npr: When the Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment deployed to Afghanistan, they left behind families who were desperate for information and grew frightened as the death toll grew. For 25 families, the news they received was the worst possible. (via As Casualties Mounted, So Did Marine Families’ Fears) Photo: David Gilkey / NPR When I originally heard this story on the radio it brought tears.

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When the Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment deployed to Afghanistan, they left behind families who were desperate for information and grew frightened as the death toll grew. For 25 families, the news they received was the worst possible.

(via As Casualties Mounted, So Did Marine Families’ Fears)

Photo: David Gilkey / NPR

When I originally heard this story on the radio it brought tears.

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    Terribly sad, I wish people were able to talk rather than shoot each other.
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    I originally heard this story on...radio it brought tears.
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    This was my friend’s platoon. Thank god he got out when he did.
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  16. slantrhymr said: My husband is a Marine in 3/5, and went on their deployment to Afghanistan. We will always remember those fallen Darkhorse Marines.
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    troops for their ultimate sacrifice, I am also deeply grateful that none of my family
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    Absolutely, heartfelt and touched close to home………
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