Miracle Man Dies

[mattman7621]

Standing face to face with Jesus, What a delight. R.I.P. Merlin

[mindylinky]

Awww

[sirjohncool]

How sad this had to happen to such a brave soul. The only thing sadder is the war for nothing that caused it....

[mickpr1970]

Why people have to touch the hell, we saw the heaven in their eyes? I remember... RIP

[METALSKYDIVER]

RIP

[TimmyHaag]

Sgt. German's plight could of been avoided if the Marines in Al Anbar had MRAPs from the get go.

I was Army light infantry and I did my time so keep the Marine Corps fan boy shit to yourselves where it belongs. The "enemy" doesn't give a shit who they are killing and the REMFs in the rear, with the NA beer, are the only one's clinging to BS one liners like GLORY and even more GLORY.

Fuck that. When you see your friends die the last thing you will think of is glory and medals.

[bulfrog5]

@TimmyHaag and unless you were a REMF that was chillling in the rear like a gear queer then you would have known the MRAP design wasn't being put out or used by anyone when German's vehicle got hit. See what you don't know is that German was an artilleryman. 2nd Battalion 11th Marines is an Artillery unit that was sent to Ar Ramadi in sept 2004 as an improvised infantry battalion. We provided security for convoys. Bout the only thing you got right is this not being about medals and glory.

[1meter65]

... heros who defend our und the freedom their families!

Thanks!

[ViennasNachos]

Semper Fi

[dannyuknewcastle]

Coming from a Brit, I respect this man and God Bless him.

A true hero

[PappyStu]

Heroes know no nationalities... Amen

[BeanMeister22]

Semper Fi

[PappyStu]

Roger that...

[biohazard177]

"If the Army or the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes...They will always find the streets are guarded. By the United States Marines."

- Marines Hymn

Sgt Merlin German is at his post and he is honored to be there.

Semper Fi brother, Semper Fi

[PappyStu]

I remember...

[heckter66]

What a truly inspiring heart strong story. I am proud of this young man and glad that he was an American. Talking about making the best if your life while you are here on this planet. He did! My prayers are with him and his family.

[PappyStu]

He definately left us an example of how to live...

[mommycelyne]

Semper Fi

[PappyStu]

Absolutely

[Pkirk618]

I used to work at BAMCs burn ICU. I was there while German was a patient and I was getting ready for retirement.

To Merlin German and family--I salute you all.

[thephoenixavenger]

paps,

my care for the situation is shunned?

i gave my heart in my comment with thanks.

i was rejected?

you either misunderstood or don't care for my gratitude.

i still feel for the victim here as i am the same as he and am 100% behind him and awesomeness regardless of your un approval.

thanks

[thephoenixavenger]

re; my comment not approved.

[PappyStu]

I am not sure what you mean not approved... I have edited any comments on any videos other than profane posts...

And I don't recall your handle so I don't believe this is the case for you...

Thanks for your feedback...

[thephoenixavenger]

pappystu,

i left a comment pending approval here and when i had checked back a few days later it was not posted. i now see that the pending approval is disabled (not like before).

thanks for the response. i thought you trashed it when it wasn't profane but very compassionate.

maybe it just did not work?

anyhow, peace and God Bless.

[PappyStu]

Thanks for getting back to me... the comments here are haphazard at best most of the time...

Anytime something is "free" we must take it with a grain of salt I guess... vbg

[PappyStu]

Amen Compadre...

[nicolecron]

Very nice!!! We will see a lot of this stuff i think because USA keep sending latins and black people to iraq!!! Its a good way to dispose that people you dont want in your contry but some times it fails and back to usa looking like this "miracle man". You are so funy.

[PappyStu]

That's "funny"...

And the brave men and women of Black and Latino descent that you refer to are volunteers as are all members of our armed services... They do so willingly in hope of eradication of the hate and rhetoric you utter... They serve in the name of freedom... Something I doubt you are capable of understanding... I wish you well...

[thephoenixavenger]

nicolcron, how do you no he's black or hisp?

you sound like a illiterate with reason to manipulate ignorance to follow your severely erroneous statement.

[scooniepenn]

All kinds of people fought and are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. What bonds people in the Marine Corps is not color, or religion, ethnicity, etc. Its being a Marine. There is no color in the Marine Corps, only green. We have a volunteer military where all kinds of people join and know the consequences...but you're too ignorant to know anything about that, and your view on our society is almost as pathetic as you are; so with that being said have a good life.

[BroadCastTuber]

A Hero.

[PappyStu]

I agree....

[YodaTheName]

truly heroic

[PappyStu]

He is remembered well on this and future memorial days...

[Gorbad2]

Thank you for posting this pappystu, I really apprieacted it

[PappyStu]

Most welcome...

[themoose1967]

I am learning English and found his news on the news paper afew days ago. I decided I am going to write down about his story for my assighment in my English class. I am going to tell my class mate about him who is miracle man.

[PappyStu]

Awesome choice of topics Compadre... Good luck

[phekwig]

This kind of thing should never happen to anyone. War is wrong!

[PappyStu]

And yet colors all of human history

[DelisaProductions]

What a very nice tribute. This story is a sad one, but he was a fighter and an inspiration many people.

[PappyStu]

Yes the good do die young it sems

[battlebauble]

Amen, Pappy. (Sigh!)

[PappyStu]

Vets never stop thinking about their Comrades eh

[battlebauble]

Just today I found out two of my retired comrades are dying one of liver failure and the other from cancer. The one with cancer has two weeks maybe to live. This life style takes a lot of a man. There are too few of my brothers getting to enjoy their retirement.

[Bean829]

So sad, so young. :(

[PappyStu]

Its been a story throughout the ages however...

[Texcentric]

uh....wow...*sniff*

[PappyStu]

Yea for sure eh

[Joan3424]

Beautiful tribute, Pappy.

I still say you should have been in radio.

Joanie

[PappyStu]

They are too small for me to get into... *wink*

[nancyleeould]

Wonderful tribute to a very brave man..

May he rest in peace.

Heart hugs~Nance

[PappyStu]

I know he is...

[LizBizToo]

What an example to others he was. May we all know peace.  Thank you, Paps; a fine tribute.

[PappyStu]

Absolutely... Let us hope... Thanks Hon

[MotherReiver]

Wonderful tribute to a brave man; thank you for sharing his story with us.

[PappyStu]

Most definately... needed to pass on...

[Minniver]

Beautiful tribute, Pappy. What an amazing story, sad but somehow uplifting.

[PappyStu]

Things like this always have to sides...

[cooksterz]

Incredible tribute. What a warrior and true man he was, for doing "all of the above". BAMC is a miracle, for many who have to endure being burned. Great charity cause

[PappyStu]

I think it is if they stay on track... Thanks Lass

[kenrg]

Great tribute - Thank you for sharing his story with us.

[PappyStu]

Thanks Buddy

[Elfins]

This just breaks my heart :( Its only recently that something was shown on British tv that showed the hell that some survivers were going through. Normally, its the sort of footage that is never shown because oh gee it might upset the viewers. Well hell yes, it should upset viewers, war isnt a game and it isnt pretty and these poor souls.. well the words fail me, they really do :(

Beautiful tribute.

[PappyStu]

I put this up for folks to think about helping out...

[dogpatchdebbie]

a very touching story, he was a very brave man. Beautiful tribute Pappy:)

[PappyStu]

He was... Thanks Lass

[barmer479]

Im sure that he is walking with God Today with no burns,Learning with our Father And His Son,Jesus.

[PappyStu]

Most definately..

[KurtGnu]

A story not told over here.. a brave man indeed! And a very touching story. May he rest in peace..

[PappyStu]

Ditto Pard....

[IXGertXI]

Beautiful tribute, Pappy. It's been a helluva week. We'll talk

xxx

[PappyStu]

Yea we need to catch up

[whoners]

So young. They lost a great person. My love goes out to his family.

[PappyStu]

For sure...

[Lethesunshine]

Stu...My heart goes out to his family!

God has Blessed us with this Beautiful Man.

He was an Angel here on earth.

Praying For Peace!

~Mimi

[PappyStu]

Yes it was hard for me to make this...

[bugsinrug]

Bless his courageous and caring heart.

Thankyou for this Pappy.

hugs, Chris

[PappyStu]

I am sure it is... Thanks Hon...

[seniorsite]

WOW so touching thanks for sharing

[PappyStu]

Some folks accomplish more in a few years than others in whole lives...

[Pippilly]

Very touching story Pappy. I agree with Kidblood. Bring them home. Love ya!

[PappyStu]

Thanks Lass...

[mymoosejaw]

Great tribute and a great story of inspiration.

[PappyStu]

He is an inspiration to helping others...

[kidblood1]

Those boys should be treated like kings...support our troops !!! Thanks Pappy !

[PappyStu]

Thanks are all theirs Compadre...