From the Sandbox - Thank You!

10-18-2009, 10:19 AM

Good Evening,

I recently deployed to Afghanistan and before I left a friend of mine, and member of Cigar Asylum, put out a call to members of the forum. From that, a large number of extraordinary cigars were donated to make the trip with me.

I was asked to share these cigars with deserving soldiers over here when they needed it most.

Well, two days ago we lost a comrade. Normally at home we would toast him with a shot of our favourite beverage but that's not possible over here. So instead, last night a group of us sat around a couple of rickety old tables, shared stories and raised our glowing embers in salute to our comrade. A last, emotional farewell as it were.

To those of you who (and I'm sure you know who you are - but I was asked not to identify) made this possible... Thank you.

Hopefully this will be the only salute we raise, but if not, please know that you have made a difference in the lives of many soldiers serving over here.

Cdnmedic

Don Fernando · 10-18-2009, 10:41 AM

i'm sorry to hear you lost a brother, it's a shame that good people have to die for the beliefs of another man. Take care of yourself, stay safe.

kelmac07 · 10-18-2009, 05:35 PM

Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service, be safe & watch your six.

10-18-2009, 05:38 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss. Stay Safe, bring the fight to the enemy.

bvilchez · 10-18-2009, 07:29 PM

Stay safe my brother.....we'll hold the fort down back home.

icehog3 · 10-19-2009, 09:17 AM

So sorry to hear about your loss...please stay safe, and thank you for your service.

Riff Raff · 10-19-2009, 09:25 AM

Cdn Medic, that sucks! I am sorry to hear your comrade it arms gave the ultimate sacrifice! As the Bible states:

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 KJV

Just know that we are all proud of you and the fact that you voluntarily put your lives at risk every day! Keep your head down and be safe.

Blueface · 10-19-2009, 09:28 AM

My sincere condolences.
Salute to you, your fallen friend and all who serve us so proudly.

kugie · 10-19-2009, 09:32 AM

My condolences on your loss of a brother in arms.

Stay safe out there

elderboy02 · 10-19-2009, 09:41 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss. Please kick some a$$, stay safe, and thank you for your service!

SNKBYT · 10-19-2009, 09:57 AM

sorry to hear of your loss.....where in Afghan are you located.....BAF has a Sat Nite Cigar Night (fekum runs it)........stay safe and get home soon
thanks for your service

hotreds · 10-19-2009, 11:05 AM

10-19-2009, 11:14 AM

I am sorry for your lost friend.

Thank you for your service. and as others have mention before Stay safe!

68TriShield · 10-19-2009, 11:32 AM

Sorry to hear this....

10-19-2009, 01:59 PM

I, too, am sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your brothers in arms who allow us to live free! Thank you for your service.

Conch Republican · 10-19-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service, be safe & watch your six.

Thank you for providing the blanket of freedom that many of us sleep under every night!!

bobarian · 10-19-2009, 02:27 PM

I am saddened by your loss. A prayers goes out to you, all of his comrades and his family. Stay safe.

SmokeyJoe · 10-19-2009, 02:38 PM

God bless you and your brave comrades. May he grant you peace and comfort during your loss and protection over you during your deployment.

I am glad to hear that cigars provided you and your friends a few moments of respite and reflection. Take care!

troutbreath · 10-19-2009, 04:59 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. Be safe.

And, thank you.

dannyboy · 10-19-2009, 07:24 PM

Very sorry to hear about this loss. He, his family, and all of you will be in my prayers. Thank you for your service and I hope you stay safe.

10-18-2009, 10:19 AM	#1
cdnmedic Guest Posts: n/a	From the Sandbox - Thank You! Good Evening, I recently deployed to Afghanistan and before I left a friend of mine, and member of Cigar Asylum, put out a call to members of the forum. From that, a large number of extraordinary cigars were donated to make the trip with me. I was asked to share these cigars with deserving soldiers over here when they needed it most. Well, two days ago we lost a comrade. Normally at home we would toast him with a shot of our favourite beverage but that's not possible over here. So instead, last night a group of us sat around a couple of rickety old tables, shared stories and raised our glowing embers in salute to our comrade. A last, emotional farewell as it were. To those of you who (and I'm sure you know who you are - but I was asked not to identify) made this possible... Thank you. Hopefully this will be the only salute we raise, but if not, please know that you have made a difference in the lives of many soldiers serving over here. Cdnmedic

10-18-2009, 10:41 AM	#2
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! i'm sorry to hear you lost a brother, it's a shame that good people have to die for the beliefs of another man. Take care of yourself, stay safe. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-18-2009, 05:35 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service, be safe & watch your six. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-18-2009, 05:38 PM	#4
dogface_313 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! Sorry to hear about your loss. Stay Safe, bring the fight to the enemy.

10-18-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! Stay safe my brother.....we'll hold the fort down back home.

10-19-2009, 09:17 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! So sorry to hear about your loss...please stay safe, and thank you for your service. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-19-2009, 09:25 AM	#7
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! Cdn Medic, that sucks! I am sorry to hear your comrade it arms gave the ultimate sacrifice! As the Bible states: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 KJV Just know that we are all proud of you and the fact that you voluntarily put your lives at risk every day! Keep your head down and be safe.

10-19-2009, 09:28 AM	#8
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! My sincere condolences. Salute to you, your fallen friend and all who serve us so proudly. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

10-19-2009, 09:32 AM	#9
kugie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Billerica, Ma. Posts: 1,376 Trading: (3)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! My condolences on your loss of a brother in arms. Stay safe out there __________________ "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" Dr. P. Venkman

10-19-2009, 09:41 AM	#10
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! Sorry to hear of your loss. Please kick some a$$, stay safe, and thank you for your service!

10-19-2009, 09:57 AM	#11
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! sorry to hear of your loss.....where in Afghan are you located.....BAF has a Sat Nite Cigar Night (fekum runs it)........stay safe and get home soon thanks for your service __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

10-19-2009, 11:05 AM	#12
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

10-19-2009, 11:14 AM	#13
pgagnon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! I am sorry for your lost friend. Thank you for your service. and as others have mention before Stay safe!

10-19-2009, 11:32 AM	#14
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! Sorry to hear this....

10-19-2009, 01:59 PM	#15
jbo57 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! I, too, am sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your brothers in arms who allow us to live free! Thank you for your service.

10-19-2009, 02:27 PM	#17
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! I am saddened by your loss. A prayers goes out to you, all of his comrades and his family. Stay safe.

10-19-2009, 02:38 PM	#18
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! God bless you and your brave comrades. May he grant you peace and comfort during your loss and protection over you during your deployment. I am glad to hear that cigars provided you and your friends a few moments of respite and reflection. Take care! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

10-19-2009, 04:59 PM	#19
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! Sorry to hear of your loss. Be safe. And, thank you.

10-19-2009, 07:24 PM	#20
dannyboy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Maui, HI Posts: 202 Trading: (31)	Re: From the Sandbox - Thank You! Very sorry to hear about this loss. He, his family, and all of you will be in my prayers. Thank you for your service and I hope you stay safe.