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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 10 Apr 2003, 14:14 ] |
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"Feb. 22nd Mother, How are you doing? Good I hope. I'm doing okay I guess. I won't be able to write anymore starting on the 28th of this month. We are moving out. We are already packed and moving to an Alpha-Alpha in Iraq. Once that happens there will not be any mail sent out. We will only receive mail that is 12 ounces. At least that is what we were told. I'm not sure where we are going but it is supposed to be a 20 hour drive in the Bradley's. So I guess the time has finally come to see what we ar made of, who will crack when the stress level rises and who will be calm all the way through it. Only time will tell. We are at the peak of our training and it is time to put it to test. I just want to tell everybody how much you all mean to me and how much I love you all. Mother, I love you so much! I'm not going to give up! I'm living my life one day at a time, sitting here picturing home with a small tear in my eyes, spending time with my brothers who will hold my life in their hands. I try not to think of what may happen in the future, but I can't stand seeing it in my eyes. There is going to be murders, funerals and tears rolling down everyone's eyes. But the only thing I can say is, keep my head up and try to keep the faith and pray for better days. All this will pass. I believe that God has a path for me. Whether I make it or not, it is all part of the plan. It cannot be changed, only completed. Mother will be the last word I say. Your face will be the last picture that goes through my eyes. I'm not trying to scare you, but it's reality. The time is here to see the plan laid out. And hopefully, I will be home in it. I don't know what I'm talking about or why I'm writing it down. Maybe I just want someone to know what goes through my head. It is probably not good keeping it all inside. I just hope that you're proud of what I'm doing and have faith in my decisions. I will try hard and not give up. I just want to say sorry for anything I have ever done wrong. And I'm doing it all for you Mom. I love you." Your son, Diego Rincon PFC Diego Rincon was 19 yrs. old - U.S. Army, 3rd ID. Good bless him, and all of our heroes. "US Army Snipers- One shot, one kill" |
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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 10 Apr 2003, 14:19 ] |
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BACKGROUND INFO: In Memory Of: Army Spc. Diego Rincon A solemn chorus of "America the Beautiful" sounded over the dozens and dozens of teary-eyed, grief-stricken people who gathered together Monday night, April 1, to remember a soldier, a friend, a brother and a son. U.S. Army Pfc. Diego Rincon, 19, died last Saturday far away from his family and home in Conyers, Ga. He and three other soldiers belonging to the Army's 3rd Infantry Division fell victim to a suicide bomber in the south-central Iraqi city of Najaf. Even as Diego's light goes out, loved ones lit a candle wick in his memory outside his Georgia home. Some placed candles on his yellow Ford Mustang, which was also adorned with flowers and handwritten messages. They remembered him as a happy young man, with very close ties to his mother, father and siblings -- two brothers and a sister. The Rincons came to America almost 12 years ago, fleeing terrorism in Colombia. Diego's father, Jorge, and one of his brothers joined the candlelight vigil. However, Diego's mother, still too saddened to leave the home, did not attend the outdoor memorial. Jorge told 11Alive News he is leaning on God to get him through losing his second-borne child. He clutched Diego's dogtags, which he wore around his neck. "Oh, God, it's very... it's very hard for me," Jorge Rincon said, fighting to speak the words in his native Spanish language. Friends recalled Diego as a popular teenager who led an active life. He'd only recently completed basic training with the Army before being called to duty in war against Saddam Hussein and Iraq. In his last letter home, Diego spoke frankly of his fear -- and his fate. Diego's brother read from the letter, which seemed to foretell more than anyone suspected. "I believe God has a path for me...whether I make it or not. It's all part of the plan, it can't be changed, only completed. Mother will be the last word I'll say. Your face will be the last picture that goes through my eyes." "I'm not trying to scare you, but it's reality. The time is here to see the plan laid out." Jorge Rincon spoke of the guilt he feels for not being with his son, not being able to help out. He said his life is a nightmare from which only God can rescue him. "He was the best thing that ever happened to us," he said. "US Army Snipers- One shot, one kill" |
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| Author: | Stinger [ 10 Apr 2003, 14:22 ] |
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And another of us is called home... Close Ranks... and remember. 1. Don't look conspicuous; it draws fire. 2. Never draw fire; it irritates everyone around you. |
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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 10 Apr 2003, 14:25 ] |
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~S~ Present Arms! "US Army Snipers- One shot, one kill" |
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| Author: | Stinger [ 10 Apr 2003, 15:00 ] |
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Its hard to read the KIA/POW list everymorning, however I'm eternally greatful that it hasn't been as bad as it could (and indeed by all rights should) have been. I'm determined that I will read and have in my thoughts if only for a small moment those who have died service to our country and in defence of us. It saddens me that my memory is not good enough to remember them all, but I do what I can. D*** I hate sitting behind this computer. 1. Don't look conspicuous; it draws fire. 2. Never draw fire; it irritates everyone around you. |
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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 10 Apr 2003, 15:19 ] |
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"I hate sitting behind this computer." You and me both bro.... "US Army Snipers- One shot, one kill" |
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| Author: | oldbear [ 11 Apr 2003, 13:55 ] |
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“Charlie Mike” Continue the mission! All who have fallen and those yet to fall do so to ensure our freedom and will be sorely missed by us all. Dublin, Georgia. JKA Ps: Sniper we all feel that way! That's why my MO Bag is still packed and in the closet, six years after I retired. I just can't bring myself to unpack it. "Do the MATH" |
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| Author: | Weasel [ 11 Apr 2003, 14:02 ] |
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