Comments on: One Soldier’s Death…

By: Renee

Renee — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:06:02 +0000

Thank you Mike for bringing it all back home when so many forget. Continuing to keep Rebecca and her precious little ones in my prayers.

By: Roger Baldeosingh

Roger Baldeosingh — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:34:50 +0000

When I heard about Juan, people started asking me if I was related to him, and yes, I am. His dad and my dad were first cousins. I live in Nassau County, Long Island but grew up in Rosedale, Queens.Sorry for your loss.

By: Nanette Ryan

Nanette Ryan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:09:33 +0000

Mike,

Thank you for this story. No one can ever know what the families go through during the deployment of a loved one. No one can understand the dedication these young men and women, and their families have. We are America Land of the Free, Home of the Brave,because of them, not our Senators or Congressmen.

By: Pat N Stewart

Pat N Stewart — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:29:22 +0000

Today’s prayers for safekeeping and goodwill will focus on all our servicemen and women and their families. We enjoy FREEDOM everyday of our lives because of them and those that have served before them. I am sending my personal Wave of Gratitude to all serving in the mid-east, especially. KNOW, today and always we know your sacrifice! God bless you all.

By: april blasky

april blasky — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:44:07 +0000

Still to this day my heart aches for Rebecca and her 3 beautiful girls. Thank you for sharing this amazing story of two wonderful people. Carlos will never be forgotten. this is why everyone needs to stop and Think of all the sacrifices our soldiers and their families make. MAy God continue to wrap his arms of love around Rebecca and her beautiful girls. I love you Rebecca and I appreciate you so much.

By: Steven Weeks

Steven Weeks — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:27:18 +0000

How Blessed we are, to be in the Home of the Brave!

By: Rob L

Rob L — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:31:27 +0000

Mike -

Thank you for sharing this story. I heard you on the John Hancock show this evening and had to look it up. I will share with all in my address book. Let’s keep the troops in the forefront of our minds. They should never, ever be forgotten.

By: Angie Bare

Angie Bare — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:18:50 +0000

Rebecca,

I just wanted to say God bless your courageous heart. I know you are going through the worst time in your life, but I want to thank you for setting the example of strength that you have.
You have lived the worst fear of every military wife, and I am terribly sorry for your loss. I’m certain you’ve had a lot of horrific days, and I know all of this is one of those things you do because there is no other choice. Even so, you are choosing not to hide in a hole, or shut out the world. That alone shows amazing character.
I’m certain God will bring people into your life to bless you and your children. This will never be easy for them or you, I’m sure, but I hope that even in the middle of sorrow you and the girls can find some joy.
I know I don’t know you, but in a way I feel I do. I’m proud of you, and inspired by you, sister.

Semper Fi.
Angie Bare

By: Vic Conrad

Vic Conrad — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:19:38 +0000

Rebecca, you don’t know me. An old high school friend posted a link to your story on Facebook. They live in NC and her husband is in the military.

As I type I can’t focus well, for there are tears in my eyes. May God and your circle of friends & family give you and your girls strength.

We hear it said a lot, that Freedom isn’t free. As a fellow American, please accept my “thank you” for your husband’s service for our Country.

God Bless America

By: Tracy Phipps

Tracy Phipps — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:53:14 +0000

Mike, thank you for taking the time to eloquently articulate the events and emotions of losing a soldier. In a rare twist, your words are worth a thousand pictures. Thank you!

I am not surprised that the news channels don’t deem it necessary to cover these. In April, I wrote a letter to the Observer, and surprisingly they published it, admonishing them for the lack of coverage of the deployment ceremony – a deployment of 4,000 of NC citizens is surely newsworthy! Alas, it appears they remain ambivalent. But we do not!

As the wife of a deployed soldier, serving the 1-113th of NCNG, I echo the thoughts of the other military families here. I pray selfishly that it isn’t me next time and I pray for the families who have given the ultimate sacrifice – we remember you. I pray that our nation will support our servicemen and women and their families.

God Bless the U.S.A.!