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I just lost a friend that I served in vietnam with today

  • I just found out that an Army buddy I served in Vietnam with passed away this morning. I won't go into the things we went through together and elaborate on all that. He was a good friend after that horrible war and we somehow managed to see each other every few years. I loved the guy like the brother I never had.

    The reason for this post is I want to ask a favor of you board members. If you can find it in your hearts, please, please take a moment and in your own way say thank you to each and every veteran that served this wonderful country that we live in. You can do it silently to yourself or if you know a veteran, tell him "Thank you for serving".

    Also if you can, Please attend veterans day ceremonies in your town or city. It will mean a lot to veterans and the relatives of veterans that have passed on.

    Thanks guys and gals. Your the best!!

    FC

    2 Time POTW in a previous life Plus 1 on 24/7 = Gringo Mafia Professor Emeritus of Veterans Affairs.

    naplescarpenter

  • As a veteran, I thank the ones who came before me that went places and saw things we can not even think of to make sure we lived in a safe, free country. God bless all that have, are, and will serve.

    5-Time POTW Winner, 4 time at BGI and 1 at 24/7

    wjasonp ●

  • My thoughts, prayers, and thanks go out to you, your friend and all veterans past and present who have served this country. God Bless and Thank You.

    First time POTW for 4/18/2011-4/24/2011.

    edd1066

  • I'm telling a veteran right now. Thank you.

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    " Don't any of you have the guts to play for blood?" POTW Nov. 15-21, 2010

    georgekrebs

  • naplescarpenter said...

    I just found out that an Army buddy I served in Vietnam with passed away this morning. I won't go into the things we went through together and elaborate on all that. He was a good friend after that horrible war and we somehow managed to see each other every few years. I loved the guy like the brother I never had.

    The reason for this post is I want to ask a favor of you board members. If you can find it in your hearts, please, please take a moment and in your own way say thank you to each and every veteran that served this wonderful country that we live in. You can do it silently to yourself or if you know a veteran, tell him "Thank you for serving".

    Also if you can, Please attend veterans day ceremonies in your town or city. It will mean a lot to veterans and the relatives of veterans that have passed on.

    Thanks guys and gals. Your the best!!

    FC

    Thank you and ALL your buddies for serving. Our men and women in uniform are on our minds constantly.

    Here's a special tribute for everyone in and out of uniform. Thanks, FC God bless.

    http://www.youtube.com/v/QZFkZiwMLZ4

    Papillion

  • God bless all the Veterans. Prayers for the repose of your friends Soul.

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    ND vs. UCLA - October 2006

    edoyle

  • edoyle speaks for all of usclap

    OklaDomer ●

  • Sorry to hear about your loss. And thanks to both of you for your service.

    Mattymo

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    NDFoots34 ●

  • NC, I feel your pain. I too have lost several friends recently and a couple more equally bad. AAll seem to be linked to agent orange and it's devastating effects on the body. For some reason i do not have these illnesses, ywt.
    God Bless

    CactusMike

  • naples,

    Thank you for your service and that of your friend's. The men and women in our armed forces have made this country the power that it is, and it's too bad we don't all have the same dedication, discipline, and work ethic.

    May your friend rest in peace.

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    ND '05 CMC Title: "Piper and Keeper of the Shoulders and Director of anti-CTNDfan activities" POTW for 12/4/06 & 10/18/10

    illestdomer2005

  • God Bless your brother , take care . I know how you feel.

    spenna

  • Sorry for your loss buddy.

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    CMC: President, Monkey Motor Sports, Inc., a CMC Racing Venture

    TDHND

  • Thank you and your friend and all the vets for their service. God Bless you.

    POTW 11/9 to 11/15/2010

    MIDTNIRISH

  • Sorry to hear about your loss, Naples. And, obviously, thank you to all veterans and those currently serving.

    11-Time POTW / Co-Founder, Gringo Mafia

    IFR

  • naplescarpenter said...

    I just found out that an Army buddy I served in Vietnam with passed away this morning. I won't go into the things we went through together and elaborate on all that. He was a good friend after that horrible war and we somehow managed to see each other every few years. I loved the guy like the brother I never had.

    The reason for this post is I want to ask a favor of you board members. If you can find it in your hearts, please, please take a moment and in your own way say thank you to each and every veteran that served this wonderful country that we live in. You can do it silently to yourself or if you know a veteran, tell him "Thank you for serving".

    Also if you can, Please attend veterans day ceremonies in your town or city. It will mean a lot to veterans and the relatives of veterans that have passed on.

    Thanks guys and gals. Your the best!!

    FC

    Amen !

    garyfh

  • Naples and other veterans,

    As a historian, in my profession we talk a lot about generals and politicians and declare them heroes. We are so many fools. It is men (and women now) such as yourself and your friend that fought, bled, and sacrificed for our freedoms that are the true heroes. I am sitting just outside Rio Grande, OH teaching about the Civil War, and am able to do so because of your sacrifices and those of men and women just like you. So from someone who cares about the past and the people who made it; THANK YOU! wave

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    CMC--Chief Engineer for Carolina Recruiting Pipeline and Director of Zone Blocking. As the offensive line goes, so the team goes!

    ncirish2002 ●

  • Sorry about your loss, naplescarpenter.

    Sapp.Jason@synthes.com - https://twitter.com/Jason_Sapp

    Jason Sapp

  • The bond between service members is like no other.

    POTW 8.8.11-8.15.11/ Co-Founder Gringo Mafia

    GIGA ●

  • FC, you know this Navy boy is there for you. The war I was in was nothing compared to yours but I lost brothers too and I can relate. Just know this my friend. He's there with you smiling down with God. Hang tough and thank you. HooRah!!

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    2 time POTW winner on some dates I can't remember from 2yrs ago at BNG, POTW: 1/3/11- 1/9/11, 6/20/11-6/26/11

    IrishBob ●

  • Sorry to hear about your loss and thanks to both of you for your service. May God Bless all who serve.

    mack9710

  • IrishBob said...

    FC, you know this Navy boy is there for you. The war I was in was nothing compared to yours but I lost brothers too and I can relate. Just know this my friend. He's there with you smiling down with God. Hang tough and thank you. HooRah!!

    Thabnk you IB. I havemany many good friends that are Navy. Good men all

    I will be sure and get in touch when I go to south bend to stay at Morris Inn. I am thinking it will be right after the first of the year.

    I know what your thinking. Is this guy nuts to leave sunny Florida and come up to the snow of SB?

    One short story and then this post will be over.

    In High School in south bend, I went with a pretty young girl that loved the Grotto. And her favorite time to go was in the winter. So needless to say, we went many many times. I got to love the place when the snow falls and can't think of a prettier place inwinter time than the Grotto. So thats when I am coming I think

    I will get in touch long before then.

    GO IRISH

    2 Time POTW in a previous life Plus 1 on 24/7 = Gringo Mafia Professor Emeritus of Veterans Affairs.

    naplescarpenter

  • Looking forward to it my friend.

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    2 time POTW winner on some dates I can't remember from 2yrs ago at BNG, POTW: 1/3/11- 1/9/11, 6/20/11-6/26/11

    IrishBob ●

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