Death in Iraq

I'm so very sorry Pat.

You and your family are in my thoughts and in my heart.

mandy

I am so very sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to you and your family.

(((((((((( Pat )))))))))))))))

{{{{{Pat & Family}}}}}

Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Also that I am so very thankful for your nephew and all the others who are so brave and strong. I hope you can find peace and love and support so that you can all heal in time. Take care.

Hugsssssss
Jean

Your nephew is a true hero. His strength will be with you for the rest of your life. I wish you and your family the best at this time.

I slept one hour last night. Memories. couldn't turn my mind off. thank you all so much for your support. xoxoxo pat

(((((((((fayerody)))))))))) . . . he must have helped saves the lives of so many servicemen as he help mend war wounds -- a true hero.

Pat, my son says everything around the crashes is HUSH HUSH and that they are all saddened by the loss of their fellow aviators...and soldiers.

He will be "home" by July...

High-ranking losses deal blow to U.S. troops
By Associated Press
Friday, January 26, 2007 - Updated: 01:32 AM EST

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two colonels, one lieutenant colonel and two command sergeants major were among the 12 soldiers killed last weekend in a Black Hawk helicopter crash northeast of Baghdad, the Pentagon said.

It appeared to be the largest number of key officers and command sergeants killed in a single incident since the Iraq war started nearly four years ago.

The U.S. command has not said why so many key officers were aboard a single helicopter, which went down Saturday in Diyala province, one of the flashpoints of the Iraq conflict.

It was also unclear why they were traveling in the volatile region. The loss of such pivotal figures is likely to be a severe blow to their units.

This was in the Boston Herald. With his picture. The bold is my doing.....

my oldest just called me and she spoke at a 12 step program tonight and she spoke on gratitude. she used the example of her cousin being in Iraq and how grateful she is that he was able to be there saving lives. i was so struck by that. because until she told me that, i was still so angry. i now am looking at it differently and feel a bit calmer and settled.......

PC support has helped my family so much. i've talked to several about the loving posts and i thank you from the bottom of my heart. xoxoxo pat

bump......xoxo pat

((((((((((((((fayerody)))))))))))) i'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts are with you. i wish for peace for you and your family. i'm just so sorry.

Peace Pat. Love you.

Fayerody, how terrible to lose someone you love. You are in my thoughts.

lemmkins

Pat, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Oh Pat,

I'm so sorry for your loss. With the mess over there, more and more families have been touched by the loss of a brave and beloved relative. A doctor and a soldier -- what a fine young man.

((((((((((((((((((Pat)))))))))))))))))))))

Hugs,

EJ

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we've found out that there can't be a funeral.

This is so sad. I hope there can be a memorial service.

there is going to be a memorial service. his wife and son arrives from Germany tomorrow.

i'm hoping and praying for closure and am asking you to keep that in your heart for the family. there are so many "loose ends" all tangled up in broken hearts......

omg Pat I am so sorry. I can't imagine what you are going through but my hert goes out to you and your family. You are all in my prayers.

Pat, I will hold them close in my heart. I will wish them comfort and peace. I will wish for them closure. For us all let there be closure. For you and for everyone affected by this bleak time in our history. Hang in there Pat.

Yep. That is one of the crappy things about war.

I'm so sorry Pat.

My thoughts are with you and your family through this hard time.

“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.”
Jose Narosky

That's so true...

Pat, my friend wanted me to let you know he's praying for you and your family (I told him what happened). He's a very decent guy and I'm sure his prayers won't go unnoticed. You are in my thoughts as well.