Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Fallen Heroes
A friend of mine just recently lost an old school-mate in Afghanistan. She wrote what I thought was a very moving piece about her friend and remembering all who have served when our country is involved in conflict. Some of us have been involved in or have been touched in some way by the current crisis and I thought I would share this with you.
I wanted to share some sad news. My mom called me a few days ago telling me about a soldier from PA who was killed in the service. She said she thought I knew him. She was right. He was a friend of mine from high school. Though I haven't had contact with him for many years, as soon as she said his name, I could see his face and remembered many of our conversations.
It is so easy to forget about the soldiers who are still fighting in the war. We get so distracted with our every day life and the challenges we face each day in our daily activities. I used to watch the news all of the time, listening intently to any news on the war and dreading hearing the names of the fallen soldiers.. But when my brother returned safely from Baghdad, I slowly stopped listening and watching.. I was so thankful he returned safely and I slowly allowed myself to almost forget about the other soldiers, risking their lives each day. Well, I am reminded now.
The war continues and each day, wonderful people, loving brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, and friends, die, sacrificing themselves for freedom.
Please take a minute to remember all of the soldiers who have fallen and who continue to fight.
Thank you Nicci for allowing me to share your thoughtful words-
I wanted to share some sad news. My mom called me a few days ago telling me about a soldier from PA who was killed in the service. She said she thought I knew him. She was right. He was a friend of mine from high school. Though I haven't had contact with him for many years, as soon as she said his name, I could see his face and remembered many of our conversations.
It is so easy to forget about the soldiers who are still fighting in the war. We get so distracted with our every day life and the challenges we face each day in our daily activities. I used to watch the news all of the time, listening intently to any news on the war and dreading hearing the names of the fallen soldiers.. But when my brother returned safely from Baghdad, I slowly stopped listening and watching.. I was so thankful he returned safely and I slowly allowed myself to almost forget about the other soldiers, risking their lives each day. Well, I am reminded now.
The war continues and each day, wonderful people, loving brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, and friends, die, sacrificing themselves for freedom.
Please take a minute to remember all of the soldiers who have fallen and who continue to fight.
Thank you Nicci for allowing me to share your thoughtful words-
