Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

may smith, pelion, sc — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:06:12 GMT

novice at this so bear with. saw tonite news about the 12 service men at Arlington National Cementary and the fellow service man who stopped his car and got out to render his respects - it took my breathe away. what an honor!!!

Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

JULIE LANGARICA — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:11:06 GMT

Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

Lynn G., Minneapolis, MN — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:13:04 GMT

With grateful thanks to all of the 12 and their families; their sacrifice and dedication are appreciated and they will always be remembered.

Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

Jim, Oklahoma City — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:13:34 GMT

As they drill into you in flight school: you are going to have a bad day when you fly 1G in a combat zone. If you're not sweating, your not pulling hard enough.

When they can fit everyone in one coffin, that's what we call being "splashed."

General Sanchez should be branded as a coward. He should be stoned to death on Veterans day.

Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

Angiebaby, TN — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:22:32 GMT

Is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier still empty? I think it would have been highly appropriate to inter some of these remains in that tomb. Specifically what is whom, and whom is what, will forever be unknown, yet these intertwined threads represent the tapestry of sacrifice and loss of all troops, in all battles past, and those yet to come. All of their stories have a familiar beginning, and a connected ending, and hold the same meaning of commitment and honor to God, country and family. The names of all troops lost in death may not be known, but some elements of their loss are universal... fathers and mothers burying children, young women become young widows in an instant, children losing parents to a conflict they cannot understand, an emptiness created by loss which will never be filled in quite the same way again. It's just my opinion, but this was a perfect opportunity to lay to rest the sacred remains of some of our best, without a single identity, yet representative of all.

Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

Cris Martinez, Triangle, VA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:14:58 GMT

I was there when the police escorted motorcade came in with approximately 10-15 limos, 2-3 coach buses, 20+ motorcycles, & various othere vehicles carrying the families of those 12 fallen. I was moved & stood & said my prayers for them. I asked one of the attendants who was the fneral for & was told & I asked where are the other 11 caskets were& was told that all were together in the one. I worked on Ft Myer from 1989-2001 with ACS & I never heard of such a thing & was really moved. I don't know them but I guess you don't need to to feel the anguish these families have been going through & to finally bury their loved one's. God's speed to the 12 of them as they are in a better place & my prayers are with the families. It was so moving.

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Judy Mattadeen, Yonkers, New York — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:59:57 GMT

I was a former Honor Guard and I truly know how it feels to see this ceremony. God Bless the souls of our Fallen Soldiers.

Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

T.Canegata-Evans — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:29:53 GMT

My brother was one of the 12 soldiers whose remains were buried that day. This was the second funeral we experienced and although it was very difficult for all of us it was a burial fitting of the hero and soldier my brother was.

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Zelda Buchanan Baltimore, Maryland — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:59:20 GMT

My brother 1st Class Sgt. Floyd Lake was among the 11 soliders. I think of my brother everyday praying and asking God to console our family. He will always be missed by my family and remembered as a hero in my eyes.

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Don Dahl, Hagerstown Md. — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:59:04 GMT

As a distinguished veteran of the United States Air Force, let me say, I am humbled by the loss of your loved ones. Every veteran feels the pain of your loss, God bless you everyone. My 80 year old Dad is also a veteran of WWII. He sent me the following:

EULOGY FOR A VETERAN:

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

No, do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not Die.

On behalf of a Proud and grateful nation,
God truly bless each and every one of you, who have lost your loved one.

SALUTE!

Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

Ashlee Kerrigan, Sierra Vista, AZ — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:44:54 GMT

I was a friend of CPL Langarica, he was a great soldier, a great friend and a great person. He was always talking about his little girl and boy. Showing me pictures all the time telling me how beautiful they were and how much he loved them. Before he deployed we were together in 86th Rear Detachment. Victor always talked about how he wanted to be in Iraq with his brothers in sisters. Cpl Victor Langarica will truly be missed. God bless him and his family for their sacrifices.

Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

Miche,Barbados West Indies — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:37:50 GMT

Greater love hath no man than this, than a man laying down his life for his fellow man

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Maria Loney, Chesterfield, VA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:09:16 GMT

My son Staff Sgt Darryl Booker was one of the 12 that gave his life. I am honored to be the mother of such a wonderful young man. He was truly a man of God and he loved his family as well as his country and the military. I say to all family members to trust in the Lord with all of your hearts and lean not to your own understanding and in all your ways acknowlege Him, and He will direct your paths.

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Michael Rhodes, Fort Lewis, WA. — Sat, 24 May 2008 21:33:36 GMT

I was the supervisor of CPL Langarica and there is not a waking moment, even know, that I don't think of him and the ultimate sacrifice he paid for his country. His laughter and fire will be missed by all of us.

Fallen but not forgotten: Black Hawk down

Vincent Parker — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:36:06 GMT

I was a roommate & friend of SSG Darryl Booker during our early Army days. I remember the first day i met him. He was just so down to earth that I loaned him and three of his basic training buddies my car while I was in class at Ft. Rucker. He was truly one of the good guys and I am blessed to have know him. I don't know what happened to our crew from Ft. Rucker, Robert Tanner, Harold McNeil & Anthony Long, but Darryl will be missed by all of us. May he rest in peace.