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Navy Veteran’s Amazing Tribute to Every Single American Killed in the War in Afghanistan

Mar. 4, 2013 4:22pm Jason Howerton

Navy Vet Spends Months Memorizing the Names of All Americans Killed in Afghanistan

(KXAS-TV)

U.S. Navy veteran Ron White spent the last 10 months memorizing the names of every service member, CIA agent and civilian contractor killing during the war in Afghanistan. One day last week, White spent the day writing each of their names and ranks on a 50-by-7 foot wall in downtown Fort Worth, Texas to honor them and remember their service.

“The sacrifice is huge, it’s big and it’s real,” White told KXAS-TV.

He said he wanted to acknowledge that every person who has died in the war was an “individual person.”

“You know, Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Adam and LCPL. Leopold Damas, they were all moms and dads, brothers and sisters and they were each individual people,” White added.

Though he served a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan, White said he didn’t know any of the people whose names he wrote on the tribute wall.

However, he got to know them in death when he began memorizing all of their names 10 months ago and started hearing from their families.

“They tell me who they were, about their character, about their bravery and their courage. And I’m a better person for hearing those stories. People are always thanking me for doing this, but I’ve become a better person by doing it,” said White.

So, what does White hope to accomplish with his “America’s Memory” project?

First and foremost, he wants to ensure that no hero soldier is forgotten. He also is using his touching — and impressive — tribute to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

“Don’t forget,” White said. “We say never forget — but never forget.”

KXAS-TV reports the wall was taken down Thursday night.

(H/T: Gawker)

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Black Tiger
Posted on March 5, 2013 at 9:27pm
Never forget our War Dead; we owe them a debt of gratitude that could never be paid in full. God Bless Our Troops.

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Snipet
Posted on March 5, 2013 at 2:37pm
Thank you for your sacrifice

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CynthiaOz
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 8:44pm
This has me very choked up. My son was killed in Afghanistan on May 20, 2012 and I would have to bet that he has memorized my son’s name. Earlier today I was thinking about how the average American really does not know or care about my son’s sacrifice, and then I read this, I am in tears.

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- GMP
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 8:55pm
  Thank you for your sacrifice Ma’am
  
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- john vincent
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:00pm
  cynthia-
  
  one good man is worth far more than ten thousand ‘average’ folks.
  
  From what I have noted in these posts, there are some ‘quality’ people here who weep with you.
  
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- Vet with Vendetta
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:51pm
  As an Iraqi war vet I also get very emotional whenever the loss of a brother or sister is brought up. The example of this man’s dedication and reverence for the fallen is inspiring. Thank you for your sacrifice and your son’s sacrifice defending our beloved Constitution and freedom. It is because of sacrifices like yours and your son’s that I have been so devoted to spreading the truth about what’s going on in our nation with the progressives and the left trying to **** on our God-given freedoms that came at the cost of my family’s blood. I get so angry sometimes because I know my brothers’ and sisters’ sacrifice was EVERYTHING to them and their families, but there are those who want to completely disregard that and even demonize those of us that survived. I love you and I love your son. I will do all that I can to reclaim our country and Constitution; to be worthy of the sacrifice that you and your son, my brother, made for us. Thank you Cynthia and God Bless You.
  
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- Wisdom7
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 10:13pm
  “Earlier today I was thinking about how the average American really does not know or care about my son’s sacrifice, and then I read this, I am in tears.”
  
  A lot of us care. I’m a veteran. Maybe that’s the difference? I don’t know.
  
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- brewers97
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 11:32pm
  Cynthia,
  My heart goes out to you………as a parent and a veteran.
  Many care, its not too obvious at times.
  GOD Bless You and your son, a Fallen HERO.
  
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- Xanderson
  Posted on March 5, 2013 at 12:49am
  CYNTHIAOZ– as a mother, I want to thank you and your brave, heroic son for his ultimate sacrifice for his/your/our country. My heart is broken that you cannot embrace your heroic son and I hope you do know how much those of us who still can, want to thank those who’ve given the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and your fallen son. We won’t forget him.
  
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- klg1956
  Posted on March 5, 2013 at 2:55am
  Thank you for your sacrifice….thank you for your son’s last full measure of devotion…..I pray for you and your family as I pray for all of our military men and women and their families….and our family will never forget your son, Wisdom7. This is a wonderful story and Wounded Warrior Project helps so many of our finest in need.
  
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- termyt
  Posted on March 5, 2013 at 12:35pm
  You and your son have sacrificed more than we know – more than we deserve so that we stop other 9/11′s before they start and so others on the other side of the world can breath free.
  
  Thank you so much.
  
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- Snipet
  Posted on March 5, 2013 at 2:38pm
  Thank you for your sacrafice God Bless You
  
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- tyuchic
  Posted on March 5, 2013 at 4:08pm
  may you and your son be blessed , and the people that sent him there be cursed.
  
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- Dismayed Veteran
  Posted on March 5, 2013 at 4:44pm
  As a father of soldier in Afghanistan, I hope I never have to feel the way you must feel. My deepest condolences. As a Vietnam veteran, I know the pain of losing friends. Don’t worry. Your son will always be remembered.
  
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Sickandtiredofextremists
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 7:17pm
Anything truly worth having is worth fighting for. Freedom has never been, nor will it ever be, free. Thank you, Ron White. Too many of my generation were lost in Vietnam and whether we want to believe it or not, they are starting to be forgotten. Your effort is much appreciated.

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SaturdaysWarrior76
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 6:34pm
Unrelated but hoping for a reply: Has anyone seen KICKAGRANDMA lately? I’m worried. :(

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- john vincent
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 6:40pm
  -sat-
  
  actually your concern is related……..’humanity’
  but no, haven’t seen-
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 8:56pm
  Here’s her last post….
  
  San Antonio Mayor Predicts: Texas Is Going ‘Purple’ Soon
  
  January 20, 2013 at 6:02pm
  
  Are the weekend trolls up and running at THE BLAZE???? Looks like it.
  
  Glenn, I’m outta here. Too much trouble to wade through the critics on the weekends, and I have miles to go before I sleep.
  
  Sorry, BLAZERS, and really sorry for the OLD TIME BLAZERS that dropped out long before I did.
  It is AMERICA’s loss that we no longer have FREEDOM of SPEECH even on a CONSERVATIVE SITE.
  
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john vincent
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 5:46pm
10 months- over 2,000 names-

‘the memory of the just is blessed,’ as the good book so aptly says……….

God bless you Mr White

(I wonder if anyone can seriously find fault with this story)

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Dismayed Veteran
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 5:22pm
Thank you for your service and remembrance of those who died.

As many of my generation do, I remember MSG Russell Peter “Pete” Bott, 1st Special Forces Group, Detachment B-52, Recon Team Viper, MIA, Laos, 2 Dec 1966.

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Xanderson
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 5:03pm
Thanks Mr. White for your service and for your beautiful tribute to our lost patriots. Thanks Blaze for reporting this story–it is especially poignant right after the other less than uplifting one today regarding the sham military marriages. I’m sure this one is a much more accurate depiction of our servicemen and women.

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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 4:52pm
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I’d bet my last dime Obama can’t name one…..

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- Paisley
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 5:12pm
  Can you? I can’t
  
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- Mr.Fitnah
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 6:29pm
  You would lose that bet.
  
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jackact
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 4:50pm
Imagine that and Obama couldn’t even remember the name of the slain US border agent who’s life was extinguished by ‘Fast & Furious’.
There are fake and real Americans amongst us.

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SaturdaysWarrior76
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 4:35pm
Thank you for doing this US Navy Veteran Ron White. And especially, we thank those who gave ALL for our precious freedom.

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- Cavallo
  Posted on March 4, 2013 at 4:43pm
  Make sure you define that freedom.
  
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LeadNotFollow
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 4:26pm
Now that’s some serious dedication.

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