[Our man in washington]

The above passage was written on Blackplanet.com. In it's own way, it's a beautiful tribute to duty and country.

This past weekend, an infantry soldier named Jason C. Ford was killed in Iraq.

While I can't confirm with 100 percent assurance that the man who wrote the above passage is the same as the fallen hero, I confirmed they came from the same county, were based in the same place in Germany, and were both in Army infantry. Additionally, his other writings on Blackplanet.com suggests he is the same age as the man who died. I'm 99.9 percent sure it's the same man.

God bless our fallen heroes.

[areafiftyone]

You forgot to post a tissue alert!

[boxerblues]

Spc. Jason C. Ford, 21, of Bowie, Md., died March 13 in Tikrit, Iraq, when his patrol encountered an improvised explosive device. Spc. Ford was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, based in Schweinfurt, Germany. The incident is under investigation.

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20040314-0461.html

[armyboy]

May God bless Jason C. Ford.

[Smartass]

God Bless You. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to take the fight to them. If you don't come back ... may you always sit on the right hand of the Lord.

[MosesKnows]

While I can't confirm with 100 percent assurance that the man who wrote the above passage is the same as the fallen hero

Nor can I, but it would serve the purpose to represent all who have served and fallen and deserving of our gratitude.

[getgoing]

Jason judged our people and way of life, finding the courage to risk his own life to protect ours. My God bless our patriot hero. His sacrifice for my loved ones is appreciated beyond words.

Jason C. Ford, thank you.

[Yasminayusuf]

Yes, this person is the same man who wrote the passage in his blackplanet personal page and he is also my little brother! He was a very brave young man. Thank you.

Yasminayusuf@yahoo.com