Hard to believe the Philadelphia Inquirer printed this without editing out anything remotely patriotic.
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Posted on 11/08/2005 7:47:26 AM PST by 2banana
Dear friends and family,
If you are getting this email, it means that I have passed away. No, it's not a sick Toz joke, but a letter I wanted to write in case this happened. Please don't be sad for me. It was an honor to serve my country, and I wouldn't change a thing. It was just my time.
Don't ever think that you are defending me by slamming the Global War on Terrorism or the US goals in that war. As far as I am concerned, we can send guys like me to go after them or we can wait for them to come back to us again. I died doing something I believed in and have no regrets except that I couldn't do more.
This will probably be the longest email most of you have ever received from me. More that one of you complained on multiple occasions about my brief emails.
I have requested to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery and would like you to attend, but I understand if you can't make it.
There will also be a party in Vegas with a 100k to help pay for travel, room, and a party. I want you to be happy for the time we had, not the future we won't.
Never regret not calling, writing enough, keeping in touch, or visiting. I was always away and thought of you all as much, if not more, than you thought of me. Time keeps rolling and so should my family and friends. The only thing I ask is that you toast me every so often, because you know I'll be watching and wanting to be with you. Don't spend any time crying for me, because I'll bet you I am having a ball right now wherever I am.
I will look in on all of you and help whenever I can. I love you all!
The SF motto "De Oppresso Liber" is Latin for "To Free The Oppressed
Salute.
Hard to believe the Philadelphia Inquirer printed this without editing out anything remotely patriotic.
There was an even more extensive story about him in the Bucks/Montgomery local paper today. He had been itching to go to the front lines in Iraq and was thrilled to finally get there. The terrorists, and their fellow travelers in the American Left, are severely underestimating the fighting spirit of American troops.
"Unfortunately, this brave soldier died when he fell out of a helicopter."
I don't think he would have thought so.
'Unfortunate' that is.
Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations.
-by Msgr. James H. O'Neill12/8/1944 (the Chief Chaplain of the Third Army throughout the five campaigns on the Staff of General Patton)
http://www.pattonhq.com/prayer.html
Dear Lord, Please have mercy on the soul of Captain Jeffrey P. Toczylowski.
God Bless...
The anti-Cindy Sheehan clause. Sounds like a fine soldier and good American. Salute!
Hard to believe the Philadelphia Inquirer printed this without editing out anything remotely patriotic.
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Wow!
Beyond words here.
mc
Thank You Sir. And Thank You to the mans family.
May GOD bless this man and all he has given for our country. Salute
My grandson left yesterday[11-07-05] for Iraq. The entire family wishes him well.
It's going to be a rough year waiting for him to come home safely.
We have him in our prayers.
ditto.
Colonel, USAFR
Please know many of us will have him (and his family) in our prayers as well.
"There will also be a party in Vegas with a 100k to help pay for travel, room, and a party. I want you to be happy for the time we had, not the future we won't. "
A wake. Awesome! The guy obviously had it together. RIP.
Prayers will offered every day for your grandson. Please be sure to let him know how grateful millions of Americans are for his service to our great country. And, how much we appreciate the sacrifices made by him, you and your entire family. May God bless and protect him always.
This young man is a true American patriot. With such a beautiful spirit, I know God blessed him. I pray God will give his family and friends strength in time of the loss of this wonderful young man. Thank you, Capt. Toczylowski, for making the ultimate sacrifice to help protect the rest of us.
Godspeed, Soldier.
Skin bumps.
God bless our warriors and their families.
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