Authored by: anonymous on Friday, October 27 2006 @ 01:57 AM EDT

Sgt. Mock you have not died in vain! You are an American Hero! You answered a calling very few AMERICANS ever do! You nhave protected America against terrorism. Given the Iraqi people hope. To one day live in peace. You did this as a very unselfish individual and soldier. You will never ever be forgotten, not today and all the tomorrow's. You will always be remembered for protect America's liberities, freedom and our way of life. Every fallen families hearts and prays are with you Sgt. Mock and your loving family. You been a military brother to our son as he was to you. Together you are with all our fallen. You are in my heart and prays. Now is the time for your family to HONOR you. By reflecting on the very fond and precious memorable moments each shared together with you. As the many will come to honor you. Sharing stories in ways you have touched their hearts. God Bless! Father of Fallen Soldier US army Sgt. Gregory L. Wahl KIA Balad, Iraq 05-03-04.

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Authored by: anonymous on Tuesday, November 07 2006 @ 09:43 PM EST

Wilsun,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"PALMAM Qui Meruit Ferat"
(Let Him Bear The Palm Who Has Won It)
26th Inf. Motto

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Authored by: anonymous on Saturday, November 11 2006 @ 08:30 PM EST

To the Parents of Willsun Mock:

Thank you for raising such a good son. I saw a news item about him on TV last week. Part of it had been recorded at least a year or so earlier. I could not hear the complete segment due to the TV being in a noisy area. However, I could tell the sincerity in the young man's face and knew that he was talking about his job in Iraq. I thought to myself about what a fine American he was, what a great soldier he most certainly was. I thought about how I would like to meet such a fine person.

I did meet such fellows when I was in Iraq. A company of Marines were in our hangar for two nights after ariving in country. I talked with some of them and was very impressed with their demeanor and respect to a stranger. I have often wondered about those soldiers.

At the end of the TV segment I could tell the worst was coming. Without hearing all of the narrative I knew what was going to be said. The commentator was telling of the death of your son.

For the last days since seeing the news program I have thought about Willsun Mock. I wrote his name down in my Palm Pilot so I would remember to go online and find out more about him.

Tom Brokaw wrote a book titled "The Greatest Generation", primarily about WWII era citizens and soldiers. Many people feel today's generation of young men don't measure up to those of the 40's. To some extent I agree, but I do know of young men who do measure up. Those include the Marines I talked to in the hangar in Kuwait, and your son, Willsun Mock.

I express my smypathy to you for your loss. I am going to leave your son's name in my Palm Pilot with a brief note about him. As a soldier who has been in three wars, I am pleased I can say I know there was a young man from Kansas who is every bit as great and as dedicated as those from the greatest generation.

Sincerely,

Ray Mansfield (USAFR Retired)
hcourier@cox.net
11/11/06

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Authored by: anonymous on Saturday, May 05 2007 @ 02:28 AM EDT

Rest brave solider, your work is done.

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