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Hi guys, been awhile since I posted in this thread. Sometimes you just gotta take a break!
I wanted to share this drawing with ya'll, it is not a military quote, it is a picture that Jay drew for me when he was around 8 years old or so...... http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...es/Hummer2.jpg I am not a believer in luck, ghosts, witchcraft etc. I rarely believe what I cannot see, I need proof. But I must say, I often wonder if this wasn't meant to make me spend more time with Jay. As most know, Jay was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in '05, while manning the machine gun on the Humvee, travelling along a river, as seen in his drawing. |
Rudy,
Some of us in this life just KNOW what our destiny will be. Yet we forge ahead with gusto to meet that destiny head on with no fear and with great pride and faith. |
And THIS is precisely why our military is so darn special......just training has great risk......
http://videos.komando.com/2009/01/19...ed-in-seconds/ |
I wanted to bring this thread back to the top. We got a new scanner today, I am going to post a picture of Jay and see how it turns out.....This is Jay on Bucky at a local horse show.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...ctures/Jay.jpg |
My son committed suicide ten years ago Feb.09. He was only 13. And I still cry myself to sleep sometimes. We'll be with them soon. God Bless you Rudy!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey Rudy,
That is an earry thought (that picture). Interesting.... I know that if you could do it all over again, you may do many things different. If you could have spent more time with Jay knowing that he would not be around in his 20's... you would have. You didn't know. It is said in the Bible that "there is no condemnation in Christ" therefore, my opinion is that you should not condemn yourself while you are greiving. Keep remembering what Jay would ask you to do while he is not here... I bet he knows you really miss him, but he wants you to live fully until you both are reunited. Keep your chin up. dparker: I am sorry to hear about your son!! I lost a good friend that way... painful stuff. I am a father of two kids (they are young) & I often think of what I can do so they don't make the same mistakes I have made, or worse. Fact is, they are going to do what they do. It is the risk of being a parent I guess. We all seem to have some commonalities here on this forum... we all have a few skeletons, hardships, etc... but it is amazing how many here seem to believe in God. Anyways, you & Rudy are going through a parents worst nightmare. All I can say is that you are both great guys & even though I am younger than both of you & not seen what you have, I am very happy to see that you both have God in your families. God Bless you both & keep praying... hopefully w/ the friendship here we all can help you pass some time & help each other survive this cold world we live in. Scooter |
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Hey Rudy,
That is an earry thought (that picture). Interesting.... I know that if you could do it all over again, you may do many things different. If you could have spent more time with Jay knowing that he would not be around in his 20's... you would have. You didn't know. It is said in the Bible that "there is no condemnation in Christ" therefore, my opinion is that you should not condemn yourself while you are greiving. Keep remembering what Jay would ask you to do while he is not here... I bet he knows you really miss him, but he wants you to live fully until you both are reunited. Keep your chin up. dparker: I am sorry to hear about your son!! I lost a good friend that way... painful stuff. I am a father of two kids (they are young) & I often think of what I can do so they don't make the same mistakes I have made, or worse. Fact is, they are going to do what they do. It is the risk of being a parent I guess. We all seem to have some commonalities here on this forum... we all have a few skeletons, hardships, etc... but it is amazing how many here seem to believe in God. Anyways, you & Rudy are going through a parents worst nightmare. All I can say is that you are both great guys & even though I am younger than both of you & not seen what you have, I am very happy to see that you both have God in your families. God Bless you both & keep praying... hopefully w/ the friendship here we all can help you pass some time & help each other survive this cold world we live in. Scooter What I have learned thru all this and I'm sure Rudy has too, is that without my faith in God, friends and family I couldn't have made it. Just knowing that others genuinely care shows me Christ's love first hand and renews my faith that someday me and son will be together again as the bible tells us. A friend once asked me: if you open your door at midnight will it be daylight or dark? I responded: it will be dark. and then he asked my why. I responded: because everytime I've ever open my door at midnight its been dark. and he said yes and thats how faith is built, everytime you pray or see people showing Gods love, it reinforces that there is a God and thru him we do have eternal salvation. A few weeks after my son died we were having a rough time going to church, it seemed every song was about him, it just hurt to much. To kinda show the impact my son had people around him, our church decided to have church that sunday in our front yard. Unbenounced to us over a hundred church members woke us up singing in our front yard, and our church uses drums and other instruments. It was unbelievable, as we listened and sang I watched hundreds of people walking up to see what was going on. Neighbors we had never seen or spoke with walked up and joined in. Probably 400 or so. As the service went on people were enquiring about why here, as the story passed around, people cried, people prayed, and people were saved. I tear up everytime I remember. God is Great and so are his Followers. Thank you again and God Bless!!! |
Dparker, Thanks for telling us that story. That is how it is supposed to be. In these times, it is good hear about Gods truth. For me is simple: God is truth, Satan is made of lies. I have great comfort knowing that God is powerful, all knowing, and the truth. I do not have to understand the mystery of faith & God... I can't anyways... God is alot smarter & powerful than I. Once I accepted that, I do not get bogged down by atheists & college professors saying that we come from apes & evolution & nonsense of the like.
I honestly could not imagine what to tell a man who has lost his son... I can't imagine... if I lost my boy... but all I can think of is faith right now. I am glad you have your faith. I am convinced your boy will be there when you finnaly come to your real home... I have no doubts. Scooter |
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Rudy,
Special place in Heaven for heros and your son is there. Hang in there, its a short cycle here on earth and in the blink of an eye you will be with him. I know you walk around with your heart swollen with pride. Semper Fi Ed |
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Get out the kleenex folks, The tears will flow bigtime if ya have any sort of heart and a love of our guys n gals in uniform.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAMjLY4k9AE |
your right that commercial will bring on the tears,so much for the tough guy image, i felt the tears on my cheek.
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A brother in arms fighting for his wounded and fallen bothers and sisters,...has fallen himself. God bless him and his mission.
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/0...t_bike_031609/ |
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God Bless the fine Men & Wemen in uniform... my prayers to your family & your saftey.
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Did anyone ever here anything from Murff, whether or not his son made it home safely? Which I pray is the case. If he posted it I missed it or forgot, (which happens a lot with me).
Curtis |
Back up top, where it belongs. Haven't heard a word about Murffs son, wondering myself.
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i watched that commercial again this time i broke down and cried like a baby.i was thinking of what my dad must have went thru in korea,and people i knew that went to nam. i lost a few friends there.and our boys (and girls) today.fighting for freedom while our officials are taking it away and telling us this is for our best interests.i pray to god we are not giving our kids to a uncle sam that doesnt deserve them. but they are over there and im praying for them all to come home to stay but as victors.i had a good friend in nam tell me once along time ago if they would have let us fight we could have won. then he cried and later that night they found him dead. left a note saying he did all that killing for nothing.i have never forgot that or him.
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I gotta tell you boys, all I have to do is THINK about that commercial and it breaks me down. We had taken Jays truck apart ('86 Chevy 4wd) while he was in the sandbox (he had no clue). Unfortunately I haven't gotten back around to it, it still sits as we left it. I don't know why I can't work on it, I just can't. I would never, ever consider selling it. Hopefully, one day I will put it back together the way he wanted it (I have his notes that he wrote detailing how he wanted it). I feel lots better now, just needed to relate to the commercial. The only problem with the commercial is, the cars weren't Chevrolet!
Will post a pic of his truck as it was, and as it is sitting now, later today. Later, |
May is Military Appreciation Month
With American troops engaged in the defense of freedom at home and abroad, it is important that every American show them and our nation's veterans the support and appreciation they deserve. In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, please take a moment to thank our servicemen and women and our veterans for their commitment to our nation. |
From my heart, to all my brothers and sisters in arms, We the PEOPLE, have your backs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyJTIXKI1mA Watch the faces of our wonderful warriors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSWuA-RttGU&NR=1 |
Armed Forces Day today. Many special events happening all over America. Make a point in attending as well as saying a thankful prayer for each and every American in uniform protecting OUR freedom. I attended opening ceremonies at our local Field of Honor event. They had a Warthog do a flyover right as Taps was played followed with the pipes playing Amazing Grace as he walked away amongst the Field of 100 + American flags. Each flag privately sponsored and with a yellow ribbon with a fallen hero's name on it.. Not a dry eye anywhere. The over welming feeling there amongst 300 or so Americans, was PRIDE. PRIDE in being Americans, PRIDE in our men and women in the USA military the world over. wow............ http://colonialflagfoundation.org/ |
Surprise, this was actually printed in the NY Times blog.... http://kalman.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/28/at-ease/ |
Those of you who have read through here probably know that my son is in the army as a blackhawk pilot. He called me yesterday to tell me that he made CAPTAIN. I am so proud I just had to share the news.
Curtis |
congrats on your son making captian, I thank him for his service and may god keep him and all those he serves with safe. mike
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I send my congratulations and a salute. Thank him for his service.
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Send a hearty salute and big thanks to your son. WE true Americans are ALL so very proud of the men and women who look over U.S.
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congrat's to him, and cudo's to you for being a stand up parent.
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Curtis,
That is great news! Rudy |
UNSUNG heros of times gone by were not always in uniform........
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009...home_headlines |
Flag Day 2009
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Good stuff D/D!! Doorracer: that is awesome about your son. You must be a very proud PaPa. Scooter
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