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raven mad

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115. Yes.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Reply #36)

Wed Oct 8, 2014, 07:36 PM

Oct 2014

Daddy: US Army Aircorps, WII and US Army Korea
Dale, my sweet father-in-law: US Navy, Pacific Theater, WWII
Leroy: 5th Special Forces, Viet Nam, 1966, 1967, 1968
Brad: 101st Airborne, Viet Nam, 1969, 1970
Danny: USMC, Viet Nam, 1968, 1969, 1970

Amen. The ones who went before paved the way for those of us who chose to fight on.

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My father died Sunday night [View all] glinda Oct 2014 OP

{{{Glinda}}} shenmue Oct 2014 #1

Good thoughts on his passing. dhol82 Oct 2014 #2

So sorry for your loss, Glinda dickthegrouch Oct 2014 #3

So sorry Glinda and RIP Glinda's dad uppityperson Oct 2014 #4

So very sorry to read your sad news. displacedtexan Oct 2014 #5

May good memories bring you peace. You have provided care and love to your parents... Frustratedlady Oct 2014 #6

So sorry for your loss etherealtruth Oct 2014 #7

I'm so sorry. I lost mine 8 years ago and some days it feels like yesterday Warpy Oct 2014 #8

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I am so sorry for your loss Tree-Hugger Oct 2014 #9

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Your father, mother, you and the rest of your family are heroes Kaleva Oct 2014 #11

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So many sacrificed their youth and their old age Generic Other Oct 2014 #17

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It is tough to be a caregiver, and even tougher PatrickforO Oct 2014 #19

I'm so sorry for your loss. QED Oct 2014 #20

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So sorry, hon. I held my Dad's hand when he breathed his last. CurtEastPoint Oct 2014 #22

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #105

Very sorry to hear this...I'm sure he's now at peace. joeybee12 Oct 2014 #23

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So sorry for Nite Owl Oct 2014 #32

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My dad Omaha Steve Oct 2014 #36

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(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #121

I am so sorry glinda....(((hugs))) nc4bo Oct 2014 #37

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My heart goes out to you ... CaptainTruth Oct 2014 #40

So sorry to hear this... snacker Oct 2014 #41

Sorry to hear about your father, glinda. Major Hogwash Oct 2014 #42

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #106

Checking in from my own grief storm to express my sincerest condolences LaydeeBug Oct 2014 #43

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So very sorry for your loss glinda. sheshe2 Oct 2014 #47

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(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #107

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I am so sorry gopiscrap Oct 2014 #52

I am so sorry. Lifelong Protester Oct 2014 #53

I'm so sorry, glinda� You see the good... MrMickeysMom Oct 2014 #54

So very sorry, losing a parent is extremely difficult. MDS ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #55

Something else to think about is Gulf chems and Fracking chems....similar compounds. glinda Oct 2014 #65

Your link is an excellent read. glinda Oct 2014 #66

Agreed, everything you read to begin with says it is disease that strikes older people ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #116

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My pleasure, although I am sorry for the reason ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #129

Well we don't have any choice now do we? glinda Oct 2014 #131

Yes the list goes on ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #132

thanks! glinda Oct 2014 #133

That is all we can do ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #134

My condolences to you and your family. n/t oneshooter Oct 2014 #58

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My condolences Mister Nightowl Oct 2014 #60

(((hugs))) and prayers for you, glinda. sueh Oct 2014 #61

{{{glinda}}} Wishing you peace and gentle healing. n/t veness Oct 2014 #63

My condolences KT2000 Oct 2014 #64

He is at peace, and may you find peace. No Vested Interest Oct 2014 #67

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(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #87

Deepest condolences, Glinda bvf Oct 2014 #69

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My babylonsister Oct 2014 #71

glinda, I am so sorry for your loss. that generation is gold. i hate to hear each time one goes. roguevalley Oct 2014 #72

Peace to you, glinda. countryjake Oct 2014 #73

Very, very sorry for your loss. Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #74

My sincerest condolences A HERETIC I AM Oct 2014 #75

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #88

So sorry for your loss. madamvlb Oct 2014 #76

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(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #89

I'm so very sorry, glinda. ColesCountyDem Oct 2014 #78

sorry for your loss. barbtries Oct 2014 #79

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He is at peace at last, Glinda. (hugs) peacebird Oct 2014 #81

Sorry for your loss. Sherman A1 Oct 2014 #82

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Love and Peace. Grieve well. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2014 #84

My dad, also a WW II veteran (Marine Raider, 1st Marine Division) died of ALS in 2000. catbyte Oct 2014 #85

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(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #94

"We need to address our toxins and our Wars people." calimary Oct 2014 #93

My husband is dealing with Agent Orange issues right now.. the VA is secondwind Oct 2014 #95

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #108

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My deepest sympathies Glinda Peacetrain Oct 2014 #97

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My sincere sympathies. Raster Oct 2014 #99

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So sorry. We do need to address our wars. We need to bid them good bye. merrily Oct 2014 #102

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Condolences and best wishes for family and friends. raven mad Oct 2014 #109

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #114

so very sorry for your loss. mountain grammy Oct 2014 #110

I am so sorry for your loss, glinda. Granny M Oct 2014 #111

I'm very sorry for your loss... Phentex Oct 2014 #112

may he rest in freedom noiretextatique Oct 2014 #113

So sorry TuxedoKat Oct 2014 #117

So sorry for your loss. hrmjustin Oct 2014 #118

I wish you peace. herding cats Oct 2014 #119

Update glinda Oct 2014 #120

WWII never left my dad either. Cruel tax on our family as well Maru Kitteh Oct 2014 #123

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #124

I'm so sorry for your loss, glinda. City Lights Oct 2014 #125

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So sorry, Glinda. ladyVet Oct 2014 #127

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #128

I'm so sorry! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #130