And For What?

Email I received at work, from a fellow employee:

Colleagues,

This past Easter Sunday (March 24^th) an IED explosion in Sadiya, Iraq killed 4 soldiers of the U.S. Army 3^rd (combat) Infantry Division. They were collectively the 4,000^th killed since the start of the war. The lone survivor was Sgt. Steve McCoy, who was able to make it back to the States to be treated at Brooke Army Medical Center, the premier burn unit for the military. Sgt. McCoy was my son’s “battle buddy” - they were both on their second tour in Iraq as platoon leaders. They were vey close and shared a bond that only a combat veteran could appreciate. Likewise our families have become close as part of an ‘extended family ‘ that comes with military service.

Despite a tremendous fight and the best medical treatment available, McCoy died yesterday. America has lost another son.

McCoy leaves behind a young wife Tabitha and twin 3 yr. old boys – Landen and Ryley.

Yours,
XXXXXX

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