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
R.I.P. Sgt Stiles
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R.I.P. Sgt Stiles
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I'm so sorry. Thanks for your moving post.
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Re: R.I.P. Sgt Stiles
My Condolences as well Cofaidh
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Re: R.I.P. Sgt Stiles
So sad to hear. 
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
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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My condolences to his family and my thanks for his service.
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Re: R.I.P. Sgt Stiles
I'm very sorry. A hard thing. 
And whether the blood be highland, lowland or no.
And whether the skin be black or white as the snow.
Of kith and of kin we are one, be it right, be it wrong.
As long as our hearts beat true to the lilt of a song.
And whether the skin be black or white as the snow.
Of kith and of kin we are one, be it right, be it wrong.
As long as our hearts beat true to the lilt of a song.
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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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Re: R.I.P. Sgt Stiles
How terrible. I'm very sorry to hear about it.
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