Wow! How moving. I'm so sorry for your friend's family. You wrote a touching tribute to an American hero and his family.
Carol | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 6:59 am | #

I don't have any words to write -- but I needed to comment on this moving post. Thank you for writing it.
Joan | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 8:11 am | #

Beth, this is so beautifully written. What a tribute to someone who obviously was a wonderful person. I especially like your very last sentence. Each person serving in our military is special and should be admired for their sacrifice.
Thank you for sharing this story.
Jane | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 8:28 am | #

You need to send this to the paper.
CHR | 01.30.06 - 9:01 am | #

Beth,

Oh my goodness, how moving. America is a great nation because of true stories like that.
Thirdee | 01.30.06 - 12:17 pm | #

Thanks for this post.
prying1 | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 12:35 pm | #

Beth,
Thanks for pointing me here. I get so busy writing during the day I don't get to peruse the blogs like I would love to. Your words are moving and beautiful. It is always so heartbreaking when we lose our precious ones.

Sam
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Samantha West | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 1:29 pm | #

Beth, this is an awesome post and tribute. Thank you for writing it. it makes you sad and proud all at the same time.
Andy | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 1:58 pm | #

A beautiful tribute, and a reminder that the number isn't what we should be remembering - it is the people. They makes us great as a country, and we don't do nearly enough to thank them while they are alive. T

Thank you, Beth. My condolences to the family - but they are blessed for having the love of a fine Marine.
Barb | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 4:32 pm | #

oh wow....
That's beautiful. Thank you for being there for your friend when she needed you most, and for honoring her husband in such a wonderful way.
AFSister | 01.30.06 - 4:41 pm | #

Emotions emerged more than words can say. Beautiful
SecondTwin | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 6:21 pm | #

Thank you for this story.
MaryAnn | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 6:40 pm | #

Absolutely speechless. Thank you, Beth.
Empress Baggie | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 8:08 pm | #

A very heart felt post you did here, Beth. Sorry for the loss and god bless...
AubreyJ.........
AubreyJ | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 8:29 pm | #

Awesome, Beth, thanks!
Mark | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 8:56 pm | #

Stunning. thank u so much for sharing.
Angel | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 11:27 pm | #

An absolutely wonderful and touching tribute to an American hero and the family who loved him. Thank you.
Anna | Homepage | 01.30.06 - 11:42 pm | #

I also think this should be sent to the media.

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PebblePie | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 3:54 am | #

Beth, I am late reading your post today.., I agree with other responses ,,,such a beautiful tribute a brave and good Marine. Your comments about Coreta King and Sam Alita were also beautiful reading.
Ruth | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 5:35 pm | #

Thanks for sharing this Beth! It brought a tear to my eye.
Jake Jacobsen | Homepage | 02.02.06 - 12:11 pm | #