View Full Version : Please read. I have sad news.
macms
02-03-2010, 09:50 PM
This evening I received this email from one of our men in Afghanistan. I edited the names as I don't know who may know this man.
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO
Unfortunately several days ago we lost Captain Dan W**** to an IED explosion in the Southeastern part of Zabul, Afghanistan. *I know he loved the packages that you sent because he was definitely a cigar lover. *
1SG Anthony F**** will be leaving country soon so he has requested that if there are any more packages could you please send them to Captain Derek H**** at the same address. *Sir we thank you for your support and appreciate what you have done for us.
V/R
SFC (P) Matthew E. H****
Combined Team Zabul Operations SGM
To my knowledge this is the first time this has happened to one of our men that we send cigars to. I will provide more details as they become available.
God bless our men and women in harms way.
markem
02-03-2010, 09:52 PM
Thoughts and prayers sent. :usa
kelmac07
02-03-2010, 09:52 PM
Truly a sad day. Thanks for sharing Fred. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Prayers sent and Godspeed
bazookajoe
02-03-2010, 10:01 PM
Sorry to get this news Fred.
themoneycollector
02-03-2010, 10:02 PM
A sad day indeed. Prayers sent for this soldier's family and friends.
:usa
MedicCook
02-03-2010, 10:04 PM
:usa
My condolences to the Capt.'s family and his brother & sisters serving our Country.
theonlybear4CORT
02-03-2010, 10:05 PM
Wow.... I feel so ...... words just cant describe.
Prayers being sent out tonight.
SmokeyJoe
02-03-2010, 10:06 PM
TAPS
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw
:usa
RazzBarlow
02-03-2010, 10:08 PM
I did not know the man, and my life is poorer for it.
I knew the warrior spirit that he held, and my life is richer for it
CigarGuy88
02-03-2010, 10:12 PM
:(
:usa
kgoings
02-03-2010, 10:14 PM
Prayers sent for family and friends. Thank you for your service!
:usa
Emjaysmash
02-03-2010, 10:23 PM
Prayers and thoughts Sent...
It is sad to lose a soldier and fellow BOTL, but it does the heart good to know that we all directly affected this man's life before his untimely passing. He has seen AND smoked cigars directly out of our own humidors and had a couple hours of restful happiness- a small escape from the everyday stresses of life as a soldier- because of our good deeds. If we can't fight the good fight over there with those honorable American soldiers, we should at very least ensure a few moments of relaxation for them. Like I said for what they do for us, it's the least we could do.
May G-d watch over his family and fellow soldiers during this trying time.
jerseystepup
02-03-2010, 10:29 PM
my prayers are with him and his family... he paid the ultimate sacrifice... "may the wind always be at your back"
LockOut
02-03-2010, 10:30 PM
RIP
:usa
Goldie
02-03-2010, 10:36 PM
That's unfortunate. RIP to the Captain, and thank you for your service.
Goodbye Sir, may you rest in peace knowing that the sacrifices you have chosen to make have made this messed up world a better place.
Jbailey
02-03-2010, 10:51 PM
Very sorry to hear the news Fred.
Many thoughts and prayers sent to his fellow soldiers, family and friends. :usa
icehog3
02-03-2010, 11:48 PM
R.I.P. Captain...gone, but never forgotten. :usa
mariogolbee
02-03-2010, 11:59 PM
Sad news indeed Fred. I will keep him in my prayers tonight.
NCRadioMan
02-04-2010, 12:03 AM
Thank you, Captain.
:usa
SouthernSmoke
02-04-2010, 12:08 AM
Cheers to a man that sacrificed everything he had in order to protect what he believed in. :usa
Rest in Peace brother
ahc4353
02-04-2010, 03:11 AM
...
May he rest in peace.
14holestogie
02-04-2010, 03:28 AM
:(:usa
Thanks to all who serve.
Coach Deg
02-04-2010, 03:52 AM
Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends. Rest in peace.
longknocker
02-04-2010, 03:58 AM
Thoughts & Prayers Sent, Fred.
mcmoyer
02-04-2010, 04:00 AM
So sorry to hear the news. He & his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
:(
newcigarz
02-04-2010, 04:28 AM
RIP. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Bruins Fan
02-04-2010, 04:30 AM
Thank you Captain for the ultimate sacrifice for your country. :usa:usa:usa
chicken
02-04-2010, 04:31 AM
Very sorry. Thoughts and prayers.
Thank you to all for serving!
slickster81
02-04-2010, 04:52 AM
My prayers, my thoughts, and my deepest thanks for the ultimate sacrifice.
Freedom is not free.....
massphatness
02-04-2010, 04:57 AM
Prayers sent. Thanks for sharing, Fred.
This should be required reading for everyone here as it underscores the importance the smallest gesture, such as the donation of a simple cigar, can make.
Sr Mike
02-04-2010, 04:58 AM
I did not know the man, and my life is poorer for it.
I knew the warrior spirit that he held, and my life is richer for it
:tpd: I could not have said it better!
God Bless a our Brave Men and Women fighting for our country.
elderboy02
02-04-2010, 05:02 AM
Damn sorry to hear this :(
RIP sir :usa
Thoughts and prayers going outbound.
marge796
02-04-2010, 05:10 AM
RIP Captain
:usa
Zanaspus
02-04-2010, 06:21 AM
:( :usa
tuxpuff
02-04-2010, 06:22 AM
Prayers sent. :usa
Blueface
02-04-2010, 06:25 AM
He served us proudly and for that we will be eternally grateful.
Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
:usa
troutbreath
02-04-2010, 06:29 AM
Thoughts and prayers for his family. Thank you for forwarding this to the board.
68TriShield
02-04-2010, 06:34 AM
Sadly it is not the first Fred...
Prayers for his family.
pnoon
02-04-2010, 06:35 AM
Prayers and thoughts Sent...
It is sad to lose a soldier and fellow BOTL, but it does the heart good to know that we all directly affected this man's life before his untimely passing. He has seen AND smoked cigars directly out of our own humidors and had a couple hours of restful happiness- a small escape from the everyday stresses of life as a soldier- because of our good deeds. If we can't fight the good fight over there with those honorable American soldiers, we should at very least ensure a few moments of relaxation for them. Like I said for what they do for us, it's the least we could do.
May G-d watch over his family and fellow soldiers during this trying time.
I won't even try to say it any better than MJ.
Thoughts and prayers for Dan and his family and those that served with him.
md4958
02-04-2010, 06:42 AM
Sad news indeed Fred.
Prayers sent for his family and friends.
:usa
ucla695
02-04-2010, 06:43 AM
Thoughts and prayers sent.
:usa
yourchoice
02-04-2010, 07:06 AM
Very sad. RIP Captain.
http://k53.pbase.com/u30/johnglascock/upload/18852640.usflag.gif
Sauer Grapes
02-04-2010, 07:10 AM
Prayers sent for his family and his unit. You will never read this sir, but thank you for your sacrifice.
Steve
02-04-2010, 07:16 AM
... :usa
kugie
02-04-2010, 07:18 AM
Thoughts and Prayers Sent..... :usa
GKitty
02-04-2010, 07:27 AM
Prayers and gratitude sent. :usa
CigarNut
02-04-2010, 07:38 AM
Thoughts and prayers for the family... :usa
Lensjockie
02-04-2010, 07:42 AM
If we might contact the sender and get a home address we might want to send a care package or donation in the form of savings nbonds if he had some kids. A little from each of us might go a long way. Just a thought
Subvet642
02-04-2010, 07:54 AM
This was written for Submariners lost "on eternal patrol"; but it's the only appropriate memorial I know:
”There is a port of no return, where ships
may ride at anchor for a little space.
And then some starless night the cable slips,
leaving only an eddy at the mooring place.
Gulls veer no longer, Sailor rest your oar.
No tangled wreckage will be washed ashore.” :usa:salute:
issues
02-04-2010, 08:03 AM
Thoughts and prayers for his friends and family...
:usa
May his sacrifice never be forgotten.
Salvelinus
02-04-2010, 08:05 AM
Very sad. Prayers sent for family and friends.
CigarDisciple
02-04-2010, 08:05 AM
I like everyone else hated getting this kind of news. My thoughts and prayers to the family and the men he served with.:usa
hotreds
02-04-2010, 08:12 AM
I guess this should not be too surprising, but it breaks my heart nonetheless. May God grant peace and strength to all those who love him, and may he rest in peace knowing that the Unites States is humbled by his sacrifice!
http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2009-11/50418824.jpg
Riff Raff
02-04-2010, 09:49 AM
There is no greater gift than for one to give his life for his friends. May the peace of the Lord be upon you Capt., as well as your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten!
colimo
02-04-2010, 09:58 AM
Prayers and thoughts Sent...
It is sad to lose a soldier and fellow BOTL, but it does the heart good to know that we all directly affected this man's life before his untimely passing. He has seen AND smoked cigars directly out of our own humidors and had a couple hours of restful happiness- a small escape from the everyday stresses of life as a soldier- because of our good deeds. If we can't fight the good fight over there with those honorable American soldiers, we should at very least ensure a few moments of relaxation for them. Like I said for what they do for us, it's the least we could do.
May G-d watch over his family and fellow soldiers during this trying time.
I won't even try to say it any better than MJ.
Thoughts and prayers for Dan and his family and those that served with him.
amen!!! sorry to hear....RIP captain and thank you...may your family find some comfort in your honorable service and knowing that your passing has touched so many who knew you not
CasaDooley
02-04-2010, 10:01 AM
A moment of silence given to a fallen warrior and prayers sent for the family.:usa
Blindjimme
02-04-2010, 10:22 AM
I feel such a sadness over this. No words. Prayers sent for his family.
bobarian
02-04-2010, 10:29 AM
It is a tragedy when any of our men are lost, being a BOTL just brings it home a bit more. My prayers go out to his family and to all those still serving bravely. :usa
mrreindeer
02-04-2010, 10:34 AM
May he rest in peace.
My thoughts & prayers go to his family and to all of our brothers & sisters serving.
:usa
neoflex
02-04-2010, 10:51 AM
Prayers and thoughts sent. Can't thank him enough for his service and giving the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedoms.
Prayers sent for his loved ones.
Starscream
02-04-2010, 12:04 PM
Thoughts and prayers sent to family and friends.
Throb
02-04-2010, 03:26 PM
Prayers sent and a moment of silence for all of our fallen solders:usa
chippewastud79
02-04-2010, 03:53 PM
Prayers sent for Captain Dan, his family and every one of our troops protecting us throughout the world.
Razorhog
02-04-2010, 04:04 PM
Sad news. Sending good thoughts to the family and friends.
MNSmoker
02-04-2010, 04:19 PM
Heartbreaking story. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
:usa
Col. Kurtz
02-04-2010, 06:43 PM
Quite sad. I'm glad we had a chance to brighten his day though.
Prayers for the families.
yoyoleen
02-04-2010, 06:51 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Thank you for protecting us and paying the ultimate sacrafice.
Footbag
02-04-2010, 06:58 PM
That is sad. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
CBI_2
02-04-2010, 08:33 PM
:sad So sorry. Prayers for his military brothers and his loved ones.
sikk50
02-04-2010, 10:49 PM
May God accept him with open arms
kydsid
02-05-2010, 08:53 AM
If we might contact the sender and get a home address we might want to send a care package or donation in the form of savings bonds if he had some kids. A little from each of us might go a long way. Just a thought
X2. For a man who not only gave his life for our country and safety but a man who chose in life to better every one of his fellow soldiers around him by helping us help them all.
darkninja67
02-05-2010, 09:04 AM
My thoughts go out to his family.
shilala
02-05-2010, 10:34 AM
My prayers and admiration.
These men and women spend their entire day and night protecting us. I can think of nothing more noble, or a greater expression of love.
He will certainly go with God, justly.
kaisersozei
02-05-2010, 10:39 AM
... :(
SilverFox
02-05-2010, 10:41 AM
From a neighbour north of the border who supports all the troops out there doing what they do for us I give you my condolences.
Hits home a little closer when it is someone that we have touched.
I will raise a glass and toast some leaf in his honour tonight.
May they all be as safe as they can be.
MarkinAZ
02-05-2010, 10:55 AM
:sadCaptain Dan, rest in peace my brother. You will be greatly missed by all...
TFULLERY
02-05-2010, 11:08 AM
RIP warrior:( thoughts and prayers for family and friends!
Tripp
02-05-2010, 11:19 AM
RIP, very sorry to hear about this
DPD6030
02-05-2010, 11:28 AM
May he rest in peace. :usa :salute:
SmokinApe
02-05-2010, 05:44 PM
Terrible news... RIP...
RevSmoke
02-05-2010, 05:58 PM
May the God of peace, who gave His life that we might have life, grant strength to Capt. Dan XXX and his family.
Peace of the Lord be with you.
Sailkat
02-05-2010, 06:39 PM
Thoughts and prayers for Captain Dan and his family and friends.
dunng
02-05-2010, 07:27 PM
:usa
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo232/jaxnonnie/IGTNT/US-Flag-capitol-half-staff-737281.jpg
Darrell
02-05-2010, 07:55 PM
Rest in Peace, Captain. :salute:
I'm sorry you had to give the ultimate sacrifice, we will not forget you.
:usa
Bubba - NJ
02-05-2010, 09:16 PM
So sorry to hear this . Our prayers are with the troops wherever they may be . Be safe and Thank you for if it weren't for them we would not have this .
LooseCard
02-05-2010, 10:02 PM
Wow. I heard today, and couldn't believe it.
My greatest condolences to his family and friends.
And I'll agree with the kids idea...
Whatevr we send, becomes double for them, or more.
South Shield
02-06-2010, 05:06 AM
Sad news, I found out last night as my cousin is in this platoon.
ProBe
02-06-2010, 07:53 AM
R.I.P :usa
qwerty1500
02-06-2010, 07:58 AM
Sad news indeed about our BOTL. All who serve are honored for their courage and deserve our gratitude. The Captain, his family and those who served with him are in my prayers.
Kommatose
02-08-2010, 07:15 PM
To my fallen Brother RIP.
macms
02-08-2010, 07:27 PM
No other details are available to me.
FYI, Boxes went out today to the men in his unit and 4 FOB's in his unit from you guys. :usa
Christoff
02-13-2010, 07:23 PM
Very sad news indeed. May God be with his family and loved ones. May his sacrafice never be forgotten.
Eggopp
02-14-2010, 08:42 AM
I feel for the families of the fallen, as an ex-service man myself who saw combat in the Falklands and the 1st Gulf Conflict as well as other active duty roles, my head and heart goes out them all. I have a brother out there in Afghan at the moment and a front line Officer. British Officers in this day and age lead from the front, by example.
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