April 20, 2005

A MOMENT OF SILENCE

2 weeks ago, a helicopter went down in Afghanistan, and good men died.

My first reaction when I heard the news was, "Oh crap. Teresa of Technicalities has a son who's a Chinook crew chief in the 'stan..."

"...Oh God. I just heard her telling funny stories about this boy a couple weeks ago during the Chicago blogmeet. She loves that boy SO much..."

"...Oh God. What if it was him? What if I have to go back to Chicago 2 weeks later to go to a funeral instead of a drunken shindig?"

Followed by a cold chill as I realized how much infinitely worse Teresa's fear and dread was, and what a staggering blow the loss would be to HER.

As it turned out, her son was ok.

But as it also turned out, other people's sons weren't.

And someone else has to comfort those weeping mothers in my place.

Matt of Blackfive has the complete list of those who won't be coming home.

Pray for them and their families.

posted by Harvey on April 20, 2005 at 05:14 PM | Permalink | 3 Liars
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Eric exemplified on April 20, 2005 06:35 PM

.. the exact same thoughts ran through my mind too.. it is just a bad situation...

Teresa exemplified on April 20, 2005 10:34 PM

Thanks Harvey. I still cried, but it was for the families and friends.

And then for all the families who have Marines and Army Infantry - the ground guys in the thick of it - who have this constant dread whenever there's an IED report of casualties... *sigh*

Paula Spivey exemplified on June 18, 2005 12:40 PM

Word can't put into words the loss of my son but I will always remember the passion with which he embraced life and lived it to the fullest. He was born to be what he became. One of our nations fallen Hero's. Loving and remembering you everyday. See Ya Later Son!

Your Loving Mother

Paula A Spivey
1848 Fargo Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304