Lost another Marine yesterday

exalted512

A guy I knew from high school was killed in action yesterday in Afghanistan. I don't have any details yet, but I did see on the news about a hotel that was attacked yesterday...no idea if it's actually related to him though.

I didn't know him that well, but we talked and he's a great guy. Such a tragedy to lose a soldier anywhere, but when it hits this close to home, it hurts a little more. He was a couple years younger than me and his older sister was a year older than I was. Dad was (still might be) in the armed services as well.

Very sad day. RIP Mark Goyet, you're an American hero that will truly be missed. My prayers are with you and your family, and I'll lift a glass to you tonight.

byfthalone

His sacrifice and that of his family and friends can never ever be measured. Reminds me of a country song:

I knew a man called him Sandy Kane
Few folks even knew his name
But a hero was he
Left a boy, came back a man
Still many just don't understand
About the reasons we are free

I can't forget the look in his eyes
Or the tears he cries
As he said these words to me

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all

Now Sandy Kane is no longer here
But his words are oh so clear
As they echo through out our land
For all his friends who gave us all
Who stood the ground and took the fall
To help their fellow man

Love your country and live with pride
And don't forget those who died America can't you see

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all

And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall, yes recall
Some gave all

Some gave all

steveinaz

Godspeed MARINE, and prayers to the family.

exalted512

http://www.caller.com/news/2011/jun/29/sinton-marine-dies-afghanistan/

Still no info on what actually happened yet though
-Cody

Sherardp

Semper Fi Marine. Prayers and thoughts sent.

polkfarmboy

Them guys have balls of steel . RIP

nooshinjohn

Thank you Marine, and my prayers for your family, friends, and fellow Marines still in harm's way.


Semper FI.

exalted512

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jun/29/twentynine-palms-marine-killed-afghanistan-lance-c/

wrote:

Goyet was on his second combat deployment since he enlisted on Feb. 25, 2008, according to the 1st Marine Division based at Camp Pendleton.

His personal service awards include the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, and Afghanistan Campaign Medal.

This was his second tour...and it was one he volunteered for.
-Cody

Polkie2009

God Bless you Marine, our thoughts and prayers are with your family,relatives,and fellow Marines in this time of grief.

Joe08867

Godspeed Marine, And thank you for your sacrifice.