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thedrifter
03-21-03, 05:55 AM
Mar 21, 6:48 AM EST

U.S. Marine Killed in Iraq Combat

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A U.S. Marine has been killed in Iraq, becoming the first reported combat death of the war, defense officials said Friday.

Sempers

Roger


Rest in Peace


Prayers to the families

thedrifter
03-21-03, 06:02 AM
Written by Bones......


For the families of fallen Marines



There will never be anything anyone can do to mitigate the loss of a loved one. All we can do is to be there. One thing to keep in mind, as high brow and prideful as it might seem, is that as a Marine, they'll never be forgotten. Individual names will fade with time, people will all leave us in time, and their memories will go with them when they move on to better things. We often say of fallen Marines, that they have gone on "To guard Heaven's Gates" or they've been "transferred to Chesty's command." We know where Marines go when they leave us. We drink to their memory. We remember our Brothers and Sisters. In time we will be gone, and our memories with us. Take this comfort with you as you mourn your losses. The United States Marine Corps will never be forgotten. Your Brothers and Sisters will therefore never be forgotten. Your Sons and Daughters will never be forgotten. Your Fathers and Mothers will never be forgotten. They have passed into the legend and myth that is the United States Marine Corps. They will be remembered with the likes of Pharaoh's Army, The Hordes of the Khan, Alexander's Armies, the Legions of Rome. Other armed forces across the length of time will be remembered as being less than our equals. Your loved ones have been a part of something special. Something that cannot be readily conveyed by mere words. It is scant comfort in this present time, but it is a source of quiet pride to those who understand. A Marine will live forever. God will not abandon those who have been willing to sacrifice so much for others. Your son, and the sons and daughters of so many others will certainly never be forgotten, here on earth or before the throne of God. They are only words, but they are all I presently have to offer. Be at peace, Mother. Be at peace Father. Be you all at peace, for your family member will most certainly be guarding Heaven's Gates upon your own arrival there in the fullness of time. Semper Fidelis, Marine family. Be Proud.

Warren Bonesteel
Sgt USMC 1976-1983
55 Crestview Drive
Rapid City, SD 57701
( 605 ) 721-6872

criggleman
03-21-03, 06:35 AM
Rest easy Bro, your work is done. prayers to his family.



SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI
"Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever"

thedrifter
03-21-03, 06:45 AM
.S. Marine Killed in Iraq Combat <br />
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WASHINGTON - A U.S. Marine has been killed in Iraq (news - web sites), becoming the first reported combat death of the war, defense officials...

Sgt Sostand
03-21-03, 09:04 AM
He was a 1st LT that the info that i recived

thedrifter
03-21-03, 11:36 AM
A second Marine from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force was killed during the fight for Umm Qasr.


Another Hurt


Sempers,

Roger


Rest in Peace


Prayers to the family

faris4life
03-21-03, 11:44 AM
Does the news I wonder have any respect for the dead? The family should be first to know I don't think it's cool that they have to find out from the news. That is disrespectful to our military and their familys it's just not right is all...

thedrifter
03-21-03, 11:45 AM
Second U.S. Marine Killed in Iraq

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A second U.S. marine has been killed in Iraq (news - web sites), CNN reported on Friday.


The Marine died at about 4 p.m. local time, the network said.


On Thursday, in the first day of fighting, one U.S. Marine was killed in action. Eight British and four U.S. soldiers died in a helicopter crash in Kuwait.


U.S. Marines met unexpected resistance when they attacked a key southern Iraqi port earlier on Friday.


Iraqi ministers have vowed to "incinerate" the invaders and asserted that President Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) had survived an early missile strike on a leadership bunker.



Sempers,

Roger