Semper Fi

[Fergie]

Just found out one of my HS buds was killed in Iraq. Thanks to all you guys that serve, and have served.

RIP Lance Cpl. Marty Mortenson

 

[Glenn B]

Sorry to hear that. RIP.

Just found out one of my HS buds was killed in Iraq. Thanks to all you guys that serve, and have served.

RIP Lance Cpl. Marty Mortenson

 

[planefixer]

R.I.P. :us:

 

[Lawn Cher']

My condolences.

 

[rock rash]

I'm sorry to hear that man. It is always tough to loose a friend, even if it was way back when. :us: :us: :us:

 

[RichP]

If you can swing it get a bunch of his friends together and pay your respects to his parents and family, they have to be going crazy with grief about now...

 

[JTBOSCO]

Hate to hear that......Semper Fi

 

[8Cherokee9]

My condolences. I have had 2 friends I served with killed in Iraq and it is a dirty job being a Marine, but they are a breed apart and deserve more than they get. Semper Fi!!

 

[riverfever]

In my thoughts.
Semper Fi!

 

[ylojrzy]

Sorry to hear it. God bless him. Pray for my brother and all the other Marines. LCP Nick Demko Jr. 1st Battalion 6th Marines.

 

[MENEZES]

God bless and may he never be forgoten.

 

[Yucca-Man]

Dammit - I hate to hear about losing another one...Rest in Peace, Devil Dog. You've certainly served your time in hell and earned your spot on duty in heaven.

Semper Fi,
Jim
Sgt, USMC 88-00

 

[Sarge]

Damn. Sorry, man. RIP Marine.

Sarge

 

[Fergie]

Well, Marty was laid to rest today. It was good to see so many people out to support his family, but damn it was hard.

Really makes me wonder if we ought to be in Iraq anymore.....what are our guys fighting for?

Anyway, Thank you to all the veterans, and to those that are currently serving. Make it home safe.

Gavin

 

[Glenn B]

Well, Marty was laid to rest today. It was good to see so many people out to support his family, but damn it was hard.

Really makes me wonder if we ought to be in Iraq anymore.....what are our guys fighting for?

Anyway, Thank you to all the veterans, and to those that are currently serving. Make it home safe.

Gavin

We should be there, no doubt. Pull out 'cause Marty is dead? I doubt he would want that.... nor would many of those that gave the unltimate sacrifice. Do the job until it is done.

 

[Fergie]

We should be there, no doubt. Pull out 'cause Marty is dead? I doubt he would want that.... nor would many of those that gave the unltimate sacrifice. Do the job until it is done.

Not because he is dead. I've been wondering if we need to be there before he was killed, and I wonder every time I see another soldier killed.

It is a serious question, and with the limited resources I have available, I havent been able to compeltely ddiscern an answer.

Fergie

 

[Glenn B]

My answer is serious as well. While many of us (myself included) hate to see a soldier die.... pulling out dues to a death cluse to use is not the right answer.

Deciding *now* that you are not sure if the war is right or not is likely emotional. Greive, give it time.

 

[Fergie]

Damn right it is emotional. I realize that much.

Maybe more to the point....what is the current motivation of our government to continue military action? Remove Sadam, Zarqawi....what?

Fergie

 

[Glenn B]

Fact is.... nobody here can answer "why". All we can do is remember your friend. Hold him in our hearts, and thank him for the ultimate sacrifice. More than that is impossible, without getting in to politics.

He is is my heart. RIP.
Glenn

 

[Fergie]

That does mean alot.

Thanks

Fergie