Prayers For Dead Buddy

The Sun ^ | 4/22/04 | Unknown

[arjay]

Tender moment ... US Marines pray over fallen buddy

GRIEF-stricken US Marines huddle together in prayer over the body of a dead pal yesterday. For a few precious moments of mourning the tough troopers turned from the fury of battle at Fallujah to bid him farewell.

The Marines had fought hard to keep their buddy alive. They had bound his head wound after he was hit by shrapnel, then defied enemy fire to carry him to a first-aid post. But nothing could save him.

Mercy dash ... US soldier carried to safety

The casualty was among more than 40 Americans killed so far this week. At least 480 Iraqi rebels died in the same period.

The bodies of some Americans have yet to be recovered. An official said: “We dare not reach them because of the fighting.”

[SZonian]

Words fail me regarding these photos, the strength and courage displayed by these young men is almost beyond comprehension.

I only hope and pray that this country can do right by those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and those who are still in the fight.

God Bless the troops and their families, especially those who lost loved ones.

From a retired AF guy to the Marines; Aim High!

Keep up the good fight, we're with you all the way!

[PhilDragoo]

God Bless these noble warriors.

[Edgewood Pilot]

Our 17 year old son just said, "dad, I have tremendous respect for the military..."

He realizes the risks and sacrifices our soldiers take. I am sure he understands that tonight, his prayers, our prayers and your prayers go out to hundreds of families across this land who will not have a loved one return.

[BookmanTheJanitor]

...but I am filled with pride over the strength of our fighting men.

One of my employees came into my office today to give his 2-weeks notice. He is joining the Army and leaves for Ft. Benning, GA in 4 weeks and wants to be a Chinook helicopter repairman. He's married with his first child on the way. He's a great kid and I pray for his safety and the safety of all of our military men and women. May God bless them.

[Howlin]

It must kill the Democrats to see our troops PRAYING in unison in Iraq.

These must be the "Christain" military Bob Kerry sneered at today.

God protect them each and every one.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank God for this fallen hero and all of his companions and loved ones!

[Callahan]

That's what I thought. A 'Rat looks at that pic and says "where's the separation of church and state?"

I could see these men, immortalized in bronze, gracing a park in Iraq 30 years from now.

[spodefly]

†

[DLfromthedesert]

Thank you for the alert. They pray, and millions of Americans at home pray with and for them as they are doing a fine and noble deed.

Let us always honor their courage and sacrifice, and thank God for giving us these wonderful young people who are so willing to put their lives on the line.

God Bless America today and always!!!

[AgThorn]

Thank you for praying for our troops. I'm also praying for them most days, but I need to do it every day and every waking moment.

Heaven Father protect them as they fight for us, the Iraquis and for freedom. You oh Lord are the author of freedom. I pray for favor, for wisdom on our Marines. I pray that the enemy be confused and that they fight one to another as you has done it before. In Jesus name, amen.

[LibertyLight]

Tears and broken hearts...
Prayers for our Military.
God be with them on this journey into hell as they fight evil forces so that Freedom and Justice might Live.

[EverOnward]

No greater love...

These men humble me. I honor them. I pray for them. May they be rewarded for their sacrifice. I will never forget them.

[wardaddy]

I feel like an old man watching kids save my bacon.

God bless em.

[RightOnline]

God bless them. The Good Lord welcomes those who fought on the side of right and good, I just know.

[krunkygirl]

My son and I just spotted the picture on Drudge...so sad, so poignant

I hope now of these men are subjected to the liberal press and the biased, ugly stuff they are saying about their Commander-in-Chief and his administration

[wardaddy]

I pray that this nation will be worthy of their sacrifice.

Yeah...that is the big question isn't it?

[krunkygirl]

now=none

[Smartass]

The winter will lose its cold,
as the snow will be without whiteness,
The night without darkness,
the heavens without stars,
the day without light,
The flower will lose its beauty,
all fountains their water,
the sea its fish,
the tree its birds,
the forest its beasts,
the earth its harvest -
All these things will pass before
anyone breaks the bonds of our love,
And before I cease caring for you in my heart.
May your days be happy in number as flakes of snow,
May your nights be peaceful,
and may you be without troubles.

[McGavin999]

This is why we are a great country, because of men like these. So fierce and yet so humble before God.

[arjay]

1 O LORD, how many are my foes!
How many rise up against me!

2 Many are saying of me,
“God will not deliver him.”

3 But you are a shield around me, O LORD;
you bestow glory on me and lift£ up my head.

4 To the LORD I cry aloud,
and he answers me from his holy hill.


5 I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.

6 I will not fear the tens of thousands
drawn up against me on every side.


7 Arise, O LORD!
Deliver me, O my God!
Strike all my enemies on the jaw;
break the teeth of the wicked.


8 From the LORD comes deliverance.
May your blessing be on your people.