Well guys, I know you are all going to hate me for saying this but I am tired of this war. I have lost now 5 close friends. My friend for 11 years now was killed Saturday because of a road side bomb. I'm just tired of this. I know none of you knew my friends but I did. They were all extremely loyal friends and have been there for me for many years. I have had enough of this war. Our dads, moms, daughter, sons, friends, cousins, aunts, uncles, etc are dying over there. I know it's all for piece and for our country and yada yada yada blah blah blah but when is this damn thing going to end? I love this country but this war is finally taking a toll on me. I tired. Nate was one of the best guys around. Out here in Iowa, we dont have a whole lot to do so we try to come up with fun things. Nate was always very creative! I remember when we worked at Farm and Fleet together, I was under age, Nate was 21, so he would pick up a couple 30 packs of Busch Light and we would head out to my old stomping grounds, lite a fire next to the river, and sit back and talk about life, girls, our future, etc. There was a time back then a police officer stopped by to check up on us. Needless to say I was half in the bag. Everybody was 19-20 except Nate, who was 21. Everybody threw their beers in the river except me and Nate. Well, prior to the coip showing up, a couple guys on 4 wheelers went flyng through the camp site wrecklessly and through mud all over my beloved Monte SS and almost took out our tent. I was pissed so I started spouting off my mouth at the police officer about how he showed go get those guys because we werent causing any harm. The police officer took Nate and I into the car and Nate explained that I really loved that car and I'm a nice kid and ya I shouldnt be drinking but give me some slack. well, the police officer ended up bringing the two guys by the site a couple hours later for us to ID them. He never gave any of us any harm because Nate told the officer he would gladly except the ticket of giving alchohol to minors and excepted responsibilty but he really wanted to see those guys get caught for tearing up the campsite. the cop told Nate to go grab a beer, relax, nobody was getting a ticket and we were free to hang out and have a few beers as long as nobody left.
I also remember a time when our manager was givin me hell for making a mistake on a customers work order for his car. Nate took full responsibilty even though he had nothing to do with it.
I havent talked with him for a few years now but I remember him like it was all yesturday. Those were the best years of my life back then and Nate contributed a TON to it. We now can thank the war for yet another death.
Remembering fallen soldier, Nate Cox
There is a very short shortcut to a video from our local news title "Remebering QC soldier Nathan Cox" in the article towards the right of the page. Please take a minute to watch it. At least a face can be remembered to a name. Nate was married and had a 5 year old daughter.
I also remember a time when our manager was givin me hell for making a mistake on a customers work order for his car. Nate took full responsibilty even though he had nothing to do with it.
I havent talked with him for a few years now but I remember him like it was all yesturday. Those were the best years of my life back then and Nate contributed a TON to it. We now can thank the war for yet another death.
Remembering fallen soldier, Nate Cox
There is a very short shortcut to a video from our local news title "Remebering QC soldier Nathan Cox" in the article towards the right of the page. Please take a minute to watch it. At least a face can be remembered to a name. Nate was married and had a 5 year old daughter.
