Weapons of dedicated soldiers have their own "karma."
It has always been true, with swords, spears, and even fighter aircraft.
I am superstitious about it. I have no doubt in my mind that the stolen rifle somehow brought these two tangos to the roof so they would be targets for the original owner's brothers in arms.God allowed it to happen.
I post this because it is not stated in the article, but it is implied.
I can think of no greater use for this recovered rifle, than it be installed at the Battalion headquarters as a memorial to those fine men of the Battalion who have made the highest of sacrifices to preserve the freedom and safety of our nation. It would be an honor for future soldiers to be able to touch it as a sacred object blessed by God.It is a precious talisman.
> I can think of no greater use for this recovered rifle, than it be installed at the Battalion headquarters as a memorial to those fine men of the Battalion who have made the highest of sacrifices to preserve the freedom and safety of our nation.
Personally, I'd think it better to clean it up, return it to service (if it's in adequate shape), and use it to kill the bejeebers out of "insurgents." When it is no longer adequate to that task, *then* retire it to a place of honor.
I am no superstitious, but consider this: if you retire it now, the last person it killed was likely an American. Let the weapon recover its honor.
God is just.