hawkdriver on July 5, 2009 at 10:36 PM

Awful!!!

It wasn’t Blake; he just wanted to direct attention to Masters’ Twitter page, according to an e-mail I just received..

Ed Morrissey on July 5, 2009 at 11:41 AM

All that was made clear in detail long ago in comments at 3:42 AM and 4:19 AM.

Waiting on word from Blake or Ed……..my heart down about my ankles. Dear Lord, bring this soldier and his family comfort and peace.

Limerick on July 5, 2009 at 9:30 AM

It wasn’t Blake; he just wanted to direct attention to Masters’ Twitter page, according to an e-mail I just received..

DrMagnolias on July 5, 2009 at 11:06 AM

I have always been proud of HotAir and it’s humanity to all people in times of tragedy. Many wonderful people comment here and I am grateful for the opportunity.

Cindy Munford on July 5, 2009 at 11:01 AM

Thus it is with the anonymous Internet. It is good that people have a desire to reach out to our fellow man.

DrMagnolias on July 5, 2009 at 10:43 AM

I know and it would have been an honor to actually express that directly to him. I hope he appreciates the thoughs, he will probably think we are nuts for misinterpreting.

Cindy Munford on July 5, 2009 at 9:39 AM

It only matters within the context of sending condolences to Blake.

hawkdriver on July 5, 2009 at 5:50 AM

In case you are still around. Ask and you will receive. Seriously, anything.

I wondered also. But does it really matter who’s son he was? Gosh knows it won’t hurt me to think more often about the sacrifices that are being made by our troops and their families.

Cindy Munford on July 5, 2009 at 9:39 AM

True words my friend. You are right, it really doesn’t matter.

conservnut on July 5, 2009 at 9:24 AM,DrMagnolias on July 5, 2009 at 9:15 AM

I wondered also. But does it really matter who’s son he was? Gosh knows it won’t hurt me to think more often about the sacrifices that are being made by our troops and their families.

I’m uncertain as to whether Blake was referring to himself, or if he was providing a link to serve as a poignant reminder as we celebrate Independence Day. Does anyone know Blake, or can anyone clarify?

DrMagnolias on July 5, 2009 at 9:15 AM

I’m not either. Ed just e-mailed me back and said he was checking it out.

On Independence Day, a few hours ago, they killed my son, Aaron in Afghanistan.

Blake on July 5, 2009 at 12:29 AM

I’m uncertain as to whether Blake was referring to himself, or if he was providing a link to serve as a poignant reminder as we celebrate Independence Day. Does anyone know Blake, or can anyone clarify?

http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2009/07/us_forces_repel_tali.php

On Independence Day, a few hours ago, they killed my son, Aaron in Afghanistan.

Blake on July 5, 2009 at 12:29 AM

Oh my lord Blake, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine the loss of my son. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy’s and also our eternal gratitude for your families sacrifice.

We love you man.

With Cyndy M. and Dr.Magnolias, hear our ROAR:

And in the darkness of those times you think about all of those Americans back home who [LOVE] you for what your doing.

We care. We are grateful.
Thank God for you and your fellows.
God’s Speed!

My deepest condolences.

On Independence Day, a few hours ago, they killed my son, Aaron in Afghanistan.

Blake on July 5, 2009 at 12:29 AM

May God bless your sorrow with peace, Blake. We trust in God, our Salvation. America owes Aaron infinite gratitude! He is in finer company now with God’s holy angels.

Our deepest condolences to Aaron’s family.

Aaron deserves our unanimous tribute. He fought for us all, not simply for his family. Our military to date has NEVER selectively protected only the “chosen” self appointed elitists. Aaron walked through the valley of the shadow of death and feared no evil. God is with Aaron; Aaron is with God. That we prove ourselves “good”, may God bless us with God in our hearts, that we be strengthened from within by the love of God and the love of all who suffer on our behalf, that we uphold what is good and right and precious. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. AARON.

hawkdriver on July 5, 2009 at 5:50 AM

It is my honor.

I don’t know what to say, my heart is broken. Thank you for raising a valiant son. Bless him for is service to our nation and God comfort you and your family.