Cpl. Joseph Maciel is the latest casualty in the never ending war in Afghanistan. Only 20 years old and beloved by is comrades and family and friends.
IGTNT is the longest running community diary on this site. It was started by one person who had precious few recs or responses and hung in there because (s)he believed individuals who sacrificed their lives should be remembered. Ages ago I wrote a tiny history and can’t find it because I suck at the search engine here or the search engine sucks.
Just always know: We have a dedicated community who not only remember the dead in these wars, but find their stories. They make them your brother or sister and make you weep for the loss.
They have also found the stories of lost military from other wars who have been found or identified and brought home — a couple from the cemetery where my Uncle is buried in Belgium. Bless you, SpamNunn for that beautiful remembrance.
Tonight, Ekaterin has remembered Joseph Maciel. This is a place for mourning and praising a life.
Thank you, IGTNT Team. I think you have served basically 15 years of dedication, love and devotion.
Much love to all of you.