Comments on: For A Hero

By: Kerry, Election Fraud, The Left And The Idiots Who Want Our Troops Out Of Iraq « Sigmund, Carl and Alfred

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:23:11 +0000

[...] They do not, indeed cannot, understand what really motivates most of the men and women who choose to serve in the military. So they ascribe base motives and strut in supposed superiority. Their right to speak and think and act as they do is secured only by the people they denigrate. People like Mr. Griffin’s son, Spc. Kyle Andrew Griffin. Or like Spc. Benjamin James Slaven. They do not understand the depth of respect many people do have for those who choose to enlist and serve. Real and genuine respect, not spin, not phony expressions of support. [...]

By: Gaius

Gaius — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:23:19 +0000

Thank you, Joelle.

By: Joelle

Joelle — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:31:16 +0000

You did such a wonderful job describing that day. I was there, Ben was a friend, well more then a friend of mine. That took me back to that day, and pulled on my heart stings. Thanks for that. I also thank those who support their troops.

By: Blue Crab Boulevard » Blog Archive » Farewell

Blue Crab Boulevard » Blog Archive » Farewell — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 03:21:59 +0000

[...] I did my best to describe the funeral of a hero, Benjamin James Slaven, a soldier from my son's company (here). Today, I received an email from my son describing the memorial service the company held for Ben in Iraq. I have no words. [...]

By: basil's blog » Blog Archive » Picnic 2006-06-28

basil's blog » Blog Archive » Picnic 2006-06-28 — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:02:10 +0000

[...] Blue Crab Boulevard says you notice the flags first [via Dadmanly]. [...]

By: Dadmanly

Dadmanly — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:37:29 +0000

A Fallen Hero…

Gaius Arbo of Blue Crab Boulevard passed along a link to his moving tribute to a fallen hero (and, indirectly, the proud Nation he served)….

By: Gaius

Gaius — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:48:19 +0000

Mrs. Huenink,

It was an honor to have attended, I did so both as a representative for my son and as someone who cares deeply about all of the men and women who serve.

The article has been accepted for publication in the American Legion magazine with the honorarium for publication going to the Ben Slaven memorial fund. All proceeds from any future publication will also go to that fund.

May God give you strength and peace.

By: Judy Huenink

Judy Huenink — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:34:42 +0000

Ben’s Grandmother sent me the link to this blog and I wanted to thank you for attending the funeral of my son SPC Benjamin James Slaven, and for writing this wonderful tribute. My family and I appreciate everything everyone has done to honor my son’s memory. He was such a wonderful young man who was loved by so many people. He was very proud to serve his Country, and so dedicated. I am very proud to be his mother, and proud of his service to our Country. Thank you again from a very appreciative mother.

By: Meatnie

Meatnie — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 11:08:43 +0000

Thank you for that tribute! Would that all our troops, alive, wounded and dead would know that kind of love, honor and support from those whom they keep free!

By: dc

dc — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:21:48 +0000

Untitled document I first put on the Uniform at 17. I wore it still at 22. I wore it until I reached 37, I went home and wore it no more. I wish SPC Slaven had the same long career. We need him and those like him. The world is an emptier place without the Heroes who make all of this possible. I don't feel worthy. God Bless this young man, his peers, and his loved ones!

By: Blue Crab Boulevard » Blog Archive » Putting This Back At The Top

Blue Crab Boulevard » Blog Archive » Putting This Back At The Top — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:31:05 +0000

[...] I'd like as many people as possible to remember Benjamin Slaven, so I am putting this link back at the top. [...]

By: BubbaB

BubbaB — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:22:52 +0000

Wow, Gaius, I am in awe. God bless our troops.

I heard a quote one time that said the greatest indicator of a civilized society was the way they treat their most defenseless and honor their fallen. At least this society still has “honoring our fallen” going for it.

By: The Thunder Run

The Thunder Run — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:54:16 +0000

The Flags Are For Heros…

WOW!
Here is today’s must read, via Blue Crab Boulevard. Hat tip: Confederate Yankee…

By: The Anchoress » Computer problems force a light round up

The Anchoress » Computer problems force a light round up — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:33:11 +0000

[...] Speaking of touching you…Blue Crab Boulevard writes of attending the funeral of 22-year old SPC. Benjamin James Slaven, a member of his son’s company. Very affecting. It is, as the author wrote to me, the best and worst thing he has ever written at the blog. [...]

By: Retired Spy

Retired Spy — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:17:38 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

This is really what America and patriotism are personal sacrifice is all about, isn’t it.

May God hold this young man ever so lovingly in his eternal care.

God Bless America and its patriots.