My roommate lost 12 friends saturday night

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   EDITED: Information Stated Below is Partially or Entirely False:

y roommate is a US Marine.  I met him after he got back from duty in Afghanistan, with two burst eardrums from an IED attack.  He was sent home early due to the injuries.  The rest of his company (19 other Marines) were scheduled to come home Easter Sunday.  They were on an Osprey approaching the Kuwait boarder saturday night, on their way to fly to Germany, and then home.  Their bird was hit by a Taliban fired stinger missle, crashing less than 5 miles from the boarder.  12 men from his company were killed, not sure how many others were on the plane.  He had to notify two families celebrating Easter to tell them their sons had been killed.  

The story hasn't made the news cycle yet.  I don't even know what to say other than "wow, that ****ing sucks".  This is the first time I've had to even think about the fact that my country is at war.  I don't really know how to deal with this, and I don't even know these men.  I can't even imagine what he is going through.  Thoughts and prayers to everyone else who is over there, hope you come home safe.  

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1989SN2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October-01-2010 Location: Canton, GA Status: Offline Points: 122	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1989SN2001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: My roommate lost 12 friends saturday night Posted: April-09-2012 at 12:40pm
	EDITED: Information Stated Below is Partially or Entirely False: y roommate is a US Marine. I met him after he got back from duty in Afghanistan, with two burst eardrums from an IED attack. He was sent home early due to the injuries. The rest of his company (19 other Marines) were scheduled to come home Easter Sunday. They were on an Osprey approaching the Kuwait boarder saturday night, on their way to fly to Germany, and then home. Their bird was hit by a Taliban fired stinger missle, crashing less than 5 miles from the boarder. 12 men from his company were killed, not sure how many others were on the plane. He had to notify two families celebrating Easter to tell them their sons had been killed. The story hasn't made the news cycle yet. I don't even know what to say other than "wow, that ****ing sucks". This is the first time I've had to even think about the fact that my country is at war. I don't really know how to deal with this, and I don't even know these men. I can't even imagine what he is going through. Thoughts and prayers to everyone else who is over there, hope you come home safe.

Morfoot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: February-06-2004 Location: South Lanier Status: Offline Points: 5310	Post Options Post Reply Quote Morfoot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-09-2012 at 2:15pm
	Terrible thing to hear and especially with this happening on Easter Sunday. All you can do is pray for the families of this unit and keep the faith. Hard road ahead for your roomate as he has lost some close friends. So sad to hear this news. I'll keep you, and all those involved in my prayers.
	"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"

Waterdog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-27-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Waterdog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-09-2012 at 10:59pm
	We do all V-22 Osprey mishaps at MCAS Cherry Point NC. My son is in Afghanistan now. That's not even close. Airforce V-22. From Hurlbert Fld. Fl. 4 dead 3 military, 1 civilian 16 hurt Looks like the pilot flew into the ground, trying to fly very low @ night. Very,very sad! 32 years with the Navy/Marine Corps. I have a knife on my desk that I took off my Division Officers mangled body at the crash site. The knife reminds me everyday to be careful with other peoples lives.
	- waterdog - 78 Ski Tique

65 'cuda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: July-12-2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 1091	Post Options Post Reply Quote 65 'cuda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-09-2012 at 11:40pm
	The suicide attack last Wednesday in the Northern province of Afghanistan killed three GI's. I served many years ago with one of those soldiers. He had a family. He was an all around great guy, and an excellent soldier. He and his comrades will be missed.
	Gary 1965 Barracuda SS

1989SN2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October-01-2010 Location: Canton, GA Status: Offline Points: 122	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1989SN2001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-10-2012 at 3:03am
	Wow, guess I got it wrong. I didn't even think to question whether or not he had his facts straight, he was bawling his eyes out looking at a picture of the guys he served with. Don't know if he got the whole story and embellished it, or if the rumor mill got ahold of it first. My apologies for posting misinformation. I probably won't mention it to him, if he exaggerated on purpose, I'm sure he had a reason to do so.

Waterdog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-27-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Waterdog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-10-2012 at 6:58am
	TJ, It's 4:00 am and I can't sleep. It's OK man, at lease you care.
	- waterdog - 78 Ski Tique

Polar Express Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-14-2011 Location: Marysville, WA Status: Offline Points: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote Polar Express Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-12-2012 at 1:14am
	If I may.... I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to those of you who have served, currently do serve, and your families for the sacrifices you have all made for the sake of this country. Please know this guy is very grateful for all you do. It's a different kind of service, but I am also thankful for the Cops and my fellow firemen for your service here at home. PE
	1996 Sport Nautique This is America, if you don't like it, go conquer another country, and start your own. I'll keep my God, my guns and my freedom, Barry can keep his 'change'

My roommate lost 12 friends saturday night

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