tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post116455045055051119..comments2024-02-16T00:51:08.454-07:00Comments on A JAG in Afghanistan: A Fallen ComradeJAGMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555722072482148414noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1165560441461137702006-12-07T23:47:00.000-07:002006-12-07T23:47:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings, ...Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings, your words are healing. My husband is also with this unit and to accept the reality is extremely difficult, but like you said, It will be alright. It is one of those things that is out of our hands, and if God brings us to it he will bring us through it!<BR/><BR/>Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1165473119157176232006-12-06T23:31:00.000-07:002006-12-06T23:31:00.000-07:00Since we are one, I indeed echo what my wife has w...Since we are one, I indeed echo what my wife has written above, we morn the loss but find joy in the truth knowing that we will be with our loved ones some day again. Life is eternal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1165438177531449062006-12-06T13:49:00.000-07:002006-12-06T13:49:00.000-07:00I spoke with Jeanine, and she is such an incredibl...I spoke with Jeanine, and she is such an incredible, beautiful person. Her faith and strength are like nothing that I have ever experienced, and I have worked in the hospice field for 15 years. She and Scott enjoyed a love that surpasses this world, she feels his presence and is comforted - knowing that he is still here with her, protecting her and her family...just now in a different way. At the funeral, she spoke about their "happy-ever after" and Chad Pledger (1st LT) reminded everyone present to "love their wives". Scott's brother-in-law spoke about what a great example he was. Jeanine said that he never - and she knew him since they were 15 years old - let coffee, tea, drugs, or alcohol pass through his lips. He honored his covenants, and made the choices that will ensure that he is now preparing their heavenly home. Jeanine was certain that they WILL be together in eternity - and that comfort gave her peace, and lifted her up. It also did amazing things for the people there that were there attending. You couldn't help but want to lead a life like he led, to spread the gospel, and be a better person. This amazing man, even in death, was helping others to look outside themselves - at their children, spouses, their loved ones..and love them better - live a better life - and it reminded you that this life is just a minute, compared to the eternity that will follow it. At the graveside, after most had left and it was just myself, Bethanny Pledger, and Jeanine, she looked deeply into my eyes and told me "just don't have any regrets. I don't." The last thing that they said to each other, 18 hours before he was killed was, "Do you know how much I love you?...." "I do." Life is so precious, and can be gone in the blink of an eye. What matters is that we live our life so that we can continue on with the ones that we love. Please, please continue to write here. Don't hold back, or censor feelings because somebody made a nasty comment. There are more people than you know that read what you write, and have only that connection to their loved ones out there. Jeanine told me that for her, the "not knowing" that we wives are going through is over for her...she knows where he is, and is comforted because of it. She is at peace because they have the gospel in their lives. I am reminded of that every night that I wake up, scared to death that I might lose the love of my life in Afghanistan, or the husbands of my friends here. Then I remember what Jeanine reminded me, and try to have the stalwart faith that she has. Thank you so much for your sacrifice and for your service to our country. This is just another reminder to us all, that freedom is not free. I agree with chris when he says, "...in the deepest sense, he has returned HOME safely." It just puts your perspective in a different place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164638330462157222006-11-27T07:38:00.000-07:002006-11-27T07:38:00.000-07:00Also being a soldier's wife I can relate to the st...Also being a soldier's wife I can relate to the struggles and heartache that come with having a loved one gone and in harms way, but part of the experience is knowing what's going on in the lives of the soldiers. There is more heartache and struggles when you don't know what's going on. I know you waited until family was notified, so it was appropriate to post it when you did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164606480938850042006-11-26T22:48:00.000-07:002006-11-26T22:48:00.000-07:00I can see that. I knew it wasn't my soldier becau...I can see that. I knew it wasn't my soldier because he sent me a text early, before I checked email and things. And then I could tell by the content of the blog. I can also see expressing feelings. There is a blackout period and family should have been notified before anyone can use communication. I have just ached all day. For the family, and also for those there who have had to think about alot of things in the last couple of days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164603405117917972006-11-26T21:56:00.000-07:002006-11-26T21:56:00.000-07:00The problem is this post might have been more appr...The problem is this post might have been more appropriate if some time was allowed to pass. Time for soldiers to call their wives and tell them they are ok. It's a scary thing being a soldier's wife. Reading this post was terrifying and heart breaking, but it's intent was deeply meaningful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164602796702306692006-11-26T21:46:00.000-07:002006-11-26T21:46:00.000-07:00Today at out Service Members group meeting we had ...Today at out Service Members group meeting we had two great talks. One was on being an instrument in the Lord's Hands and the second about the content of the new video "let Not you Heart be Troubled." This Elder and I are in awe of the commitment that each soldier, airman, marine and sailor have made to our country in this time of war. All of you and your families are in our prayers. You are the instruments in the Lord's hands. You will see ancient prophecies unfold and will be blessed.<BR/><BR/>IceMomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164602632640600662006-11-26T21:43:00.000-07:002006-11-26T21:43:00.000-07:00I don't know anyone that reads this blog looking f...I don't know anyone that reads this blog looking for banality. Reading about a war zone is disturbing--it reminds us of all we hold dear. How can readers appreciate the reality of what their friends and family are experiencing without the good and the bad? I don't want the fluff, I want the real story. I want to know what to pray for. I don't want to be surprized. <BR/><BR/>Heros give quiet service but they should be praised from the mountain tops. That's the only thing we have to give to the family of a fallen hero--our gratitude and honor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164591397672255622006-11-26T18:36:00.000-07:002006-11-26T18:36:00.000-07:00I agree. Very often we 'think' lots of things whe...I agree. Very often we 'think' lots of things when something happens and very rarely do we 'say' or 'do'. I'm guilty. I would hope someone would 'say' something if it were Trooper. From a proir Trooper experience, it does help when you can see something tangible and know someone cared and was thought of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164589462875055252006-11-26T18:04:00.000-07:002006-11-26T18:04:00.000-07:00Thank you for NOT JUST PUTTING THIS IN YOUR PERSON...Thank you for NOT JUST PUTTING THIS IN YOUR PERSONAL JOURNAL. I appreciate you letting the rest of us see into your feelings and the feelings of all those soldiers in Afghanistan. Do not stop writing these entries just because of one person's comment. This was a fine tribute to a great soldier. Our prayers are with his family and with all of those serving our country!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164576653835925792006-11-26T14:30:00.000-07:002006-11-26T14:30:00.000-07:00I want to thank you for the tribute to this young ...I want to thank you for the tribute to this young soldier. Although I didn't know him personally I thought that you expressed my feelings also. My husband is in your unit and had the opportunity to pay his last respects and be a part of the service and ramp ceremony. I am so grateful and proud of each of you for your service to our great country. I pray continually for everyones safe return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164571854628568402006-11-26T13:10:00.000-07:002006-11-26T13:10:00.000-07:00“I wasn’t sure if I would write about it but like ...<I>“I wasn’t sure if I would write about it but like a couple other times in the past, I think the only way I can get over these feelings of gloom and despair are to write about them.”</I><BR/><BR/>TRY IN YOUR PERSONAL JOURNAL!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25754670.post-1164571646489760952006-11-26T13:07:00.000-07:002006-11-26T13:07:00.000-07:00In the deepest sense, he has returned HOME safely....In the deepest sense, he has returned HOME safely. My heart goes out to his family. We pray for you guys daily. The service you are providing can never be truly measured, nor compensated for. Thank you all for your selfless service. What more can be said than that he gave his life for his "friends".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com