Prayers and Thoughts please My best buddy's son is in this group

[Botany]

Oh God no .... he is just 20 and just got sent there.

God Damn you bush! You evil mother fucker and your fucking war.

His mom went down to Ft. Bragg to make Xmas dinner for her son and his friends
because they couldn't leave the base area .... I will not know until the A.M. if he was
one of the 6.


http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/03/ap82nddeaths07030 ... /

Six paratroopers from 82nd killed in Iraq

The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Mar 6, 2007 16:20:14 EST

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The six soldiers killed when a bomb exploded near their vehicles on Monday in Iraq’s Salahuddin province were members of the 82nd Airborne Division, the division said Tuesday.

It was the single largest loss of life in the past three years for the Fort Bragg-based division, said division spokesman Maj. Tom Earnhardt.

Three paratroopers were wounded in the bombing and their conditions weren’t immediately known, Earnhardt said.

Names of the paratroopers weren’t released while their families were being notified, Earnhardt said. The paratroopers were members of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team and were assigned to Task Force Lightning.

“The loss of any paratrooper under any circumstances is tragic and unacceptable to us,” Earnhardt said.

Earnhardt said 80 paratroopers have now died in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

The division of about 17,000 soldiers has some 8,300 paratroopers in Iraq and about 6,100 on duty in Afghanistan. Another brigade is scheduled to deploy to Iraq this summer.

[Horse with no Name]

1. My cousin is a paratrooper from Ft. Bragg

I don't know if he is from this group either.
Will keep your friend in my prayers.

[Botany]

5. I have known him since before he was born

I will not know until the AM ... but he was in Task Force Lighting
and was sent from Ft. Bragg

I am a wreck right now.

[yardwork]

2. I'm so sorry - my prayers are with everyone who has family in the service

I am praying that the ones you love return unharmed.

[Donnachaidh]

3. kicked -- keep this UP there folks!

I've got a candle lit for the family and him. Thanks for posting.

[Sydnie]

4. Oh Botany

:hug: :hug: :hug: I hope he is NOT one of them and I hope the families of those that were involved have the strength to get through what they have to face in the future.

This must stop NOW! Not one more of our soldiers should be sent or scrificed for their lies.

Not One More!

:grouphug:

[Botany]

7. Did I ever tell you that you are my Fav?

I am a wreck .....

We have to stop this now.

I dated his aunt for a little bit and have known him when his mom
was pregnant with him.

[Sydnie]

10. When will she find out?

Is your son there? Find a good book, curl up with him and read him a beautiful, happy story. Then give him a hug and kiss from me. Feed your soul. You're going to need it later. :hug:














You're my fav too sweetie! (Just don't tell Bleever ... you know how he gets ... )

[Botany]

12. I don't know if she knows yet ....

.... odds are good that she does know she is in a "Task Force Lightening" support
group. I don't won't to tell her anything now. I hope she isn't burdened with
"the wait."

My Son is with my Ex right now. 125 miles away.

We will all know in the AM.

[Sydnie]

28. then settle in and write me

a Gull Bay chapter. That should keep your mind occupied. :blush: Gives me something to look forward too as well. ;)

[w8liftinglady]

6. I am saying a silent prayer right now.

I know the feeling..not knowing whether your kid is alive or dead.

[GreenPartyVoter]

8. Oh man! *hugs and prayers*

[onecent]

9. Sending prayers for the boy and your families.

[demnan]

11. My prayers, yes

your relative is my relative. Every soldier over there is my friend, my brother, my sister, my cousin.

:hug:

[Botany]

18. He isn't even a blood relative ... I am just real close to his mom.

I wish I had never read that article.

[Cabcere]

38. I'll second that wholeheartedly.

:hug: Every loss of life in this insane war hurts me, but when it's someone close it's even worse. :hug: Sending thoughts, prayers, and all kinds of good vibes your way! :hug:

[Tsiyu]

13. The cost of their greed

is overwhelming.

My heart is with you and I hope her son is okay even as I grieve for them all.

:hug:

[H2O Man]

14. Prayers

for him. I am also saying a prayer for you, his family, and for all the other people being put through hell by this terrible war.

[mmonk]

15. Here's wishing the best.

One of my relatives has a kid over there on his third tour. It occupies the mind at times. Here's hoping for your friend's son's safety.

[ismnotwasm]

16. Absolutely

:hug:

[eleny]

17. Oh no!

[SeattleGirl]

19. Botany, my prayers go out to this young man and his family, and

I hope that he is not one of them. My prayers also go out to the families who have lost loved ones in this obscene war.

:hug:

[babylonsister]

20. Hang in there, Botany. We're all here for support and prayers

for him and you. :hug:

[malaise]

21. I hope he's OK Botany

He's in my thoughts.

[TomInTib]

22. This is an example of the many long fingers of the Monster named Combat

That shit reaches out indiscriminately and has no feelings whatsoever.

Way back when I was dealing with that Monster my greatest fear was not for my own life, but what would happen back Home.

Try to stay positive this evening, Botany.

The odds are long in your friend's boy's favor.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

23. sending love and light

that he is ok and that his family does not suffer. If only we as a species would realize we are all related! Maybe this insanity could stop.

[Maat]

24. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

We have to bring them home now.

We have to end this madness.

[bleever]

25. Wishing very hard for the best.

[Botany]

29. Thanx for the Bay Air Bleever

I know that the odds are in his favor but if my friend
is spared the grief then another group of families
and friends get "it" instead.

And for what gain?

[Terri S]

26. adding my thoughts and prayers

for your families and all the families who are going through the pain and worry you are. I hope and pray your loved ones are safe, and will stay safe until we can get them home where they belong!! Please keep us posted.

[ThatsMyBarack]

27. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS NOT BUSH!

Nufsaid. :patriot:

[ninkasi]

30. My prayers and thoughts are with you

I am praying that your friend is safe. Just because you are not related by blood, you are still related by love. I pray for all of the troops thrust into this hell of Bush's choosing. Even if he is safe, he will be traumatized by the fact that some of his buddies have given their lives, and that will have a huge impact on him. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with all of the families and friends of our troops. :hug: :grouphug:

[rasputin1952]

31. My Thoughts and Prayers go out to this young ,and and his family...

as well as to you Botany...O8)

I know this is a hard time...especially the waiting...hang in there and make sure you give us an update...:pals:

[mailman82]

32. You have my prayers

and so does his family. My son is in the 82nd but he is in Afganistan.Did two tours in Iraq with the 101st.

[Botany]

33. Thank you and thanks to your son too.

And thanx to all for posting.

[mtnester]

35. Hey, we all watch for the kids from Ohio...we also forget

that families of these young ones are everywhere...

I heard a nasty rumor that our nephew was in that area (special forces)...so we hold our breath too...I have a bad feeling about this one.

Know that I will be working in Gahanna tomorrow thinking about you and your family.

[goclark]

34. Sending Prayers from California nt

[SalmonChantedEvening]

36. Botany my friend, my heart goes out to you

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Sending good thoughts your way.

[Stinky The Clown]

37. "God Damn you bush! You evil mother fucker and your fucking war."

Damned if they live and damned if they die and damned even more if they come home wounded.

Botany ...... we're all with you and you know that. And with your friend.

[poiuytsister]

39. All my best wishes to you, your buddy and most of all with his brave,

brave son! My son is in Iraq too so I am scared witless every minute. I will think good thoughts for you.

[Botany]

41. It is "her" son ....

.... I feel so bad complaining when you must go through
hell 24/7. I will think good thought about your son too.

[EFerrari]

40. Thoughts and prayers, Botany.

:hug:

[proud patriot]

42. praying for this war to end

:(

[roguevalley]

43. this is so terrifying. I'm so sorry. Please hug them for us up here.

I cannot imagine their sorrows.

[Cabcere]

44. More hugs, good vibes, thoughts & prayers...

and keeping this kicked up. :hug: :kick:

[fed-up]

45. Sending thoughts and prayers-MY BF's ex stepson is 82nd, but I don't know

which brigade

Supposedly they are in Afghanistan and he is special forces...and a paratrooper.

How do I find out what brigade someone is in? I lcan't find the piece of paper with his info.