04 March 2002

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04 March 2002

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Ten years ago today in Ranger History, three members of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment paid the ulitmate sacrifice as they were on a rescue mission to save a down Navy Seal. May we never forget SPC Marc Anderson, CPL Matthew Commons, and SGT Bradley Crose, KIA 04 March 2002.
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Rest in peace brothers.


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Blue Skies Rangers.

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Rest in Peace, Brothers!

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Thanks for reminding us Jason
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Half a lifetime ago already. RIP young warriors.
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Fallen, but not forgotten.


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Anybody know the circumstances?
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hobbit wrote:Anybody know the circumstances?
They were part of a QRF element tasked to retrieve a SEAL who had fallen out of a helo when it was struck by RPG.
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Grip Hands...
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Rest in Peace, Brothers.


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Lord, Let us not forget these Rangers.
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Does anyone have a link where I can buy a memorial bracelet for these guys?
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