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    as some of yall know my friend paul has been missing since feb 28...about 3 weeks ago it was discovered that he was not only missing but believed to be a prisoner atfer 2 other soldiers he went missing with turned up executed...they ofund paul this past saturday...beaten and executed just outside baghdad...he had several broken bones along with some cracked ribs...many lacerations and bruises and was serverly malnourished...i met with paul's mom this morning...she came into town to tell me the news and to give me a letter paul wrote to me beofre he left in case something happened to him...he told me he loved me and that he was sorry he wasnt coming back...the letter was a little over a page long...he also left me a ring...it was his grandmothers 50th anniversary ring that she left to him when she died last year...he said that he planned on proposing to me once he got back and since he wasnt coming back that he still wanted me to have it...that it was meant for my finger...he had it cleaned and sized before he left and its a perfect fit...dont know how he knew my size but he did...ever since he went missing ive been prepared for the worst but it still hit me hard...just thought id let yall know...

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    Sorry to hear Heather
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    Damn! sorry to hear that, I was hoping he would be rescued or something eventually.
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    wow.. i am so sorry... that made me cry. Hit too close to home.
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    Heather stop making me cry damnit!! You know I love you girl and if you need anything Ill be at your apt in no time..car or not...Im here for you whenever you need me. The ring is a perfect fit for a reason...he loved you and still does. Don't forget that....

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    I'm sorry to hear that = /
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    sorry to hear, life goes on tho
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    Heather sorry to hear of this...
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    Sorry to hear, but atleast now you can have a lil closure.

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    woo...
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    aww hunny im so sorry.. Atleast you still have part of the most important part of him with that ring... his heart. He obviously loved you so much and he still does.. He knew that if he didnt come back the only thing he could give you was that ring to signafy his heart.. Im here if you need me!
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    I don't know you heather but very sorry to hear that. At least he died for a good cause.
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    sorry 2 hear that, my condolences(sp?) to the family and friends

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    wow iam sorry to hert that
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    Heather, I am sooooo sorry about this. If you need anyone to talk to, Hit me up ANYTIME
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    Heather boo., I am also sooooo sorry to hear about this... I hope that you can now have closure, keep what he gave you close to your heart, and remember him forever especially all the good times you shared... be sweet !
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    That is soo messed up . My prayers goes out to you and his Family. Keep your head up Ma.
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    i am very sorry for your loss. he is in a better place now
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    I am very sorry for your lost as I am in prayer today I will pray for you..
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    i'm sorry heather...he'll be in my prayers....
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    thank you all for your kind words...and your support throughout this whole ordeal...i really appreciate it more than youll ever know

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    that is so sad! Im sure he was thinkin of you and his family till his last............brought a tear to my eye too. I'm really sorry. We are all here for you to help pull u through when u need it!
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    nobody looks forward to this kind of news. this is the epitomy (sp?) of things you really lothe hearing. heather, i'm so sorry about all of this. you know your sister and i are here for you for whatever. i didnt know the guy, but i know he was a brave soul fighting for our country, doing his part to keep us safe on the homeland. again, while this can be some heart breaking news to recieve, at least you know he's not suffering anymore. you know that whatever pain he was enduring has now ceased. and the void that was once known as "where's paul" can now be filled with his care for you. i'm sorry things didnt work out they way everyone was hoping, but at least he's no longer in the hands of those criminalistic maniacs. send his family our condolences.
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    WOW. thats hard to read and know that your typing this about someone you loved. im real sorry that it happen like this. i was praying for a better out come.
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    My deepest sympathy and condolences for you today. It's heart breaking to hear that story. You and he will be in our family's prayers. Truly heart breaking.

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    Sorry to hear it. Very sorry actually. I was hoping that this wasn't going to be the ending. He died doing what he thought was right. He is a hero who died for the blanket of freedom the United States sleeps under. At least you have closure now, may he rest in peace. Another fallen comrade, a hero. Try to remember all the good he did and the good times you had together, for he is in a better place now, Hooah.
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    Heather I dont know you but Im sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and Pauls family.
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    so sorry to here, the news was inevitable i guess.

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    im sorry to hear that
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    sorry to hear this...hes in a great place now though and knowing what he did for our country is a great accomplishment. Everything happens for a reason and he will always be a part of your heart and thats where he will stay. Good luck with everything and we all have you in a prayers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kilpatty43
    as some of yall know my friend paul has been missing since feb 28...about 3 weeks ago it was discovered that he was not only missing but believed to be a prisoner atfer 2 other soldiers he went missing with turned up executed...they ofund paul this past saturday...beaten and executed just outside baghdad...he had several broken bones along with some cracked ribs...many lacerations and bruises and was serverly malnourished...i met with paul's mom this morning...she came into town to tell me the news and to give me a letter paul wrote to me beofre he left in case something happened to him...he told me he loved me and that he was sorry he wasnt coming back...the letter was a little over a page long...he also left me a ring...it was his grandmothers 50th anniversary ring that she left to him when she died last year...he said that he planned on proposing to me once he got back and since he wasnt coming back that he still wanted me to have it...that it was meant for my finger...he had it cleaned and sized before he left and its a perfect fit...dont know how he knew my size but he did...ever since he went missing ive been prepared for the worst but it still hit me hard...just thought id let yall know...




    My deepest condolences go out to you as well as his family. Being a veteran of Desert Storm I would just like for you to know that there are people out there who have had to deal with this type of loss. From everything I have read in all of your posts about this soldier, I can only come to the realization that he was in fact a very strong and admirable man. I have had to go through this so many times before and it never gets any easier. Please tell his family that we (the soldiers of this free counrty) salute him and are thankfull of his dedication and service to this great country.
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    Quote Originally Posted by One Tuning Tuner
    My deepest condolences go out to you as well as his family. Being a veteran of Desert Storm I would just like for you to know that there are people out there who have had to deal with this type of loss. From everything I have read in all of your posts about this soldier, I can only come to the realization that he was in fact a very strong and admirable man. I have had to go through this so many times before and it never gets any easier. Please tell his family that we (the soldiers of this free counrty) salute him and are thankfull of his dedication and service to this great country.
    that is a great post and very honorable for you to say. thank god for all our soldiers over their fighting for us - my thoughts are with them every day. and like you said, what he did shows was an admirable man he was - and you are too for fighting in Desert Storm. Our country has people like you and Paul to thank for our everyday freedoms
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    I'm so sorry Hefy Bugs! That made me cry reading all that - mom called me a little while ago and told me, I tried to call you, but you didn't answer. I understand that though. I'm so sorry and if there is anything I can do, just let me know. Mom said you were thinking about having a memorial service next week for him, let me know and I will try to come down.

    If there is anything I can do Heather, let me know. I'm sorry, but I guess the silver lining in all of this is that you have closure now. I know how hard that is, but its better than not knowing.
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    sorry to hear that.... just stay positive for the future. Good luck, my condolences
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    thanks again everyone...yalls words mean a great deal to me and i will pass them along to his family as well

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    Gosh, Heather I am so sorry to hear that.. I'm here for you if you need anything.
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    very very sorry.... my buddy just shipped out of iraq........ your in my prayers
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    Heather -- my heart aches for you and from reading the above posts, I am not alone. Hopefully you do have some closure although it will take a while to heal. Much love!
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    I cant even type, that is so sad, this is really depressing. Well i thank him for his courage and his patriotism. If it wasnt for people like him, we would not have a free nation. He is the very definition of Hero and Patriot, unfortunetly he had to give the ultimate sacrifice to secure our freedom. My most heart felt condolences to his family, you, and anyone else affected by this. let them know it was not in vain, he has earned my deepest respect. I will see if i can get my father (ret col USAF) to see if he can have the flag flown at half mast at his old squadron in memorial to your friend.
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