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Title: My freedom fighter
Post by: Carolina Boy on February 18, 2009, 11:04:27 PM

I just found this forum and would like to pay tribute to my FREEDOM FIGHTER.

Army Specialist Robert Sharpe JR.

1978- 2007

He lost his life in Iraq when a RPG hit his Hummer. He is now on patrol in heaven! :angel:

Yes, He is my son. I am very proud of him and always will be.

With Respect,
Maj. Robert Sharpe SR, USAFR
Carolina Boy

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: discolives78 on February 18, 2009, 11:22:34 PM

My gratitude and condolences. My dad did two tours in Vietnam in the air force then jumped to army. He served 28 years and raised 3 kids. We lost track of each other after my mom passed.

Chuck

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: blupinto on February 19, 2009, 12:03:30 AM

I salute you and your good brave son Carolina Boy! I am so proud of our soldiers and sailors past and present. Without them where would we be?

P.S. I hope I don't upset you, but that '78 you just got... could that maybe be your beloved Robert JR. saying hey?


Thank you to all our heroes in and out of uniform. I'm so sorry for your loss Carolina Boy. He died a hero.

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: dga57 on February 19, 2009, 01:25:59 AM

My deepest condolences, Robert.  Be proud, not only of your beloved son, but of the proud duty for which he gave his life. 
Dwayne

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: Carolina Boy on February 19, 2009, 06:24:47 AM

Thank you :smile:

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: 75bobcatv6 on February 19, 2009, 11:36:26 AM

hey carolina im sorry to hear that, but like you am proud of our men and women of the service.

 Ssgt Maxwell USMC ret.

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: smallfryefarm on February 19, 2009, 12:31:51 PM

First i want to say how sorry i am for your loss. Your son is my hero also!!! as is all our servicemen.
And to you i pray that god will bless and comfort you and your family.

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: 75bobcatv6 on February 20, 2009, 12:30:55 AM

Many of our men and women in the service dont get the recognition they deserve, Weather or not they are WWII/Nam Desert storm of the newest of wars, None get the Honor they deserve. Especially from the VA hospital and even our own government tends to shy away from those who have put their lives on the line for us as a country so that we can thrive. I say Honor them all as if each individual person grabbed your hand and helped you crawl walk or run to safety. They give there all.

 I know i did. and if i was able to i would gladly do it again.

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: Scott Hamilton on February 21, 2010, 11:55:48 PM

Robert,

Wow- what news.... This is not something anyone should bear alone...

My heart goes our to you & your family. Steph my kids & I are mindful of what he has done for us individually and as americans & we will speak of him at the dinner table so my kids will remember and understand what he has given.

They will know that he is a hero & we are proud of him.

God Speed Robert,

Scott

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: 71pintoracer on February 22, 2010, 05:11:27 PM

CB, my heart jumped to my throat when I read your post! I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son.  :'(  ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS ARE HERE FOR YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. Your son is a Hero and we honor him. May God be with you and comfort you. We are all just a PM away my friend.

Title: Re: My freedom fighter
Post by: Tercin on February 22, 2010, 07:43:23 PM

Thanks to your son, without him and others like him none of us would be here.

Tercin