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Topic: A recent John Glenn sighting you do not hear about!
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FairfaxSpace
New Member Posts: 8
From: Fairfax, Virginia
Registered: May 2005
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posted 05-17-2005 04:43 PM
   
Hi Folks,Just wanted to share a very moving and yes most recent sighting of Astronaut John Glenn that you do not hear much about. My best friends son was tragically killed in Afghanistan on Mother's Day (May 8th) last. In fact his mom got news 9:30 pm that night when a Navy Chaplain and Marine Gunnery Sergeant appeared at her door to present the sad news in person. The yong man died bravily performing a Special Operations mission in the Mountains of Afghanistan engaged in a firece firefight w/ Taliban rebels. I do not want to get longwinded in details but he died a TRUE hero.. Well his wake, MASS was Sunday in Farifax, Va. and burial Monday at Arlington National Ceremony. On Sunday, Astronaut (and retired Lt. Col USMC) John Glenn along with his wife Annie arrived at the funeral home in Fairfax, Virginia for tihs young Man's ake to present this young mans parents the Purple Heart and then proceeded to actually lay the Purple Heart in this young mans open casket placing it gently in his arms.. It was a incredible moment and one so dignified that it brought me to tears. You do not really hear much about these kinda unannounced events but felt this was so moving and decent that it was worth sharing with those in the Space Community. Less we ever forget even the best of the best take time occasionally to honor a fallen soldier, quietly and without fanfare or publicity. It was a selfless act by a legend to a fallen fellow Marine (a Marine's Marine) who died a heros death and saved many lives of his own men through his sacrifce in this firefight. The exploits of this young man were simply incredible with his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery atracting hundreds if not even a Thousand people last Monday. The name of this brave soul was Lance Corporal Nicholas Kirven of Fairfax, Virgina. God Bless Nick..!! and thank you John Glenn for taking the time to honor him! |
John K. Rochester
Member Posts: 1292
From: Rochester, NY, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-17-2005 04:51 PM
Godspeed, Nicholas Kirven.....and thank you sir for making the ultimate sacrifice to these United States of America. Semper Fi Marine.. |
jamato99
Member Posts: 147
From: Leesburg, VA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-17-2005 06:06 PM
I got chills just reading that write-up. That truly is what it's all about. I'm sorry to hear about your loss, Fairfax, but thanks for sharing that with us.Jamie |
ejectr
Member Posts: 1751
From: Killingly, CT
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-17-2005 08:39 PM
May God bless and find a special place for Nicholas Kirven and may the broken hearts of all that loved him be healed with good thoughts of what he meant to this world and his fellow man.May you rest in eternal peace in the loving embrace of your God and thank you for your sacrifice, young man. |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 05-17-2005 09:12 PM
Nicholas Kirven earned a special place in Gods kingdom and in our hearts. No greater love hath a man that he lay down his life for another.
Fairfax- please accept my condolences on your loss and let his family know he will be remembered in our prayers. Your post just goes to show what a true hero John Glenn is. One who really understands what always faithfull means.
Godspeed Marine.Tim |
sts205cdr
Member Posts: 649
From: Sacramento, CA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 05-17-2005 09:30 PM
The streets of Heaven are guarded by United States Marines.God bless you, Nick Kirven. Semper Fi.
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dss65
Member Posts: 1156
From: Sandpoint, ID, USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 05-18-2005 08:50 PM
Amen to all of the above. We are free only due to the sacrifice of these great people--both those that lived and those that did not.------------------
Don |
FairfaxSpace
New Member Posts: 8
From: Fairfax, Virginia
Registered: May 2005
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posted 05-20-2005 12:58 PM
Hi,Thanks so much for the nice comments for the grieving parents. Its been very tough as one can imagine for them. My original post was full of typos as it was a bit hard to key and think at the same time so my apologies. I forwarded this link to the family and they are grateful for the kind words and thoughts. I wanted to share this story simply because it was one of the most moving events I have ever witnesed when John Glenn presented this young Lance Corporal with his Purple Heart. God Bless you Nick. You will be so missed and thank you John Glenn for taking the time to personally honor this young fallen American hero without any publicity or fanfare! I will never forget that.. Always faithful.. A soldiers creed! |
Scott
Member Posts: 3307
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted 05-20-2005 03:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by jamato99:
I got chills just reading that write-up.
Me too. Thank you for sharing this story with us.
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Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3118
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-21-2005 08:44 AM
You don't need to be an American to understand this. John Glenn is a legend not only because of the headlines he has generated, but also because of the way he has lived his life out of the headlines. |
Ed Krutulis
Member Posts: 145
From: Plainfield, IL USA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-23-2005 09:20 PM
PRESENT, ARMS !!!!!! HAND SALUTE !!!!!! |
tosakim
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posted 06-07-2005 11:03 AM
Thank you for this posting on these two American Heroes. Our family will never forget Nicholas, as he was much admired in his every day life as well as his military life. A true inspiration for all. Thank you John Glenn for recognizing this too. |
FairfaxSpace
New Member Posts: 8
From: Fairfax, Virginia
Registered: May 2005
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posted 06-08-2005 10:19 AM
thanks to all for the kind words about Nicholas. This fine young man has redefined the meaning of HERO in my book. If you would like to place some nice comments for the family, here is a link for fallen heroes of Afghanistan where you may share your thoughts :
http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oef/profiles/kirvennicholasc.html Nick's parents are the best of the best and believe me when I say that Nick was so loved by so many .. God Bless |
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