I'm so very very sad
James was only 18 years old but stood out from a crowd he was a friend of my James they spent several months together doing their training and living their dream
He had only been in Afghanistan for 2 weeks and died on the 15th December 2009 at the hands of a suicide bomber
He was an impressive young man and l remember him very well
My thoughts are with him and his Mum Dad, family and Girlfriend at this unbelievably sad time
| A Soldier There is discipline in A Soldier you can see it when he walks, There is honor in A Soldier you hear it when he talks. There is courage in A Soldier you can see it in his eyes, There is loyalty in A Soldier that he will not compromise. There is something in A Soldier that makes him stand apart, There is strength in A Soldier that beats from his heart. A Soldier isn't a title any man can be hired to do, A Soldier is the soul of that man buried deep inside of you. A Soldier's job isn't finished after an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week, A Soldier is always A Soldier even while he sleeps. A Soldier serves his country first and his life is left behind, A Soldier has to sacrifice what comes first in a civilian's mind. If you are civilian - I am saying this to you..... next time you see A Soldier remember what they do. A Soldier is the reason our land is 'Home of the free', A Soldier is the one that is brave protecting you and me. If you are A Soldier - I am saying this to you..... Thank God for EVERY SOLDIER Thank God for what YOU do! ANGELA GOODWIN |
Lance Corporal David Kirkness, 24 was the second soldier to died this week along side James RIP David...didn't know you but my thought are with your family also
so very very sad
I'm so very sorry for James's family and your loss.
ReplyDeleteIt's a stupid world that loses someone so young.
What a terrible waste of young mens' lives. How brave to sacrifice them though. Respectful post.
ReplyDeleteYou made me stop to think we are all busy creating, but in our midst is destruction.
Linda
Thanks both...feel so helpless and pathetic all l want to do is hug my own son and never let go..he's home later today
ReplyDeleteMy son is 18 and the thought of losing him is just unbearable......thoughts with you all.
ReplyDeleteHope your james is ok, will say a prayer today for him and all the wonderful soldiers who are serving their country.
kazxx
Thanks Kaz....same here my James is upset total disbelief from all the guys he shares the flat with at camp It was a terrible shock...and although l didn't know him well he made an impression and l can't tell you how bad its' made me feel...so very very sad
ReplyDeleteOh honey, I am so sorry. What a terrible, terrible waste. Thanks for this very brave post, it has made me cry. XX
ReplyDeleteI really don't know what to say, these young lads are so brave and courageous. My friends son is in the RAF and has done tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and I always feel for her when he is away. All we can do I suppose is send our love, prayers and support.
ReplyDeleteSuz, sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the families.
ReplyDeleteSuz- sending you a big, big hug for this loss. I know it must be so hard at the holiday season. Such a fine looking young man. My heart goes out to all the troops and their families during this season.
ReplyDeleteWill keep you in our prayers.
Kate
Thank you again everyone for your thoughts and prayers....l just can't get young James out of my head such a short life cut even shorter is unbearable and l don't know how his Mum and family are coping
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are sent to them with all my Love right now from one very very sad heart
Hugs to all thinking of James and all the young soldiers of the world