Friend

A good friend of mine since the 4th grade died on Sept. 5, I got word of this today, now that his family had been notified. He was killed in Baghdad during a mortar attack. This is hitting me hard. He was a good friend of mine, and I can't imagine him being gone. My hope here is not begin another "remember our soldiers" thread, but for each and every person that reads this to step back, take one minute, and think of your loved ones and appreciate them for being there.