Private First Class Andrew R. Small, B co, 1/32 Infantry, 10th Mountain Division.
Andrew was a friend of my son, and lived up the road in Wiscasset, Maine. He was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2006, and his death was mourned through the area. Almost every store, business, church, school, had a message on their fronts, and hundreds lined the streets to view his funeral procession.
I thought that this post would be important to reblog today. Andrew was a true hero, who gave his life in the service of his country. It is important that we remember him, and all who gave their tomorrow for our today.
To his name, I'd also add two close friends of mine, AT2 Gary Nesbitt, and AW3 Jim Piepkorn, Both lost too soon.
And also, as so many today, Capt Carrol LeFon, Neptunus Lex.
I was blessed to know all of them, and I will keep their names and memories with me for as long as I live. God Bless all who have fallen, and may God's angels comfort their families and friends.
Reblogged this on The Lexicans.
So moving, it’s always important to remember the fallen and what they have sacrificed for us. Support for soldiers during the hard times as well as the good is what keeps us on the straight and narrow. God bless all the allied servicemen, from somebody who cares in the UK!