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
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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.
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Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service, be safe & watch your six.
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Stay Safe, bring the fight to the enemy.
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Stay safe my brother.....we'll hold the fort down back home.
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So sorry to hear about your loss...please stay safe, and thank you for your service.
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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.
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My sincere condolences.
Salute to you, your fallen friend and all who serve us so proudly.
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My condolences on your loss of a brother in arms.

Stay safe out there
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Please kick some a$$, stay safe, and thank you for your service! :-)
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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
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I am sorry for your lost friend.


Thank you for your service. and as others have mention before Stay safe!
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Sorry to hear this....
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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.
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:-) Thank you for providing the blanket of freedom that many of us sleep under every night!!
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I am saddened by your loss. A prayers goes out to you, all of his comrades and his family. Stay safe.
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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!
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Be safe.

And, thank you.
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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.
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