Worth keeping in mind the fact that only God can peer into a man’s soul:
A Tampa family laid their 26-year-old son to rest Friday, honoring the sacrifice he made for his country.
“Our son has died with great honor, and this is not bestowed on anyone,” said Mehboob Jivanjee, whose son, Ali Jivanjee, died after a midair collision of two F-15C Eagles. “I’m proud he served his country in the best manner and the way he wanted to”…
Following Muslim tradition, a funeral service was held Friday at Sunset Memory Gardens in Thonotosassa. Jivanjee leaves behind his wife, Sara.
“Our son sacrificed his life for the United States,” Mehboob Jivanjee said. “His friends, every one of them from the commander to the sergeants – including their wives – showed me how close they were to my son.”
Rest in peace, brother.
Rest in peace young warrior.
Lex,
I have always admired the following quote, as it pretty well sums up my opinions regarding those who raise their right hand and take the oath.
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“Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letters, U.S., let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power on earth that can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship.”
– Frederick Douglass –
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RIP Shipmate, and thank you.
Good on you Lex.
Mehboob – is that a female name or Mehbub spelled wrong ?
It’s so sad. War always takes those you would not want to lose (well mostly) and leaves you with those you could do without*.
*Statement to be taken with mountains of salt.
Rest in peace brother.
God rest your soul.
Amen.