View Full Version : Hoping for Some Help....
jgorosco
12-15-06, 07:22 PM
I am getting ready to go attend a Candlelight Vigil for a Marine that was killed in Iraq from my neighborhood. I was wondering if I could get some moral support for the family. Just a word to let them know we all hurt. Please, I talk alot of mess but I am asking for as much support as possible. Also included is the link to the story.....
http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou061215_jj_localsoldierdies.11d4c146.html
Thanks for the help
yellowwing
12-15-06, 07:36 PM
Rest easy Lance Corporal Luke Yepsen :(
Semper Fidelis
God...I know I disagree with a lot of you politically on this forum
but I'm still an American and a US Marine, and it pains me greatly everytime to hear one of our brothers killed...
Rest in Peace
sgt tony
12-15-06, 08:21 PM
I would like to say that we are all sadden for the lose of one of our brothers and that we all will have his family in our hearts and in our minds
Semper Fidelis my brother
jgorosco
12-15-06, 11:16 PM
Got back from the vigil and man was it heartbreaking. Should have clarified earlier. If everyone could send support towards the family because I wanted to print each post and give them to the family. So please lets keep political comments or personal views of the war out. Thanks again Marines.
jinelson
12-16-06, 12:08 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/jinelson/155000.jpg
Thank you Lance Corporol Luke Yepson for giving your last full measure of devotion to our Corps and Country. May the good lord grant you ever lasting peace, you will never be forgotten and live eternal in our Corps. My sincere condolances to your family son and may God help them deal with and find solace in your sacrifice.
Semper Fidelis Marine
Jim
Sgt Leprechaun
12-16-06, 06:42 AM
Thank you, LCpl Yepson, for your service to your God, your Country, your Corps, and this nation.
He is one of the immortals now...and will never be forgotten.
Very Respectfully,
The1stSgt
12-16-06, 07:06 AM
"LCPL Yepson, DISMISS!", and enter into the rest of the LORD.
We shall see you again at the great morning muster in heaven's scene, where the streets are guarded by United States Marines.
May the comfort of the LORD JESUS CHRIST be with your family at this time of loss. It is because of Him that we have hope beyond physical death.
Semper Fidelis
My prayers are with you. God Bless. Rest in peace, Marine.
booksbenji
12-16-06, 02:36 PM
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell …
Author unknown
books
FistFu68
12-16-06, 06:30 PM
:usmc: OF HIS HONOR,AND HIS GLORY;THE PEOPLE WILL SING :usmc:
TazMatt
12-16-06, 08:16 PM
Go in peace and love LCpl Yepson and may the Dear Lord and Savior forever hold you and your family in his arms for you have given the ultimate,just like Jesus Christ died for all. We will join you and our fellow Marines on Guard duty up in heaven one day.May your family know that you are in a better place and that God wanted another Marine to pull Guard duty for Him in heaven.Peace and love and always Semper Fidelis.
BigPhil
12-16-06, 09:24 PM
Rest in peace LCPL Yepson, You are now on the streets of gold with all our brothers.
Semper Fi.
kilomikealphau2
12-16-06, 11:22 PM
I Am In The Mcl And In The Honor Guard. We Go When Asked. There's Not Always Words Just Your Presents Says It All. Several Times A Family Member Will Thank Us. We Do This Out Of Honor And I Think Words Can Come Later. I Escorted My Buddy Home To His Parents. He Was Killed Same Day I Left Nam. Take Care.
Rest in Peace, LCpl Yepson. Thank You for your Service to our Country and our Corps. You will forever be remembered in the history of our Corps. My deepest condolances, and prayers, to your family.
jgorosco
12-22-06, 12:33 PM
Just wanted to say thanks for the 11 people that responded to this thread. A Marine ask for a simple favor and I get minimal help. Sad to see the only threads that get responses are of the political view. So much for BROTHERHOOD. To the ones that did respond your replies where sent to the family. I did it even though I was embarrased, but it is the thought and kind words that counts. Alot of the Marines should be ashamed of themselves. I knew this Marine and I guess that is way I am taking it a little personal.
Some of the Marines on this site have tarnished it with their political beliefs and hatred of the Goverment. It has gotten to the point where Marines can't even shoot the sh*t without having a far right or far left nutjob come out and stir up a sh*t storm. I really don't ever remember discussing politics while I was in, do you? Maybe I should have some kind of political banter on here so it could have gotten more responses. I am just shocked on how everyone claims We are Brothers, and then I see true colors on here. I am a straight to the point no BS type of person and I live and breath Espirit de Corps and Semper Fidilis every day. I was taught that from the first day in boot to the last day in the Corps. And No it isn't BRAINWASHING BS has some idiots might say. It seems that alot of Marines have lost that and some seem just to live by it at times when it is beneficial.
I am off the soap box and I am sure I will be called ignorant or some other clever name calling. I might even get a copy and paste response if I am lucky. Merry Christmas and God Bless the Corps and Our Country
FistFu68
12-22-06, 01:56 PM
:usmc: I'M SORRY ABOUT YOU'R FRIEND JASON.YOU'R NOT BRAINWASHED,MARINE! YOU WALK TALL,BECAUSE YOU ARE A MAN.I HAVE TOO PUT THE SKID~CHAIN'S ON MY TONGUE~OR I WILL BE BOOTED (AGAIN)!!!MARINE'S TALKIN POLITICS~WALKING CONTRADICTION'S :usmc:
David Jameson
12-22-06, 02:50 PM
You will Not be forgotten L/CPL Yepson.I know you are in a better place.We will all see you soon .Thank you for your service.
jinelson
12-22-06, 03:17 PM
I agree with you jgorosco and have your six!
Jim
jgorosco
12-22-06, 06:25 PM
Thanks Jinelson, you are one of the Few and I will always have your six no matter time and place. Merry Christmas to you and your family
Just wanted to say thanks for the 11 people that responded to this thread. A Marine ask for a simple favor and I get minimal help. Sad to see the only threads that get responses are of the political view. So much for BROTHERHOOD. To the ones that did respond your replies where sent to the family. I did it even though I was embarrased, but it is the thought and kind words that counts. Alot of the Marines should be ashamed of themselves. I knew this Marine and I guess that is way I am taking it a little personal.
Some of the Marines on this site have tarnished it with their political beliefs and hatred of the Goverment. It has gotten to the point where Marines can't even shoot the sh*t without having a far right or far left nutjob come out and stir up a sh*t storm. I really don't ever remember discussing politics while I was in, do you? Maybe I should have some kind of political banter on here so it could have gotten more responses. I am just shocked on how everyone claims We are Brothers, and then I see true colors on here. I am a straight to the point no BS type of person and I live and breath Espirit de Corps and Semper Fidilis every day. I was taught that from the first day in boot to the last day in the Corps. And No it isn't BRAINWASHING BS has some idiots might say. It seems that alot of Marines have lost that and some seem just to live by it at times when it is beneficial.
I am off the soap box and I am sure I will be called ignorant or some other clever name calling. I might even get a copy and paste response if I am lucky. Merry Christmas and God Bless the Corps and Our Country
I haven't been on this site for about 2 weeks because quite frankly I got bored of arguing politics with you guys
So I'm assuming this post is directed at me
The fact is, politics go right out the window. It doesn't matter if you're right or left, democrat or republican, pro war or anti war, the fact is that we are all Americans and we are all Marines
and the loss of Lance Corporal Yepson pains me just as much as anyone else, even if I did not know this young man in person. One thing I do know is that he fought for his country and the ideals he believed in, and he made the ultimate sacrifice. I have the greatest respect and admiration for this young man and hope that one day I can be half the man he was.
Rest in Peace Luke Yepsen...you will not be forgotten.
jgorosco, Thank You for forwarding our messages to the family. I sincerely hope it brought them just a moment of Peace knowing that we cared about the sacrifice of their Marine and he will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace, LCpl Yepson.
Dear Marines,
My husband and I can't thank you enough for you support and
kindness given to us. This is a nightmare for both of us.
During the week of waiting, the Marines that gave us support
reminded us of why Luke so badly wanted to be part of this
incredible organization. Luke was a passionate Marine.
He upheld the honor and all that you stand for.
After Luke's body came home and he waited at the funeral home,
there were Marines that stood at his side, 24/7. I spent many
of the hours resting there, trying to grasp the last few hours
to gaze upon my son. I got to talk to some of you and
my sadness is extended that I will no longer be part of all
that Luke loved.
Thank you men, for everything and for honoring my son's memory.
Sheila Yepsen
mother of Luke
yellowwing
12-29-06, 10:06 PM
God Bless you and keep you, Sheila.
Semper Fi :usmc:
You will always be part of the Marine Corps family
Semper Fi......
jinelson
12-29-06, 10:42 PM
Yes Ma'am you and Luke will always be a part of this Marine family. My sincere condolences to you and admiration, gratitude and love for Luke. Welcome aboard Leatherneck you are among family here.
Semper Fi
Jim
Sgt Leprechaun
12-31-06, 07:10 AM
Ma'am, we all feel the loss. Believe me. Although I never knew your son, as I said in an earlier post, perhaps it will give you some small comfort to know he is now among the Immortals. He will never be forgotten.
If there is anything you or your family needs, please do not hesitate to ask your Marine family.
Semper Fidelis.