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A Marine carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Marine Sgt. William C. Stacey of Redding, Calif., upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Feb. 2, 2012. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo
Sgt. William Stacey joined the Marines in January 2007, completing a total of five deployments. He was scheduled to return home from his final deployment in Afghanistan this spring.
But Stacey was tragically killed Jan. 31. He was on foot patrol when an enemy explosive device went off and took the life of a soldier who was just months away from returning home.
“None of us who love him know how to measure the vastness of this pain,” his mother, Robin, said in an email to ABC News. “He is but one of a number of men and women who have risked and sometimes lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq, just as we are but one of thousands of families whose hearts are breaking today.”
To see photos of Sgt. William Stacey and his loved ones, click here
Stacey’s family found a letter he had written in case he died serving his country, perhaps hoping to ease some of their pain.
The letter, which was published in the Seattle Times, shows a glimpse of the selflessness of the fallen hero.
“My death did not change the world; it may be tough for you to justify its meaning at all,” he wrote. “But there is greater meaning to it.”
He wrote of the children of the world who he hoped would one day know freedom.
“Perhaps I did not change the world. Perhaps there is still injustice in the world. But there will be a child who will live because men left the security they enjoyed in their home country to come to his. And this child will learn in the new schools that have been built. He will walk his streets not worried about whether or not his leader’s henchmen are going to come and kidnap him. He will grow into a fine man who will pursue every opportunity his heart could desire. He will have the gift of freedom, which I have enjoyed for so long. If my life buys the safety of a child who will one day change this world, then I know that it was all worth it.”
“We are very proud of him. He’d come to be quietly proud of himself, and he had every right to be,” Stacey’s father, Bob, told KOMO News. “We’re going to miss him. A lot of people are going to miss him.”[/release]
[url]http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/02/fallen-marines-last-words-it-was-all-worth-it/[/url]
RIP
Its really heartbreaking that he died, but reading his letter is incredibly touching. If it doesn't make you at least want to cry even a little, I don't want to know what kind of person you are.
[quote]"If my life buys the safety of a child who will one day change this world, then I know that it was all worth it.”[/quote]
Honestly, I think that really says all you need to know.
why do they always have to die so close to coming home? why?
[QUOTE=Kung Fu Jew;34555350]why do they always have to die so close to coming home? why?[/QUOTE]
2 days 'till retirement.
worth it [I]no[/I] it wasn't worth it you are fucking dead you [B]stupid[/B] [B]asshole[/B] hes probably regretting those words in [I][B]hell[/B][/I]
dude i dont care what yall [B][U]niggas[/U][/B] think yall just likin da fuckin marine cause hes a fuckin marine yeah so ill join along [B]god bless murrica fallen marine respek[/B] [B]heil[/B]
[QUOTE=yosupwatdis;34555373]worth it [I]no[/I] it wasn't worth it you are fucking dead you [B]stupid[/B] [B]asshole[/B] hes probably regretting those words in [I][B]hell[/B][/I]
dude i dont care what yall [B][U]niggas[/U][/B] think yall just likin da fuckin marine cause hes a fuckin marine yeah so ill join along [B]god bless murrica fallen marine respek[/B] [B]heil[/B][/QUOTE]Get the fuck out of here.
[QUOTE=yosupwatdis;34555373]worth it [I]no[/I] it wasn't worth it you are fucking dead you [B]stupid[/B] [B]asshole[/B] hes probably regretting those words in [I][B]hell[/B][/I]
dude i dont care what yall [B][U]niggas[/U][/B] think yall just likin da fuckin marine cause hes a fuckin marine yeah so ill join along [B]god bless murrica fallen marine respek[/B] [B]heil[/B][/QUOTE]
Nice first post.
[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;34555379]Get the fuck out of here.[/QUOTE]
sad for you dead marine lmfao like you knew him or something lmfao murrica go back to debt
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If only there were more people like this marine, the world would be a much better place. If there is an afterlife, I hope he's getting a good spot.
Fuck... :smith:
I can't really even come to words right now.
[QUOTE=No Party Hats;34555295][img]http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/8179/350662-big_boss_salute_super.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
The real patriot. America should be proud of people like this guy.
Sgt. William Stacey, I salute to you for your courage and pride. Requiescat in Pace.
As much as I appreciate this sentiment, this quote seems a bit odd:
[quote]"If my life buys the safety of a child who will one day change this world, then I know that it was all worth it.”[/quote]
Was he seriously under the impression that he was safeguarding American children's lives by killing insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan? If so, then this quote is just preposterous, but any death is a sad one. On the other hand he could be referring to any children in the Middle East who may have been terrorized, in which case it's a great quote.
He was referencing children in the Middle East.
It wasn't about American children, but children in other countries, around the world.
[quote]“Perhaps I did not change the world. Perhaps there is still injustice in the world. But there will be a child who will live because men left the security they enjoyed in their home country to come to his. And this child will learn in the new schools that have been built. He will walk his streets not worried about whether or not his leader’s henchmen are going to come and kidnap him. He will grow into a fine man who will pursue every opportunity his heart could desire. He will have the gift of freedom, which I have enjoyed for so long. If my life buys the safety of a child who will one day change this world, then I know that it was all worth it.”[/quote]
[QUOTE=yosupwatdis;34555373]worth it [I]no[/I] it wasn't worth it you are fucking dead you [B]stupid[/B] [B]asshole[/B] hes probably regretting those words in [I][B]hell[/B][/I]
dude i dont care what yall [B][U]niggas[/U][/B] think yall just likin da fuckin marine cause hes a fuckin marine yeah so ill join along [B]god bless murrica fallen marine respek[/B] [B]heil[/B][/QUOTE]
I would really like to know which account you are a fucking alt for...
[QUOTE=Megafanx13;34555497]As much as I appreciate this sentiment, this quote seems a bit odd:
Was he seriously under the impression that he was safeguarding American children's lives by killing insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan? If so, then this quote is just preposterous, but any death is a sad one. On the other hand he could be referring to any children in the Middle East who may have been terrorized, in which case it's a great quote.[/QUOTE]
In the context of it, it seems he's talking about building schools for Middle Eastern kids and helping keep them safe.
[QUOTE=yosupwatdis;34555373]worth it [I]no[/I] it wasn't worth it you are fucking dead you [B]stupid[/B] [B]asshole[/B] hes probably regretting those words in [I][B]hell[/B][/I]
dude i dont care what yall [B][U]niggas[/U][/B] think yall just likin da fuckin marine cause hes a fuckin marine yeah so ill join along [B]god bless murrica fallen marine respek[/B] [B]heil[/B][/QUOTE]
Show some respect? Wow
[QUOTE=Jetblack357;34555532]I would really like to know which account you are a fucking alt for...[/QUOTE]Probably that guy from all the Middle Eastern protest threads talking about how the protestors need to be shot and how they are conspiracies by the U.S. government to overthrow leaders in the Middle East. Can't remember his name, but he creates new accounts constantly.
It's a banned troll, quit feeding him since he might be lurking.
Jesus christ guys, internet 101.
[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;34555559]Probably that guy from all the Middle Eastern protest threads talking about how the protestors need to be shot and how they are conspiracies by the U.S. government to overthrow leaders in the Middle East. Can't remember his name, but he creates new accounts constantly.[/QUOTE]
Y9akia, or something like that.
Well that's just the ultimate sad death. Not only was he a couple of months before retirement, he left a touching note, too.
Now was it really worth it? I feel for him and his family but he stepped on a mine in war. I think it was only a horrible waste.
Obviously whenever someone dies, it sucks.
But the guy was a soldier.
IMO, if you love life and living life, a soldier is not the best career choice.
[QUOTE=Falchion;34555688]Now was it really worth it? I feel for him and his family but he stepped on a mine in war. I think it was only a horrible waste.[/QUOTE]
He obviously thinks differently.
[QUOTE=Falchion;34555688]Now was it really worth it? I feel for him and his family but he stepped on a mine in war. I think it was only a horrible waste.[/QUOTE]
it wasn't worth it. he died a pointless death in a pointless war, the children he thinks he's 'defending' will grow up hating him and everything he's ever stood for. that's why this is even more tragic :(
[QUOTE=Lachz0r;34555789]it wasn't worth it. he died a pointless death in a pointless war, the children he thinks he's 'defending' will grow up hating him and everything he's ever stood for. that's why this is even more tragic :([/QUOTE]
I don't know whether it's better to die delusional or lucid and crushed.
Difficult question.
[QUOTE=Lachz0r;34555789]it wasn't worth it. he died a pointless death in a pointless war, the children he thinks he's 'defending' will grow up hating him and everything he's ever stood for. that's why this is even more tragic :([/QUOTE]
He never said he wanted anyone to be thankful for what he did or to like him for what he did, he died happy knowing that he's trying to keep future generations safe and help them have a better life.
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