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cdnmedic
10-18-2009, 09:19 AM
Good Evening,

I recently deployed to Afghanistan and before I left a friend of mine, and member of Cigar Asylum, put out a call to members of the forum. From that, a large number of extraordinary cigars were donated to make the trip with me.

I was asked to share these cigars with deserving soldiers over here when they needed it most.

Well, two days ago we lost a comrade. Normally at home we would toast him with a shot of our favourite beverage but that's not possible over here. So instead, last night a group of us sat around a couple of rickety old tables, shared stories and raised our glowing embers in salute to our comrade. A last, emotional farewell as it were.

To those of you who (and I'm sure you know who you are - but I was asked not to identify) made this possible... Thank you.

Hopefully this will be the only salute we raise, but if not, please know that you have made a difference in the lives of many soldiers serving over here.

Cdnmedic
Don Fernando
10-18-2009, 09:41 AM
i'm sorry to hear you lost a brother, it's a shame that good people have to die for the beliefs of another man. Take care of yourself, stay safe.
kelmac07
10-18-2009, 04:35 PM
Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service, be safe & watch your six.
dogface_313
10-18-2009, 04:38 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss. Stay Safe, bring the fight to the enemy.
bvilchez
10-18-2009, 06:29 PM
Stay safe my brother.....we'll hold the fort down back home.
icehog3
10-19-2009, 08:17 AM
So sorry to hear about your loss...please stay safe, and thank you for your service.
Riff Raff
10-19-2009, 08:25 AM
Cdn Medic, that sucks! I am sorry to hear your comrade it arms gave the ultimate sacrifice! As the Bible states:

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 KJV

Just know that we are all proud of you and the fact that you voluntarily put your lives at risk every day! Keep your head down and be safe.
Blueface
10-19-2009, 08:28 AM
My sincere condolences.
Salute to you, your fallen friend and all who serve us so proudly.
kugie
10-19-2009, 08:32 AM
My condolences on your loss of a brother in arms.

Stay safe out there
elderboy02
10-19-2009, 08:41 AM
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please kick some a$$, stay safe, and thank you for your service! :usa
SNKBYT
10-19-2009, 08:57 AM
sorry to hear of your loss.....where in Afghan are you located.....BAF has a Sat Nite Cigar Night (fekum runs it)........stay safe and get home soon
thanks for your service
hotreds
10-19-2009, 10:05 AM
http://www.connectmidmichigan.com/uploadedImages/weyi/News/Stories/Military%20Soldier%20Death.jpg
pgagnon
10-19-2009, 10:14 AM
I am sorry for your lost friend.


Thank you for your service. and as others have mention before Stay safe!
68TriShield
10-19-2009, 10:32 AM
Sorry to hear this....
jbo57
10-19-2009, 12:59 PM
I, too, am sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your brothers in arms who allow us to live free! Thank you for your service.
Conch Republican
10-19-2009, 01:23 PM
Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service, be safe & watch your six.

:tpd: Thank you for providing the blanket of freedom that many of us sleep under every night!!
bobarian
10-19-2009, 01:27 PM
I am saddened by your loss. A prayers goes out to you, all of his comrades and his family. Stay safe.
SmokeyJoe
10-19-2009, 01:38 PM
God bless you and your brave comrades. May he grant you peace and comfort during your loss and protection over you during your deployment.

I am glad to hear that cigars provided you and your friends a few moments of respite and reflection. Take care!
troutbreath
10-19-2009, 03:59 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss. Be safe.

And, thank you.
dannyboy
10-19-2009, 06:24 PM
Very sorry to hear about this loss. He, his family, and all of you will be in my prayers. Thank you for your service and I hope you stay safe.