[SAMWolf]

Sorry for the lack of editing but this is the way the e-mail was recieved by Brandon's Parents.

[KantianBurke]

"i have been loaded down with a lot of tasks that i have not even been trained for"

wonder what he's referring to...thoughts?

[SAMWolf]

Portland Soldier Killed In Iraq

19-Year-Old Was Franklin Graduate

PORTLAND -- A 19-year-old Portland man was killed over the weekend when his Humvee crashed into another heavy vehicle during a sandstorm in the Persian Gulf. Army Reserve Specialist Brandon Tobler was killed Saturday as his convoy made its way to Baghdad. He was assigned to the 671st Engineer Brigade in Portland.

Tobler's uncle, Scott Tom, says Tobler joined the Army Reserves to pay for college.

He says Tobler dreamed of returning home to go to college and perhaps become a policeman. He also was interested in attending art school.

Tobler graduated from Franklin High School in Portland.

Tobler's uncle also says another female solider in the Humvee was critically injured in that accident

[Huck]

if you see a soldier one of my comrades in arms please thank them for the service they give pray for them because we as soldiers give up sooo much to come out here and in sometimes make the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom and soldiers could always use encouragment and a thanks

bttt

[lodwick]

bttt

RIP soldier.

Thank you.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"if you see a soldier one of my comrades in arms please thank them for the service they give pray for them because we as soldiers give up sooo much to come out here and in sometimes make the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom and soldiers could always use encouragment and a thanks..."

BUMP

[Aquamarine]

Thank you Brandon, you made a difference. May you rest now in the comfort of God's arms.

[Cate]

Brandon was an angel on earth and now is a greater one in heaven.

[Rocky]

Thank you, Brandon, for going on our behalf. May God comfort your friends and loved ones, and may they be assured that you have made a difference. And through your e-mail message, you are still making a difference.

[Ben Chad]

my calling is in life not to make money or be powerful and wealthy but to simply make a difference

God bless our brave soldiers whose sacrifice we must always honor.

[GHCubana]

God give his family strenght. I don't have sons in the war but everytime I hear of another young man dying my heart breaks as if they were my own. Their sacrifice will be fully honored when we bring Saddam to justice.

It's Mother F of All Bombs time, right now !No more delays!

The sooner the better Mr President, let's not have any more of our precious brave men die!