Rest In Peace, Eric
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Eric Clark and I 1999 |
I found out this weekend that a kid I grew up with, Eric Clark (that’s him and I in the picture above… 1995), was killed in Iraq last week. I was in the CYO Band with Eric, and even though he was a good 5 years younger than me, he was still a ball of energy and worked hard. I have the utmost respect for the guy for going over to Iraq and fighting for our country. Eric’s family is in my thoughts and prayers–say hello to my brother up there, Eric. 
Here is another story the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel ran on Eric today…
To Eric`s Family and friends my thoughs and prayers are with you .
To the American public it`s time to re think our goverments
actions in post 9/11 era . Eric you will be in good company in
heaven, all those who went befor you defending our country.
Especialy me comrads from Viet Nam and a very special nephew and
God son Jeremy, also a CYO band member . Rest in Peace all—-
Uncle Tom
Comment by Uncle Tom — 5/18/2006 @ 5:22 am
What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.
Only the stuttering rifles’ rapid rattle
Can patter out their hasty orisons.
No mockeries now for them; no prayers nor bells;
Nor any voice of mourning save the choirs, -
The shrill, demented choirs of wailing shells;
And bugles calling for them from sad shires.
What candles may be held to speed them all?
Not in The hands of boys but in their eyes
Shall shine The holy glimmers of goodbyes.
The pallor of girls’ brows shall be their pall;
Their flowers the tenderness of patient minds,
And each slow dusk a drawing-down of blinds.
Comment by Heraldblog — 5/18/2006 @ 11:42 am
LINK
Here’s the story from the Kenosha News.
About 100 people lined the street as he was returned home.
Very sorry for the loss of your friend,
thankful there are people like him out there for us.
Comment by Todd Hardy — 5/19/2006 @ 6:25 am