# He goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he might devour **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 16, 2005, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318 "2005-11-16T16:01:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2005, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/1 "2005-11-16T16:01:05Z")
Two deaths in recent days: the mother of a long-time friend of mine, and another friend, a former co-worker who had returned to active duty. The co-worker was killed in Iraq. He was, I believe, the highest ranking officer thus far to be killed in that conflict. He was buried in Arlington yesterday. My friend I’d known since 1990. I’d met both her parents many times. Her mom had a stupid, tragic accident: fell down the stairs and died. Just thought I’d share. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2005, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/2 "2005-11-16T17:20:02Z")
I’m sorry for your losses, Bricker. ---
**Author:** ![Dunderman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2005, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/3 "2005-11-16T17:24:20Z")
Grandmother Death does that sometimes; it’s a part of life. I’m sorry, **Bricker**. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2005, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/4 "2005-11-16T17:30:46Z")
Dude. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2005, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/5 "2005-11-16T17:34:23Z")
I’m sorry, Bricker. Stay strong… ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2005, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/6 "2005-11-16T21:01:26Z")
_many hugs_ ---
**Author:** ![Reepicheep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed655f/32.png) [@Reepicheep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reepicheep)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2005, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/7 "2005-11-17T01:38:32Z")
Eternal rest grant unto them May perpetual light shine upon them May they rest in peace ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Girl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7bcc69/32.png) [@Mighty\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Girl)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2005, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/8 "2005-11-17T05:19:59Z")
Sorry Bricker. ---
**Author:** ![GusNSpot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gusnspot/32/436_2.png) [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2005, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/9 "2005-11-17T07:04:48Z")
The world is Round! It is not Fair, It is just Damm Round! ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2005, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-goes-about-like-a-roaring-lion-seeking-whom-he-might-devour/331318/10 "2005-11-17T11:20:21Z")
I _am_ sorry, **Bricker**. I lost a former friend recently; I found out about his death while looking for a link to something I was going to post. I know you value justice and honor, and it’s rough when something so unjust happens. All I can offer you is sympathy and prayers, but if you wan them, you’ve got them and lots of them. My sincere condolences, CJ