Comments on: The “U.S. Soldier” (An ASP Exclusive) [UPDATE] http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-us-soldier The Web’s Leading Military Blog Since 2004 Mon, 21 May 2012 04:57:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: AB Michael K Fallin http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-23585 AB Michael K Fallin Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:23:52 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-23585 Alex was a good man i wish i had the change to meet him. He will be missed by many people. I salute you Caption and will never forget. Alex was a good man i wish i had the change to meet him. He will be missed by many people. I salute you Caption and will never forget.

]]> By: Joshua Martin http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-19887 Joshua Martin Fri, 11 Aug 2006 21:08:25 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-19887 I went to SWT with Alex back in the 90's. Alex was a great guy and I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I know Kimberly Dozier and I was just shocked to learn that both Kimberly and Alex were there at the same time. I hope that you are all able to find peace as you recover from your loss. I went to SWT with Alex back in the 90′s. Alex was a great guy and I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I know Kimberly Dozier and I was just shocked to learn that both Kimberly and Alex were there at the same time. I hope that you are all able to find peace as you recover from your loss.

]]> By: Richard Fuller http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-16973 Richard Fuller Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:35:45 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-16973 I knew Alex when we both stationed in Ft. Bliss Texas and then in Ft. Carson. I was devastated to here the news of his death.Alex was a great friend as well as leader for me and it hurts knowing I will never get to tell him this.We lost contact when he went to OCS and I left for recruiting school but i will always remember him and the fun times we had.My condolences go out to his wife and children, he was a good man. I knew Alex when we both stationed in Ft. Bliss Texas and then in Ft. Carson. I was devastated to here the news of his death.Alex was a great friend as well as leader for me and it hurts knowing I will never get to tell him this.We lost contact when he went to OCS and I left for recruiting school but i will always remember him and the fun times we had.My condolences go out to his wife and children, he was a good man.

]]> By: Cathy Renaud http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-12465 Cathy Renaud Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:10:49 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-12465 My heartfelt deepest sympathy to the family of CPT James A. Funkhouser Jr. Words could never express how deeply sorry I am for your loss of your Grandson, Son,Brother,Husband,Father,Nephew, Cousin or friend.I pray that all of the wonderful,loving memories you hold within your hearts of this brave,couragious Hero will bring comfort on the most difficult days ahead. Sincerely Cathy Massachusetts Soldiers Angel and forever greatful American My heartfelt deepest sympathy to the family of CPT James A. Funkhouser Jr.
Words could never express how deeply sorry I am for your loss of your Grandson, Son,Brother,Husband,Father,Nephew, Cousin or friend.I pray that all of the wonderful,loving memories you hold within your hearts of this brave,couragious Hero will bring comfort on the most difficult days ahead.
Sincerely Cathy
Massachusetts
Soldiers Angel
and forever greatful
American

]]> By: Greg Klaus http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-12455 Greg Klaus Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:34:56 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-12455 My family's condolences to you. We do know how it feels, as we lost our son, Darren Howe, last November. His funeral was on Veteran's Day. There is nothing I can say or do to lessen the feelings. But, I can say that 'time' does have a quality to it. As time passes, more memories come forth and, although at times it's painful, reminiscing can put a smile on your face and allow you to feel their presence. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. One last note, thank God for the Patriot Guard! They were present for us as well. You are in good hands! Kindest Regards, Greg Klaus Nebraska My family’s condolences to you. We do know how it feels, as we lost our son, Darren Howe, last November. His funeral was on Veteran’s Day.

There is nothing I can say or do to lessen the feelings. But, I can say that ‘time’ does have a quality to it. As time passes, more memories come forth and, although at times it’s painful, reminiscing can put a smile on your face and allow you to feel their presence.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

One last note, thank God for the Patriot Guard! They were present for us as well. You are in good hands!

Kindest Regards,
Greg Klaus
Nebraska

]]> By: Oscar Malave http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-12439 Oscar Malave Thu, 08 Jun 2006 21:04:24 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-12439 Jennifer, Our condolences. He was a great person and friend. We will miss him as I speak on behalf of my wife Glenda too. There is a lot I want to say. I will reserve this for later times. All I can say now is this hurt us deeply as your family is close to our heart. As a fellow Soldier, I am not ashamed to say that we shed tears as we learned what happened and I called Glenda to let her know. We feel your loss and will pray for you and your family. I am currently in Hawaii and just found out. Otherwise, we would be in Texas now to provide our support. Oscar and Glenda Malave Jennifer,

Our condolences. He was a great person and friend.

We will miss him as I speak on behalf of my wife Glenda too. There is a lot I want to say. I will reserve this for later times. All I can say now is this hurt us deeply as your family is close to our heart. As a fellow Soldier, I am not ashamed to say that we shed tears as we learned what happened and I called Glenda to let her know. We feel your loss and will pray for you and your family. I am currently in Hawaii and just found out. Otherwise, we would be in Texas now to provide our support.
Oscar and Glenda Malave

]]> By: CJ http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-12430 CJ Thu, 08 Jun 2006 16:28:17 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-12430 Patty, that is one definition used for the word. Since I fought in OIF, that obviously doesn't apply to me. I got the name in basic training after a pugil stick fight. I was paired with a guy much bigger than I am (I'm 5'5"). I ended up winning the entire contest and was given the name after the cartoon character in Foghorn Leghorn. Henery the Chickenhawk was always picking on people bigger than itself. Hope that explains. Patty, that is one definition used for the word. Since I fought in OIF, that obviously doesn’t apply to me. I got the name in basic training after a pugil stick fight. I was paired with a guy much bigger than I am (I’m 5’5″). I ended up winning the entire contest and was given the name after the cartoon character in Foghorn Leghorn. Henery the Chickenhawk was always picking on people bigger than itself. Hope that explains.

]]> By: Patty Nottoli http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-12426 Patty Nottoli Thu, 08 Jun 2006 13:43:17 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-12426 Thanks for the article about Alex Funkenhauser. I'm just curious about the name chknhawk that you used in your post. Isn't a chickenhawk someone who is pro-war but doesn't want to fight it himself? Thank you, Patty Thanks for the article about Alex Funkenhauser. I’m just curious about the name chknhawk that you used in your post. Isn’t a chickenhawk someone who is pro-war but doesn’t want to fight it himself?

Thank you,
Patty

]]> By: Platoon Mom Terri http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-12400 Platoon Mom Terri Wed, 07 Jun 2006 22:02:09 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-12400 Wish I didn't have to work that day, since San Antonio isn't that far from Copperas Cove, but will definately be there in spirit. Wish I didn’t have to work that day, since San Antonio isn’t that far from Copperas Cove, but will definately be there in spirit.

]]> By: Robbie http://militarygear.com/asp/2006/06/12/the-us-soldier/#comment-12399 Robbie Wed, 07 Jun 2006 20:35:19 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=983#comment-12399 On Friday morning, before the sun rises, I will get on my motorcycle and ride to San Antonio (from Austin) to join many other fellow Patriot Guard Riders in a mission to show our respect and appreciation for the life of Cpt. Funkhouser and his family. It's an honor and humbling to be invited to attend the services of this American hero, as it's important to bear witness to the ultimate sacrifice that he paid for our freedoms and for our great nation. You shall not be forgotten. None of you shall be forgotten. On Friday morning, before the sun rises, I will get on my motorcycle and ride to San Antonio (from Austin) to join many other fellow Patriot Guard Riders in a mission to show our respect and appreciation for the life of Cpt. Funkhouser and his family.

It’s an honor and humbling to be invited to attend the services of this American hero, as it’s important to bear witness to the ultimate sacrifice that he paid for our freedoms and for our great nation.

You shall not be forgotten. None of you shall be forgotten.

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