Pfc Shane M. Reifert
Shane during a sweep of the Shuryak Valley, approximately 3 weeks before he was killed. Photo Credit: PFC Sean Stromback
Shane during a sweep of the Shuryak Valley, approximately 3 weeks before he was killed. Photo Credit: PFC Sean Stromback
Yes, life will somehow go on. But it will never be the same or ever be normal. A different normal will creep up on you, but that empty space will forever be there. My heart aches for you all and there are no words to comfort you at this time.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am so glad to hear that Fred Phelps and his terrorist cult did not show up to disrespect Shanes funeral. I swear if I am ever in that situation I will stop the car and get out, ask them if there is something they want to say to my face and then slap the sh#* out of them.
My father died 28 years ago and little things still remind me of him. Time does make it better, but you never forget. As it should be.
ReplyDeleteI did not know Shane personally. But I do know Shane. Shane loved what he was doing for a living. He enjoyed his job. He enjoyed and knew what Freedom really is. He was fighting for our Freedom. This Fallen Soldier is a Great Loss For A Great Cause. Our Freedom. I cannot tell Shane personally Thank You. But I can, I am, and I will always be telling him in my heart. THANK YOU! I also Thank You, Your Mom, and Your Dad for your Great Sacrifice. I was one of those regular old Americans that showed up in Marine City this day. I just had to come and show my support. I will never forget Shane's sacrifice. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR PARENTS
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My son Alex and Shane were close growing up. We moved out of state and lost touch. My heart goes out to you and your family. I know what it is like to have children deployed as my son was twice. Two of my children are Marines and I pray everyday for peace. I am grateful for the men and women who serve to protect us, who are responsible for our freedom. I am proud to have known Shane. Our prayers go out to you and your family, fond memories and the life he bestowed on all of us too make us safe, I thank all of you. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, take comfort in the love of friends and family. Your in our thoughts and in our prayers. God Bless. Lisette
ReplyDeleteI never met Shane. Ironically, I don't even know your name. I know your Uncle John (Kronner). Fate brought me to your blog on Veteran's Day. Everytime I read your entries, I get a lump in the back of my throat as I try to fight off my tears. I appreciate your honesty and the raw emotions that you share. I can honestly say that your brother's death has truly effected me...a total stranger. I realize that most Americans live their lives everyday without REALLY understanding the sacrafice that soldiers and their families make in their FIGHT for our freedom. I will never again take that for granted and I have you to thank. I am not going to pretend that I understand your pain. I too have a brother and I cannot even imagine how you must feel. I just want to send you encouraging words as you lay your brother to rest today....his death was not in vain and you are definitely honoring him well. He is with God now and God is also with you.
ReplyDeleteI too have been left raw by the emotions that you have shared. I did not know Shane, you, or your family personally, but being part of a small community, makes us all family. I want you to know that I showed up yesterday for two reasons. One, to help protect your family should the horriffic protesters actually cared to show their faces. Secondly, to show how much I love and appreciate the sacrifice Shane, you, and your family have given for the sake of my freedom and my family's. I myself, could never give to our country the way he did and the way so many before have. But I am so thankful that Shane cared enough about me, someone he never knew, to defend my freedoms and so many things that we take for granted. I can not tell you thank you enough. Nor can I pretend to know the hurt you are going through. Just know that you are being prayed for and cradled in the arms of your community. God will carry you through this.
ReplyDeleteMy mother works for TACOM; this morning on our weekly carpool. She informed me that 5 more soldiers in Pfc Shane Reifert unit were killed on Nov. 14, 2010. One of the soldiers lived in Chesterfield MI. First, sadness covered my body. Then, all I could think about is the conversation your bother and Spc Shane H. Ahmed could have had the first time they meet; at Fort Campbell. I could imagine them talking about Hockey and Football. It was a bitter sweet moment. I will never know the pain you and your family is going thru. But, your brother will continue to touch people’s lives.
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