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My stepbrother, J.J., killed in Iraq, 400 yards from his base by a suicide bomber on Thursday, December 5.  He was scheduled to come home for good on Monday, December 8.  He was going to be home in time for Christmas, and get to spend it with his 2 year old daughter for the first time since she was born.  Here is a link to the official news statement from NBC: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/North-Texas-Soldier-Killed-in-Iraq.html    These were the last photos sent to us.

 

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Tatiana7
Dec. 9, 2008 at 3:02 PM

May this beloved soldier Rest in Peace.  Semper Fi.......

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sokkamum
Dec. 9, 2008 at 3:04 PM

Don't feel like you need to leave a comment to console me...just remember, remember what the troops are doing for us, remember the freedom that these soldiers, like my stepbrother, are dying for us to have.  Be grateful that you don't have to be over there fighting for your life so everyone back home can have the ability to live life as normal!  Remember, cherish, honor, and change!

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sokkamum
Dec. 9, 2008 at 3:05 PM

Tatiana, this wasn't directed at you.  I was probably typing this as you were posting!  Thank you!

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Tatiana7
Dec. 9, 2008 at 3:57 PM

No worries, sister.  =)  Like anything you would say would be taken any other way than what you mean to say.....Hugs to you. 

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My3So...
Dec. 9, 2008 at 7:11 PM

RIP....Im so sorry for your families loss.  Let everyone remember what he was fighting for. hugs to you..

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Marle...
Dec. 16, 2008 at 12:14 PM

God Bless you and your family.  My prayers are with.  He is an American Hero...America's Son.

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