Courcy, left behind a wife and a child that he'd never met. The old Soldier told me, "Soldier, understand one thing: when a soldier dies during battle, his life has not been cut short. He made a conscious decision to go into battle a brave man and risk his life for his Country and everything She stands for. When a Soldier dies in battle, his life is COMPLETE, regardless of how young he is. He died doing what he loved doing, and we will honor him for making the ultimate sacrifice for his Brothers and Sisters."
Rest easy, Peter. We honor you for your service and your sacrifice. Because of you, our world is a better place.
We will see you soon!
Your Brother-in-Arms,
_________________
CHAOS
WBFFWB
Thanks for listening.
Poco
At the recent funeral of Spc. Peter Courcy -
It was a very emotional day for everyone present. Although I never knew Peter, as a Brother-in-Arms, I mourn him like he was blood. As I found myself breaking down during the ceremony, something a wise old soldier told me during another funeral of a fallen Brother came to mind and comforted me. It's something I'll never forget, and something I wanted to share for all Brothers and Sisters.
During that funeral, I was quite emotional. The old Vet asked me if I was OK, and I told him that I was tired of seeing Brothers killed, that his death was senseless and his life was cut short. He, like Peter Courcy, left behind a wife and a child that he'd never met. The old Soldier told me, "Soldier, understand one thing: when a soldier dies during battle, his life has not been cut short. He made a conscious decision to go into battle a brave man and risk his life for his Country and everything She stands for. When a Soldier dies in battle, his life is COMPLETE, regardless of how young he is. He died doing what he loved doing, and we will honor him for making the ultimate sacrifice for his Brothers and Sisters."
Rest easy, Peter. We honor you for your service and your sacrifice. Because of you, our world is a better place.
We will see you soon!
Your Brother-in-Arms,
_________________
CHAOS
WBFFWB
Thanks for listening.
Poco
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02-23-2009, 08:13 PM
Poco,
Thanks for posting this. After your PM, I made a point to introduce myself to your Brothers and passed along your message. During the funeral & before we were to leave to escort Cpl Courcy to the Cemetary, I had the pleasure of chatting with Chaos. Really nice guy.
Thank you, and all your Brothers, for your service. You have my respect and admiration.
Mary
Thanks for posting this. After your PM, I made a point to introduce myself to your Brothers and passed along your message. During the funeral & before we were to leave to escort Cpl Courcy to the Cemetary, I had the pleasure of chatting with Chaos. Really nice guy.
Thank you, and all your Brothers, for your service. You have my respect and admiration.
Mary
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02-23-2009, 08:21 PM
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A sincere thanks to all who have served and are currently serving and protecting our country.
GodSpeed and sincere condolences to Spc. Courcy and family.
MikeM
GodSpeed and sincere condolences to Spc. Courcy and family.
MikeM
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02-23-2009, 08:26 PM
One of my Brothers, Warrior Chaos, gave me permission to post this.
At the recent funeral of Spc. Peter Courcy -
It was a very emotional day for everyone present. Although I never knew Peter, as a Brother-in-Arms, I mourn him like he was blood. As I found myself breaking down during the ceremony, something a wise old soldier told me during another funeral of a fallen Brother came to mind and comforted me. It's something I'll never forget, and something I wanted to share for all Brothers and Sisters.
During that funeral, I was quite emotional. The old Vet asked me if I was OK, and I told him that I was tired of seeing Brothers killed, that his death was senseless and his life was cut short. He, like Peter Courcy, left behind a wife and a child that he'd never met. The old Soldier told me, "Soldier, understand one thing: when a soldier dies during battle, his life has not been cut short. He made a conscious decision to go into battle a brave man and risk his life for his Country and everything She stands for. When a Soldier dies in battle, his life is COMPLETE, regardless of how young he is. He died doing what he loved doing, and we will honor him for making the ultimate sacrifice for his Brothers and Sisters."
Rest easy, Peter. We honor you for your service and your sacrifice. Because of you, our world is a better place.
We will see you soon!
Your Brother-in-Arms,
_________________
CHAOS
WBFFWB
Thanks for listening.
Poco
At the recent funeral of Spc. Peter Courcy -
It was a very emotional day for everyone present. Although I never knew Peter, as a Brother-in-Arms, I mourn him like he was blood. As I found myself breaking down during the ceremony, something a wise old soldier told me during another funeral of a fallen Brother came to mind and comforted me. It's something I'll never forget, and something I wanted to share for all Brothers and Sisters.
During that funeral, I was quite emotional. The old Vet asked me if I was OK, and I told him that I was tired of seeing Brothers killed, that his death was senseless and his life was cut short. He, like Peter Courcy, left behind a wife and a child that he'd never met. The old Soldier told me, "Soldier, understand one thing: when a soldier dies during battle, his life has not been cut short. He made a conscious decision to go into battle a brave man and risk his life for his Country and everything She stands for. When a Soldier dies in battle, his life is COMPLETE, regardless of how young he is. He died doing what he loved doing, and we will honor him for making the ultimate sacrifice for his Brothers and Sisters."
Rest easy, Peter. We honor you for your service and your sacrifice. Because of you, our world is a better place.
We will see you soon!
Your Brother-in-Arms,
_________________
CHAOS
WBFFWB
Thanks for listening.
Poco
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02-23-2009, 08:33 PM
Thanks to all that have serve and continue to serve. We should honor and respect all warriors not just those that fall in battle.
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02-23-2009, 09:13 PM
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One of my Brothers, Warrior Chaos, gave me permission to post this.
At the recent funeral of Spc. Peter Courcy -
It was a very emotional day for everyone present. Although I never knew Peter, as a Brother-in-Arms, I mourn him like he was blood. As I found myself breaking down during the ceremony, something a wise old soldier told me during another funeral of a fallen Brother came to mind and comforted me. It's something I'll never forget, and something I wanted to share for all Brothers and Sisters.
During that funeral, I was quite emotional. The old Vet asked me if I was OK, and I told him that I was tired of seeing Brothers killed, that his death was senseless and his life was cut short. He, like Peter Courcy, left behind a wife and a child that he'd never met. The old Soldier told me, "Soldier, understand one thing: when a soldier dies during battle, his life has not been cut short. He made a conscious decision to go into battle a brave man and risk his life for his Country and everything She stands for. When a Soldier dies in battle, his life is COMPLETE, regardless of how young he is. He died doing what he loved doing, and we will honor him for making the ultimate sacrifice for his Brothers and Sisters."
Rest easy, Peter. We honor you for your service and your sacrifice. Because of you, our world is a better place.
We will see you soon!
Your Brother-in-Arms,
_________________
CHAOS
WBFFWB
Thanks for listening.
Poco
At the recent funeral of Spc. Peter Courcy -
It was a very emotional day for everyone present. Although I never knew Peter, as a Brother-in-Arms, I mourn him like he was blood. As I found myself breaking down during the ceremony, something a wise old soldier told me during another funeral of a fallen Brother came to mind and comforted me. It's something I'll never forget, and something I wanted to share for all Brothers and Sisters.
During that funeral, I was quite emotional. The old Vet asked me if I was OK, and I told him that I was tired of seeing Brothers killed, that his death was senseless and his life was cut short. He, like Peter Courcy, left behind a wife and a child that he'd never met. The old Soldier told me, "Soldier, understand one thing: when a soldier dies during battle, his life has not been cut short. He made a conscious decision to go into battle a brave man and risk his life for his Country and everything She stands for. When a Soldier dies in battle, his life is COMPLETE, regardless of how young he is. He died doing what he loved doing, and we will honor him for making the ultimate sacrifice for his Brothers and Sisters."
Rest easy, Peter. We honor you for your service and your sacrifice. Because of you, our world is a better place.
We will see you soon!
Your Brother-in-Arms,
_________________
CHAOS
WBFFWB
Thanks for listening.
Poco
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02-23-2009, 09:52 PM
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One of my Brothers, Warrior Chaos, gave me permission to post this.
At the recent funeral of Spc. Peter Courcy -
It was a very emotional day for everyone present. Although I never knew Peter, as a Brother-in-Arms, I mourn him like he was blood. As I found myself breaking down during the ceremony, something a wise old soldier told me during another funeral of a fallen Brother came to mind and comforted me. It's something I'll never forget, and something I wanted to share for all Brothers and Sisters.
During that funeral, I was quite emotional. The old Vet asked me if I was OK, and I told him that I was tired of seeing Brothers killed, that his death was senseless and his life was cut short. He, like Peter Courcy, left behind a wife and a child that he'd never met. The old Soldier told me, "Soldier, understand one thing: when a soldier dies during battle, his life has not been cut short. He made a conscious decision to go into battle a brave man and risk his life for his Country and everything She stands for. When a Soldier dies in battle, his life is COMPLETE, regardless of how young he is. He died doing what he loved doing, and we will honor him for making the ultimate sacrifice for his Brothers and Sisters."
Rest easy, Peter. We honor you for your service and your sacrifice. Because of you, our world is a better place.
We will see you soon!
Your Brother-in-Arms,
_________________
CHAOS
WBFFWB
Thanks for listening.
Poco
At the recent funeral of Spc. Peter Courcy -
It was a very emotional day for everyone present. Although I never knew Peter, as a Brother-in-Arms, I mourn him like he was blood. As I found myself breaking down during the ceremony, something a wise old soldier told me during another funeral of a fallen Brother came to mind and comforted me. It's something I'll never forget, and something I wanted to share for all Brothers and Sisters.
During that funeral, I was quite emotional. The old Vet asked me if I was OK, and I told him that I was tired of seeing Brothers killed, that his death was senseless and his life was cut short. He, like Peter Courcy, left behind a wife and a child that he'd never met. The old Soldier told me, "Soldier, understand one thing: when a soldier dies during battle, his life has not been cut short. He made a conscious decision to go into battle a brave man and risk his life for his Country and everything She stands for. When a Soldier dies in battle, his life is COMPLETE, regardless of how young he is. He died doing what he loved doing, and we will honor him for making the ultimate sacrifice for his Brothers and Sisters."
Rest easy, Peter. We honor you for your service and your sacrifice. Because of you, our world is a better place.
We will see you soon!
Your Brother-in-Arms,
_________________
CHAOS
WBFFWB
Thanks for listening.
Poco
Thank you all that have served and God bless those that died for our country.