[wrench]

RIP

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth

Of sun-split clouds...and done a hundred things

You have not dreamed of...wheeled and soared and swung

High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,

I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung

My eager craft through footless halls of air.

Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue

I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace

Where never lark, or even eagle flew.

And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space

Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

[cld51860]

Damn. RIP, sir. Thank you for your service.

[pfflier]

"Where do we find such men?" - Bridges at Toko Ri

[ltc8k6]

Rest in peace.

[EternalVigilance]

Praying for his loved ones.

And the country he so honorably defended.

[Arthalion]

"Where do we find such men?"

Twain Harte, in the California Sierra's, one of the states last great bastions of conservatism. He will be sorely missed.

The article fails to mention that this fine young mans wife is currently pregnant with their first child, a little girl whom he will now never get to meet in this life. We should all extend our prayers not only to this fallen hero, but to the mother and daughter who have been left behind.

[pabianice]

RIP, Shipmate.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Ave Atque Vale.

[rickyc]

RIP, Brother - Semper Fidelis!

[rickyc]

RIP, Brother - Semper Fidelis!