I salute you Spec. Burk, thank you for your service to our country and I will pray for those you left behind!
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peaceful sleep, May the soldier or sailor, God keep. On the land or the deep, Safe in sleep.
Love, good night, Must thou go, When the day, And the night Need thee so? All is well. Speedeth all To their rest.
Fades the light; And afar Goeth day, And the stars Shineth bright, Fare thee well; Day has gone, Night is on.
Thanks and praise, For our days, 'Neath the sun, Neath the stars, 'Neath the sky, As we go, This we know, God is nigh.
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To: Chieftain; Ragtime Cowgirl; gatorbait; GreyFriar; americanmother; The Mayor; Titan Magroyne; ...
All that should be said is **PING**!!
2 posted on
01/29/2005 3:39:24 PM PST by
Former Military Chick
(For News All Military check out: http://earlybirdnews.blogspot.com/2004/12/todays-early-bird-news.ht)
To: Former Military Chick
I've heard from other men returning from service in Iraq that they want to go back because of the amazing progress they have made over there, and that they want to see it through to the completion of why they were there in the first place, God bless their brave and dedicated souls.
3 posted on
01/29/2005 3:41:45 PM PST by
Paperdoll
To: Former Military Chick
You won't hear about this guy though. That's what makes me so mad. Instead you'll hear about the traitors and desserters.
It's sick and disgusting the way this war is being distorted by the media.
4 posted on
01/29/2005 3:42:59 PM PST by
Trippin
To: Former Military Chick
Salute to Spec. Taylor Burk. A man, a soldier, a hero.
6 posted on
01/29/2005 3:48:06 PM PST by
DTogo
(U.S. out of the U.N. & U.N out of the U.S.)
To: Former Military Chick
Such a shame that our MSM won't pick up on these heroic stories from the front and always seem to focus on the negative. My heart and prayers go out to all those who mourn his loss. A true American hero.
To: Former Military Chick
9 posted on
01/29/2005 3:53:55 PM PST by
dennisw
(Pryce-Jones: Arab culture is steeped in conspiracy theories, half truths, and nursery rhyme politics)
To: Former Military Chick
More proof that angels walk among us from time to time.
A loss for us, a gain for Heaven.
13 posted on
01/29/2005 4:50:34 PM PST by
Imal
(Saluting SPC Taylor Burk, a genuine hero and true American. d. 1/26/2005)
To: Former Military Chick
17 posted on
01/29/2005 7:17:21 PM PST by
facedown
(Armed in the Heartland)
To: Former Military Chick
So very sad but he did not die in vain, nor will his bravery be forgotten. Iraq's election is in progress right this minute. Let Freedom Ring!
22 posted on
01/29/2005 8:19:37 PM PST by
MontanaBeth
(NEVER FORGET)
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23 posted on
01/29/2005 8:33:10 PM PST by
Former Military Chick
(For News All Military check out: http://earlybirdnews.blogspot.com/2004/12/todays-early-bird-news.ht)
To: Former Military Chick
My heart goes out to this man's family and they need to know that his patriotism will not go unrecognized.
25 posted on
01/29/2005 8:37:05 PM PST by
wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: Former Military Chick
Wow. Specialist Burk's story exemplifies the American soldier: cheerful, competent, and self-sacrificing in the performance of his duty.
To: Former Military Chick; B4Ranch; TexasCowboy; Squantos; Conspiracy Guy; PhilDragoo; Smartass; FBD; ..
SEVERAL HARD MEN CRIED - ping.
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Happening as it did on the deadliest day for the U.S. military in Iraq - a day when a helicopter crash killed 30 Marines and one sailor - Burk's death merited barely a mention in news reports.
But for the soldiers of his battalion, it was shattering.
Several - hard men, men trained not to let their emotions get in the way of their jobs - cried when they heard.
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27 posted on
01/29/2005 8:42:59 PM PST by
Happy2BMe
("Islam fears democracy worse than anything If the imams can't control it - they will kill it.)
To: Former Military Chick
Gratitude to his parents for raising such a determined young man, sorrow with them at the loss. :-(
Go in peace, Spec. Burk. Thank you.
34 posted on
01/30/2005 5:32:16 AM PST by
Titan Magroyne
(Cha! I am so not an aggressive driver! Call me pro-active.)
To: Former Military Chick
I will always remember Taylor Burk as my own personal hero. I am a sister of the Army soldier that he saved last year in Iraq in April 2004.
After my brother (the gunner) was wounded in the leg (severed a main artery) and face, Burk insisted he be taken to the cash. The Lt wanted him taken elsewhere. Burk told the LT that he was going to take my brother to the cash or he would die. His decision is what ultimately saved my brother's life. He kept my brother alive until he got to the cash where my brother died on the table. They were able to bring him back.
He had to take my brother back through enemy territory under heavy gunfire to get him to the cash. All the while he was shot and told no one about it.
So as you can see, this young man did more than just "his job". He laid his life on the line and, I assume, his career to save my brother.
His funeral is today (in less than 30 minutes). My brother will be speaking about Burk and pinning the medals on his uniform.
I thank God that I had the chance to meet this brave man, hug him, thank him and tell him how much he meant to me and my entire family.
I was looking forward to making a trip out to Texas next month to welcome him home.
We will forever remember Taylor. He is what a real hero looks like.
May you rest in peace Taylor. I look forward to hugging you again one day. You are my hero!
To: Former Military Chick
The Mansions of the Lord Click the picture for music
To fallen soldiers let us sing Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing Our broken brothers let us bring To the Mansions of the Lord No more bleeding, no more fight No prayers pleading through the night Just divine embrace, eternal light To the Mansions of the Lord. Where no mothers cry and no children weep We will stand and guard though the angels sleep Through the ages safely keep The Mansions of the Lord. |
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51 posted on
03/07/2005 3:59:11 PM PST by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: Former Military Chick
55 posted on
03/08/2005 3:07:33 AM PST by
G.Mason
("If you are broken It is because you are brittle" ... K.Hepburn, The Lion In Winter)
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