We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2007 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:50:32 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification The flags will go to half-staff at the Castle later next week, for there has been a death in the family of Castle Argghhh! Not my direct family, nor SWWBO's, but my boon companion Mike Lehnherr, a dedicated reader, occasional content provider, grammar consultant and commenter, his father passed yesterday. I don't know a lot about Mike's Dad and Mom - but I know Mike, and I know that even though his Dad was not his biological father... there is no doubt as to whom his Dad was. And by knowing Mike, I know his Mom and Dad did... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:31:23 -0600 Mike and Family, As I watch this happen to our Booz family of friends, I cannot imagine this loss, nor how one deals with it, save for the support of others. As I read the messages left you here, I know it must help you because it even touches me to be a part of this group who grieve with you for a man whom they do not even know except as a fellow vet. My thoughts are with you as well and I too will honor your father's passing. Take care. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65453 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65453 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:44:03 -0600 Mike, our deepest sympathies to you and yours. You know you are in our prayers here at home, let us know if there is anything we can do. Mel & Donna http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65338 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65338 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:26:34 -0600 What Bill said. Light and Peace... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65319 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65319 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:17:53 -0600 Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere eis. Omnibus in Christo quiescentibus locum refrigerii, lucis et pacis...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65302 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65302 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 11:14:30 -0600 Mike, Our prayers are with you and your family during this time. We are very sorry for the loss of your father. Please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do. Your friends, Doug & April Rollison http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65298 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65298 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:48:46 -0600 May light perpetual shine upon him, Mike. I'm so sorry. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65297 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65297 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:40:38 -0600 We salute an old soldier who answered "boots and saddles" for the last time, and we honor him with a famous samurai death poem: Foe unvanquished I won't perish in the field I'll be born again to take up the halberd seven more times. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65295 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65295 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:32:00 -0600 Okay - now my eyeballs are REALLY sweating. I never could figure out how a lump, the size of a watermelon, can fit in our throats. Thanks so much to everyone - raise one with me to a comrade, fallen. Kyrie Eleison. ML http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65294 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65294 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:17:14 -0600 I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father Mike. We all know we'll have to say goodbye some day, but we're never prepared. His spirit will be there with you as the bugler blows Taps. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65285 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65285 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:34:59 -0600 My condolences to Mike and all of the Lehnherr family. Rest in Peace, Sgt. Lehnherr. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65282 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65282 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:06:08 -0600 Mike, No need for SGT Lehnherr to set up an NDP anymore. He made it to the cantonment area and can get fresh uniforms and a shower any time he wants. Sergeant may be the absolute best rank in the Army (still with troops, lots of authority and respect, not as much administrative hooey, and still young and fit enough to do the fun stuff). Your dad was a wise man to go for it three times! Hope that he enjoys his new assignment, the camaraderie with his new unit, and the cushy duty of just getting the area ready for you and the rest of your family. Here's to a soldier who won't fade away. Jack http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65280 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65280 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:42:26 -0600 Mike, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. Another "old soldier" passes in review to the parade ground "on high". You and your family will be in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you or your family. Matt & Judy DeMaria http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65279 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65279 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:41:57 -0600 Mike, I'm sorry to learn of the death of your father. I hope that you and the members of your family that gather to honor his life and love are able to come together in a meaningful sense and strengthen the family and all that means, in his memory. We will be thinking of you - safe travels. Warmest Regards, Tim http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65277 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65277 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:32:57 -0600 Mike, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Most sincerely, Margaret McLaurin http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65274 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65274 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:18:56 -0600 a toast! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65271 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65271 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:51:53 -0600 a toast to him, and his family! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65256 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65256 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:50:09 -0600 Prayers incoming. Rest in peace, Sgt. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65252 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/10/another_thread.html#comment-65252 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:44:17 -0600