Today, I Miss Him

21 posted on 04/22/2004 9:31:08 AM PDT by mystery-ak (Mike1sg is coming home this week!)

This story truly illustrates how grateful our countrymen are for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom...no matter what the talking heads on television, Ted Kennedy, or the lefites in the DNC say.

It also illustrates the true sickness and distaste that the lefties in this country have for their fellow man, especially those who die to protect the very freedoms that these people enjoy every day.

It also points to the utter depravity that John Kerry must have in his heart to come back from combat in Vietnam and say the things that he has said. His continued assault on the President about Iraq --a war that is far from a quagmire, as the Senator likes to imply-- is an extension of this depraved thinking.

After reading this story, there is no doubt in my mind that once America starts paying attention, there is no hope for the lefties. In a fashion similar to the terrorists they are willing to appease, their all out assault on American values and the attack on the President is their "last stand".

After the election in November, only the dunderheads in the media will still be talking about a "divided" country. Their commentary will finally be seen for the drivel that it is and has been for many years.

It reminds me a of a poignant moment last weekend. The family was travelling and we stopped for gas and snacks. There were 3 soldiers (Army) inside the conveience store. As we walked into the store, my 5-year old son noticed the soldiers. My son walks right up to the soldiers and says, "Thank you for protecting us against the bad guys" and extended his hand to shake theirs.

Bottom line: Even my 5-year old son gets it. Maybe I will have my son teach these liberals a thing or two about respect. They could certainly use it.

PFC Phelps, I salute you. I honor you in prayers and praise. Thank you. God Bless your family.

22 posted on 04/22/2004 9:31:54 AM PDT by mattdono (Big Arnie: "Crush the democrats, drive them before you, and hear the lamentations of the scumbags.")

Beautifully written. It hit me hard.

God bless Chance Phelps and his family and friends.

23 posted on 04/22/2004 9:34:49 AM PDT by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)

"Tears here.... Godspeed, Chance Phelps."

He is safe at home with the Lord, forever at peace.

24 posted on 04/22/2004 10:12:23 AM PDT by ought-six

Hit me hard too. If I'm not mistaken, Chance Phelps was in the 3rd Brigade, 11th Marine Regiment. I don't know which battery. My son is serving with the K battery of this brigade. I'm sure there is much to be learned about PFC Phelps that would cause our hearts to burst with pride. Indeed, beautifully written.

25 posted on 04/22/2004 10:16:23 AM PDT by Ben Chad

Semper Fi PFC Phelps.

26 posted on 04/22/2004 10:17:39 AM PDT by Lurker ("Freedom begins when you tell Mrs. Grundy to go fly a kite"-Robert Heinlein)

heartfelt BTTT....with tears and thanks to all our servicemen and women.

27 posted on 04/22/2004 10:27:22 AM PDT by ZinGirl

It has taken me almost two hours to read this whole thing because of the tears that kept coming. Thank you so much for this post. For sharing it. This is awesome!

28 posted on 04/22/2004 10:28:46 AM PDT by Wneighbor (Texas. Land of opportunity! Have you found an opportunity here yet?)

To: Ramius; g'nad; 300winmag; Corin Stormhands; Professional Engineer; msdrby

Ping. Well worth the long read. Prepare for tears though.

29 posted on 04/22/2004 10:30:22 AM PDT by Wneighbor (Texas. Land of opportunity! Have you found an opportunity here yet?)

To: steplock; TrueBeliever9; MJY1288; xzins; Calpernia; TEXOKIE; Alamo-Girl; windchime; Grampa Dave; ...

Still saying goodbye to Pfc. Chance Phelps - a beautiful tribute from a fellow Marine.

30 posted on 04/22/2004 10:34:39 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl ("Evil is out there, and evil wishes to attack us." - Lt. Gen. J Vines, commander, 18th Airborne Corp)

Thanks for posting this. I saw the picture of the casket in the horse drawn carriage the other day and remembered the name of the young Marine. I'm glad to learn more of the story behind the picture.

31 posted on 04/22/2004 10:41:32 AM PDT by radiohead (Over toning the opponent since 2003)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

32 posted on 04/22/2004 10:41:46 AM PDT by SAMWolf (Stress is when you wake up screaming & you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet.)

Thank you for posting this. And please, thank those Marines who do the burial details for us. To greet our loved ones when they return, to honor them when no one else sees - tell them, thank you.

33 posted on 04/22/2004 10:43:38 AM PDT by dandelion

Because our losses have been relatively light in this war, compared to previous ones (with deaths in the hundreds or thousands each week, e.g., WWI and II, Vietnam), it's almost possible to "get to know" each man who died.

Here's another, from a small town near me: Friends, Relatives Remember Area Marine Killed in Iraq.

34 posted on 04/22/2004 10:45:00 AM PDT by mountaineer

Thanks for the ping.

35 posted on 04/22/2004 10:50:52 AM PDT by Professional Engineer (Damn the stoplights, full speed ahead!)

To: steplock; Old Sarge; Ragtime Cowgirl

Long but great story...

Thank God for both -- all -- of these heroes...

Thanks for the ping Rags....

36 posted on 04/22/2004 10:55:41 AM PDT by StarCMC (Kalen is home!!! Kalen is home!!! Thank you for all your prayers and support!!)

Misty eyed gratitude to Chance Phelps.May he rest in God's arms.

37 posted on 04/22/2004 11:02:52 AM PDT by MEG33 (John Kerry's been AWOL for two decades on issues of National Security!)

A rivetting, moving story.

God Bless Chance and his family and all the troops over there and their families for paying the price for our freedom.

38 posted on 04/22/2004 11:09:19 AM PDT by ZULU

More tears. God bless our servicemen and women.

39 posted on 04/22/2004 11:18:33 AM PDT by chasman89031

40 posted on 04/22/2004 11:24:59 AM PDT by TEXOKIE (Hold fast what thou hast received!)

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