Afganistan tragedy

sonny61 · Jun 8, 2010

Just heard on the national news 2 of our finest were metal detecting for IED's along a road when the IED's exploded killing them. Thankful we don't have that problem here. let's keep them in our prayers.

RiverRat3 · Jun 8, 2010

Always a tragedy, rest in peace.

KyFreeBird · Jun 9, 2010

hikeinmts · Jun 9, 2010

GI's doing that in WWII and the Korean War were our forerunners......as far as finding stuff with a Metal Detector.
Tough job......unforgiving.
Yes, may God give rest to those two young men's souls.......

robfinds · Jun 9, 2010

You can only have total respect, for men as brave as that.

Robert.

TheDane · Jun 9, 2010

robfinds said:
You can only have total respect, for men as brave as that.

Robert.

Hear, hear ! :icon_thumleft:

fathead · Jun 9, 2010

I have seen footage of converted tanks that have mine clearing flails on the front. I'm not sure if they would work for an IED, but I would imagine they could put a ground penetrating radar in front of an APC. This seems like a problem that technology could solve. I hope it isn't a case of using humans instead of machines due to fiscal concerns.

It is a tragedy. Their sacrifice undoubtedly saved the lives of some other front line troopers.

-FH

goldeagle · Jun 9, 2010

yes i agrre they are the real heros not the ceo's or the sports players getting 100 million a year they should be the ones making 1 million plus a year no they come home if they make to struggle with bills and i am sure other issues.I think is BULLS#$t they need to be taken care from our government not the bank ceo's.sorry just imo.

Nighthunter · Jun 9, 2010

God Bless all of our servicemen and women. Without them we wouldn't have the privileges that we have to enjoy this great pastime.
May God grant their familes peace and comfort at this time. :icon_sunny:

Woodland Detectors · Jun 9, 2010

Bummer.

$:-\$

aa battery · Jun 9, 2010

RiverRat3 said:
Always a tragedy, rest in peace.

always a tragedy in peace :-[

jgas · Jun 9, 2010

My brother and nephew are going there. My nephews first deployment and my brothers 2nd. A Father and Son thing I guess. I think of our Soldiers every day. God Bless America and all the heroes that call this place Home! jgas

HISPAN · Jun 9, 2010

From Europe ... my deepest condolences for the loss of these hunters and defenders of Liberty

allen · Jun 10, 2010

I hate hearing about the loss of our soldiers,
it seems like it happens every day and it sucks!

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Jun 10, 2010

fathead said:
I have seen footage of converted tanks that have mine clearing flails on the front. I'm not sure if they would work for an IED, but I would imagine they could put a ground penetrating radar in front of an APC. This seems like a problem that technology could solve. I hope it isn't a case of using humans instead of machines due to fiscal concerns.

It is a tragedy. Their sacrifice undoubtedly saved the lives of some other front line troopers.

-FH

Ha !!

Our hummers can take a direct hit from a IED still run,

and the passengers be OK... :dontknow:

Let alone our tanks !! :headbang:

God bless those who serve. :notworthy:

Keep @ it and HH !!

mastereagle22 · Jun 11, 2010

They have also switched to making as many of the IEDs with anything NOT metal. Makes it impossible to find with a detector.

No matter how you slice it thank God for men and women who serve to keep all of us free and safe.