13 Years Ago Today
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wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 21:29 last edited by
It was 13 years ago today, we buried my nephew, Army Ranger Captain Drew Jensen. I can't believe it was so many years ago, I remember posting on this forum the months he spent paralyzed from the neck down, and finally received approval to have life suppor disconnected. For those that weren't on this forum at the time, he was shot by a sniper in Ballad, Iraq, while trying to help another wounded soldier. Sad memory, he would have made a difference in this world, that's the kind of young man he was.
All you retired guys actually had to work for a living back then.
And I hate to do the math of how old we will all be 13 years from now.
Fortunately, I can't do math with such big numbers, impossible. -
wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 21:35 last edited by
The sadness never leaves, really. Too young, too brave
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wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 21:47 last edited by
Thanks for the reminder. It seems horrific that so many of the best of us are lost in such a way.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 21:49 last edited by
RIP, Soldier.
I remember you posting about his injuries back when it happened, as well as the updates on his status.
Sending a salute and a hug your way.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 22:08 last edited by
Wow. Can’t believe it’s been 13 years. What a horrible thing for a family not go through.
My sister lost a child, not to war. They don’t go a day without thinking of her and it’s been 19 years.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 22:31 last edited by
A salute in solemn honor to your nephew, Rainman. A heavy day for his people.
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RIP, Soldier.
I remember you posting about his injuries back when it happened, as well as the updates on his status.
Sending a salute and a hug your way.
wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 23:33 last edited by@George-K said in 13 Years Ago Today:
RIP, Soldier.
I remember you posting about his injuries back when it happened, as well as the updates on his status.
Sending a salute and a hug your way.
+1. It's a terrible tragedy, but he was doing some good already, and that's more than many could say at that age.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2020, 23:57 last edited by Jolly 9 Jul 2020, 23:58
Better to have lived a short life with meaning, than a long one devoid of substance.
Rangers lead the way!
That's not just an expression...
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It was 13 years ago today, we buried my nephew, Army Ranger Captain Drew Jensen. I can't believe it was so many years ago, I remember posting on this forum the months he spent paralyzed from the neck down, and finally received approval to have life suppor disconnected. For those that weren't on this forum at the time, he was shot by a sniper in Ballad, Iraq, while trying to help another wounded soldier. Sad memory, he would have made a difference in this world, that's the kind of young man he was.
All you retired guys actually had to work for a living back then.
And I hate to do the math of how old we will all be 13 years from now.
Fortunately, I can't do math with such big numbers, impossible.wrote on 8 Sept 2020, 00:54 last edited by -
wrote on 8 Sept 2020, 01:31 last edited by
RIP Ranger Jensen. Thanks for the memory Rainman.
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RIP, Soldier.
I remember you posting about his injuries back when it happened, as well as the updates on his status.
Sending a salute and a hug your way.
wrote on 8 Sept 2020, 03:29 last edited by@George-K said in 13 Years Ago Today:
RIP, Soldier.
I remember you posting about his injuries back when it happened, as well as the updates on his status.
Sending a salute and a hug your way.
This.
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wrote on 8 Sept 2020, 05:13 last edited by
Rainman, this was before I joined the forum, so it's the first time I've known. How sad for everyone in your family. My condolences to you all.
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Rainman, this was before I joined the forum, so it's the first time I've known. How sad for everyone in your family. My condolences to you all.
wrote on 8 Sept 2020, 12:48 last edited by@brenda said in 13 Years Ago Today:
Rainman, this was before I joined the forum, so it's the first time I've known. How sad for everyone in your family. My condolences to you all.
+1
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wrote on 8 Sept 2020, 13:09 last edited by
Sorry for your loss. And ours. RIP Captain Jensen.
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wrote on 8 Sept 2020, 13:19 last edited by
@Rainman said in 13 Years Ago Today:
Army Ranger Captain Drew Jensen
My belated condolences, sorry for your loss.
