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1. #737387
   On July 5th, 2009 at 2:57 am, gippergirl said:

   Thank you, Aaron. We are so blessed to live in this great nation of ours, and we owe it all to those who served under George Washington to you. I am so humbled, honored and blessed to be an American. May God be with your family during this very difficult time.

2. #737392
   On July 5th, 2009 at 3:28 am, Azygos said:

   Thank you Mr Masters for raising your son with highest ideals. We will pray for you and your family.

3. #737406
   On July 5th, 2009 at 4:19 am, purplepeep said:

   With great gratitude to and great sorrow for the Masters family, may they know both God’s comfort and our eternal thanks.

4. #737410
   On July 5th, 2009 at 4:24 am, Leatherneck said:

   G-d’s speed Aaron, and his family.

5. #737437
   On July 5th, 2009 at 5:38 am, dhalls said:

   “Spirit that made those heroes dare
   To die, and leave their children free
   Bid Time and Nature gently spare
   the shaft we raise to them and thee”
   Thank you Aaron Masters for defending me.

6. #737438
   On July 5th, 2009 at 6:36 am, kcnut said:

   Rip thank you for serving. Bless his family in this dark hour.

7. #737439
   On July 5th, 2009 at 6:37 am, zorro said:

   From the Founding Fathers to our defenders on the front lines, the lesson resounds: Freedom is not free.
   Thank you, Aaron.

   Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,
   And let perpetual Light shine upon him.
   May his soul
   And all the souls of the faithful departed
   Through the Mercy of God
   Rest in peace.
   Amen.

8. #737459
   On July 5th, 2009 at 7:43 am, stevevvs said:

   Fighting to secure another Islamic Republic based on Islamic Law to secure Liberty for Islamic Men, and Dhiminitude for everyone else.

   http://www.dianawest.net/Home/tabid/36/EntryId/951/-We-Muslims-Do-Not-Like-Them-Guess-Who-the-Taliban-or-the-US.aspx

   God Speed Aaron, I’m very sorry.

9. #737461
   On July 5th, 2009 at 7:46 am, stevevvs said:

   We Infidels would be smart to study the Qur’an, the Hadith, and the Sira. Especially those in Government.

10. #737462
    On July 5th, 2009 at 7:46 am, stevevvs said:

    http://www.dianawest.net/Home/tabid/36/EntryId/950/Marine-Mission-in-Afghanistan-Drink-Tea-Eat-Goat-Get-to-Know-the-People.aspx

11. #737463
    On July 5th, 2009 at 7:47 am, jamesgreenidge said:

    Rest in Peace, Aaron.

    My sole concerned hope is that the majority of Americans truly appreciate his sacrifice AND mission. For a jaded nation to not fully follow-through what needs to be done over there to liberate men and women from fanatics and tyranny will truly make their ultimate price in vain. We have a nation that doesn’t know the difference between a state of peace and non-war. To people living in the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War it wasn’t “peace”, even though bullets weren’t flying. The same for women and girls especially in Afghanistan. Helping to liberate them would be among the most noblest of accomplishments our people in uniform can do, not being global meals-on-wheels as too many teachers in our schools are teaching our kids as our military’s “best side.”

    Good Rest Aaron, and may the MSM not use him to score “anti-war” policy points to defeat his sacrifice in the name of Non-War.

    James Greenidge
    Queens, NY

12. #737465
    On July 5th, 2009 at 8:00 am, stevevvs said:

    My sole concerned hope is that the majority of Americans truly appreciate his sacrifice AND mission. For a jaded nation to not fully follow-through what needs to be done over there to liberate men and women from fanatics and tyranny will truly make their ultimate price in vain.

    Me too. But you must Study Islam James, only then will you understand things.

    Not all Cultures, and not all religions are equal. Freedom to you and I is completely different to them.

    Read Diana West. Go to http://www.jihadwatch.org read books by Robert Spencer, Andrew Bostom, Bat Ye’or, Brigitte Gabriel, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Omar Nasiri, Andrew C. McCarthy, Paul Sperry, etc. Then, explain how we “Win” any kind of Freedom and Liberty for these people, when we set up Constitutions based on Islamic Law or Sharia. There are “Moderate” Muslims, but there is no “Moderate” Islam.

    That is what the Western Countries fail to learn, at our Own Peril.

13. #737468
    On July 5th, 2009 at 8:11 am, skysoljr82 said:

    Thank you Aaron.

14. #737469
    On July 5th, 2009 at 8:15 am, jangar said:

    Not all Cultures, and not all religions are equal. Freedom to you and I is completely different to them.

    I refuse to look at Islam as being equal with my own beliefs. It is not. It is a cult, a lie, a cancer that spreads to the hearts and souls of men. Once it is fully rooted, it brings forth fruit that lies, kills and destroys.

    The very opportunity to have freedom can begin to lift people from the grip of those lies, offering them hope, and a seed of truth.

    Thank you Aaron for helping plant that seed. God bless the family.

15. #737470
    On July 5th, 2009 at 8:23 am, stevevvs said:

    I refuse to look at Islam as being equal with my own beliefs. It is not. It is a cult, a lie, a cancer that spreads to the hearts and souls of men. Once it is fully rooted, it brings forth fruit that lies, kills and destroys.

    The very opportunity to have freedom can begin to lift people from the grip of those lies, offering them hope, and a seed of truth.

    Jangar,
    You are correct, it is not equal.

    Islam is a total belief system. It tells you what to wear, what to eat, who to marry, and who not to like.

    Woman are oppressed under Islamic Law as well as Jews and Christians.
    It would appear after 7 plus years, we have not won the “Hearts and Minds” of the people. We can not compete with Muhammads words and deads.

16. #737483
    On July 5th, 2009 at 9:41 am, meangreenfan said:

    Mr. Masters…you and your family are in my prayers. We ALL have our freedom because of brave men like your son.

    Thank you Aaron.

17. #737484
    On July 5th, 2009 at 9:41 am, Boomer said:

    Our prayers and condolences go out to the family of Aaron Masters and to the family and friends of the other soldier that have given the last full measure of devotion.

18. #737488
    On July 5th, 2009 at 9:56 am, pubscout said:

    Thank you, Aaron.

19. #737489
    On July 5th, 2009 at 9:58 am, johnsteele said:

    Thank you Aaron and thank you David for your son. I regret that we did not give you a commander worthy of your sacrifice.

20. #737491
    On July 5th, 2009 at 9:59 am, GladzKravtz said:

    Thank you Aaron.

    You didn’t sit home.
    You gave and
    You went out big.

    Aaron’s family and those of the other soldier are in my prayers.

21. #737495
    On July 5th, 2009 at 10:15 am, pubscout said:

    http://deerlakevideo.com/never-forget/

    Thanks again, Aaron.

22. #737498
    On July 5th, 2009 at 10:39 am, wales said:

    God’s blessing on you David. I pray God heal your heart and strengthen your resolve.

    Aaron is home. God bless his beautiful life well lived.

23. #737501
    On July 5th, 2009 at 10:52 am, TimLenox said:

    My First Tweet today:

    TimDenchanter RT @davidmmasters Thank You, Aaron, and all those to whom we owe our Liberty and Freedom. Thank You, Brave and Noble Heroes. #thankyouaaron

    Also called my youngest brother, Fr. Peter, at St. Benedict – Our Lady of Montserrat Parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT, to ask that he pray in one of his masses for Aaron Masters and the other soldier who paid for Freedom with their lives on Independence Day.

    They reminded us that Freedom is not free.

    Going to 12 noon mass at Holy Spirit Church in Newington, CT
    soon to add my prayers for these Noble Patriots.

24. #737503
    On July 5th, 2009 at 10:54 am, PatriotRider said:

    Thank you Aaron. We will never forget. God’s speed my brother.

25. #737506
    On July 5th, 2009 at 10:57 am, Turbodog said:

    Sail on Aaron

26. #737509
    On July 5th, 2009 at 11:02 am, travlinman said:

    Our Savior said it best:

    ===================================================
    John 15:9-13

    9 Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love.
    10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.
    11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
    12 This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.
    13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
    ====================================================

    Thank you Aaron for your sacrifice. Your work here is done. To be absent from here is to be in the presence of the Lord.

    Thanks to the Masters family for giving your son up to serve our country in order to offer a chance at freedom to a nation of people who will never know his name. We know and we do not forget. I pray for you to find peace and comfort.

27. #737510
    On July 5th, 2009 at 11:02 am, Vntnrse said:

    Thank you Aaron! To the Masters, my great sadness, deepest respect and humblest thanks for losing family to protect my freedom! My wife’s and my prayers are with you and your family!

28. #737522
    On July 5th, 2009 at 11:38 am, bjc said:

    *Thank you Aaron; My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family; We must never forget those that make the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our way of life, our freedoms, now more than ever in the face of this scourge of a 7th century invented religion of death cult savages; I am not a politician or a member of the NAAPC(National Association for the Advancement of Political Correctness), so am quite comfortable in speaking the truth; The truth shall keep us free!

29. #737527
    On July 5th, 2009 at 12:04 pm, UberInfidel67 said:

    My God he was just a kid. I don’t think I can take anymore of this.

30. #737536
    On July 5th, 2009 at 12:47 pm, Jvette said:

    Thank you Aaron and all of you who stand in defense of this country even to the point of losing your lives. God keep you and bless you and may His love be comfort to your families.

31. #737548
    On July 5th, 2009 at 1:15 pm, SpeakEasy said:

    Aaron, Semper Fidelis my brother. Rest easy.

32. #737552
    On July 5th, 2009 at 1:24 pm, jsmiddleton4 said:

    Stuff like this makes my heart sink, takes my breath away and gives me goose bumps at the same time.

    I am very sorry for your loss. I wish we would just do the right thing and wipe these clowns out so our best and brightest aren’t getting killed one here and one there….

33. #737556
    On July 5th, 2009 at 1:34 pm, TimLenox said:

    Holy Spirit Church in Newington, CT
    included Aaron as a special intention today during the Noon Mass.

    Also, being in this Church for the first time,
    I made my wish for my Country:

    Lord Bless and Save my Country, the United States of America,
    from Tyranny, Oppression, Socialism, and Fascism, so that we
    may keep our Freedom, Liberty, and Independence, bought at
    dear cost by our Veterans, so they may not have died in vain.

    —Tim Lenox (CR), Meriden, CT, Proud & Grateful U.S. Citizen

    ============================================
    CONSERVATIVE = Limited Government
    (YOU run Your Life and the government stays OUT of it)
    REPUBLIC = Representative Government
    (You Vote for someone who represents YOU)
    ============================================

34. #737559
    On July 5th, 2009 at 1:39 pm, Meloff said:

    God bless and comfort the Masters’ Family.

35. #737572
    On July 5th, 2009 at 2:12 pm, By Choice said:

    Thank you, Aaron. My deepest sympathy to the Masters family.

36. #737583
    On July 5th, 2009 at 2:50 pm, right_on said:

    My heart is breaking for Aaron’s father…I can’t say more…it’s too hard! Aaron Masters was our son too!

    My sympathies to the Masters family…no joy here……

37. #737625
    On July 5th, 2009 at 4:03 pm, jwalker said:

    Thank You Aaron

    Freedom, liberty, speech, right to assemble and bear arms were paid for by Aaron and “friends”.

    Last night when I saw our local fireworks I thanked our fallen soldiers. Next year all the fireworks should be dedicated to the men and woman who fell in service. Light the skies with Thank You.

38. #737637
    On July 5th, 2009 at 5:47 pm, jsmiddleton4 said:

    I can’t seem to get that simple brief father’s line from Twitter out of my head.

39. #737695
    On July 5th, 2009 at 7:25 pm, Marshall Russ said:

    To all of us Americans that love liberty and freedom and hate repression and tyranny. He is our son. To those who make the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. They are all our sons and daughters.
    Love, strength, grace and peace to his family.

40. #737705
    On July 5th, 2009 at 7:49 pm, zorro said:

    Ditto Marshall.

41. #737751
    On July 5th, 2009 at 8:53 pm, Tuesday said:

    THANK YOU, AARON! We will remember you in our prayers.

    To the Masters Family, we pray that
    God’s grace strenghten and guide you.

42. #737779
    On July 5th, 2009 at 10:27 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Thank you Aaron. To paraphrase a great past President, history will not long remember what we say here, but it will never forget what you did there for us.

43. #737792
    On July 5th, 2009 at 11:09 pm, MtsEdge said:

    On July 5th, 2009 at 8:15 am, jangar said:

    I refuse to look at Islam as being equal with my own beliefs. It is not. It is a cult, a lie, a cancer that spreads to the hearts and souls of men. Once it is fully rooted, it brings forth fruit that lies, kills and destroys.

    The very opportunity to have freedom can begin to lift people from the grip of those lies, offering them hope, and a seed of truth.

    Our Founders recognized this…”we are endowed by Our Creator with certain inalienable rights…”

    These freedoms can only come from God.

44. #737878
    On July 6th, 2009 at 7:43 am, BadIdeaGuy said:

    Thank you, Aaron. And thank you, Mr. Masters. It’s impossible to say how much we owe you.

45. #737885
    On July 6th, 2009 at 9:00 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Some how we always have an Aaron Masters ready to step up to defend this country-in this we are blessed. That we at home can in anyway let this become one more “Socialist/Fascist Paradise” is an obscenity. From Concord to Paktika; we must expect nothing less on the home front.

    God Bless the Masters family-we owe you.

46. #737887
    On July 6th, 2009 at 9:09 am, Kevin from Ohio in Virginia said:

    God bless the Masters Family. Your son’s sacrifice, as well as your own, will never be forgotten. My family and I continue to pray for our fallen heroes and their families.

    I wish that Aaron and the rest of these American heroes received ten percent of the positive coverage Michael Jackson got is STILL getting.

47. #737892
    On July 6th, 2009 at 9:29 am, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

    Pray for the family, Aaron now sleeps until judgement day, when he will be rewarded for eternity.

48. #737915
    On July 6th, 2009 at 10:24 am, verogolfer said:

    I’m a reporter but also have written a few science fiction stories for e-magazines, most involving a future military unit. Will name one of the military ships after Aaron in my next story. A small tribute to an admirable, courageous man.
    Semper Fi

49. #737940
    On July 6th, 2009 at 11:13 am, max said:

    Thank you Aaron…