Prayer Request Remembering those who gave all. Let us know about your family, friends.

**BigRedChief** · 05-30-2021, 09:07 AM

Share your memories of your families heroes.

RedinTexas · 05-30-2021, 09:36 AM

I was in the Air Force on flight status. I knew many who died in plane crashes/accidents. My roommate in flight training was killed in an F15E accident. He left behind a wife and kids. Buried in Arlington.

ETA - He was from Lee's Summit (I believe.) He was a Chiefs fan too.

https://cdm16412.contentdm.oclc.org/...2coll4/id/157/

https://www.flyingmag.com/pilots-pla...cting-800-mph/

The first link is a picture of Dennis and a short description of his position/unit etc. The second link has a video where the pilot describes what occurred in the crash that killed Dennis.

BigRock · 05-30-2021, 10:01 AM

My grandfather killed 37 German pilots in WW2. Worst mechanic the Luftwaffe ever had.

RIP Grandpa

**Dartgod** · 05-30-2021, 02:34 PM

I had a great uncle who served in the Army in WWII. He was always a lot of fun, but was never w/o his beer. My grandmother used to worry a lot about him and would take him food, but he usually preferred his beer over food.

A couple of years ago, my mom and dad shared a letter that he had written to my grandmother. He talked a lot about what life was like on the front lines of the war, describing seeing his friends dying and himself killing the enemy. At that moment I understood why he had become an alcoholic. He went through hell and survived while many of his friends did not.

RIP to my Uncle J.J. and thank you and millions of others for your selfless service to our country.

**Easy 6** · 05-30-2021, 04:07 PM

A crisp salute goes out to all of you vets from any era out there

The only man I know who died as a result of war, was my uncle Tommy... died 5 years ago as a result of complications from Agent Orange exposure

A three time Bronze Star Infantryman in Vietnam

RIP

crazycoffey · 05-30-2021, 11:51 PM

Blue Rowe KIA 5/26/2009

Seriously. I’m saddened that 1 of 4 posts is a joke post. But, sigh; that’s CP! /insert canned laughter.

Enjoy your long weekend..... /K Harris....

In before DC move!!!!

SCTrojan · 05-31-2021, 12:50 AM

Three friends with whom I served died in Afghanistan or Iraq - Jaimie Leonard, Bill Wood and Hans Kurth. It’s been many years since their deaths, but they still resonate. May they rest in peace.

**BigRedChief** · 05-31-2021, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

Seriously. I’m saddened that 1 of 4 posts is a joke post. But, sigh; that’s CP! /insert canned laughter.

It's been allowed to remain up too. In a clearly marked prayer request/serious thread too.

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

Blue Rowe KIA 5/26/2009

Tell us something about Blue Rowe the person that made him, well.... Blue Rowe...

**BigRedChief** · 05-31-2021, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SCTrojan

Three friends with whom I served died in Afghanistan or Iraq - Jaimie Leonard, Bill Wood and Hans Kurth. It’s been many years since their deaths, but they still resonate. May they rest in peace.

Sorry for the loss of your friends. Care to share something about them that made them who they were?

**Buehler445** · 05-31-2021, 08:40 AM

I don't have anyone close that died in service. But have had several that served.

Big tip of the cap to all that have served, and certainly condolences for the killed and wounded.

Cheater5 · 05-31-2021, 10:57 AM

These guys. Picture attachments suck for some reason.

The youngest was 19 killed in action only six days into his first combat deployment, the last one was on his fourth at 29 years old. A few years ago I wrote about my friend Sean Sims here on CP.

This is the only day of the year I wear a memorial bracelet, and today I’m wearing SFC Danny Metcalfe’s.

Have fun today, guys. Seriously— do something you enjoy, and maybe call or text a friend you haven’t reached out to in awhile. Life is for living!

RedinTexas · 05-31-2021, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheater5

Have fun today, guys. Seriously— do something you enjoy, and maybe call or text a friend you haven’t reached out to in awhile. Life is for living!

This.

Weep not that these men/women died. Rejoice that they lived.

**BigRedChief** · 05-31-2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheater5

These guys. Picture attachments suck for some reason.

The youngest was 19 killed in action only six days into his first combat deployment, the last one was on his fourth at 29 years old. A few years ago I wrote about my friend Sean Sims here on CP.

This is the only day of the year I wear a memorial bracelet, and today I’m wearing SFC Danny Metcalfe’s.

Have fun today, guys. Seriously— do something you enjoy, and maybe call or text a friend you haven’t reached out to in awhile. Life is for living!

Thanks for sharing.

crazycoffey · 05-31-2021, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

It's been allowed to remain up too. In a clearly marked prayer request/serious thread too.

Tell us something about Blue Rowe the person that made him, well.... Blue Rowe...

Blue Rowe and I served in Germany in 1996-1999, we did security for a general or three. He ended up in a Civil affairs unit in california working with one of the generals we protected in Europe. That was my last contact with him in 2007 via email and the only good thing from Facebook.

He was killed by a suicide vehicle bomb. Right after his birthday. 12 years ago. He would be 49 today. In our time we’d play basketball, watch college football, he was a Razorback’s fan, and the start of south park. He was funny, and made people happy around him.

His son Andrew is playing football in college north of St. Louis. Winning some OL awards too as I hear. I had planned to watch him play last year. But will keep an eye on him for the chiefs interests of course.

Then there’s Harry, Gabe, Evan, Thomas, and 4 Iraqi police officers we were training. All deserving of attention, reflection and memorialized more than I can do right now.

**BigRedChief** · 05-31-2021, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

Blue Rowe and I served in Germany in 1996-1999, we did security for a general or three. He ended up in a Civil affairs unit in california working with one of the generals we protected in Europe. That was my last contact with him in 2007 via email and the only good thing from Facebook.

He was killed by a suicide vehicle bomb. Right after his birthday. 12 years ago. He would be 49 today. In our time we’d play basketball, watch college football, he was a Razorback’s fan, and the start of south park. He was funny, and made people happy around him.

His son Andrew is playing football in college north of St. Louis. Winning some OL awards too as I hear. I had planned to watch him play last year. But will keep an eye on him for the chiefs interests of course.

Then there’s Harry, Gabe, Evan, Thomas, and 4 Iraqi police officers we were training. All deserving of attention, reflection and memorialized more than I can do right now.

7000+ gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. That doesn’t count most of the 22 vets who commit suicide every day.

Thanks for sharing. These heroes are not numbers. They were people with family, friends and lives planned. Brings home their sacrifice for the country.

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RedinTexas Veteran Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Texas Casino cash: $1932500	I was in the Air Force on flight status. I knew many who died in plane crashes/accidents. My roommate in flight training was killed in an F15E accident. He left behind a wife and kids. Buried in Arlington. ETA - He was from Lee's Summit (I believe.) He was a Chiefs fan too. https://cdm16412.contentdm.oclc.org/...2coll4/id/157/ https://www.flyingmag.com/pilots-pla...cting-800-mph/ The first link is a picture of Dennis and a short description of his position/unit etc. The second link has a video where the pilot describes what occurred in the crash that killed Dennis. Last edited by RedinTexas; 05-31-2021 at 09:26 AM..
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SCTrojan Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Across the park Casino cash: $6079719	Three friends with whom I served died in Afghanistan or Iraq - Jaimie Leonard, Bill Wood and Hans Kurth. It’s been many years since their deaths, but they still resonate. May they rest in peace. __________________ And to the Royals: it will take a lot more than this to break my fandom. I wish I knew how to quit you. But I don’t. - Rany on the Royals - July 2, 2009 This was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of season. This was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of team. Sports are pain. And then, suddenly, they are perfection. - Rany on the Royals - Nov. 2, 2015
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Cheater5 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Folly Beach, SC Casino cash: $4877550	These guys. Picture attachments suck for some reason. The youngest was 19 killed in action only six days into his first combat deployment, the last one was on his fourth at 29 years old. A few years ago I wrote about my friend Sean Sims here on CP. This is the only day of the year I wear a memorial bracelet, and today I’m wearing SFC Danny Metcalfe’s. Have fun today, guys. Seriously— do something you enjoy, and maybe call or text a friend you haven’t reached out to in awhile. Life is for living! Attached Thumbnails
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