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Hello everyone.
As many of you may know, this day in 2005 was particularly tragic for our great Country. I simply do not have the words to express the pain felt throughout our community, the friends and most importantly the families of those touched by this event. There is not a day that goes by that we do not remember our friends and Team mates lost on this operation.
I do not speak of work often; it's just not my style. Most of us in Naval Special Warfare are here out of deep patriotism and Love for our country. We do what we do not for recognition, but for the quiet sense of satisfaction that comes when we are allowed to make a difference for our Country. We are a tight community, and do not react to losses well. So, on this day, it is important that we remember our friends and honor them in our own way. I mourn their loss, but I do not use that pain as a crutch. Instead it is a catalyst that drives me to try harder, train harder, Love my family more and most importantly to view each day as the gift that it truly is.
Some of you may have read the book titled "The Lone Survivor". It written by my good friend Marcus Luttrell. Marcus is a giant 6"4' (Or taller, depending on the moment) Texan, an absolute badass, but also the kindest and most sincere person you could ever hope to call friend. The book is written just like Marcus is sitting next to you at the campfire recalling his life and the events of that operation. It can be a tough read at times, because as I said Marcus is a Texas Giant and they have their own way of telling a story, but when it comes to the actual tale of the operation, I challenge you to try and put the book down.
I will be giving away a copy of this Book and also a PBS DVD Documentary Box set titled "The War". It covers the WWII Period of 1941 to 1945 and should be excellent to watch with any young man or woman especially during these times of unsettling similarities.
Even though the giveaway is in remembrance of a very serious event, I'd like to make the contest fun. Here are the rules.
Level One entry: Just Post "Count me in", and accompany that with some patriotic statement (God Bless America etc...).
Level Two entry: Post a web address, photo or news article that is in memorial of those we have lost in War. It can be specific to operation Red Wings, or any other War involving our Country (Let's keep it Civil War to Present).
Level Three entry: I have sent in little trinkets on several occasions to the Busse crew (The Shop, The Company Store etc...). From time to time these have popped up in previews, ads, or just random photos here and on other family hosted forums (hint). Find as many of these as you can and post links or list them. You can build from another persons post or combine separate entries from multiple posts (pic three from Johns post, pic one from Sallies post etc...).
Level one is worth one entry, level two is three entries and the Winner from level three will get ten entries. Level three may get its own prize depending on how fierce the competition gets.
Each person may only have one entry per level (So max of three entries unless you win level three). Post as much as you'd like, but please don't kill the sites bandwidth!
Deadline for entry is Midnight on the Fourth of July. Some time on the Fifth I will get all the entries gathered up into a hat and my Son will draw the winner.
As many of you may know, this day in 2005 was particularly tragic for our great Country. I simply do not have the words to express the pain felt throughout our community, the friends and most importantly the families of those touched by this event. There is not a day that goes by that we do not remember our friends and Team mates lost on this operation.
I do not speak of work often; it's just not my style. Most of us in Naval Special Warfare are here out of deep patriotism and Love for our country. We do what we do not for recognition, but for the quiet sense of satisfaction that comes when we are allowed to make a difference for our Country. We are a tight community, and do not react to losses well. So, on this day, it is important that we remember our friends and honor them in our own way. I mourn their loss, but I do not use that pain as a crutch. Instead it is a catalyst that drives me to try harder, train harder, Love my family more and most importantly to view each day as the gift that it truly is.
Some of you may have read the book titled "The Lone Survivor". It written by my good friend Marcus Luttrell. Marcus is a giant 6"4' (Or taller, depending on the moment) Texan, an absolute badass, but also the kindest and most sincere person you could ever hope to call friend. The book is written just like Marcus is sitting next to you at the campfire recalling his life and the events of that operation. It can be a tough read at times, because as I said Marcus is a Texas Giant and they have their own way of telling a story, but when it comes to the actual tale of the operation, I challenge you to try and put the book down.
I will be giving away a copy of this Book and also a PBS DVD Documentary Box set titled "The War". It covers the WWII Period of 1941 to 1945 and should be excellent to watch with any young man or woman especially during these times of unsettling similarities.
Even though the giveaway is in remembrance of a very serious event, I'd like to make the contest fun. Here are the rules.
Level One entry: Just Post "Count me in", and accompany that with some patriotic statement (God Bless America etc...).
Level Two entry: Post a web address, photo or news article that is in memorial of those we have lost in War. It can be specific to operation Red Wings, or any other War involving our Country (Let's keep it Civil War to Present).
Level Three entry: I have sent in little trinkets on several occasions to the Busse crew (The Shop, The Company Store etc...). From time to time these have popped up in previews, ads, or just random photos here and on other family hosted forums (hint). Find as many of these as you can and post links or list them. You can build from another persons post or combine separate entries from multiple posts (pic three from Johns post, pic one from Sallies post etc...).
Level one is worth one entry, level two is three entries and the Winner from level three will get ten entries. Level three may get its own prize depending on how fierce the competition gets.
Each person may only have one entry per level (So max of three entries unless you win level three). Post as much as you'd like, but please don't kill the sites bandwidth!
Deadline for entry is Midnight on the Fourth of July. Some time on the Fifth I will get all the entries gathered up into a hat and my Son will draw the winner.
), and those who sacrifice all for their brothers and country live it.
