CLOSED... USMC kia charity auction; Type 1 Newsphoto, Yanks

[Rob D.]

Edited because I really don't want the photo and instead will make a donation.

Thanks, Rob.

[doug.goodman]

I will send a check for $110, but I don't want the picture. I'll let Rob D take it with his $100 check.

Doug

[Ladder7]

If anyone wishes to forego the auction and donate directly, that is awesome! Just edit your post and I'll let this auction ride.

The responses to this low-value item are overwhelming. Steve will hear about this when the dust settles.

We've had dozens of neighboring firefighters and cops covering our town so the duty crews can attend. Steve and Lisa has indicated, it helps the family to know, Nick belongs to all of US as well.

Just learned yesterday, a fellow Marine corporal on detail with X, from Oneida NY, was also killed in the blast. I believe his remains returns home today. Any of you New Yorkers have a link please?

Gotta head out to catch a bus. This is the final day of protocol. Cpl X will be laid to rest this AM at the Nat'l Cemetary in Bourne.

Be safe, Steve

[bigfish]

Steve,

e-mail sent. Did not hear from you. Please send me an e-mail

tp7161@yahoo.com

[Ladder7]

Heh, I think this auction is still on. My brain hurts!

Big thanks to the folks that have sent dough to the 'X' fund already. I spoke to the PD dispatcher, Janey at YPD and she reports, as of yesterday they've rec'd $7500 thus far!

At this rate... We may be able to help a few kids with tuition next semester.

Funeral mass at St George's., Honored from a ridgeline., Procession arrives at the Nat'l cemetary, Bourne Mass. (Shot at approx 1000-1200 hrs today);









Okay, Lets restart this auction again with member:

BoSox1908 $35.

[BoSox1908]

Steve,

I think this may be the link your looking for.....

http://www.oneidadispatch.com/

[Ladder7]

Thanks for the link. Unlike Nick, who is single. This guy was married with a kid... I believe there is a fund being setup for this Marine's kid's education.

Xs best friend Cpl Coville, who was assigned 40 kliks north of Nick's sector was flown home briefly to attend the funeral. I'll paraphrase/condense his eulogy, 'Things are improving, we're killin' far more of them and I cant wait to return to my unit next week and get back to work!'

Gotta love these damn, crazy kids. Gives me hope. Steve

US Marine, Helmand Province, Afghanistan;

120*F, but it's a dry heat


"Near miss!"


"take five Marine"


Protecting the Protectors. The Navy Corpsman