When we got in from feeding this morning, we had a message on the cell phone from Caleb. He was crying, said he wanted us to know that he was ok but that some of his friends had been killed. He called again at lunch time and we were in so got to talk to him. It must've been the same helicopter wreck that Feeder posted. His group had to go in to get the bodies, and to escort the infantry that would guard the helicopter until they could get it out. It was an area that had not been patrolled at all, the insurgents had mined two miles of road and paved over it. They were 5 - 6 times as big of bombs as they normally use, and were buried so deep the mine sensors (not the right terminology) couldn't pick them up. Two of his friends were in the first vehicle, one was in the turret...he was shot out of the turret and the vehicle was exploded. I'm not sure if the third guy was in that vehicle or not. Two were killed instantly and one they thought would make it, got him on the medical helicopter and everything, but he died before they got down. After dealing with all that they had to back again to escort another group of Marines to get the first group out, and to get the helicopter. He told me the numbers of people involved and it was mind boggling. Another guy was also injured but is going to make it.
I feel so bad for him, the one guy he'd been with since basic training. He got married just before they deployed. All three were from the Boise, Idaho area. He said it's all he can think about, which is very understandable but probably doesn't help him to think clearly when he's out there.
I just wanted to let all of you know as I know some you have been writing him. I'm sure he will appreciate all of your prayers and if anyone wants to email him please do. His email is [email protected]
Also pray for all the families involved.
Thanks!
I feel so bad for him, the one guy he'd been with since basic training. He got married just before they deployed. All three were from the Boise, Idaho area. He said it's all he can think about, which is very understandable but probably doesn't help him to think clearly when he's out there.
I just wanted to let all of you know as I know some you have been writing him. I'm sure he will appreciate all of your prayers and if anyone wants to email him please do. His email is [email protected]
Also pray for all the families involved.
Thanks!