gUnZ uP is grateful to those who gave their lives on April 19th. The senselessness of these IED’s is a disgrace and a tragedy. They are pure insult to the spirit of a Warrior. With this said, we know that God above is in Divine charge of all circumstances in this life and we pray to the God of Heaven for your loved ones and those left behind, that they might be comforted during this time and above all we pray for those still in the battle.
May God bless each family in a special way and open their eyes and lead them through to His purpose for them on this earth which ultimately results in Kingdom purpose+++until they see their loved one again.
May God bless each family in a special way and open their eyes and lead them through to His purpose for them on this earth which ultimately results in Kingdom purpose+++until they see their loved one again.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Thank you for giving.
April 19, 2005
Army Spc. Jacob M. Pfister, 27, of Buffalo, New York.
Pfister died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Died on April 19, 2005.
Army Pfc. Kevin S. K. Wessel, 20, of Newport, Oregon.
Wessel died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Died on April 19, 2005.
April 19, 2006
Army Pfc. Robert J. Settle, 25, of Owensboro, Kentucky.
Settle died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Died on April 19, 2006.
Army Spc. Patrick A. Tinnell, 25, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Tinnell died in As Siniyah, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted combat patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Died on April 19, 2006.
RIP
Thank you for giving.
April 19, 2005
Army Spc. Jacob M. Pfister, 27, of Buffalo, New York.
Pfister died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Died on April 19, 2005.
Army Pfc. Kevin S. K. Wessel, 20, of Newport, Oregon.
Wessel died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Died on April 19, 2005.
April 19, 2006
Army Pfc. Robert J. Settle, 25, of Owensboro, Kentucky.
Settle died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Died on April 19, 2006.
Army Spc. Patrick A. Tinnell, 25, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Tinnell died in As Siniyah, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted combat patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Died on April 19, 2006.
RIP
2 comments:
Lt Rich talked alot about his fear of these horrible IED's when he was in Iraq. He talked of how nerve wracking it was to be convoying anywhere and to see holes in the road where previous IED's had blown, and wondering where the next one was. He said the hardest thing for him was to send troops outside the wire, every day, knowing they were rolling the dice, that their luck might run out. They even drove over one on one of their convoys to COP South, not knowing until after the fact, for some reason it didn't detonate. Specialists were called out to blow it up. NMCB 22 was so fortunate that they only had a few injuries due to these horrible, evil bombs. One of their trucks hauling gravel to COP South drove over one that exploded, going right through the bed. Luckily the troops were not injured, but so shook up. Even after coming home, he says he still finds himself looking up and around overpasses, wanting to drive in the middle of the road.
My heart and prayers go out to these brave Warriors and their families.
Please Lord, help us overcome this enemy.
I imagine, Karen, that for the rest of Lt Rich's life, he will act with caution or in times of great stress such as a "fight or flight" situation, Rich will react with great speed and intensity. This is another side to sacrifice.
Sacrifice is forever. Not just until the war is over or until they come home.
American troops "give", literally forever. As do their families.
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