Someone Died
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Someone Died
I just recieved this in my email. I have absolutely no clue if it is even a real letter, but i liked the sentiment, and i thought you all might like it as well.
I have friends who didnt come home, and I was nearly one of them on a couple of occasions, so this hit home HARD to me.
Subject: Someone Died
Yes, Michael Jackson did pass away a week ago, ...and so did:
Army SSG Paul G Smith, 43, of East Peoria, IL
Army SSG Joshua A Melton, 26, of Carlyle, IL
Army SPC Chancellor A Keesling, 25, of Indianapolis, IN
Navy MCPO Jeffrey J Garber, 43, of Hemingford, NE
Army 1SG John D Blair, 38, of Calhoun, GA
Army SGT Ricky D Jones, 26, of Plantersville, AK
Army SGT Rodrigo A Munguia Rivas, 27, of Germantown, MD
Army SPC Casey L Hills, 23, of Salem, IL
Army 1LT Brian N Bradshaw, 24, of Steilacoom, WA
Army SPC Joshua L Hazlewood, 22, of Manvel, TX
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This is written by a young soldier serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. Thought you might find his take on the Michael Jackson news interesting.
Yes, Michael Jackson did pass away a week ago, ...and so did:
Army SSG Paul G Smith, 43, of East Peoria, IL
Army SSG Joshua A Melton, 26, of Carlyle, IL
Army SPC Chancellor A Keesling, 25, of Indianapolis, IN
Navy MCPO Jeffrey J Garber, 43, of Hemingford, NE
Army 1SG John D Blair, 38, of Calhoun, GA
Army SGT Ricky D Jones, 26, of Plantersville, AK
Army SGT Rodrigo A Munguia Rivas, 27, of Germantown, MD
Army SPC Casey L Hills, 23, of Salem, IL
Army 1LT Brian N Bradshaw, 24, of Steilacoom, WA
Army SPC Joshua L Hazlewood, 22, of Manvel, TX
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This is written by a young soldier serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. Thought you might find his take on the Michael Jackson news interesting.
"Okay, I need to rant.
I was just watching the news, and I caught part of a report on Michael Jackson. As we all know, Jackson died the other day. He was an entertainer who performed for decades. He made millions, he spent millions, and he did a lot of things that make him a villian to many people. I understand that his death would affect a lot of people, and
I respect those people who mourn his death, but that isn't the point of my rant.
Why is it that when ONE man dies, the whole of America loses their minds with grief. When a man dies whose only contribution to the country was to ENTERTAIN people, the Amercian people find the need to flock to a memorial in Hollywood, and even Congress sees the need to hold a "moment of silence" for his passing?
Am I missing something here? ONE man dies, and all of a sudden he's a freaking martyr because he entertained us for a few decades? What about all those SOLDIERS who have died to give us freedom? All those Soldiers who, knowing that they would be asked to fight in a war, still raised their hands and swore to defend the Constitution and the United States of America. Where is their moment of silence? Where are the people flocking to their graves or memorials and mourning over them because they made the ultimate sacrifice? Why is it when a Soldier dies, there are more people saying "good riddence," and "thank God for IEDs?" When did this country become so calloused to the sacrifice of GOOD MEN and WOMEN, that they can arbitrarily blow off their deaths, and instead, throw themselves into mourning for a "Pop Icon?"
I think that if they are going to hold a moment of silence IN CONGRESS for Michael Jackson, they need to hold a moment of silence for every service member killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. They need to PUBLICLY recognize every life that has been lost so that the American people can live their callous little lives in the luxury and freedom that WE, those that are living and those that have gone on, have provided for them. But, wait, that would take too much time, because there have been so many willing to make that sacrifice. After all, we will never make millions of dollars. We will never star in movies, or write hit songs that the world will listen too. We only shed our blood, sweat and tears so that people can enjoy what they have.
Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it. Remember these five words the next time you think of someone who is serving in the military;
"So that others may live..."
Isaac.
I was just watching the news, and I caught part of a report on Michael Jackson. As we all know, Jackson died the other day. He was an entertainer who performed for decades. He made millions, he spent millions, and he did a lot of things that make him a villian to many people. I understand that his death would affect a lot of people, and
I respect those people who mourn his death, but that isn't the point of my rant.
Why is it that when ONE man dies, the whole of America loses their minds with grief. When a man dies whose only contribution to the country was to ENTERTAIN people, the Amercian people find the need to flock to a memorial in Hollywood, and even Congress sees the need to hold a "moment of silence" for his passing?
Am I missing something here? ONE man dies, and all of a sudden he's a freaking martyr because he entertained us for a few decades? What about all those SOLDIERS who have died to give us freedom? All those Soldiers who, knowing that they would be asked to fight in a war, still raised their hands and swore to defend the Constitution and the United States of America. Where is their moment of silence? Where are the people flocking to their graves or memorials and mourning over them because they made the ultimate sacrifice? Why is it when a Soldier dies, there are more people saying "good riddence," and "thank God for IEDs?" When did this country become so calloused to the sacrifice of GOOD MEN and WOMEN, that they can arbitrarily blow off their deaths, and instead, throw themselves into mourning for a "Pop Icon?"
I think that if they are going to hold a moment of silence IN CONGRESS for Michael Jackson, they need to hold a moment of silence for every service member killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. They need to PUBLICLY recognize every life that has been lost so that the American people can live their callous little lives in the luxury and freedom that WE, those that are living and those that have gone on, have provided for them. But, wait, that would take too much time, because there have been so many willing to make that sacrifice. After all, we will never make millions of dollars. We will never star in movies, or write hit songs that the world will listen too. We only shed our blood, sweat and tears so that people can enjoy what they have.
Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it. Remember these five words the next time you think of someone who is serving in the military;
"So that others may live..."
Isaac.
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He's exactly right. I couldn't stand hearing all this whining for a dead singer. $25,000 gold casket? Memorial at a sports arena? 24/7 News coverage? When all my friends that were killed in this war were buried, all they got was a 1/2 hour memorial, a flag for their mother and their name added to some list the media uses to disrespect them. Memorial Day, Veterans day, Independence day, Patriot day and every other holiday honoring veterans and service members should be celebrated as such. When was the last time you called up a father, grandfather or brother and said thank you? Even the stranger or homeless guy who despite everything still wears his hat to show his service. Thinks about their sacrifice before planning your extended weekend. Everyday should have some type of reflection to their loss.
To my fellow service members here and gone, Semper Fi and god bless you.
To my fellow service members here and gone, Semper Fi and god bless you.
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He's exactly right. I couldn't stand hearing all this whining for a dead singer. $25,000 gold casket? Memorial at a sports arena? 24/7 News coverage? When all my friends that were killed in this war were buried, all they got was a 1/2 hour memorial, a flag for their mother and their name added to some list the media uses to disrespect them. Memorial Day, Veterans day, Independence day, Patriot day and every other holiday honoring veterans and service members should be celebrated as such. When was the last time you called up a father, grandfather or brother and said thank you? Even the stranger or homeless guy who despite everything still wears his hat to show his service. Thinks about their sacrifice before planning your extended weekend. Everyday should have some type of reflection to their loss.
To my fellow service members here and gone, Semper Fi and god bless you.
To my fellow service members here and gone, Semper Fi and god bless you.
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I really didnt post this to start up yet another Jackson bashing thread, as much fun as that might be 
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(I am not a jackson fan, AT ALL)
It would detract from the intent of the letter, and i sincerely hope this thread doesnt go that way. If it does, i will wind up closing it.
I posted this because the general public has not a damn clue what the men & women in uniform are up against both at home, and in harms way. the intent as I read it was to make people aware of the everyday unsung hero that barely gets mentioned and often ridiculed, and overshadowed by someone who was just in it for money. in my opinion they deserve far more media coverage than some pop singer, no matter what the name.
.... (I am not a jackson fan, AT ALL)
It would detract from the intent of the letter, and i sincerely hope this thread doesnt go that way. If it does, i will wind up closing it.
I posted this because the general public has not a damn clue what the men & women in uniform are up against both at home, and in harms way. the intent as I read it was to make people aware of the everyday unsung hero that barely gets mentioned and often ridiculed, and overshadowed by someone who was just in it for money. in my opinion they deserve far more media coverage than some pop singer, no matter what the name.
