Name tags belonging to U.S. Army soldiers from First Squadron, Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment are left as a tribute next to the boots of their fallen comrade, Cpl. Steven Candelo during a memorial service in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Cpl. Candelo, 21, from Houston, Texas, was killed by a roadside bomb during clashes in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City on March 26. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
(Author Unknown)
Evening...
The photos in tonight's blog tell a simple yet powerful story of the loss our warriors in the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment have experienced along the way in this deployment. It causes me to ask myself...
How much time do they have to grieve?
When will the loss hit home?
Who will be there for them and their invisible wounds?
I wonder...do you?
A U.S. Army soldier from First Squadron, Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment touches a helmet that belonged to Cpl. Steven Candelo during a memorial service in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Cpl. Candelo, 21, from Houston, Texas, was killed by a roadside bomb during clashes in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City on March 26. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
U.S. Army soldiers from First Squadron, Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment console each other at a memorial service for Cpl. Steven Candelo in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Cpl. Candelo, 21, from Houston, Texas, was killed by a roadside bomb during clashes in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City on March 26. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
U.S. Army soldiers from First Squadron, Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment pay their respects to their comrade, Cpl. Steven Candelo during a memorial service in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Cpl. Candelo, 21, from Houston, Texas, was killed by a roadside bomb during clashes in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City on March 26. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
The photos in tonight's blog tell a simple yet powerful story of the loss our warriors in the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment have experienced along the way in this deployment. It causes me to ask myself...
How much time do they have to grieve?
When will the loss hit home?
Who will be there for them and their invisible wounds?
I wonder...do you?
A U.S. Army soldier from First Squadron, Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment touches a helmet that belonged to Cpl. Steven Candelo during a memorial service in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Cpl. Candelo, 21, from Houston, Texas, was killed by a roadside bomb during clashes in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City on March 26. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
U.S. Army soldiers from First Squadron, Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment console each other at a memorial service for Cpl. Steven Candelo in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Cpl. Candelo, 21, from Houston, Texas, was killed by a roadside bomb during clashes in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City on March 26. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
U.S. Army soldiers from First Squadron, Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment pay their respects to their comrade, Cpl. Steven Candelo during a memorial service in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Cpl. Candelo, 21, from Houston, Texas, was killed by a roadside bomb during clashes in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City on March 26. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)As we turn our eyes to the beginning of a new week, lets take a look at some articles on the 2nd SCR...
Soldiers Weed Out Sadr City Terrorists
Route-clearance Soldier Leads From Front
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Chris, we are counting the days till you are home on R&R. We love you buddy and can't wait to see you!
I love you - be safe!
v/r,
- Collabman
Route-clearance Soldier Leads From Front
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Chris, we are counting the days till you are home on R&R. We love you buddy and can't wait to see you!
I love you - be safe!
v/r,
- Collabman
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1 comment:
I don't think there is anytime for grieving. Maybe it hits home after deployment. Unless our soldiers talk to us about their experiences will we ever know the answer to your questions?
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