Please read. I have sad news.

macms · 02-03-2010, 10:50 PM

This evening I received this email from one of our men in Afghanistan. I edited the names as I don't know who may know this man.

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO

Unfortunately several days ago we lost Captain Dan W**** to an IED explosion in the Southeastern part of Zabul, Afghanistan. *I know he loved the packages that you sent because he was definitely a cigar lover. *

1SG Anthony F**** will be leaving country soon so he has requested that if there are any more packages could you please send them to Captain Derek H**** at the same address. *Sir we thank you for your support and appreciate what you have done for us.

V/R

SFC (P) Matthew E. H****
Combined Team Zabul Operations SGM

To my knowledge this is the first time this has happened to one of our men that we send cigars to. I will provide more details as they become available.

God bless our men and women in harms way.

Whee · 02-03-2010, 10:52 PM

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markem · 02-03-2010, 10:52 PM

Thoughts and prayers sent.

kelmac07 · 02-03-2010, 10:52 PM

Truly a sad day. Thanks for sharing Fred. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

G G · 02-03-2010, 10:58 PM

Prayers sent and Godspeed

bazookajoe · 02-03-2010, 11:01 PM

Sorry to get this news Fred.

themoneycollector · 02-03-2010, 11:02 PM

A sad day indeed. Prayers sent for this soldier's family and friends.

MedicCook · 02-03-2010, 11:04 PM

My condolences to the Capt.'s family and his brother & sisters serving our Country.

theonlybear4CORT · 02-03-2010, 11:05 PM

Wow.... I feel so ...... words just cant describe.

Prayers being sent out tonight.

SmokeyJoe · 02-03-2010, 11:06 PM

TAPS
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw

02-03-2010, 11:08 PM

I did not know the man, and my life is poorer for it.
I knew the warrior spirit that he held, and my life is richer for it

CigarGuy88 · 02-03-2010, 11:12 PM

cort · 02-03-2010, 11:14 PM

kgoings · 02-03-2010, 11:14 PM

Prayers sent for family and friends. Thank you for your service!

Emjaysmash · 02-03-2010, 11:23 PM

Prayers and thoughts Sent...

It is sad to lose a soldier and fellow BOTL, but it does the heart good to know that we all directly affected this man's life before his untimely passing. He has seen AND smoked cigars directly out of our own humidors and had a couple hours of restful happiness- a small escape from the everyday stresses of life as a soldier- because of our good deeds. If we can't fight the good fight over there with those honorable American soldiers, we should at very least ensure a few moments of relaxation for them. Like I said for what they do for us, it's the least we could do.

May G-d watch over his family and fellow soldiers during this trying time.

jerseystepup · 02-03-2010, 11:29 PM

my prayers are with him and his family... he paid the ultimate sacrifice... "may the wind always be at your back"

LockOut · 02-03-2010, 11:30 PM

RIP

Goldie · 02-03-2010, 11:36 PM

That's unfortunate. RIP to the Captain, and thank you for your service.

T.G · 02-03-2010, 11:44 PM

Goodbye Sir, may you rest in peace knowing that the sacrifices you have chosen to make have made this messed up world a better place.

Jbailey · 02-03-2010, 11:51 PM

Very sorry to hear the news Fred.

Many thoughts and prayers sent to his fellow soldiers, family and friends.

02-03-2010, 10:50 PM	#1
macms ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mile High Posts: 996 Trading: (56)	Please read. I have sad news. This evening I received this email from one of our men in Afghanistan. I edited the names as I don't know who may know this man. Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: FOUO Unfortunately several days ago we lost Captain Dan W**** to an IED explosion in the Southeastern part of Zabul, Afghanistan. I know he loved the packages that you sent because he was definitely a cigar lover. 1SG Anthony F** will be leaving country soon so he has requested that if there are any more packages could you please send them to Captain Derek H** at the same address. Sir we thank you for your support and appreciate what you have done for us. V/R SFC (P) Matthew E. H*** Combined Team Zabul Operations SGM To my knowledge this is the first time this has happened to one of our men that we send cigars to. I will provide more details as they become available. God bless our men and women in harms way. __________________ Last edited by pnoon; 02-04-2010 at 10:49 AM. Reason: request of OP

02-03-2010, 10:52 PM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. ... __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. Thoughts and prayers sent. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-03-2010, 10:52 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. Truly a sad day. Thanks for sharing Fred. Thoughts and prayers to his family. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-03-2010, 10:58 PM	#5
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. Prayers sent and Godspeed

02-03-2010, 11:01 PM	#6
bazookajoe ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: david Location: SoCal Posts: 639 Trading: (72)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. Sorry to get this news Fred.

02-03-2010, 11:02 PM	#7
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. A sad day indeed. Prayers sent for this soldier's family and friends.

02-03-2010, 11:04 PM	#8
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. My condolences to the Capt.'s family and his brother & sisters serving our Country. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

02-03-2010, 11:05 PM	#9
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. Wow.... I feel so ...... words just cant describe. Prayers being sent out tonight.

02-03-2010, 11:06 PM	#10
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. TAPS Day is done, gone the sun, From the hills, from the lake, From the sky. All is well, safely rest, God is nigh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

02-03-2010, 11:08 PM	#11
RazzBarlow Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Please read. I have sad news. I did not know the man, and my life is poorer for it. I knew the warrior spirit that he held, and my life is richer for it

02-03-2010, 11:12 PM	#12
CigarGuy88 Good Cigar = Good Day Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 850 Trading: (38)	Re: Please read. I have sad news.

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kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. Prayers sent for family and friends. Thank you for your service! __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

02-03-2010, 11:23 PM	#15
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. Prayers and thoughts Sent... It is sad to lose a soldier and fellow BOTL, but it does the heart good to know that we all directly affected this man's life before his untimely passing. He has seen AND smoked cigars directly out of our own humidors and had a couple hours of restful happiness- a small escape from the everyday stresses of life as a soldier- because of our good deeds. If we can't fight the good fight over there with those honorable American soldiers, we should at very least ensure a few moments of relaxation for them. Like I said for what they do for us, it's the least we could do. May G-d watch over his family and fellow soldiers during this trying time. __________________

02-03-2010, 11:29 PM	#16
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. my prayers are with him and his family... he paid the ultimate sacrifice... "may the wind always be at your back"

02-03-2010, 11:30 PM	#17
LockOut Burn Baby Burn Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: I'm a traveling monkey Posts: 623 Trading: (12)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. RIP __________________ Bráithreachas Thar Gach Ni IAFF Local #4907

02-03-2010, 11:36 PM	#18
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. That's unfortunate. RIP to the Captain, and thank you for your service. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

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T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. Goodbye Sir, may you rest in peace knowing that the sacrifices you have chosen to make have made this messed up world a better place.

02-03-2010, 11:51 PM	#20
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Please read. I have sad news. Very sorry to hear the news Fred. Many thoughts and prayers sent to his fellow soldiers, family and friends. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.