Introduction

Kyla · Post by **Kyla** » February 10th, 2005, 9:40 pm

Hi Everyone,
I am a Ranger wife who recently lost her husband in Iraq. Julieanne introduced me to this site when she showed me the kind messages you all left regarding my husband's death. My husband, Damien Ficek, was in 2nd Ranger Batt. though he was part of the WA National Guard while serving in Iraq. He graduated from Ranger School in November of 1998 and served in 2nd Batt. until June of 2000. I am hoping to reconnect through this site with some of his friends who we lost touch with over the years. I know there are stories to be shared and memories to recall that would be of great help to me. It will also be nice to simply read the comments of others who share the values my husband lived by everyday.
Kyla

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » February 10th, 2005, 9:41 pm

We regret your loss and have no words to offer but our sincerest welcome.

Vee · Post by **Vee** » February 10th, 2005, 9:43 pm

Welcome, Kyla.

We are all terribly grieved by your loss, as it is our loss too.

But we will be incredibly honored and humbled by your presence here.

Please make yourself at home. You are family.

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » February 10th, 2005, 9:47 pm

Welcome Kyla

Thank you.

Julieanne · Post by **Julieanne** » February 10th, 2005, 9:54 pm

Welcome to the site Kyla. It's good to see you. :D

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » February 10th, 2005, 10:02 pm

We regret the loss of your husband and the supreme sacrifice you have made in keeping our country great. We read about the good things Damien was doing and it makes us proud. Welcome Kyla. You shall always have a home here amongst friends. Whatever I can do for you PM me anytime. God bless you and your family Kyla.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » February 10th, 2005, 11:01 pm

Welcome to the board Kyla.

I wish you all my heart. I hurt when a Ranger dies. But Rangers don't cry.

Thank you for being here.

RLTW
Bell

VAK · Post by **VAK** » February 10th, 2005, 11:10 pm

Kyla,

It is indeed with open arms you will be welcomed here...

As everyone has said, your husband is and will be greatly missed by each one of us. Though like my Brother Bell said, we don't cry on the outside I can without doubt say that my heart does and it did when I heard the news of your husband. It has affected our community as does the loss of any of our Bretheren.

You indeed will have a home here, a place to laugh, smile, share you worries, shed a tear, reflect or simply raise three kinds of hell. In other words, it's just like "Old Home Week". Feel free to drop me a line if you need anything. My prayers have been sent your way for some time now and certainly you still have them coming...

God Bless,
tacp

Ardent Lady · Post by **Ardent Lady** » February 11th, 2005, 12:07 am

Welcome, Kyla. Make yourself at home here. I'm glad you have come. Like many here I have and will continue to pray for you and your family.

FireFinder · Post by **FireFinder** » February 11th, 2005, 12:36 am

Welcome to this site Kyla. Your husband's loss will not be forgotten. May you find comfort here.

Slowpoke · Post by **Slowpoke** » February 11th, 2005, 2:05 am

Welcome Kyla. If there is anything you need or want, all you need to do is mention it!

Bugsy · Post by **Bugsy** » February 11th, 2005, 2:13 am

Welcome Kyla, you are a part of the Ranger Family and we honor you and your husband who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms in which we enjoy in our country. You will always be welcomed here and as many have said if there is anything we can ever do for you, please do not hestitate to call upon us. May God Bless you and your family always.

~S~