One (of the many) things that has always impressed me about the United States Marine Corps is the brotherhood and undying committment they have for one another and the families of their fallen. The bond is stronger than any other in this world. I guess it should come as no surprise, being their motto is "Semper Fidelis" or "Always Faithful". In life and death. Bigbadredpajamas (love the name, by the way), you exemplify what it means to be a U.S. Marine. You have remained faithful in supporting your fallen brother's family, and because of you, many people who would never have known of this situation have become aware and are praying at a time that is more crucial than ever. It reminds me of an instance a couple years ago when a Marine and his young son came to my door in Pensacola asking if there was any work they could do around the house for a small donation. The Marine's best buddy had been killed in combat a few months prior and he was attempting to raise money for his widow and two little girls. It was a humble effort and I asked him if they had made much money yet. He told me, "Sir, it honestly doesn't matter how much money we make. I just need to be out here doing something. In honoring this family, I am honoring my brother and the sacrifice he made. When they are gone, it's all we have left." BBRP, that's what you are doing here and I admire you for it. There are many people in this country who claim to be patriotic, but when men fall their families are forgotten. This story is a particularly tragic one, and these kids are going to need a lot of prayer throughout their lives. It may seem hopeless right now, but all is not lost. I have no doubt this young man, Kolton, and his two sisters have something most kids do not. The hero gene. Those kids had to have been born with a special strength inside of them. From all I've heard about their dad, who was probably one of the most amazing SF Marines this country has ever seen (if you haven't seen the military channel special on his 01/02 force recon unit, you need to)...and their mother, whom I haven't learned as much about but seemed to be a beautiful, strong, and loving woman. They had to have been hard-wired to be awesome people, regardless of the tragedy that has taken over their young lives. But they are in my prayers. I'm only a zoomie but I will committ to these kids and I will make sure to get them on the prayer list tomorrow at church. Prayers also go out to all those who have been tasked with helping them through this horrible time. It can't be easy. God bless them all, and God bless you BBRP for remaining faithful and updating all those here who have adopted this family in prayer. Blessings.
-Rick
