R.I.P. Sgt Stiles

Poststructural Pub
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My cousin Jon passed on the 13th of November, 2008. His convoy was hit by an IED in Afghanistan. He leaves behind one daughter, a wife, and his parents.
I attended the funeral in Denver. I don’t know if any of ya’ll have ever seen a mother bury her son, but it’s a painful experience I wouldn’t wish on anyone. I can only imagine what Aunt Linda was and is going through. Scratch that; I can’t even imagine.

Some of you may have been to a military funeral for someone killed in action. Those of you that have will know what I mean when I say that, when the first sgt did the roll call I started weeping.

Sgt Stiles…
Sgt Stiles, Jonny
Sgt Stiles, Jonny L.

Then the rifle-crack of the salute…

If it’s your thing I’d ask that you pray for my Aunt Linda, who buried her son Jon on Friday. And for his widow Launa.

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_11043147

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I’m so sorry. Thanks for your moving post.

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I’m sorry for your trouble, Cofaidh.

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My condolences, Cofaidh.

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My Condolences as well Cofaidh

David

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So sad to hear. :cry:

He had already proven himself a hero. May his soul fly free, and may your family find the strength and courage to get through this tough time, together.

Sarah

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Just sad. sorry.

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My condolences to his family and my thanks for his service.

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I’m very sorry. A hard thing. :frowning:

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So,so, sad… I will pray for his wife and kids, family and especially his mom. That has to be every mother’s worst horror, to bury a child.

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We will say a prayer for those who have died in service. Amen

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How terrible. I’m very sorry to hear about it.