On this day, 28 August 2013, Army Sgt. 1st Class Ricardo Young, 34, of Rosston, Ark.; assigned to 738th Engineer Support Company, 307th Engineer Battalion (Combat/Airborne), 20th Engineer Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.; was killed in action after being hit by enemy fire. He was engaged in combat operations in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ricardo Young was awarded the silver star, posthumously, for his heroic action that day. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
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Responding to aggravation, threat, insult, irritation, and difficulty requires patience — great patience. Responding hastily out of anger is foolish. A hasty, unfiltered response seldom produces our desired long-term effect. This quick-tempered kind of response nearly always compounds the problems that need to be addressed. Patiently dealing with frustrating and painful situations shows our understanding and is nearly always more fruitful in the long run. Plus, the patient and wise approach can prevent the unnecessary loss of friendships, integrity, and respect.
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
A comment about the text.
Responding to aggravation, threat, insult, irritation, and difficulty requires patience — great patience. Responding hastily out of anger is foolish. A hasty, unfiltered response seldom produces our desired long-term effect. This quick-tempered kind of response nearly always compounds the problems that need to be addressed. Patiently dealing with frustrating and painful situations shows our understanding and is nearly always more fruitful in the long run. Plus, the patient and wise approach can prevent the unnecessary loss of friendships, integrity, and respect.
On this day, 29 August 2019, Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Ard, 31, of Hyde Park, Utah, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington; died from wounds sustained during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
On this day, 29 August 2002, Andrew M. Holzhalb, 30, a native of Covington, La., assigned to Seal Team 10, Dam Neck, Va., died by suicide after a long battle with battlefield trauma. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.