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1. #1
   On November 26th, 2007 at 11:41 pm, feebiebabe said:

   his family turned their grief to a positive end, collecting school supplies for Iraqi children…

   His family is all class.

   RIP, Specialist Rodriguez.

2. #2
   On November 26th, 2007 at 11:46 pm, Defector01 said:

   God bless his memory and his family

3. #3
   On November 26th, 2007 at 11:50 pm, backwoods conservative said:

   #1 feebiebabe

   His family is all class.

   RIP, Specialist Rodriguez.

   Amen, feebie, Amen.

4. #4
   On November 27th, 2007 at 12:07 am, hadsil said:

   New York Times et al unavailable for comment.

5. #5
   On November 27th, 2007 at 12:35 am, MTNEER said:

   We are truly blessed as a nation to have such men as Spec Michael Rodriguez. (it’s hard to type with tears in your eyes)
   So long as we have such hero’s we will survive. God Bless you Michael

6. #6
   On November 27th, 2007 at 6:34 am, zorro said:

   Tears again Michelle.

   May God Rest his Soul and comfort his family.

7. #7
   On November 27th, 2007 at 7:03 am, DesertLover said:

   An inspiring story that needs to be known by every person in this country.

   We have special men and women, such as Specialist Rodriguez, that serve this country. But they are the result of very special families such as this one.

   There needs to be more recognition of these families and fewer stories about the Cindy Sheehans of this world.

   There is no mention of where this young man was from, but I think his congressional representatives need to be publicly lauding this family and their actions in his memory.

   I would especially love to see the president work this story into a speech or news conference to force the MSM into mentioning this example of the love of the American people.

   God bless our military and their families each and every one.

8. #8
   On November 27th, 2007 at 7:26 am, almeehan said:

   This is what sets America and it’s people so far apart from the rest of the world. Yet the traitors among us keep on howling how bad this country is. God have mercy when His judgment comes on the treacherous ones but bless those who are the peace makers as is evident by Spec Michael Rodriguez & his family.

9. #9
   On November 27th, 2007 at 7:39 am, ajmontana said:

   Touching Story, God Bless our Troops, Veterans, and their Families.

10. #10
    On November 27th, 2007 at 8:02 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    My heart goes out to the family of Spc. Rodriguez.

    God Bless Spc. Rodriguez.

    May the Iraqi children never forget him.

11. #11
    On November 27th, 2007 at 8:02 am, TMoney said:

    In his Father’s house are many mansions… and a very special one for Rodriguez.

    My thanks, and God will bless.

12. #12
    On November 27th, 2007 at 8:16 am, ArmywifeArmymom said:

    What a beautiful story and a wonderful way to memorialize a loving soldier who has fallen. I think that the supplies going to little girls is very symbolic too. These are the future women who have a shot at living a life where their basic human rights will be honored, thanks to the sacrifices of US and coalition soldiers. Spc. Rodriguez has given more to these girls than school supplies — his sacrifice has given them a shot at hope. God bless his family.

    As a side note… I have 600 pounds of school supplies I am getting ready to re-box to send to the Diyala province. The Mead corporation generously donated the supplies when I shared with them the stories of the school children there and how they desperately need supplies. They listened to the reports from my son, and gave without hesitation. Americans and their generosity never cease to amaze me!

13. #13
    On November 27th, 2007 at 8:24 am, meatpieandtatters said:

    Truly, his spirit is among us. We should all strive to bring about such a spirit to everyone each day.

14. #14
    On November 27th, 2007 at 8:33 am, gunslingerpatriot said:

    Spec. Rodriguez has done more in his short life than most people will ever do over a full life lived in the fabric of peace that he helped provide.

    GSP
    >fish >

15. #15
    On November 27th, 2007 at 8:46 am, angryoldfatman said:

    This is what love can do, rather than hate.

    Specialist Rodriguez’s family could have hated the people in Iraq, where their son/brother was taken away from them, and nobody would have blamed them.

    Instead, they turned (some say inexplicably, even though it’s easily explained) to love, and gave it out freely to people whom they never met and had every right to hate.

    May that love come back to them multiplied many times over, and may God bless them.

16. #16
    On November 27th, 2007 at 9:00 am, Boomer said:

    Thank your for sharing a wonderful story, which should be the lead on the MSM this morning instead of the next celebrity breakdown or another missing wife. This is the news that matters girls being allowed to get an education with supplies provided by a fallen soldiers family. May they be comforted by the legacy they and their son have provided to these liberated people.

17. #17
    On November 27th, 2007 at 9:07 am, docflash said:

    For once (For the children)is correct.

18. #18
    On November 27th, 2007 at 9:16 am, hunkahillbilly said:

    Will we look back in a few decades and call this current military, “the greatest generation”, as we do concerning the men and women who served during WWII?

    About half of us will, I believe. The other half can move to Canada for all I care.

19. #19
    On November 27th, 2007 at 9:49 am, WarTip said:

    Why aren’t stories like this covered in the drain dream media? It is amazing the difference that one person can make. While his story is amazing, I imagine there are many more just like him. Unfortunately, that would not be newsworthy to the Blame America crowd. Sedition does not even begin to explain their actions. If the left spent half the energy trying to improve life that they do trying to destroy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, maybe this world really would be a better place.

20. #20
    On November 27th, 2007 at 10:22 am, trinitytim said:

    Spec. Rodriguez was from Sanford, NC. which is only about 30 miles from Ft. Bragg, Home of the 82nd Airborne Division.

    I remember attending a PGR funeral in Sanford last Spring. While I can’t remember the name of the hero laid to rest that day, I do think it was this same great American.

    You can contact the Sanford Herald to ask them to publicize this story by clicking here

    I am once again impressed by the quality of our soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines who serve so that we can remain free. Man !!!! I love these great men and women.

21. #21
    On November 27th, 2007 at 10:47 am, pgtips said:

    Stories like these deserve more publicity. It’s amazing that you never hear anything positive (in the UK at least) about the war in Iraq.

    The MSM are doing the troops a great injustice by their wanton silence on any good action they take.

22. #22
    On November 27th, 2007 at 12:03 pm, frayed said:

    I contacted the editor of the local paper and this was his immediate reply:

    Thanks, we were fortunate to run this on Thanksgiving Day.

    Thanks for the heads up,

    Billy Liggett
    Editor, The Sanford Herald
    E-mail:bliggett@sanfordherald.com
    Phone: (919) 718-1226
    Web site: http://billyliggett.wordpress.com

    I wish all papers would be as gracious to our brave men and women in uniform.