BAD NEWS TODAY

Ranger+P+ · Post by **Ranger+P+** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:42 am

Got a call this evening that one of my good friends, Chris Nance was killed in Iraq today. He was working for a different security company than me at the time, reports are sketchy, but it looks as if they were ambushed and hit with RPG/mortar fire. He was 33, married with 1 child. He was ex/USMC (1st Recon) decorated with bronze star. I worked with him last year in Iraq, although he was a current blood brother as a Marine, we became really close friends. We ate some of the same dirt together, many times.

He was one of the best soldiers and MarinesI ever knew, I will grieve his loss. Remember him today when you can, and say a prayer for his wife and 2 year old little girl.

I will be flying out to Virginia at the request of the family to receive Chris' body and help lay him to rest at his home near Richmond. I have decided to stay in Virginia for as long as his family needs me, I am prepared to do whatever it takes to help them thru this.

All plans for the rally are on hold for now, I am sorry to all the people involved, but this is life....

Semper Fi

IF I DIE IN THE COMBAT ZONE
BOX ME UP AND SHIP ME HOME
PIN MY RIBBONS UPON MY CHEST
TELL MY MAMA I DID MY BEST
MAMA MAMA DONT YOU CRY
MARINE CORP MOTTO IS DO OR DIE

MrDrummy · Post by **MrDrummy** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:21 am

Sorry to hear of your friend's death.

I will keep his family in my prayers.

glocklvr · Post by **glocklvr** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:32 am

sorry about the loss

John · Post by **John** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:30 am

sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.

Greybeard · Post by **Greybeard** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:17 am

Very sorry to hear of loss. Prayers for all.

SRVA · Post by **SRVA** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:31 am

We grieve the loss of a warrior and thank him for his sacrifice. We enjoy our freedom because of the works of men like this. My prayers go out to his family.

Steve

RPBrown · Post by **RPBrown** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:31 am

Sorry for the loss. His family is in our prayrs.

And a safe journey for you as well.

seamusTX · Post by **seamusTX** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:06 am

Ranger, may your friend rest in peace, and may you and his family and friends find solace.

- Jim

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:11 am

My

at half mast.

stash · Post by **stash** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:45 am

Sorry for the loss of a Marine Brother.

Semper Fi

AG-EE · Post by **AG-EE** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:57 am

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. My gratitude goes out to you, your slain friend, and all of the other Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmen over there.

Here's to a safe journey for you.

The Marshal · Post by **The Marshal** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:01 am

txinvestigator · Post by **txinvestigator** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:05 am

Condolences

bigdook · Post by **bigdook** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:55 am

Condolences, and my prayers are with his family and yours.

Wildscar · Post by **Wildscar** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:06 am

Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and those around you in this time of grief.