When I first heard of this attack in Kabul a couple of weeks ago, I feared the worst for our friend Dave; however, when I initially read the article I missed that one of the dead was British…I only saw the South African and knew that Dave was British so I thought he wasn’t involved. Yesterday I received a phone call letting me know that Dave was in fact one of the two killed. Very sad.
All of us from our unit worked real close with Dave. DHL flew all our mail in and out of the country and screened our outgoing packages. Dave’s office was literally next door. I talked to him every day I was in Bagram.
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Pingback by Mid-November Evening » GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell — November 15, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss Joel. I will definatley be praying for you and other soldiers who knew Dave during this time.
Comment by Tara — November 16, 2008 @ 12:42 am
I’m sorry, Joel. That has to be very tough. My thoughts go out to his family and all of you who knew him. Another good man arriving at Fiddler’s Green.
Comment by Barb — November 16, 2008 @ 1:59 am
I’m very sorry for your loss, LT. I’ll keep you and your friend’s loved ones in my prayers.
Comment by TSgt P — November 17, 2008 @ 12:38 am
I’m so sorry Joel.
Our prayers will be with his friends and family.
Comment by Debbie — November 17, 2008 @ 1:17 pm