Salute to Spec. Taylor Burk. A man, a soldier, a hero.
Note: there are no "official" words to Taps below are the most popular.)
All that should be said is **PING**!!
I've heard from other men returning from service in Iraq that they want to go back because of the amazing progress they have made over there, and that they want to see it through to the completion of why they were there in the first place, God bless their brave and dedicated souls.
You won't hear about this guy though. That's what makes me so mad. Instead you'll hear about the traitors and desserters.
It's sick and disgusting the way this war is being distorted by the media.
Salute to Spec. Taylor Burk. A man, a soldier, a hero.
Such a shame that our MSM won't pick up on these heroic stories from the front and always seem to focus on the negative. My heart and prayers go out to all those who mourn his loss. A true American hero.
"Brothers in Arms" props and prayers.
http://grunt.space.swri.edu/audio/brothers.mid
More proof that angels walk among us from time to time.
A loss for us, a gain for Heaven.
bttt
So very sad but he did not die in vain, nor will his bravery be forgotten. Iraq's election is in progress right this minute. Let Freedom Ring!
HERO **PING**
My heart goes out to this man's family and they need to know that his patriotism will not go unrecognized.
Wow. Specialist Burk's story exemplifies the American soldier: cheerful, competent, and self-sacrificing in the performance of his duty.
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Happening as it did on the deadliest day for the U.S. military in Iraq - a day when a helicopter crash killed 30 Marines and one sailor - Burk's death merited barely a mention in news reports.
But for the soldiers of his battalion, it was shattering.
Several - hard men, men trained not to let their emotions get in the way of their jobs - cried when they heard.
Gratitude to his parents for raising such a determined young man, sorrow with them at the loss. :-(
Go in peace, Spec. Burk. Thank you.
I will always remember Taylor Burk as my own personal hero. I am a sister of the Army soldier that he saved last year in Iraq in April 2004.
After my brother (the gunner) was wounded in the leg (severed a main artery) and face, Burk insisted he be taken to the cash. The Lt wanted him taken elsewhere. Burk told the LT that he was going to take my brother to the cash or he would die. His decision is what ultimately saved my brother's life. He kept my brother alive until he got to the cash where my brother died on the table. They were able to bring him back.
He had to take my brother back through enemy territory under heavy gunfire to get him to the cash. All the while he was shot and told no one about it.
So as you can see, this young man did more than just "his job". He laid his life on the line and, I assume, his career to save my brother.
His funeral is today (in less than 30 minutes). My brother will be speaking about Burk and pinning the medals on his uniform.
I thank God that I had the chance to meet this brave man, hug him, thank him and tell him how much he meant to me and my entire family.
I was looking forward to making a trip out to Texas next month to welcome him home.
We will forever remember Taylor. He is what a real hero looks like.
May you rest in peace Taylor. I look forward to hugging you again one day. You are my hero!
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