For CPT Alfred and Mrs. Grinder

[Gokian]

I lost two great friends awhile back and this is the first time I am able to sit down and reflect. I was in chat tonight talking to Adam and it brought a lot of feelings to the surface. What really sucks is we were leaving and that fate had to befall both of them. It truly has made me a better person and I wanted to share this with everyone here. Everyone knows that I have been getting bombed pretty hard lately. I want to thank everyone who has bombed me and also those who lent prayers to our troop when the accident occurred. I am so happy to have found a family here and I plan to live my life to the fullest to honor theirs.

Thank you all,

 

[PLUSH]

Thanks for sharing Gokian. You were in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[smokinghole]

If you ever need to talk to someone that's not VA let me know. I'll give you my number no matter what brother.

 

[rduke10]

here's to fallen Hero's and never forgetting that Freedom is not Free and thankful for the friends and family who come home safe.

 

[sgresso]

Amen guys! We owe a lot to the hero's in the US!

 

[njstone]

Thanks for sharing some of the hardship with us, Tom. Even though we didn't know them as you did, we're here with you brother. Prayers sent!

 

[L8A]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friends Gokian.

 

[Phi Delt]

Hey Tom, I'm sorry to hear of your loss, and I'm confident that you will honour their memory properly brother. We're glad that you made it home safely, and wish that all your comrades could as well. Unfortunately, war doesn't work that way.

 

[mcroom]

Tom, we are glad you are home safely and will continue to lift you and all of our defenders up in prayer. We are so thankful for all your sacrifice for our freedom. Thank you for sharing, Tom. God bless all of our men, women and their families who serve in our armed forces.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Thomas, thanks for sharing, losing anybody close to you is definately a tough thing to deal with my friend.

Stay strong and thanks again for your service to our country!