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.
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Thoughts and prayers sent. :-)
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Truly a sad day. Thanks for sharing Fred. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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Prayers sent and Godspeed
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Sorry to get this news Fred.
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A sad day indeed. Prayers sent for this soldier's family and friends.

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My condolences to the Capt.'s family and his brother & sisters serving our Country.
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Wow.... I feel so ...... words just cant describe.

Prayers being sent out tonight.
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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

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

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


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That's unfortunate. RIP to the Captain, and thank you for your service.
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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.
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Very sorry to hear the news Fred.

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