Sigh.  Keeping all they loved and who loved them in my prayers.  Thank you.

Debbie

Thank you, Deborah, for sharing their names with us.  Praying for each one of them and for their families.

I just heard from my son in Korengal.   He is doing good.  His buddies just arrived. 
His heart goes out to the fallen.  He is standing strong.  GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!!

Sending thoughts and prayers for all the fallen. ( Thanks for posting the names)

Also sending my prayers to all on this thread with family in Afghanistan. 

You and our troops are  prayed for daily.  God Bless Jackie

Thank you so much Deborah for posting the info. I did hear from my two guys last nite and they are both ok. The families of these men and the guys out there are in my prayers. I'm so glad all the new folks are ok and you've gotten to hear from them some. I'm thinkin of y'all. shelly

Never take for granted their safety. My son Jason Bogar was one of the nine killed Sunday. Even though one tries to prepare for what could happen, the grief of knowing you will never see your 25 year old son gain is almost overwhelming. I trust that his death was of value for our country, for the world and especially for the results that will take place in the lives of those of us at a spiritual level as we are challenged to trust God in a world of elementary soul-making.

Michael Bogar

Michael I am so very sorry for your loss.  I don't even know what to say.  If there's anything I can do, let me know.

Anna
 

Michael,

There are not enough words of comfort that we can give. Your family and all the other families that have lost their sons are in my prayers.

Angela

Michael, my thoughts are with you. When my friend Matt Blaskowski was killed in Afghanistan in Sept of 2007, the world turned upside down and time stood still. I really struggled with his death. One thing that has comforted me is an email that Matt sent me a few weeks before he was killed. He and his paratroopers were living under very difficult conditions on Firebase Vegas. Matt walked from Vegas over to the Korengal Outpost. When he arrived, one of my care packages was waiting for him. He sent me an email to thank me for remembering him. In his email, Matt said,"I love my job." He and his paratroopers were living in the wilderness in the Korengal Valley with no amenities and with danger on all sides, and he said, "I love my job." He went on to say that when he was on Firebase Vegas, he always felt so blessed because he was surrounded by such extraordinary young paratroopers. Towards the end of the email, he said, "I'm so proud to be a member of the best airborne brigade in the world." I'm sure Jason felt the same way. With Matt, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to tell him how much his friendship meant to me and how much I respected him.I told him to ignore the rock stars, actors,actresses, the professional athletes, and the media creations. I told him that the Sky Soldiers up there in the Korengal Valley are America's real national treasure. I believed that last summer, and Michael, I believe that today. Jason and his brothers are our real national treasure.We won't ever forget them. Please try to focus on all of the good memories.Try to recall all of the  good things that you did for him. Recall the beautiful boy he was and the good man he became. May God hold you and Jason in the Light of His Love.

Thank you for one of the most helpful and comforting email, perhaps the most helpful and comforting so far. And for all of those who have written, thank you. I have a lot of love and support around me, but very few who understand as you do, and have stated it so beautifully. Jason felt the same way. I begged him to not return for a third tour. It was his blissful call; he was a compassionate warrior. He loved the children and protected the weak and those in bondage. He died knowing where he was, why he was there and ready to pay any price.

Michael,

I won't say that I know how you are feeling because I have not lost a child.   I think I would feel like the world stopped spinning, the sun won't shine again, and a feeling of loss so great that I don't know if I would recover. 

I can only say that you raised a great man, an American hero, a role model for other young men.   I  want you to know that there are many grateful people that your son was strong and brave and stepped forward to protect our country and all that it stands for.  I am sending you warm hugs and prayers for you and your family that you will forever remember your son with pride and honor and cherish all the memories that you have of him growing up and becoming the wonderful person that he was.

My warmest regards,

Vicki 

May God keep you strong during this very difficult time.  Thank you for your son's service and sacrifice.  He is very appreciated for his dedication to a cause he believed in.  We here in Colorado support you and what ever we can do, please let us know.  May God be with you always and forever.  Your son is with our Holy and Heavenly Father. 

In Him,

Dianna

Michael,

Our eternal gratitude to your son for making the Ultimate Sacrifice. He is truly one of our Heroes. Our hearts and prayers are with you and all who loved Jason as you grapple with your loss.

Bonnie