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Sad, sad day today

Hanta Yo

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Today we attended a funeral for a 21 year old man whom we've known since he started 4-H. He was in the Army Reserves. He made it through 2 tours in IRAQ, was home on leave and bought himself a motorcycle. He was killed racing it on June 1st. He was given a full Military Funeral, and I was glad to see The Patriot Guard present to keep any screwballs from making a mockery of the funeral.

sw said when sw's man graduated from boot camp all the parents were taken aside and given a lecture. More marines die (we can add all the other partitions of the military...Army, Navy, Air Force...) when on leave than any other time in the military and what parents need to do is take care of their boys when they are home on leave. They think they are 9 feet tall and indestructible. Unfortunately, how can you tell a 21 year old man what he can and cannot do?????

He left behind a wonderful younger sister and 2 very neat and very sad parents, many, many relatives and friends.

He will be missed.

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fedup2

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I can tell you this much from experience Hanta Yo. When you are in a war zone, whether it be a jungle, desert, or wherever, you have what is called an edge. Your senses are all as sharp as can be. You notice every smell, sound, color, etc and they seem to be amplified. You are alert to every little detail. If you ever get bored or relaxed enough to lose this edge, you miss something and you die.

When on leave or just out of the jungle- desert or wherever, you do not just turn a switch off and relax. You continue to live on that edge for a long time. You do not know how to relax. What kept you alive in war often harms you at home because you are constantly pushing yourself.
I don’t know if I explained this very well but rest assured that you nor this young mans parents nor anyone else could have done anything to help him. Only time could have helped and it often takes a very long time. He is one of the many causalities of war that are not listed on a wall somewhere.


I also found it sad about the 24 yr old from Missoula. They found him in the ND badlands and he had shot himself. In the local paper, the lead in to the story read “Former Montana Tech player’s death was an apparent suicide.” Then went on to report that he had 18 carries for 103 yards, four receptions for 68 yards, nine unassisted tackles and 12 assists.

Hell of a way to sum up someone’s life! Is that all a life is worth & how its measured?
 

ranchwife

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Hanta---when I heard that this young man was from your neck of the woods, I wondered if you knew him!!! How very, very sad! Taken in the prime of his life...and HOME, no less!! Prayers to the family and loved ones he left behind!! :cry: :cry: :cry:
 

Hanta Yo

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I don’t know if I explained this very well but rest assured that you nor this young mans parents nor anyone else could have done anything to help him. Only time could have helped and it often takes a very long time.

I understand and get it. I've been thinking along the same wavelength. When our Marine was here on leave from IRAQ, he attended MCG's track meet. When on mark, set GO, they shoot a pistol in the air our Marine ducked. It is true they are still on the edge.

He is one of the many causalities of war that are not listed on a wall somewhere.

Now that is sooooo true.

I also found it sad about the 24 yr old from Missoula. They found him in the ND badlands and he had shot himself. In the local paper, the lead in to the story read “Former Montana Tech player’s death was an apparent suicide.” Then went on to report that he had 18 carries for 103 yards, four receptions for 68 yards, nine unassisted tackles and 12 assists.

Hell of a way to sum up someone’s life! Is that all a life is worth & how its measured?

I never read about this guy, but the paper sure didn't do him any justice, did it? No, that is not what life is worth and how it's measured.
 

Hanta Yo

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At least they have a large family...aunts, uncles, cousins close by. I love his younger sister to death, please pray for them. Thanks.
 

Mrs.Greg

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:cry2: I HATE this....losing young people...there truly are no words :!:

Prayers for your friends Hanta...and to the guys he served with...they will be sooooo sad :(
 

Hanta Yo

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Thank you all, I love my Ranchers.net family.

Thank you, Thank you. I truly appreciate your input to everything I post on here, and I sift through and take some, leave some.

You are wonderful people and I :heart: all of you :!:

Hanta Yo
 

feeder

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Thoughts and prayers are going your way Hanta Yo and sw. fedup2's post explained war's effects very clearly. A war may be over in so many years but I believe it has lifelong effect on those that served and their families.
 

katrina

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My dad still suffers some from WWII and we have a friend from nam that we celebrated fourth of July with and we always told him when we were firering off firecrackers...... Thanks fedup2......... And our condolences to you and your family hanta....... Here is a cyber hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

passin thru

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WE REMEMBER THEM

At the rising of the sun
and at its going down,
We remember them.

At the blowing of the wind
and in the chill of winter,
We remember them.

At the opening of the buds
and in the rebirth of spring,
We remember them.

At the shining of the sun
and in the warmth of summer,
We remember them.

At the rustling of the leaves
and in the beauty of autumn,
We remember them.

As long as we live,
they too will live;
for they are now a part of us,
As we remember them.
 

peg4x4

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I'm so sorry for all involved.

Not trying to be "funny" or insentivive,but he died doing what he wanted to do,rideing moterbikes and haveing fun..
 

nr

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Just catching up after awhile off Ranchers and so sad to read this, Hanta. It is too similar to a case in our county. Young man made it through Iraq and bought himself a motorcycle. Police had clocked him going way over the speed limit but before they could catch him he missed a light and killed, not himself, but the sister of a close friend of ours when his cycle hit the roof of her car. Killed her instantly. He fractured a leg and sadly will be carrying the weight of this the rest of his life. The explanation given for why vets keep the edge makes a lot of sense.

I hope someday they learn how to de-program brains as well as they can program them.

Very sorry for your town's loss, Hanta. :(
 
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