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11-06-2005, 05:06 AM
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| Bad News A few days ago, I recieved news that one of my dearest friends, one of my dear dear friends, was killed in the line of duty. He was a soldier sent with his Regiment to assisst in the Himalayan Earthquake. A landslide claimed his life and the lives of many in his platoon. KM was one of my best buds. We grew up together. Through thick and thin - we were, like they say, closer than a split second. A friend is someone who will bail you out of jail. A best friend is the one sitting beside you saying, "Damn that was fun." KM was one of those types you'd find sittin' besides ya wonderin' whatever the heck happened! When I moved outta the country, it became difficult to keep in touch with him. But we did our best and somehow managed it. I missed my friend but atleast I knew that he was there somewhere, doing the job he was MOST proud of. That made me happy. My dear friend was warm, (relatively) safe and was doing what he loved best - serving his country. The last I saw him was when he came down for my 'brothers' funeral last year. He looked sharp and dapper - as expected. We didn't have to say much to each other, we just looked at each other and our thoughts flowed freely. We each knew how the other felt. His presence at that solemn ceremony certainly made a difference. My friend was my 'brother' in all but name and blood relation. But today, he is gone. Taken away from me. But not in vain. For he lived upto his oath. And knowing him, I'm sure he met his fate with courage, a steadfast heart and a smile on his lips. Hence my change also in my avatar (The "Sena Medal". Roughly translates to Army Medal for gallantry and meritorious service. KM was awarded this) and signature. Yes, I'm quite sloshed at the moment, so please forgive my spelling and gramatical errors. Ahhh what a "splendid" moment in my life. One of my dearest friends comes back from Iraq in one piece but another lies now on a pile of wood being cremated. Ain't life fucking grand?
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#2
11-06-2005, 06:02 AM
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| Re: Bad News My deepest condolencies, Si. I am very sorry to hear about such tragic events. Be strong.
__________________ Shine on, Paulo "What is more important: Satisfying one thousand desires or conquering just one?" - Samsara |
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11-06-2005, 08:38 AM
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| Re: Bad News That's sad, man. I'm sorry to hear that. |
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11-06-2005, 10:09 AM
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| Re: Bad News I'm very sorry Simon.. I know all to well the pain of loosing a dear friend. All my best thoughts are with you my friend.
__________________ I have always been here. I have always looked out from behind these eyes. |
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11-06-2005, 10:32 AM
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| Re: Bad News Both of you were blessed to have such a close friendship. Your tribute to him says it all. Words all seem pretty empty at a time like this, so I'll just say -- sorry for your loss, and my prayers go out for you and his family.
__________________ Taking away from you for the greater good. (The Audacity of Socialism). "The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant" - Omar Ahmad (founder, C.A.I.R.) |
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11-06-2005, 03:58 PM
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| Re: Bad News I'm very sorry and be strong Simon!
__________________ "The sound of music in my ears" “The great error of earlier ethics is that it conceived itself as concerned only with the relations of man to man." - Albert Schweitzer |
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11-06-2005, 04:22 PM
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| Re: Bad News I will remember him in my prayers. Sorry Simon.
__________________ Not Now John might not be me, but he wishes he was. |
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11-06-2005, 04:41 PM
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| Re: Bad News I'm very sorry Simon, I can't imagine what you must be going through, best of luck.
__________________ Let's get down to brass tacks. How much for the Ape? |
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11-07-2005, 05:42 AM
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| Re: Bad News Oh man, I can't possibly imagine what you're going through. *hugs* my deepest deepest condolences, my thoughts are with you and your friend's family.
__________________ Cancel the apocalypse Cartons of the milky way with pictures of a missing planet Last seen in pursuit of an American dream |
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11-07-2005, 10:15 PM
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| Re: Bad News Prayers for his family and you, his friend, Simon
__________________ "David Gilmour can do more with one note than most guitarists can do with the whole fretboard." Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) |
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11-08-2005, 02:16 AM
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| Re: Bad News No words I offer can help you much, though you hold my most heart felt sympathies, my friend. At least he was doing what he liked best: serving his country. He gave his life in the line of duty, the most honorable death; a soldier's death. May he rest in peace amongst other heroes.
__________________ All hail Axe. |
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11-08-2005, 04:34 AM
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| Re: Bad News  Simon, i'll just keep with what others said before...may K.M. rest in peace
__________________ Cause there's nothin strange About an axe with bloodstains in the barn. There's always some killin' You got to do around the farm. - Tom Waits www.myspace.com/computerliebe |
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