My cousin was killed in Iraq yesterday.

[Brown-Bear]

Here is the message I got from my Aunt this morning.

To All,

We wish you a very happy thanksgiving and wish that we could be with you. As you all know, we usually got to Parkersburg to spend Thanksgiving with the Franks. This year is especially important for us to be in West Virginia. We just found out a few hours ago that our nephew (and Joes godson), Andrew, was killed in Iraq yesterday. It was his third tour over there. Prior to going over he was able to be home for the birth of his second daughter, Isabelle, in September. Sophia is 2 now. The marine corp will be assisting Ally and the girls with moving back to the states. Andrew had just moved his family to Okinawa in August. He was killed by enemy fire while on a humanitarian mission. He and his men were passing out food. He had all of his protective gear on but a single bullet found its way through. As Captain, he was giving orders, keeping organization and therefore was probably targeted. We are in a state of shock. At age 26, it all seems so senseless. Andrew would say “its what I do”. He truly was committed to his service as a marine and he died doing what he loved. It still doesn’t make sense. Please keep us in your prayers.

Andrew was one of those cousins you rarely see. He was related by marriage, so we hardly ever saw him, save for the occasional holiday that he got leave for. He was a good, kind and gentle soul. Snuffed out at 26.

Semper Fi.

Dave W.

[Wild Bill Klinton]

Sorry about your loss Dave W. It is difficult anytime of year but especially during the holidays.
An other brave hero is fallen, rest in peace brave warrior.


WBK

[FFEMT128]

My condolences go out you you and your family. You will be in our prayers.

[headcase]

Here is the message I got from my Aunt this morning.

To All,

We wish you a very happy thanksgiving and wish that we could be with you. As you all know, we usually got to Parkersburg to spend Thanksgiving with the Franks. This year is especially important for us to be in West Virginia. We just found out a few hours ago that our nephew (and Joes godson), Andrew, was killed in Iraq yesterday. It was his third tour over there. Prior to going over he was able to be home for the birth of his second daughter, Isabelle, in September. Sophia is 2 now. The marine corp will be assisting Ally and the girls with moving back to the states. Andrew had just moved his family to Okinawa in August. He was killed by enemy fire while on a humanitarian mission. He and his men were passing out food. He had all of his protective gear on but a single bullet found its way through. As Captain, he was giving orders, keeping organization and therefore was probably targeted. We are in a state of shock. At age 26, it all seems so senseless. Andrew would say “its what I do”. He truly was committed to his service as a marine and he died doing what he loved. It still doesn’t make sense. Please keep us in your prayers.

Andrew was one of those cousins you rarely see. He was related by marriage, so we hardly ever saw him, save for the occasional holiday that he got leave for. He was a good, kind and gentle soul. Snuffed out at 26.

Semper Fi.

Dave W.

Semper Fi Devil Dog. His wife and children are in my prayers

[knight0334]

Ahhh

I'm really sorry for your and your family's loss.

Kinda at a loss for words. That really sucks ass big time.

[normanvin]

Sorry to hear about this. I wish you a safe trip.

[Dredly]

I am sorry for the loss...

[Lady Beretta]

The deepest sympathies from our family to your extended family. We'll remember him for his duty and sacrifice.

[adymond]

Truely sorry for the loss. Your family (and especially your cousin's wife and daughters) are in my prayers. I hope they know that his brothers and sisters in the Corp will be there to support them and that they take them up on it. That is one thing (among many) that truely impresses me about the Marines; how they come together in times of need and help and support their own.

[Mabuz]

God Bless...may he rest in peace. All of the soliders are always in my thoughts and prayers, especially around the holidays.

Sorry for your loss.