Lost a friend in Iraq today

I started to respond to each of you, but Wow, I'm overwhelmed by everyone's responses!  Thank you all for the prayers, kind words and support.  This OH family is truly a blessing in my life.   Yesterday was rough.  I cried myself through the Easter sunrise service...who cries on Easter?  But the pastor kept talking about death being obsolete since Jesus has risen.  I'm crying now just typing that out!  I know the meaning behind it, and I believe it, but death sure doesn't feel obsolete to us right now.  :(  We found out yesterday that he was actually in Afghanistan, not Iraq.  Not that it makes a difference, but I still wanted to pass on the actual facts.  

Deb~
I spent four years in the Marines, my hubby is a active duty Marine here in Jacksonville at Marine Corps Air Station, New River. With Camp Lejeune five miles from New River we are nothing BUT a military town. Lots of my neighbors are deployed and hubby was deployed last year. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be so happy the day all the men and woman who serve our country can come home in peace. I hope Kristy will be ok and that her new baby will bring her some joy in her life.

hugs,
Darcie

You and Will's family will be in our prayers. 

Blessings,

Barbara

Deb I am so sorry to hear this news.  I will say silent prayers for you and your friends family to find some peace through this most difficult time.  I am so proud of the many military men and women that serve our country.  I will be thinking of you.  Hang in there Deb...  You have this OH family to lean on.   (((hugs))) Connie

Deb, I will keep his wife, family and friends in my thoughts and prayers!  I lost a cousin in Iraq about 2 years ago.  We all know he died for his Country and was doing what he loved to do, he was a Marine through and through...  Anyway, my prayers are with ya'll! Sheryl