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Now that is poignant. Sure makes you think.
How did this man die?
Posted by: John West at January 4, 2008 4:38 PMMajor Olmstead RIP.
Posted by: Drained Brain at January 4, 2008 5:01 PMFrom comment section of Rocky Mountain News, where Major Olmsted left reports from Iraq.
" Major Andrew Olmsted and Captain Thomas Casey were both killed when we were ambushed. They both displayed tremendous courage under fire. I am proud to have served with them. They will be greatly missed. We were all blessed to have known them. They will always be my brothers in arms."
Captain John Thompson
Nightmare 3
How poignant. I've never read his blog before. His last post before this was in June, as John West asked, can anyone tell us what happened to him?
Posted by: penny at January 4, 2008 5:05 PMAnswered. Thanks. Wow. Bless the man.
Posted by: penny at January 4, 2008 5:07 PMMany thanks, kate, for posting this. What a tremendous piece of writing and thought and care. May we deserve and earn his sacrifices.
Posted by: ET at January 4, 2008 5:15 PMIt would be nice to believe that I died leading men in battle...
Evidently he got his wish. I hope that provides at least some comfort for his family.
Posted by: Charles MacDonald at January 4, 2008 5:17 PMGo JTF2.
Posted by: PiperPaul at January 4, 2008 5:20 PMIt is so tragic that heroes like Major Olmsted die to protect the asses of the whining, pampered Socialists, whose irrational verbal diarrhea we must endure ad nauseum.
But, then, the terrorists would undoubtedly win if Hillary, Pelosi, Soros, Gore, Suzuki et al were in charge of defending our freedom!
God bless our soldiers!
Posted by: Gypsy at January 4, 2008 5:23 PMGod Bless our soldiers, indeed!
Posted by: Redneck Ralph at January 4, 2008 5:41 PMNO politics on this thread please, as per his request.
Posted by: Kate at January 4, 2008 5:43 PMMajor Olmstead RIP.
Posted by: Alex G at January 4, 2008 6:06 PMA trivial point, but Andrew or Andy Olmsted is actually the correct spelling of his name for anybody seeking links.
Posted by: Drained Brain at January 4, 2008 6:11 PMWOW! Now you have gone and made me cry. Thanks Kate.
Posted by: eliza at January 4, 2008 6:16 PMGod bless, Andrew, and THANK YOU!
Posted by: Muledeer at January 4, 2008 7:15 PMIt may sound strange but the Major had the opportunity to do what a lot us us wish we could: Pass on words and wisdom from beyond the grave.
The man knew who he was, what he was doing, what he had to do and did it. His blogging added reality to events half way around the world in a way journalists could only imagine. And, as in this case reality bites.
I salute you sir. You will be missed. RIP
A true hero.RIP
Posted by: Justthinkin at January 4, 2008 7:55 PMSuch a loss. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Posted by: BB at January 4, 2008 7:57 PMThanks DB. Spelling corrected.
Posted by: Kate at January 4, 2008 8:30 PM"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"
Posted by: The Phantom at January 4, 2008 8:36 PMwords fail....
Posted by: Richard Evans at January 4, 2008 9:04 PMHis brave words are oddly comforting.
God bless America
God Bless and thank you
Posted by: LEDA at January 4, 2008 9:21 PMMy deepest condolences to his wife and family, besides that I am totally speechless. RIP Sir
Posted by: Kingston at January 4, 2008 9:49 PMI salute Major Olmsted and his friends and family have my prayers and thanks.
There are more Major Olmsteds than you imagine in the world. Those who wax about the "greatest generation" of the second world war being unique are not exactly right. The fathers of that generation fought in the Great War and now the grandchildren of the "greatest generation" show themselves to be made of the same material as the heroes of past generations.
As sad as this story is I feel heartened to know that people like Andy move among us, quiet and steadfast.
Posted by: BL@KBIRD at January 4, 2008 11:45 PM
My condolences - may he rest in peace.
Posted by: Daniel M. Ryan at January 5, 2008 12:25 AMMay God bless him and his family, it's incredibly sad and at the same time uplifting, the courage of men and women like him is admirable, to say the very least.
Posted by: kelly at January 5, 2008 12:37 AMThe sacrifice required of "boots on the ground" of a "measured response" is indeed a heroic service to the humanity of the USA.
Posted by: Phillip G.Shaw at January 5, 2008 12:43 AMAndy was a soldier through and through. He served his country well and made us all proud. He made us think and made us laugh.
Wars may be necessary but your death seems so wrong. Thank you, Andy, for your ultimate sacrifice for our country. You will be sorely missed in Maine - especially around reunion time. RIP, Sir.
Posted by: Dan in Maine at January 7, 2008 6:22 AMMay you rest now Major, thank you for your service, your sacrifice and mostly for what you gave to those you loved. Our family's thoughts and prayers of peace are with your family.
Posted by: sniperbride at January 7, 2008 4:37 PM