Comments on: Bigfoot Fan Dies In Iraq

By: Judy Green

Judy Green — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:12:17 +0000

As sadisticgreen says, the futility of it all makes you cry and it especially makes me cry to hear the young, brave men and women in the armed forces state that they are doing their duty to their country which they certainly are as they could not live with themselves if they refused their call to arms, however, what a shame to see them live and die, or be emotionally or physically wounded for a cause that is not just. It does, indeed, make you sick to your stomach. They either need to be brought home or provided the tools and manpower to end this thing NOW!

By: sadisticgreen

sadisticgreen — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:50:18 +0000

My condolences to Ross’s friends and family. I was in Iraq myself with the British Royal Navy on river patrol and it’s not something I ever wanted to do again and one of the main reasons I left the Royal Navy. This war is a sham as all wars are. But every life lost is just a statistic to the leaders. It makes me feel like crying for the futility of it all.

By: cranky

cranky — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:46:38 +0000

May light perpetual shine upon him, and may his family and friends find peace.

By: mystery_man

mystery_man — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:11:28 +0000

I read about this kind of stuff in the paper everyday and it sickens me every time. I sometimes will read an article about soldiers who had died and lose my appetite for the entire day, I am so upset about it. I sit back, try to imagine what they must be going through, but I can’t and somehow I feel irresponsible that I can’t relate to their pain. There is no way for any of us who haven’t been there to know what it must be like. Especially from me, who does not personally know anyone over there, it may sound insincere for me to express such concern but my heart truly goes out to all of those over there and their families. I am being quite sincere when I say Ladd, I am glad you are safe. Kittenz, I am happy to hear that your son is Ok. I am speaking from my heart when I say that I hope that as many as possible get home safely and that their nightmares end. I truly hope that these sons, daughter, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers over there in Iraq make it home to the people who love them.

By: DWA

DWA — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:27:10 +0000

Way too sad. Way too sorry.

Maybe the worst thing about this war is that our government doesn’t think it’s important enough for anyone to sacrifice for the cause but the ones fighting it and the ones they love.

By: bill green

bill green — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:21:14 +0000

hey loren & everyone omg that is very sad what happened in iraq. when is this war going to end… thanks bill

By: greywolf

greywolf — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:00:18 +0000

We have lost too many of our best and brightest. When will this insanity stop?

By: ladd

ladd — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 02:48:05 +0000

I’m a veteran myself and it’s always excruciatingly painful and emotional to hear about these courageous young men and women losing their lives in a conflict so far away.

Those in the armed forces everywhere and especially those in harm’s way will always have my deep respect and gratitude. It is no easy job. I hope and pray that this conflict will be resolved soon so that they can all come home to their loved ones.

My heartfelt condolences go out to Sgt. Clevenger and his two fellow soldiers families. May God comfort you at this most difficult of times. From a grateful American.

By: kittenz

kittenz — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 01:29:24 +0000

My son was over there for more than a year with the DoD. No matter how hard I tried to think positively, every time the phone rang my heart was in my throat when I answered it. Thank God he is back home now, safe and whole.

My heart goes out to all the families who have lost their beloved ones over there.

I respect the people who are over there putting their lives on the line every minute of every day. They are, as Loren said, the real celebrities.

joppa you are right. Every one of these “casualties” was a life, a life that had so much to give to the future. A treasure squandered.

I hate this war.

By: Judy Green

Judy Green — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:25:11 +0000

My heart shatters every time I read of more casualties in Iraq. I read of the three from Idaho who lost their lives while shedding many tears and this made it even more personal. I feel their family’s pain. My grandson spent a year in Iraq and it is something he will live with the rest of his life and we will too. I found myself at times, just holding my breath and willing him to be safe.