R.I.p. Frankie

[TigerTaylor]

My mom and I found out lastnight that my half brother (different dads, same mom) was killed while on duty in Iraq Saturday afternoon. He didn't live with me and my mom, he lived with his dad, so me and him never really had the chance to get very close, though I did hangout with him on occasion and I did love him. My mom isn't taking it so good, as he was her first son, and they did have a closer relationship than I did with him. To add to it, his birthday is tomorrow. R.I.P. Frankie.

 

[Pacers fan forever]

Dang, man, I feel for you. Sorry to hear about that. Death is tough. Be extra nice to your mom and do stuff for her.off topic - is you or your mom mad at Bush right now?

 

[The`Dream]

Wow, thats so sad man sorry to hear it. Hearing about all of the soldiers giving their lives for our country is hard enough, but when you can put a face to the name, it makes it even worse.

 

[kingjamez]

Thats real tough, and just I'm so sorry to hear that.. Your mom should be proud though, he gave his life for all of us.. R.I.P.

 

[TigerTaylor]

Lol. She has been for a while.We had some people over this morning, and the phone rang, I went to answer it, and it was the Army, not knowing any of this happening, asked me to join. Talk about bad timing.But yeah, I've been real nice to my mom and I'm trying to do what I can for her. I took off of work today. It still hard to imagine, looking around at all the pictures of him from when he came to visit last, which was 2-3 years ago. I only say him maybe once a year, though my mom kept it touch with him a lot more.He had just gotten married before he went over to Iraq, and didn't have long to spend with his wife before leaving either.

 

[Pacers fan forever]

Haha, the army tried to recruit you this morning? Wow, imagine how hiw wife feels. Dang, man, what a terrible thing to happen

 

[Pacers fan forever]

to protect our freedom

 

[BrewCityBuck]

I'm not being a dick, he said something and I asked him a question about it. I'm sick of you bitching about my posts.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pacers fan forever @ Jun 18 2007, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>to protect our freedom</div> Protect our freedom from who?

 

[Pacers fan forever]

BCB, I'm not gonna start arguing politics in such a dignifying thread. Just stand up and pay your respects to an American hero

 

[TigerTaylor]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Jun 18 2007, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm not being a dick, he said something and I asked him a question about it. I'm sick of you bitching about my posts.</div>Well maybe if you would stop posting like you're better than everyone and you know more than everyone, it wouldn't tick me off. You always seem to be putting someone down, or atleast whenever I read your post. You seem to think you're better than everyone else here, but you're not.I just needed to say that, and that's all I'm going to say on it, I got it out of my system now.Now back to topic. We need to give respect to this soldier, and every soldier.

 

[BrewCityBuck]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GrizzFanTaylor @ Jun 18 2007, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Well maybe if you would stop posting like you're better than everyone and you know more than everyone, it wouldn't tick me off. You always seem to be putting someone down, or atleast whenever I read your post. You seem to think you're better than everyone else here, but you're not.I just needed to say that, and that's all I'm going to say on it, I got it out of my system now.</div> Again, I don't like members telling me what to post or how to post. If you believe I'm breaking rules or something, feel free to contact Combs or Tony.

 

[CB4allstar]

That's terrible man. I hope you and your mom will be able to get through this eventually. Very sad news.

 

[TigerTaylor]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Jun 18 2007, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That's terrible man. I hope you and your mom will be able to get through this eventually. Very sad news.</div>Yeah, my mom is starting to ease up a little bit, with people coming in and out to visit all day. But, tomorrow, I hope she'll stay ok, because tomorrow is his 24th birthday.

 

[Pacers fan forever]

I've always wondered, how do they get soldier's bodies back to America?Sorry if this is an offensive questionIs the funeral gonna be special, like in any military way?

 

[the_pestilence]

Jesus BCB, I understand your opinions are the same as mine but I think you could be a bit more considerate since the guy's brother just died. Forget forum rules, it's just basic human courtesy.

 

[noballer08]

RIP to your brother my man. Don't worry too about it, he served his country and died for a good cause.

 

[BrewCityBuck]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (noballer07 @ Jun 18 2007, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>he served his country and died for a good cause.</div> Yeah, just like my Uncle did in Vietnam. :no1:

 

[The Captain]

Could we stop turning everything into a political debate around here?

 

[BrewCityBuck]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Captain @ Jun 18 2007, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Could we stop turning everything into a political debate around here?</div> I'm just reacting to political statements.

 

[irob]

Im so sorry man. People are dying out there so fast.. it sucks. I hope your mom will be ok... 1 thing tho she can say is her son died serving his country. Hes a brave guy.. im too chicken to go out there.. yalls thoughts are in my prayers

 

[CB4allstar]

Can you stop it, BCB? This is a thread about someone's bother dying.Show some respect.

 

[noballer08]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Jun 18 2007, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah, just like my Uncle did in Vietnam. :no1:</div>Going into service is honorable in any right. There's no reason for you to lament his passing in the way that you are doing.

 

[Memphology]

Im sorry man, I hope your moms is okay. Hopefully he will be respected well in his services.

 

[TigerTaylor]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Army 1st Lt. Frank B. Walkup IV, 23, of Woodbury, Tenn., died June 16 in Kirkuk, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position during dismounted operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.</div>Link<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>HONOLULU (AP) - The Pentagon says a Middle Tennessee soldier died in Iraq over the weekend when a bomb exploded near him.First Lieutenant Frank Walkup the Fourth of Woodbury died Saturday of injuries he suffered during the attack in Rashaad.The 23-year-old Walkup joined the Army in June 2005.Walkup's father Frank Walkup III, also of Woodbury, told The Associated Press today that his son grew up in a military family and that joining the Army was "kind of a natural progression." Walkup said he served in the Army and his father fought in Vietnam for the Navy.Walkup said his son was born in Memphis, graduated from Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro and then went on to graduate from University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he met his wife Sabita.The father said his son's 24th birthday would have been today. His family released 24 balloons filled with helium and birthday cards into the air to remember him.</div>Link

 

[iversonfan268]

Wow sorry about that man. I would say that I know how it feels but I honestly have no idea what it's like. I hope you and your mom get through this ok.

 

[Silver Man]

Sorry about your Half Bro RTF. Thoguh I do agree with CB4AllStar that BCB do that in another topic.

 

[Suns Fan Guy]

R.I.P. to a real, American hero

 

[LAZY]

Sorry to hear this. That's really nice about the balloons and the cards

 

[Mobruler]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Hopefully you and your family will one day take pride in the fact that he lived and died in a much more honorable way than most others do.

 

[Silver Man]

I just remembered my ncle is going to Afgan in September