Meet Major Andy Olmsted - he gave his life on January 3, 2008 in the service of others - please, I ask that you take the time and read his last post from the front lines - feel free to share your thoughts here, if you wish, and pray for peace; that is all.
[Photo via Rocky Mountain News; Twittertip to Mom101]
To my twin brother (yep, my kids adore their Uncle Bud) and all the soldiers serving over there, here and everywhere, "HOOAH!"
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I read about his loss earlier this week and was touched by his blog postings. How sad....yet how lucky we are to have this glimpse. He was a unique, forward-thinking individual.
I hope you'll drop by for a peek at my WW contribution:
http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2008/01/wordless-wednesday-vision-quest.html
I'd like to wish you a wonderful Wordless Wednesday!
Carmi
Posted by: Carmi | January 09, 2008 at 10:10 AM
This has been so sad, and so many people go through it so often.
Thinking of your brother!
Posted by: Angela Klocke | January 09, 2008 at 10:14 AM
This is so sad. I pray for peace every day.
Posted by: feefifoto | January 09, 2008 at 10:17 AM
I hate the war...it is so sad.
Posted by: Kerith | January 09, 2008 at 10:40 AM
What a lovely tribute. Thanks for bringing it forward. My thoughts to you and your family - waiting while others serve is a service in itself.
Posted by: MomOnTheGo | January 09, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I don't understand why our government would rather let our citizens get killed than just pull out of Iraq and let them work out their own problems. I just don't get it at all. My heart goes out to that man's family.
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 09, 2008 at 11:54 AM
All politics aside - really, I don't even know who I'm voting for yet - I am trying to focus on the all the GOOD things that our guys and gals are doing over there and everywhere.
Something I believe that traditional media isn't very good at, yet.
Thank you for your thoughts, everyone - showing our soldiers support is priority number one - let's keep it going, okay?
Posted by: Liz | January 09, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Thanks for stopping by.
I am hoping that the Wednesday Hero in the next couple of weeks will be Major Olmsted.
Posted by: Richard | January 09, 2008 at 12:09 PM
This is very touching and sad. His family will be in my prayers. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: | January 09, 2008 at 01:52 PM
This is very touching and sad. His family will be in my prayers. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sarah | January 09, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Every death over there is a tragedy--they are all amazing men and women. My thoughts and prayers are with the Major's family, our brave soldiers, and all their loved ones.
Posted by: Chris | January 09, 2008 at 02:37 PM
I had no idea you had a twin brother, let alone one in Iraq. I'm glad you clicked over to the article. It's brutal. To write one's own epitaph? I can't even imagine.
Godspeed to Uncle Bud and all his compadres over there.
Posted by: Mom101 | January 09, 2008 at 05:58 PM
I've read a lot about him lately. He was a very great man.
Posted by: alice | January 09, 2008 at 08:28 PM
He was a fine man, a good soldier, and a true hero. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
Posted by: Wendy | January 09, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Here's to all the men and women making great sacrifices daily for our country! That is something that transcends politics.
Great tribute, my friend!
Posted by: Jamie | January 09, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Thank you for posting this...what a story!
Posted by: TellMeThursday.com | January 17, 2008 at 07:56 AM