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Not in Vain (For Sgt William Moody, Hometown Hero), © 2013, Karla Dorman
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According to the Department of Defense, Sgt William Moody, of Burleson, TX, was one of four soldiers killed Tuesday, June 18, in Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire. The Taliban has claimed responsibility.

They were all assigned to the 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt Moody leaves behind a wife, three children and a community that will never forget him. RIP, Sir. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Image © 2013, Karen Vidra, cropped and copyright added.


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I met a HERO today: a Mom who
will be laying her son to rest in
two days. While others celebrate
their Independence, she will be
saying 'Good-bye' to her child ---
a pain no parent should ever feel.

Freedom is never free: remember
the price paid. All I could do was
give her a hug and tell her 'Thank
you,' and let her know he and his
family will not be forgotten. As
long as there is breath in my lungs,

he won't be: Sgt William Moody,
from right here at home, son,
husband, father of three: thank
you for your service and sacrifice.
Because of our Founding Fathers,
because of you, Sir: we are free.


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 Reviews of "Not in Vain (For Sgt William Moody, Hometown Hero), © 2013, Karla Dorman"
Reviewed on July 12, 2013
This man was a hero!! Not a waste... My prayers go out to this family...
In Christs Love
Michelle

Reviewed on July 8, 2013
Ron, while the loss of any life is tragic, it is not a waste if he gave his life for our Freedom. The price of freedom is never free.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on July 6, 2013
Count me as one who read and wondered when the killing will ever end. Father of three. What a waste.

Ron

Reviewed on July 5, 2013
So sad when soldiers die in the name of battle, especially when it hits close to home ... rest in peace, Sgt. Moody: you march to Heaven's Orders now ... you will never be forgotten! *SALUTE!* Wonderful tribute to Sgt. Moody, Karla; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :(

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on July 5, 2013


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