My cousin was killed in Afghanistan yesterday

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What monstrously sad news. I will pray for the soul of your young Marine and for strength for your family.

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My condolences and best wishes for you and your family.

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i’m so very sorry to hear this.

may his memory be eternal.

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Thank you everyone for the kind words. It’s been a tough day.

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Bob, I’m sorry for your troubles. :frowning:

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Bob, I’m so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.

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I’m so sorry for you loss, and grateful for his brave service. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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Very sorry over your loss and condolences to you and the whole family and friends.:frowning:

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I am very sorry to hear this. Your family is right to be proud of that young man.

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I am so very sorry for your loss Bob.

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So sorry for the brave young man’s life ended so soon.
Proud that the Marine Tradition is still strong. Semper Fi!

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I’m so sorry to hear of this sad news. You definitely should be proud of him. I hope that everyone who reads this remembers his brave service and unimaginable sacrifice. Peace to you and your loved ones.

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I’m so sorry for your loss.

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So sorry for your loss.

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Sorry to hear this. I get email updates from DOD everytime a combat casualty is identified. Keeps things in perspective for me. I haven’t received the one for his incident yet, but when I do, I will think of you and your family, and your brave Marine.

Casualties this week:
Lance Cpl. Irvin M. Ceniceros, 21 (USMC)
Pfc. Jordan M. Byrd, 19, (USA)
Cpl. Justin J. Cain, 22, (USMC)
Lance Cpl. Phillip D. Vinnedge, 19 (USMC)
Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Rodewald, 21, (USMC)
Pfc. Victor A. Dew, 20, of Granite Bay, Calif. (USMC)
Lance Cpl. Raymon L. A. Johnson, 22, (USMC)
Lance Cpl. John T. Sparks, 23, (USMC)
Hospital Corpsman Edwin Gonzalez, 22 (USN)

9 So far reported in only the past 6 days. None of them older than 23. Can’t wait to get out of this place.

Again, sorry for your loss!!

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Lance Cpl. Joseph C. Lopez, 26, (USMC) . . .

These emails NEVER stop coming.

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I am profoundly sorry for your losss.
I’m sure he was a great young man.

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My condolences.

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Jesus Christ, they’re all so young. It seems to me they usually are but it still shocks me every time.

My condolences, Bob, to you and your family.

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My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Bob. You have every right to be proud of your cousin’s service and sacrifice.