The Call I Never Wanted.

[cigrmaster]

Irish, my condolences to you and his family. I will smoke a bowl in his honor.

 

[bubblehead33]

thats tough news anytime but at this time of the year it really sucks. my condolences irish.

 

[irishsmoker]

Thank you all truly. This is one of the hardest moments of my life. I've buried my first true love, my first son, lost a leg, been to hell and back, now this. But I stand strong, never giving up.

 

[pipeinhand]

Irish, it has taken me this long to respond, as I just couldn't bear the thoughts it brings up. I too, am the last one. But I will tell you what a Navy Chaplain told me at the last funeral I attended. "Now you are left to guard the memories, live the joys and soothe the pain of old wounds. Your watch is to make sure, that these things are not forgot. Raise your glass, and smile at your brothers that wait at the next port."
Find piece my friend, in you memories.

 

[irishsmoker]

@pipeinhand sir that brought a tear to my eye. I can image all of them sitting around a table Guinness in hand with mine sitting there, while they talk about the trouble we raised, saying his is here when he arrives.

 

[martiniman]

I'm send more prayers to you and yours.

This thread is heartbreaking.

Stay strong Irish.

 

[rickpal14]

God bless you and stay strong!!

 

[jwp159]

You are in my thoughts and prayers, stay strong and thank you and all others who have worn the uniform of this country.

 

[mrdoody]

so sorry for your loss, irish. words fail me. i know you can keep his memory alive - as well as the too many others you've lost. my condolences, sir.
doody.

 

[irishsmoker]

With my face clean shaven, boots shined bright, ribbons in order, and my tie tied tight. Today I will send a brother home, to a place without war. With one final salute as taps are played, may he find peace in death, that we couldn't find in war. Worry not brother, for what you've left behind, for what was yours to guard has now become mine. This duty I take with a heavy heart, never fear my brother I will not let you down.

 

[maduroman]

a sad thing about life my friend is the older you get, the more of your friends that you have enjoying the sleep with no end.
treasure the memories and hold them close.
join the American Legion or VFW, there are alot of people whowill understand there.

 

[sdcowboy]

Irish,
God bless you and your friend as you see him on his way. The others from your unit and your life are waiting for him. He is at peace.

 

[irishsmoker]

Well it's time to head home.

 

[simnettpratt]

Stay strong brother; you'll all meet again. I am sorry irish.
David.

 

[crazypipe]

 

[irishsmoker]

@teddy thank you! I'm home now.

 

[captainbob]

irishsmoker, my heart goes out to you. Thank you for your unselfish service to our country.

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