Tragedy

Today was a sad, sad day in Afghanistan. A tragedy occurred. Last night a CH-47 Chinook was shot down (Taliban claim responsibility), killing 30 U.S. troops, 1 civilian interpreter, and 7 Afghan commandos. Of those 31 U.S. troops, 22 were Navy Seals. The Navy Seals in the crash were apart of the unit (Seal Team 6), not actual group, that killed Osama bin Laden. They were some of our best warriors out there, and I know them and the other troops will be sorely missed. (Information from CNN and MSNBC)

Chinook Helicopter


If anyone has read my first post y'all would know that I respect Navy Seals a lot. I actually really respect all of our armed forces, but I guess I have a soft spot in my heart for the elite warriors like the Navy Seals. Probably because they will go where nobody else goes to protect and defend people they have never met including: me, my family, and the rest of the citizens of the United States of America. As one of there mottos says, "The only easy day was yesterday."  However, I know it it is not just the Navy Seals that protect our country, but all of the armed forces. And so I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends who lost loved ones in the crash, and thank you for letting your loved ones serve this country. It is people like them who make America great. I know my words may not mean much, but just know I will be praying for y'all.

Also thank you to all the other men and women serving in the armed forces. May God be with you and keep you safe in all that you are doing. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. Come home safe.  

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