Lost my only son

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Willis Vanderberg
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Lost my only son

Post by Willis Vanderberg »

Sad to report I have lost my only son this week as a result of one of the many so called wars we have been involved in since WWll. We have never won any of them and had our butts kicked more than a few times. But thanks to the military /industrial establishment and our wonderul elected officials many of our young men never came home. Many more are still missing and still more are away form our shores. I recently heard the Detroit Tigers say they were broadcasting to our troops in 176 countries around the world.What in the world is happening here.
Sorry if I rambled on and strayed into this no mans land.If I sound a little bitter , I am

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Joey Ace
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Post by Joey Ace »

I'm very sorry for your loss. Stay strong for those that need you.
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Niels Andrews
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Post by Niels Andrews »

Sorry to hear of your loss. We live in a World that makes little sense. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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Jim Newberry
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Post by Jim Newberry »

So sorry to hear that news. Your comment about the Detroit Tigers "greeting" says a lot and your bitterness is understood. I hope the knowledge that this family of steelers all care can help ease your burden of pain somehow.

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Hook Moore
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Post by Hook Moore »

I'm terribly sorry for your loss..
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Chris Boyd
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Post by Chris Boyd »

I am also so saddened by your loss...
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Damir Besic
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Post by Damir Besic »

I am so sorry to hear that Sir, my condolences to you and your family from the bottom of my heart
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Rick Barnhart
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Post by Rick Barnhart »

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our debt to you and you family can never be repaid. I am mindful of and thankful to you for your tremendous sacrifice. May God give you comfort and peace.
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Kevin Mincke
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Post by Kevin Mincke »

Willis, I thank your son for his service to our country and his sacrifice, ALL. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I retired two weeks ago after serving 27 years in law enforcement. We lost officer Scott Patrick in a senseless shooting from a traffic stop in the same county I work in and the community where I grew up, a week after I retired. It really hit home. I am truly sorry for your loss and pray Gods peace and love be demonstrated in your family's lives over the coming days and months.
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Blake Hawkins
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Post by Blake Hawkins »

Bud, so sad and sorry for the loss of your son.
He was a brave, dedicated guy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Clyde Mattocks
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Post by Clyde Mattocks »

This was a particularly tough one to read. So sorry for the loss of your son.
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Skip Cole
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Condolences

Post by Skip Cole »

Mr Vanderburg, May God give you and your family comfort and His peace that passes all understanding during your grief, in the passing of your son.

Skip Cole
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Jim Cohen
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Post by Jim Cohen »

I am so sorry. I can feel how devastating this is.
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Mike Perlowin RIP
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Post by Mike Perlowin RIP »

Such terrible news, please accept my condolences.
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Thurston Myers
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Post by Thurston Myers »

Hello Mr. Vanderburg,

Sorry to read of your loss
We live in distressing times.
I pray that the L O R D will comfort and bless you and your family through this time of separation .

In H I S Name ,,,,, Thurston
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Mike Neer
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Post by Mike Neer »

I'm so sorry, Willis.
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Don Sulesky
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Post by Don Sulesky »

Bud
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son.
I feel as you do about the wars.
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Dennis Wireman
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son

Post by Dennis Wireman »

deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Johan Jansen
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Post by Johan Jansen »

What a terrible loss! My condolences.....
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Paul Wade
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Post by Paul Wade »

prayers are send to you wills

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Brian Tallant
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Post by Brian Tallant »

Bud, I am so sorry to hear this. You and Linda are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Ron Page
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Post by Ron Page »

Sincere condolences to you and your family. Thank you to your honorable son for his service to our country.
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autry andress
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Your Son

Post by autry andress »

Old Bud
I'm so sorry you lost your son in a war we can't win. The cost of Freedom doesn't come cheap & your
son paid the ultimate price for our freedom with his life. I thank him for his service with all my heart.
Willis you & all the family are lifted up in prayer.

I'm a believer that the lord will send comfort in the days ahead.
Take care my friend
Autry
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Jack Stoner
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Post by Jack Stoner »

Bud, tragic news. Condolences to you and the family.

I too wonder about all the military involvement we are in.
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Mike Weirauch
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Post by Mike Weirauch »

My sincere sympathy to you and your family Willis.
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