This is sad. It's 2013 and we're still losing boys and girls for no damn good reason.

 

http://news.msn.com/obits/aaron-x-wittman-army-sergeant-28

Even more sad, in 2012 Suicide deaths outnumbered combat deaths for the US army, 177 to 176.

 

There are also allegations that the suicide numbers are suppressed and may be actually higher.

 

People need help and they aren't getting it.

Please don't lessen the impact of this thread and this young mans death, by comparing it to those who knowingly took their own lives. Two different topics. Two different issues.

i think he was referring to those service members returning from tours overseas that commit suicide when they get back from PTSD... as far as im concerned they are all combat casualties because they probably wouldnt have done it otherwise...

Yes, I was. Thank you pbkid.

RIP soldier.

Fair winds and following seas...

Even more sad, in 2012 Suicide deaths outnumbered combat deaths for the US army, 177 to 176.

 

There are also allegations that the suicide numbers are suppressed and may be actually higher.

 

People need help and they aren't getting it.

 

i think he was referring to those service members returning from tours overseas that commit suicide when they get back from PTSD... as far as im concerned they are all combat casualties because they probably wouldnt have done it otherwise...

 

Yes, I was. Thank you pbkid.

 

 

Sorry. Please accept my apologies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry. Please accept my apologies.

 

Its cool man.

Rest in peace brother.

 

The Knights of Olde were Men of Honor

Who used their Might For Right!

Today they’re known as Sheepdogs

Those who carry on the fight.

 

I am a tired old Sheepdog,

The guardian of my flock.

I keep the predators at bay

And stand watch around the clock.

 

Please stop the Sheep from pulling my teeth.

I’ll need them for the fight,

When the hungry Wolves come calling

Some dark and deadly night.

 

I pray I never need my gun

But someday if I do,

May my cause be just!

My draw be quick!

And my aim be ever true!

 

Heaven holds a special place

For those who do the deed,

Defenders of the innocent

In their hour of need.

 

May the Sheep someday be grateful.

There’s a debt they cannot pay,

To the Sheepdogs who lay it on the line

Each and every day.

 

I am proud to be a Sheepdog.

I’ve done my very best.

I’ll stand my watch until my Maker

Calls me home to rest.

 

But when I meet Saint Peter,

There’s just one request I’ll make:

“Please let me spend Eternity

Standing guard at Heaven’s Gate.”