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By The Armorer on September 23, 2008 | | Comments (4)
Captain Bruno de Solenni, KIA Afghanistan


The bad days are when you put your buddy in a body bag and you don't even recognize him because his limbs are missing and there holes in him everywhere. The miracles are when his last words are, "tell my wife and kids I love them," before he dies in his best friend's arms after struggling for several agonizing minutes to get the words out because there is a fist-size hole in his head.

And last but not least, the best days are when an Afghan comes up to you thanking you for everything that you have done to help them and for making their (home) a better place now that the Taliban are gone.

If anything, this is probably the biggest reason why I proudly enjoy being over here. I can't explain it to anyone and there is no description of what it feels like, but it was the same feeling I got when I was in Iraq as well. And I am sure it's the same feeling that generations of American soldiers before me have gotten as they fought and sacrificed their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy today
 

-Captain Bruno de Solenni.

H/t, Kathryn Lopez at NRO's The Corner.  Click that link - then click on the link there.

Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance: In Memoriam for Captain Bruno de Solenni, Oregon Army National Guard.
 

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By Grumpy on September 23, 2008 3:13 PM
Captain Bruno de Solenni, You've done your duty, now it is time to rest. To his friend, the both of you have a courage which is hard to explain. You, just do it, because you are friends. There are many "wannabes" out there, but they have no concept of death, especially their own or some one close to them. To the friend, thank you, for taking the time to make a written record of this tragic event. You have done the honorable thing.

V/R - Grumpy 
 
By Trish | eMail Our Military on September 24, 2008 1:14 PM
It's so important to honor the lives of those who have not only passed but those who are still serving. Thanks for sharing this with us.
 
By Justthisguy on September 24, 2008 4:07 PM
Sigh! Spilled another one, for another one. Owhell, that's less that I'll drink.... Here's to ya, Sir, and may you have good convos with Horatius at The Green.
 
By Reconnaissance Ranger on September 25, 2008 10:33 AM
CPT Bruno de Solenni is a HERO and a great friend. He had core values of integrity, intestinal fortitude and selfless-service along with a great belief to do right by his country, family and friends and he was brave enough to serve his country to ensure that our “homeland” would be a safer place. He will never be forgotten by me and my family, my Mom always spoke about how great of a friend Bruno was. He was always there in good times and bad times and at anytime when you needed a hand. For people that met him, he was an absolute joy to be around and to hang out with. He was highly educated, a hard worker, a natural leader and had a dynamic personality with an incredible sense of humor. Let’s remember him for these things and aspire to be more like him. The world would TRULY be a better place if we had more folks like Bruno in it.

"RECON DeSo" I miss you brother.