Please pray for the families of soldiers and Marines killed in helicopter crash
Timothy Smith
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I had a terrible scare this morning.
My brother Neal called me and asked me if my son Gabe, a Marine LCPL, was OK after he heard about a helicopter training accident on the news that killed 4 Army soldiers and 7 Marines this morning near Fort Walton Beach Florida where Gabe is stationed.
I tried to call and text Gabe, but no reply. I went to work but could not think straight.
He finally called me to tell me he was OK. He said the whole base is distraught.
I was relieved, but realized that 11 other families were receiving the worst possible news today.
Please pray for the families of these brave young people. They only lived short lives, and suffered horrible tragic deaths, while in training to serve their country.
My brother Neal called me and asked me if my son Gabe, a Marine LCPL, was OK after he heard about a helicopter training accident on the news that killed 4 Army soldiers and 7 Marines this morning near Fort Walton Beach Florida where Gabe is stationed.
I tried to call and text Gabe, but no reply. I went to work but could not think straight.
He finally called me to tell me he was OK. He said the whole base is distraught.
I was relieved, but realized that 11 other families were receiving the worst possible news today.
Please pray for the families of these brave young people. They only lived short lives, and suffered horrible tragic deaths, while in training to serve their country.
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^Thanks to you and your son. Prayers sent to the entire Marine/Army family affected by this. I will be looking for the memorial fund to contribute to as well.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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I think on this type of situation often. Oldest son in ROTC with the Army, youngest son going to boot camp for the Marines this summer. What did the youngest son pick for a "field"? Recon of all things, he'll probably be able to make it as well... I think all parents are super proud of their son/daughter in the military but have to be prepared for the worst. I, obviously, have never lived a situation like this and hope I never do but realize the very real possibility is there...Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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Is it too late to talk your youngest into an ROTC program first? I would not join the military without having my butter-bars if I had to do it again... and imagine having to salute your brother... uhgg!
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“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
My son hits the Air Force this summer and I am so proud of him and his decision. God bless our troops...from the least to the greatest. Prayers sent.
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