Comments on: Spc. Daniel Unger http://www.tobiasly.com/2004/06/19/spc-daniel-unger/ My blog about triathlon training, technology, politics, and dogs Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:49:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: toby http://www.tobiasly.com/2004/06/19/spc-daniel-unger/comment-page-1/#comment-1572 toby Mon, 09 Aug 2004 05:01:05 +0000 #comment-1572 Thank you for your touching addition, Cherina. That quote which his father mentioned is one of my favorites, and one that too many people these days simply don't believe. Thank you for your touching addition, Cherina. That quote which his father mentioned is one of my favorites, and one that too many people these days simply don’t believe.

]]> By: cherina craft http://www.tobiasly.com/2004/06/19/spc-daniel-unger/comment-page-1/#comment-1571 cherina craft Mon, 02 Aug 2004 20:16:37 +0000 #comment-1571 daniel unger was/ is and always will be my cousin.he was 6 weeks younger than me.we never really got to see each other since i live in texas but we were still close.the last time i talked to him he was in washington dc about to leave the country.he called long distance from a pay phone standing in the rain just to talk to me.i miss him very much and wish he wasnt gone but he saved iraqi workers right before he died .i dont see it as his life was taken he gave his life so others could live.those people he saved will never forget him and neither will i.he was and is the only true hero i personally know. and as his father said, "it is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. its the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press.its the soldier, not the poet who gives us freedom of speech. its the soldier, not the campus organization, who gives us freedom to assemble. its the soldier, not the lawyer, who gives us the right to a fair trial. its the soldier, not the politician, who gives us the right to vote.its the soldier who keeps us free." <br /> love, <br /> daniels cousin cherina daniel unger was/ is and always will be my cousin.he was 6 weeks younger than me.we never really got to see each other since i live in texas but we were still close.the last time i talked to him he was in washington dc about to leave the country.he called long distance from a pay phone standing in the rain just to talk to me.i miss him very much and wish he wasnt gone but he saved iraqi workers right before he died .i dont see it as his life was taken he gave his life so others could live.those people he saved will never forget him and neither will i.he was and is the only true hero i personally know. and as his father said, "it is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. its the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press.its the soldier, not the poet who gives us freedom of speech. its the soldier, not the campus organization, who gives us freedom to assemble. its the soldier, not the lawyer, who gives us the right to a fair trial. its the soldier, not the politician, who gives us the right to vote.its the soldier who keeps us free."

love,

daniels cousin cherina

]]> By: toby http://www.tobiasly.com/2004/06/19/spc-daniel-unger/comment-page-1/#comment-1569 toby Tue, 20 Jul 2004 19:31:37 +0000 #comment-1569 Thanks for your comments Jamie. It's always heartening to know that there are many others like your son out there who do their job the best they can every day. <br /> <br /> Sure, they're homesick, but they know that they are responsible for their own lives as well as the lives of their fellow soldiers. Thanks for your comments Jamie. It’s always heartening to know that there are many others like your son out there who do their job the best they can every day.

Sure, they’re homesick, but they know that they are responsible for their own lives as well as the lives of their fellow soldiers.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.tobiasly.com/2004/06/19/spc-daniel-unger/comment-page-1/#comment-1568 Jamie Wed, 23 Jun 2004 04:44:57 +0000 #comment-1568 Toby: Have viewed your link before, but just found these updates and on another site, the story of Spc. Unger's death. My son is currently serving in Camp Kalsu. We had heard from him after this attack and he has quite shaken - but did not personally know Spc. Unger or the others that were killed and wounded that day. I asked him recently if he was homesick and he said, "Mom, this is what I do now. I miss everyone from home, but I could not and would not leave here until my job is done". The commitment and dedication of these young men to their country and their president astounds me. I am very proud of you all and your sacrifices. Spc. Unger's parents represent the very finest of this country and I pray that the Lord will grant me the grace and courage to support my son and to accept whatever the Lord has for him while in Iraq. I have a great peace about his purpose there. I praise and honor the Lord and acknowledge that His Will for my son is to be in Iraq for now and I pray for His safety and protection, physically and mentally. BUT IF it is his Will to take my son home in the course of this duty - I will still praise and honor Him. In the meantime, I support our President and all our military and I encourage my son daily and do all I can to stand behind him. <br /> I am thrilled you have returned to this great country of ours and I pray for your continued health and happiness. Toby: Have viewed your link before, but just found these updates and on another site, the story of Spc. Unger’s death. My son is currently serving in Camp Kalsu. We had heard from him after this attack and he has quite shaken – but did not personally know Spc. Unger or the others that were killed and wounded that day. I asked him recently if he was homesick and he said, "Mom, this is what I do now. I miss everyone from home, but I could not and would not leave here until my job is done". The commitment and dedication of these young men to their country and their president astounds me. I am very proud of you all and your sacrifices. Spc. Unger’s parents represent the very finest of this country and I pray that the Lord will grant me the grace and courage to support my son and to accept whatever the Lord has for him while in Iraq. I have a great peace about his purpose there. I praise and honor the Lord and acknowledge that His Will for my son is to be in Iraq for now and I pray for His safety and protection, physically and mentally. BUT IF it is his Will to take my son home in the course of this duty – I will still praise and honor Him. In the meantime, I support our President and all our military and I encourage my son daily and do all I can to stand behind him.

I am thrilled you have returned to this great country of ours and I pray for your continued health and happiness.

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