What the hell is wrong with America? These planes were coming our way. Does Cynthia McKinny care? Does Cindy Sheehan care? Does the newly elected Conn. baffoon care? Hell no! My son came to me in the 5th grade. He saw this turmiol in the future. He said he would attend a service academy and become a General. He said he would be an officer that came before the enlisted, not after. God bless him. He went down on Memorial Day with four officers and one enlisted on board. He volunteered for the mission. Wake up America...who did he die for?
Debbie Argel Bastian
Proud mother of Capt. Derek Argel, USAF Special OPs, KIA, Memorial Day, 2005, Diayla, Iraq
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God bless you. Thank you for your sacrifice.
God Bless You! Your Son did not die in vain. His sacrifice will not be forgotten and then world is a safer place because of his service
May God bless you too. And may your son's death NOT be in vain. Thank you.
What the hell is wrong with America?
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God knows... and those that know God know as well.
Hugs, Prayers and Memories are the staples of Patriots and their families. I don't know that any sacrifice is really in vain, tho the pain felt by those left behind is certainly the same. God heals wounds and embraces those he has called to them until we can all be together again.
My girls are safe in their beds because of your brave and loving son.
I won't ever forget that.
God bless you, Ms. Bastian.
He died for freedom, he died for my family (and the rest of this country whether they get it or not) to live in peace and I will never forget that. I hope that one day the ones that don't get it will finally realize it because these damn fools want us ALL DEAD.
GOD BLESS!
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God Bless you and your family.
Oh Debbie, God bless you. Don't ever think there are not millions of us who honor your son's life.
And yes! WTH is wrong with America? I keep thinking surely no one could be so power hungry as to risk the nation but the Cynthias and Cindys for example, tell me different.
He died for the final triumph of God in the fight with Satan for control of humanity.
I wrote to a soldier in Iraq just a few hours ago:
There are a lot of solid people back here in the U.S. and then a large collection of ninnies. It will be so all your life long.
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The good guys stick with the battle for good over evil throughout their lives, sometimes taking a breather and recharging their batteries. The wimps become Neville Chamberlain in the history books. And then there are a lot of confused people milling around in between.
Well, as I say, holding hands with Stryker this last week has made me mindful of the sacrifices people make.
So, I wanted to touch bases with you again and say "God love you, soldier! Soldier on!"
Ever since this war began, I have said these men we have protecting our country with their very lives are different from the rest of us. They have heart, soul and courage that is so very far beyond that of the ordinary person...it defies understanding, their greatness. It is with a humble, but very grateful heart that I say I stand in awe at the sons & daughters of this war. That same overwhelming awe I hold for all those sons & daughters, I hold for their unbelievable mothers.
I cannot imagine the pain and anger these insane people like Cindy Sheehan and Cynthia Mckinny must stir in you. But, please remember, Derek died for America, he died for an America that he knew was so much better than so many of her ugly, ugly people...an America he had to have loved with his whole heart.
There is no way to ever thank you and your son for what y'all have given...but, I know of nothing else to say except, "Thank you and God bless you."
OHHHH, MY DEAR PRECIOUS BELOVED FREEPER AND AMERICAN. GOD HAE MERCY ON YOUR FAMILY. May He richly comfort and bless you with abundant peace, comfort, provision, safety. May He give you the utter certainty of the eternal rest and glory of your son. May He draw you especially close to Himself. Gads. My heart goes out to you and your family. Thanks more than words can say. Wow.