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The Polack MSgt

(13,455 posts) Tue Apr 6, 2021, 06:40 PM Apr 2021

I just heard that a friend of mine, an Airman I deployed to Afghanistan with back in 02 [View all]

Swallowed a bullet last night.

He's the 3rd friend of mine from that Squadron to commit suicide.

Fuck, this shit is tearing a hole in me.

Sleep quietly Wes. Be pain free...

I wish you'd have fucking called me, but I am dying inside wishing I had called you...

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I just heard that a friend of mine, an Airman I deployed to Afghanistan with back in 02 [View all] The Polack MSgt Apr 2021 OP

... alwaysinasnit Apr 2021 #1

This is very saddening... am wondering if the pandemic only made things worse for him.. secondwind Apr 2021 #2

... Docreed2003 Apr 2021 #3

((TPM)) blm Apr 2021 #4

I'm so sorry. Scrivener7 Apr 2021 #5

I had a battle buddy kill himself right out of basic training ColinC Apr 2021 #6

Sorry for your loss. Suicide is a terrible thing. CentralMass Apr 2021 #7

So very sad; my condolences to you and his family. nt babylonsister Apr 2021 #8

I am so sorry for you and all those who loved Wes, and for the pain Tanuki Apr 2021 #9

I am so sorry, Sarge. Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #10

. AwakeAtLast Apr 2021 #11

Hang in there MSgt. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2021 #12

May he be at peace. I am so very sorry for your loss. niyad Apr 2021 #13

... MiHale Apr 2021 #14

So sorry for your loss... NHvet Apr 2021 #15

I am truly sorry markie Apr 2021 #16

I am sorry for your loss. nt Gore1FL Apr 2021 #17

I lost a close relative the same way. wnylib Apr 2021 #18

Oh jeez!... I'm so so sorry man. sdfernando Apr 2021 #19

I'm so sorry MSgt. TomSlick Apr 2021 #20

I'm so sorry. Ilsa Apr 2021 #21

🕯️ irisblue Apr 2021 #22

Given the effects of warfare, I'd have a really difficult time sending people to a war zone. Re: Karadeniz Apr 2021 #23

Thinking of you and many Wes Rest In Peace. MLAA Apr 2021 #24

So sad, sorry for your loss of your friend. FuzzyRabbit Apr 2021 #25

I'm so sorry. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #26

Jeezus, man Mr. Scorpio Apr 2021 #27

Sorry for your loss... IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2021 #28

Before we ask our citizens in uniform to put their lives on the line ... Martin Eden Apr 2021 #29

I can't remember who said this, but I find it to be a great perspective. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #33

Especially not ... Martin Eden Apr 2021 #35

Yeah, it does tug the exceptionalism downward a tad, doesn't it? BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #36

I am so sorry UpInArms Apr 2021 #30

I'm sorry Top. DashOneBravo Apr 2021 #31

Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts, sorry for the radio silence up to now The Polack MSgt Apr 2021 #32

I am so sorry. Please know you didn't cause this. Maraya1969 Apr 2021 #34

So sorry for your loss, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #37