Posted on 12/14/2004 11:08:08 AM PST by InfantryMarine
Perhaps if any of you have a few moments to spare, and are inclined to do so, please contact your local radio stations and ask that this soldiers last request (See his letter below) be honored.
Thanks,
S/F-
InfantryMarine ---
Ray, as per our conversation a few minutes ago.. Please do what you can and maybe you can let other Clear Channel Program Directors know of this request? Thanks,
Semper Fi-
InfantryMarine --
This morning I was deeply saddened and moved when I read the following at www.blackfive.net which was posted yesterday.
Could you please pass this on to the lists with a request for readers to call their local radio stations and ask that David's request for "American Soldier" (by Toby Keith) is played at 1pm EST on December 15, 2004 as he is laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. The following is also posted at www.mudvillegazette.com.
Warrior's Last Request - We Need Your Help! Please help with this one.
Specialist David Mahlenbrock was killed by an IED on December 3rd in Kirkuk, Iraq.
I received this email via Soldier's Angels. It's from David's Squad in Bravo, 65th Engineers and they are forwarding a request from David.
It appears that David had a special letter sent to his squad in the event of his death. Hold on to your seats, folks:
"Dear 1st Squad,
If you're reading this, then I've died for our country. I just hope it wasn't for nothing.
After the IED went off yesterday, I wanted to write this in case something happens to me. There are a few more letters that I'd like you to give my wife and family.
I'd like to have a military funeral, but, if you can work please make sure that Toby Keith's "American Soldier" is played at the ceremony in addition to the bagpipes. If they won't let it happen, that's ok, thanks for trying...
I know that all the belongings I have here will go to Melissa, but there are a few more things I'd like for you guys to make sure she gets. I have a dog tag w/ our picture on it along w/ some pictures and an American flag in my left breast pocket. There is also a can that says "Son" on it that Melissa's parents gave me that I'd like for them to have, and that angel stone should go to her grandma and grandpa Snow.
Now if I died w/ blue eyes (one blew that way and one blew the other way) and there's nothing really left of me, that's ok, I know you meant well".
END
Just to let you know here is the other thread related to to this brave soldier.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1300741/posts
It's something awesome to see how the Corps has affected this young man. All he wants is some good ol' pipe playing and "American Soldier" at this funeral. My God, My Country, My Corps!!! Semper Fidelis
Done...I e-mailed Froggy 92.9 in Bay area
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