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I have an extremely close Combat Controller friend that lost 3 brothers in this tragedy. By the grace of God my friend nor his brother in law were on this mission. I'm not privy to insider info and I don't want to be but I do know he is taking it very very tough, as they were very close with their 3 brothers. Continued thoughts and prayers.
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I am good friends with a few of the crew members who were killed in this accident. It is great to see the support we are receiving from everyone here and back home.
I would like to add to what was said above. SGT Hamburger was promoted posthumously to Staff Sergeant, and SPC Bennett was also promoted posthumously to Sergeant. Also the tattoo was on Alex Bennett's arm, not Mr. Carter's. And it read: "When I get to Heaven, to Saint Peter I will tell "Just another soldier reporting, Sir. I've served my time in hell.""
Thank you all for the support, it means more than you know.
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CH47, Welcome to the campfire!
Thanks for the update and corrections! They were good men indeed! I was trying to take all I could remember from the memorial here at Shank and apply it in a way that would ensure these guys were never forgotten.
You have a PM on the way.
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Thank you for posting this, HAJ.
And THANK YOU to all the active duty folks out there, as well as former military.
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Not today, not ever. Never forgotten ...
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Just saw this..my heartfelt thanks and respect for those men and their families....
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Thank you HJA for your service and sharing these moments with us..."God Bless them,their families and their ultimate sacrifice to the country they loved,may you and the rest of your brothers stay safe....Amen." Well Said Woody! As I stand here in front of the computer seeing the picture of each one gone... I give a salute of respect and a prayer... may sound dumb to some, but it comes from the Heart... thanks for posting this HJ.... the rest of you boys over there be safe and come home quick and safely...
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Still hurts...  R.I.P
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Where you been.?
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Here I am shedding tears at work. Knowing what it's like to loose a brother in arms is bad enough, thinking about how this little one felt makes me wish I could hug him and tell him how proud so many are of his Dad. Words are never enough.
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HAJ,
I've missed this post in years past,
thanks for bringing back to the top.
May they never be forgotten.
Dave
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HAJ - I was not around for your original post, but thank you and please know I share your pain today. I served 26 years, but never deployed in time of conflict. You have my eternal respect and gratitude.
Bob
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I don't know how I missed this one but I do remember the incident well.
HAJ, your OP was well done sir and even though it's been 4 years now, it feels like it happened just yesterday. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for all that serve this country.
RIP E17
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I am..........disturbed.
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Still hurts... R.I.P Yes my friend it does. Glad to see you post. I have missed you.
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We owe a lot to our service people!
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God bless all who answer the call to serve, especially those who leave all to their service and country.
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