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R.I.P. – Staff Sgt. Ryan Coyer

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Last week.  March 11, 2013.  Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.  Lesleigh Coyer, 25, of Saginaw, MI, lies down in front of the grave of her brother, Staff Sgt. Ryan Coyer, on the one-year anniversary of his death from an injury sustained in Afghanistan.  SSG Coyer completed four deployments in Afghanistan and two in Iraq.

Please sit back for a minute.  Stare at that photo.  Digest it.  Let the pain of this woman grip you.  And when you’re feeling like all hope is lost in this country, like you want to give up and give in, like the problems we face are insurmountable, like turning America around for our children is not meant to be… remember this photo.  THIS IS WHY WE FIGHT.  THIS IS WHY WE FIGHT.  This young man DIED for us.  We must stop at nothing to honor his memory, and to give his fellow patriot soldiers who he leaves behind, and all who come after them, a country WORTHY of their sacrifice, and a Commander in Chief who is WORTHY of their salute.

The United States Armed Forces Code of Conduct: Article I:  “I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.  I am prepared to give my life in their defense.”

… and so he did … and now he’s Home.  May the Lord bless him, and comfort his sister and parents.

 

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  • cmkalm

    I cannot even imagine her pain or suffering. A whole family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and even strangers impacted by the service and death of this young patriot. God bless his family for healing and may the hope of resurrection and reuniting carry them til they see him again in Heaven. <3

  • ILPatriot

    This is what makes me want to fight on – these deaths CANNOT be in vain!

  • http://www.facebook.com/lois.stricker Lois Stricker

    May she find comfort in her sorrow…

  • http://www.facebook.com/carlila.sherman Carlila Sherman

    Thank You For sharing this. I cried for he died for all of us and God Bless him and his Family. I have been there several ties. One vietnam Vet whom died in honor still fighting to protect America by fighting for our Rights and his Country too as this man did. Yet he fought for those still at War. He fought our Government till the End. He ended up with Agent Orange Disease. Vietnam Vet he fought side by side me. All these men deserve respect and the honor that alot of people do not give them. They fought their Fight. They Loved America so much that they gave their all for it and Ty for that. Ty for being a Good Patriot to you and yours. God Bless eveyone of your Family Members. Our Hearts are with you all. Sincerely the Salois Family

  • http://www.facebook.com/HeartOfGold69 Wendy Renee White

    Thank you for allowing me to sleep at night with my family. I know Thank you is not enough but I support you all in everything you do. God Bless you all and may you all come home safely <3 . All those that have lost loved ones may God send an angel to wrap its wings around you to help and guide you in your healing ^!^

  • http://www.facebook.com/steven.iverson Steven Iverson

    Wow!

  • http://www.facebook.com/ed.pate1 Ed Pate

    An a Commander in Chief who is Worthy of their Salute! Well spoken!

  • MarketAndChurch

    That young Americans die every generation to enable humanity to live out the natural rights afforded to every human being by their creator reaffirms to me that this world sucks, that liberty must be fought for, that there is no liberty where God is absent, and that there is a God. May God comfort you through these times, Lesleigh, I feel your pain, and I thank your brother for his sacrifice.

  • davienne

    STOP THESE DAMN SENSELESS WARS….. bin laden is dead, kahdafi is dead, husien is dead… so WTF are we still doing there… its not for the oil… its not to promote peace, because they have been at war with each other for centuries…
    when i see pics like this i get sad, and then i get angry… we have no business being there…
    this potus has embolden the enemies and alienated our alies…