[thepostman]

My wife just got word today that a really good friend of hesr that she grew close to shortly after I joined the military and was someone that helped her get use to the whole military life style. Anyways, she got word early this morning/late last night that her husband was killed in Afghanistan. Just pray for her and her daughter who is in college. I can't even imagine. It is something you try to prepare for by never get use to. Anyways, prayers would be appreciated.

[Sly Fox]

Wow! The sacrifice they have made for all of us could never be repaid. Praying for that family in this devastating time of grieving.

[thepostman]

They actually have 3 daughters, the other 2 are in high school. The info is now public and here is an article. I know the family appreciates the prayers. I did not know either one but when I left for 6 months almost 6 years ago his wife really helped my wife out a lot and it really meant a lot to me.

Anyways, here is that article:
http://www.armytimes.com/article/201409 ... fghanistan

Thanks for the prayers.

[Sly Fox]

Was this in the same incident where the guy Mike from North Carolina was killed by a suicide bomber? A bunch of my LU friends are asking for prayer for that family as well.

[thepostman]

There was a civilian contractor killed as well, but those were the only 2 killed in this particular attack. I don't think the two are related.

[4everfsu]

According to the comment section of the link Postman posted, the major worked with the ROTC unit at LU.

[Kolzilla41]

He did 4everfsu. He was a super nice guy. When he would come to my department we would shoot the breeze for a few minutes. What a tragic loss.

[thepostman]

Yes, they lived in Lynchburg back when I first joined the Air Force. That is when my wife met his wife.

[thepostman]

If interested in helping the family you can do so by giving at this link

http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundr ... ly-/235522

Thanks again guys for your prayers.