Army Sgt. Lucas Beachnaw, Lowell, Michigan. He was killed in a fire fight while serving in Afghanistan. Served with a unit close to my heart, the 173rd Airborne. Rest in Peace, Sgt. Becahnaw. We hardly knew ye.
I thought I was becoming hardened to the notices like these but after reading the link below realize, and am grateful, that I have not. Rest In Peace Sgt. Lowell father on son Sgt. Lucas Beachnaw death in Afghanistan: 'I can't stop crying' | Grand Rapids News - - MLive.com
I thought the same thing, Biak. Then day's like today come along and something trips a little memory or something, and I sit and just think, Damn it...I miss my friend.