Message from the grave

2002 | Derek Argel

[debbieargel]

Combat Controller dying in the mud, Combat Controller spilling his blood Little Johnny Walker went to the store, Next day later recruiter knocking on his door Marines, Navy, Army, Air Force too; Air Force he chose because he liked blue Went to basic, little did he know, Combat Controller putting on a show Little Johnny took the past and much to his surprise, The swim it was nothing...you could see it in his eyes Air traffic control school and Combat Control school too Johnny earned his beret and became a man through A little while later he was told to deploy Left his family and a little boy Calling fire support and shooting car 15's There was too much enemy, but Johnny he remained Soon was overtaken by the enemy, Soon to his last breath Dyin on one knee Johnny didn't care though he saved a million lives No one back home would know of his sacrifice He didn't do it for glory, He didn't do it for fame He did it for his country, He did it for his beret

Capt. Derek Argel, USAF Combat Control, KIA Memorial Day, 2005 Diyala, Iraq

This was written by Derek before he graduated CCT school, and somehow knew he would leave a wife and boy behind. Deb

[The KG9 Kid]

I am sorry for our nation's loss. Best hopes for you and your family.

[pollywog]

we owe our freedom to Captian Derek. God Bless His family.

[Eagles6]

Though half in this country will laugh at the gullibility of Little Johnny, the other half will cry, pray for him and his family and this country.

I did fear that one day, heroes like this would wake up and realize that they were sacrificing their lives for a country that spit on them and didn't give a shi+. Then I realized that it's always been this way and that they'll sacrifice their lives whether we deserve it or not.

[kerryusama04]

Gosh

[Fairview]

Blessings be on you, Debbie. I am so sorry for your grief. You will be in my prayers tonight.

[Radix]

It is not for nothing.

I have said it before and I'll say it again,...I have almost a part of an idea of what you are dealing with.

We as a nation are doing the right thing despite what the media is spewing out endlessly, and no matter how many non thinking persons everyday, buy into their lies.

Thanks you for what your family has given to my family, and to all of the families that I have ever known.

[jan in Colorado]

He didn't do it for glory, He didn't do it for fame

He did it for his country, He did it for his beret

God Bless Capt. Derek Argel, and his family!

[La Enchiladita]

Dear Deb, what can I say? I really feel for you. God bless.

[debbieargel]

Thanks for your wonderful tribute to Derek. The flag was everything to him. He wrote about it often, and defended it to the death.
Deb

[SaxxonWoods]

Salute.
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[SaxxonWoods]

Drat, it didn't print properly. Should have previewed.

Salute, and prayers up.

[JerseyJohn61]

Debbie,

I'm not fit to say THANK YOU.

And I wish I could save you the pain.

You and your lost hero are the heart and
souls of us. This country is so much better
because 'the two of you.

sorry, got a tear goin'

Your doings keep this Country strong and the world
from diving into total darkness.

The light in your lanterns will be seen on the last of days.
God bless all of yours.

....jj61

[ASOC]

For more about the good Captain, who died in 2005. A memorial page.

His mother fight with an antiwar group

For a listing of Combat Controller who are no longer with us

http://www.sgtmacsbar.com/CCTersRemembered/CCTersRemembered.html

is a memorial site of past and active duty USAF, CCT types that have passed.

[jan in Colorado]

Deb, I pray that your son grows up KNOWING that his father is a hero and that it is because of courageous men like him, that we enjoy FREEDOM.

I am so very sorry for your loss!

[freema]

I am his country

and I will be grateful

all the days of my life.

[debbieargel]

Jan,
Logan is my grandson. I am doing everything I can to make sure he knows how much his father was and is a hero. This I hope to express in the book that I am writing, called "Letters for Logan." Thanks for your kind words.
Deb

[pandoraou812]

Tears here.....I am so very sorry for your loss. Capt. Derek Argel and you and your son will be in my thoughts & prayers. Saying thank you isn't enough but a great big thank you....God Bless you & your family. ~~Pandora~~

[RaceBannon]

Combat Controller dying in the mud,
Combat Controller spilling his blood
Little Johnny Walker went to the store,
Next day later recruiter knocking on his door
Marines, Navy, Army, Air Force too;
Air Force he chose because he liked blue
Went to basic, little did he know,
Combat Controller putting on a show
Little Johnny took the past and much to his surprise, The swim it was nothing...you could see it in his eyes
Air traffic control school and Combat Control school too Johnny earned his beret and became a man through
A little while later he was told to deploy
Left his family and a little boy
Calling fire support and shooting car 15's
There was too much enemy, but Johnny he remained
Soon was overtaken by the enemy,
Soon to his last breath Dyin on one knee
Johnny didn't care though he saved a million lives
No one back home would know of his sacrifice
He didn't do it for glory, He didn't do it for fame
He did it for his country, He did it for his beret

Capt. Derek Argel, USAF Combat Control, KIA Memorial Day, 2005 Diyala, Iraq

This was written by Derek before he graduated CCT school, and somehow knew he would leave a wife and boy behind. Deb

[nw_arizona_granny]

The flag was everything to him. He wrote about it often, and defended it to the death.
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He has given us the finest gift he had to give.

Thanks for so many like him, who work to bring freedom to the world.

My prayers for you and those who loved him and their great loss of one so fine and brave.