I am deeply saddened for your loss... I have 3 little kids of my own and could not contemplate what you must feel.
But I will say I know one thing... I would be standing tall and proud that my son did what he knew was right and honorable. I hope you are finding comfort with that.
I thank him and you as well for supporting him in the protection of our nation... not a perfect nation... but damn it... we are good people and we love our freedom.
I've looked at this thread many, many times today and every time I get a sick feeling deep in my stomach. I have a son named Michael and I can't even imagine what I would do if something ever happened to him. You have my deepest sympathies.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Those are great photos which I'm sure you will cherish and rightly so. They show a great looking young man who selflessly served his country making his father, his country, and clearly the members of this board very proud. I sincerely appreciate his service and sacrifice for our country. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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I am really sorry to hear this, My Son served Two Tours of Duty in Iraq as a Combat Medic, he came home this pase April, while he was in the service I always had a Blue Star Flag in my Sig Line. I have created a Gold Star Flag if you would like to put it in your sig line.
I will pray for your Son, his fellow Soldiers that passed, and your Family.
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Like everyone else who has replied, words are hard to find as I fight back tears. God bless you and your family and may you find comfort with Him as you mourn your dear Michael. He was indeed a hero, and I thank him for his service to our nation, and you for raising such a caring and unselfish son. He's surrounded by the awesome glory and peace of Heaven now and you'll see him again one day. I'll keep you in my prayers.
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I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your familyAlso May GOD be with you during this time of grieving. GOD BLESS and take care,MoJo
Sorry for your loss. With time things will get better - but you will never forget. I lost a son four years ago and not a day goes by that I dont think of him. In time those memories will help you make it through the day. You will cherish those memories!
A child should not precede a parent in death. As the father of two and retired military member, I weep with you in this tragic loss. From the pictures you posted I can tell that your son was very, very special to you and you to him. I heartfully thank him for his service to his country and offer you and your family my deepest sympathies.
Having scrolled through all the posts, I agree with all that has been said already, This may be a first for our forum, Total agreement on the fact that
May God Bless your son and your family during this time. He is nothing short of an American Hero. Stay strong and know my family is praying for yours right now.
Kory... I am so sorry to hear of this... we go back a long way on this forum, and I feel I know you and through you, your son. What a terrible loss.... RickO
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You son is a hero to this great country and I thank him and you for his service and sacrifice.
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I've been haunted by the loss of this brave young man for the past two days. I can't imagine the sorrow and pain the family must be going through. As the father of a 15 yo boy, my only child, this type of thing shakes me to my core. I've also discussed this with my family and our prayers are with you.
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So sorry to hear of your loss, many thanks for his service to our country.
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Very handsome lad, you should be very proud. Its always hard when a parent outlives their kid, take solace in the fact that one day you will be reunited with him in some form or the other, hopefully you won't take the loss too hard, will definately drink a cold one in his honor tonight, god bless!
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<< <i>It is with great sorrow I inform you that my beloved youngest son, Michael E. Thompson, was killed yesterday when the Chinook he was flying on crashed in western Iraq. Pleae keep my family in your prayers in this time of great, great loss for us. He was, and will always be my hero, my beloved son......Kory >>
I'm deeply saddened for your loss, but uplifted by your beautiful pictures of your son with his dad and dog..
May God be with you in this difficult time. Your son is a true patriot. Find solace in the fact that he gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country and every citizen. God bless you and yours.
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But I will say I know one thing... I would be standing tall and proud that my son did what he knew was right and honorable. I hope you are finding comfort with that.
I thank him and you as well for supporting him in the protection of our nation... not a perfect nation... but damn it... we are good people and we love our freedom.
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I will pray for your Son, his fellow Soldiers that passed, and your Family.
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Like everyone else who has replied, words are hard to find as I fight back tears. God bless you and your family and may you find comfort with Him as you mourn your dear Michael. He was indeed a hero, and I thank him for his service to our nation, and you for raising such a caring and unselfish son. He's surrounded by the awesome glory and peace of Heaven now and you'll see him again one day. I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Your son is a true hero and I thank him for his service and sacrifice to our country.
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With time things will get better - but you will never forget.
I lost a son four years ago and not a day goes by that I dont think of him.
In time those memories will help you make it through the day.
You will cherish those memories!
A child should not precede a parent in death. As the father of two and retired military member, I weep with you in this tragic loss. From the pictures you posted I can tell that your son was very, very special to you and you to him. I heartfully thank him for his service to his country and offer you and your family my deepest sympathies.
You wouldn't believe how long it took to get him to sit still for this.
I agree with all that has been said already,
This may be a first for our forum,
Total agreement on the fact that
Your son is a hero
I am very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and yours.
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I am so sorry to hear of this... we go back a long way on this forum, and I feel I know you and through you, your son. What a terrible loss.... RickO
I can see by the photo you posted your son was in the infantry, by the CIB on his uniform.
May God bless your, your family, and all military members that protect us.
Our Payers are with you.
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We all agreed, including my 11 y.o. stepson, that your son is a hero.
We will all say a prayer in Michael's name and for you and your family at the upcoming Jewish Holiday services.
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I've been haunted by the loss of this brave young man for the past two days. I can't imagine the sorrow and pain the family must be going through. As the father of a 15 yo boy, my only child, this type of thing shakes me to my core. I've also discussed this with my family and our prayers are with you.
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it is the love of something." Adlai Stevenson-1952 speech to American Legion
There are no words to comfort you ! Our young men and women are in service out of love for family and a sense of duty to their country. Hold fast to that fact !
Kory - I am so so sorry to hear of your loss.
<< <i>It is with great sorrow I inform you that my beloved youngest son, Michael E. Thompson, was killed yesterday when the Chinook he was flying on crashed in western Iraq. Pleae keep my family in your prayers in this time of great, great loss for us. He was, and will always be my hero, my beloved son......Kory
I'm deeply saddened for your loss, but uplifted by your beautiful pictures of your son with his dad and dog..
God Bless you and your family.
My thoughts are with you..... I am truly stunned at this event. I have a cousin over in Iraq on his THIRD tour of duty, he comes home in Nov.
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You and yours have the deepest condolences from me and mine, we will add to our payers for him.
RIP and thank you