Posted on: Sunday, January 30, 2005
A Salute to the Fallen |
It was the deadliest day for Americans since the Iraq war began nearly two years ago.
Condolences posted by readers:
[Posted on January 31, 2005 at 1:21 pm HST]
Deepest thoughts and prayers to all that have been affected by this tragedy. Our family was blessed to have been friends with Johnny D. House and his great family. He touched our hearts and souls in more ways then we can share. We now sit back and smile at all the great memories that years of friendship brings. Thank you Johnny for all of the laughs. We love you and your family, dearly. You will be missed!!!!!!!
Russell Family
Georgia
[Posted on January 31, 2005 at 8:25 am HST]
I will always be eternally grateful to our
U.S. service men and women and the families and friends that have endured pain and loss. My FREEDOM has not and will not ever be taken for granted! For the families of those who serve and have served, I say keep your eyes open, focus and look into the faces of those Iraqis who finally have a chance to experience this freedom.
They too understand the price of freedom. I see
the joy in their faces. I see their courage in
the midst of what appears to be great odds. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all our service men and women. Let freedom ring! God Bless America!
shandi
Kane'ohe
[Posted on January 30, 2005 at 10:57 pm HST]
God Bless you all.
Pres
Honolulu
[Posted on January 30, 2005 at 8:39 pm HST]
My deepest condolences goes out to the families. It is very upsetting when it hits home... As a military spouse, I know that I am supposed to support the troops and this war, but with major losses like this, I am finding it hard to keep the faith... It is so hard to support issues like this but I can only pray for the safety of the troops and that they come home soon.
Nancy C
Honolulu
[Posted on January 30, 2005 at 7:30 pm HST]
God bless those brave men and women for having the courage to do what their country asks of them. It is a disgrace that our Government only provides $12,000 to the families of our fallen military personnel. A child and young wife, many times with a difficult life ahead.
Richard
Kailua-Kona, HI
[Posted on January 30, 2005 at 6:47 pm HST]
I send my saddest condolences and my hope that finally we will leave Iraq. In a few days we will find the triumphalism of the big 'vote' today to be not much different from the excitement after Sodom was arrested. Nothing changes and only more American deaths result. Too many deaths and too little gotten for them. Enough death, let soldiers raise children. My deepest sympathies for the families. If only the politicians sent their kids instead.
Mike
San Antonio, Texas
[Posted on January 30, 2005 at 5:40 pm HST]
In Blessed Repose God Grant rests to the souls of the victims of the helicopter crash in Irag and make their Memories to be Eternal_ Vichnaya Pamyat- Eternal Memory.
Our Son who is also a Marine Who is in Irag. He was once stationed at Camp Smith
Bob and Lucy Glovich
Pennsylvania
[Posted on January 30, 2005 at 3:57 pm HST]
I send my deepest heartfelt condolences to the parents and friends of the dead GI's. The deaths are now at almost 100 this month and 120 if we include non-American troops. I can't believe we are close to 2,000 US dead in just two years, how many more deaths will we have to grieve over? aloha.
donald
akron, ohio
[Posted on January 30, 2005 at 10:42 am HST]
As a former Marine, I am very proud of what these young men have done for their country. Most people will never understand the sacrifices they made, but all will enjoy their freedom because of it.
Semper Fidelis
Darren Ian Bullock
Pearl City, Hawaii
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