Such a sad situation...

[Keli]

I belong to another message board dedicated to the soldiers of the 101st Airborne. This board was set up to support the soldiers and their families while they were deployed to Iraq. One of the members of the board has suffered the ultimate sorrow this week. Her husband passed away in Mosul. His was a non combat death. I'm not totally sure what the cause of death was because I haven't been able to find much information on the net about it yet. His wife, Rosie, posted a short message telling the other members what had happened but she has (understandably) been absent from the boards ever since. One very brief article I found mentioned a possible heart attack as the cause of death. Sgt. Leonard Simmons was only 33 years old. I met his wife and children at a support rally a couple weeks ago. The oldest boy looked to be only about 10 years old or so and he was talking about trying to be the 'man of the family' while his dad was gone. It's just so sad. I would appreciate it if you guys would keep Rosie and her children in your prayers.

 

[chell]

Oh my. Very sad. I'll say a prayer for that family.

 

[fireplug]

Thought and prayers fo them and all of our armed forces families.

Steve

 

[snowwhitemom]

Well said Steve. Very Well said. I couldn't agree more.

 

[jamsmom]

I thought of you when I heard that soemone on the 101st ABN had passed away.

 

[rasnlms]

How very sad - Prayers for the family.

 

[Silky]

I grieve every day for all of the brave men and women whom we've lost in Iraq. I hope that their families can find some peace......

 

[browneyes]

He's my age.

Just said a prayer for the family, Keli.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Very sad to pass away at such a young age, Keli. My best and prayers are with his family. God speed to him.

 

[helenabear]

How very sad and so very young I will keep Rosie and all who loved Sgt. Leonard Simmons in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Mishetta]

How very tragic. So sad to hear the news. Prayers & Pixie Dust on the way.

 

[house_of_princesses]

Blessings to this family and all who this story touches.

A reminder that our freedom does not come cheap...and we need to support, in any way we can, those who pay the price for us.

 

[Pooh93]