I mourn so much for a young man and his family (our family) it is the first thing I think of when I wake. Kurt, if you read this, I can only imagine your pain. When I spoke to Kath, I knew that inconsolable was the only way you could be feeling. My hope for this blog is that we may try to console you, Alex, the rest of Gunnar’s family, freinds, brothers and sisters in harm’s way and ourselves. We are at a loss. What can we do for you but show our love and support.
This war, like many, takes the brightest of the bright. Those we have such high hopes for. Those that we love with all our being. People have said to me that there is a randomness to who gets taken in war. That it could have been anyone. I totally disagree. It was those who were there. Those who knew what they were getting into and went anyway. It was nine human beings. Gunner and other courageous servants of our country. For them I mourn and feel indebted.
For anyone who sees this blog, please post your feelings for the fallen and killed in action. We honor them too little.
Tags: Support our troops, sympathy
August 2, 2008 at 8:30 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family I will never forget the day the news was told to Lisa I am her close friend and co worker and my heart breaks for you all as I have family members in that country fighting this war. So sad to lose someone so young and so full of life. To know he was protecting our country and fighting for what he believed in is honorable but no amount can bring him back. Remember him and know he is with you all and my condolences go out to you.