Posted on 08/19/2006 8:24:59 PM PDT by budanski
Leni
I shudder to think where we would be with out such fine Patriots and their families.
Silent prayer for Col. Spanton and his family.
Heartbreaking!
From the comments page:
COL Mark Hendrix wrote on August 17, 2006 7:51 AM:
"Dirk, from all of us in your "other" family, thank you not just for your service but for your example, living the Army Values and the Warrior Ethos every moment of every day. In times like these, some wonder where our heroes come from, but the answer, as always, is that they were here all along. You're the officer the rest of us are trying to be. "
1SG C. wrote on August 15, 2006 2:20 PM:
"Sir, I can only remember the good times that were spent across the pond, the chow hall, MWR activities, and you always with a smile on your face. Dont think i've ever seen you down. You helped keep the soldiers spirits up in a place we would rather not be in. Thank you sir. In my life i've come to realize every thing happens for a reason. Even though its hard to figure this one out, my only conclusion I can come up with is that heaven needs a good G-4. You are one of the best. God Bless you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you."
SGM Bill Sheehan wrote on August 14, 2006 8:49 AM:
"During my convoluted days on deployment, the LTC Spanton and I became acquainted in Kuwait. He joined our team at the Humanitarian Operations Center, and immediately took control of his area of responsibility. He impressed the entire team with both his knowledge, and his unassuming attitued. He was always available to teach and learn. When our replacements arrived, the incoming staff in Iraq realized that Dirk was an absolute asset to the logisitical side of the house, and re-assigned him back to Iraq. When we learned that Dirk was promoted to Col. we were all happy that 'finally' a deserving soldier was promoted because of his capabilities. We know him to be a devoted and conscientious soldier. To see him receiving his LOM and CAB medals, brings a great deal of bittersweet pride. I am soooo happy to have served with your husband, and your father. That hell hole of a place called Iraq, is in a better state because of him. The children of Kuwait have an unknown angel. Rest comfortably, my friend... Shukran. Shukran. Shukran. "
You are a class act Colonel Spanton SIR.
Couldn't have said it better myself. Prayers for this great man and his family.
Truly a class Act.....I shudder when I read these stories of good people fighting cancer.....lived thru that with my mother and my wife..
Prayers and well wishes to a Hero!
Wow. I'm sorry. That's a lot to bear.
Miracle prayer ping
Sad prayerful ping, MamaB.
Colonel Spanton is now in my evening prayers. I pray, also, that the healing Lord will hold him close.
trussell, send this to the prayer list?
we can DO something for this man, I'll bet.........
Well done, Smart, very well done.
My prayers are with this brave man this evening.
Prayed
Your servant, Colonel Spanton, has served his nation well. Now, Father, we ask You to give him new revelations of the healing he has through Jesus Christ. Help him to know that You alone number his days and that You alone are our Healer. We pray for him to receive the blessing of healing that was wrought for him on the cross of Calvary. May he and his family trust in you through the dark days as well as the light. May they emerge victorious from this trial of faith, for nothing is too difficult for You. Great God of all creation, we praise You, and confess that by the stripes of Jesus, Colonel Spanton has been healed. In the Name of the Savior, Amen.
Carolyn
Carolyn
There is a saying in the Army that the best men are the Colonels who do not make it to Brigadier General, although its anonymous author may not have envisioned this reason.
I hope that the Spanton family understand that they have the gratitude of the nation (maybe two), and further hope that that gratitude is some small comfort to them in this time of loss and heartbreak.
Religious faith helps. Also helpful has been asking those who know him to take the time to write down a small story. These stories can be collected into a scrapbook, which will be especially comforting to the younger kids in the years ahead.
d.o.l.
Criminal Number 18F
Col. Dirk Spanton passed away on October 13, 2006.
Don't know if this was posted... please advise. Thank you.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this...
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