Kerry and Kennedy attend soldier's funeral

[ProSense]

Wed Aug 2, 6:15 PM ET

Democratic Massachusetts Senators Edward Kennedy, center, and John Kerry, left, greet Joan Cayer, second left, the mother of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Geofrey R. Cayer, 20, of Fitchburg, Mass., and her family, during a funeral ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, in Arlington, Va. Lance Cpl. Cayer, died July 18 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

[globalvillage]

1. Such a sad thing.

Condolences to the family. God, the kid was 20 years old.

[globalvillage]

2. This is posted in GD.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=1804026&mesg_id=1804026

[ProSense]

3. Thanks!

Bush does not care!

These are kids losing there lives!

[globalvillage]

4. Isn't the contrast stark?

The post has a bunch of recommends, but not a lot of commentary. Pic-thousand words and all.
'Stunning' seems about right.

[ProSense]

5. I really do think

Bush looks a little touched in that first photo!

[benny05]

6. Thanks for This Post

More current Senators like Kennedy and Kerry should be doing this. I guess since the young man in uniform was buried at Arlington, it's easier for them to get to the event. RIP Marine Lance Cpl. Geofrey R. Cayer, and peace to his family.

I found out a colleague's son is in Iraq for a second tour, and it's more dangerous this time around. He is on my list of prayers as of this evening, and it seems as though the prayer list is growing longer with each day.

I despise Bushco's actions in creating so much havac.

[ray of light]

7. I can't imagine how they can bear the pain of holding that

flag.

Or how JK and others can bear the guilt knowing they were lied to.

[Island Blue]

8. I still have etched in my mind

a photo of JK attending another soldier's funeral a month or so after the election. There was a Kos diary titled "What John Kerry Did Today" (or something like that) which included the photo. Images are so powerful and the differences between the photos what JK and Ted Kennedy were doing today as compared to the photos of what the Giggling Murderer was doing today are stunning.

My condolences to this poor family - I cannot possible imagine the pain and grief they are experiencing at this moment.

[TayTay]

9. What we lost:

FITCHBURG-- U. S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Geofrey Robert Cayer, 20, a loving son, reliable friend and dedicated U. S. Marine, of 28 Jeffrey Keating Rd., Fitchburg, Mass., was killed at “Outpost Falcon” in Habbabiyah, Iraq, Tuesday, July 18th at 12:10 p.m. E.S.T.

Geofrey was born on February 15, 1986, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He came to Fitchburg as an infant when his family returned from his father’s business assignment in late 1986. He was the second of four children of Robert N., and Joan M. (Saulnier) Cayer. Besides his parents, he leaves two brothers, Charles “Chase” Cayer, of Sacramento, Calif. and Alexander “Alex” Cayer of Fitchburg; one sister, Abbigail “Abby” Cayer of Fitchburg:his paternal grandparents, Norman R. and Claire F. Cayer of Mattapoisett, and several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Dr. Mark A. and Christine (Lucas) Saulnier of Fitchburg.

Geofrey graduated from Julie Country Day School in Leominster in 2000 and Fitchburg High School in 2004. As a child, he enjoyed local team sports, including soccer and Pop Warner football. As a teen, he focused his athletic interests in football and tennis, enjoying varsity play on his high school teams. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Fitchburg.

Geofrey was a kind, quiet, yet pensive young man. In addition to his sport interests, he enjoyed reading and movies. Geof’s friends describe him as soft-spoken, with a dry and subtle wit, a modest person and loyal friend.

After high school graduation, Geofrey enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He completed his basic training in April of 2005 at Parris Island, S.C., and his infantry training at Camp LeJeune, N.C. He received his special training in Communications at 29 Palms, Calif., before being stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Geofrey’s Iraq tour began in January of 2006. He was scheduled to conclude his tour at the end of this month. His letters to family described a confident young man committed to his role as a U.S. Marine with a goal of securing a better world for his country, community and family.

http://forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/954191642/m/2180002870001/r/4860025870001

May God be with his family and friends now and in the days ahead.

[benny05]

10. Thanks ,Tay Tay

As you probably know, I lived in MA for a number of years, and this hits home to me. It's good to know about these casualities, yet, I feel so upset each time I read about them.

A colleague of mine at work today told me his son is in a second tour of duty in Iraq, and more dangerous this time. I told him I would add his son Andy to my prayer/thoughts list. Of course, I think of Andy Stephenson here, but since he has been gone, other "Andy's" are in our prayer/thoughts wings.

Ride, Kerry, Ride.. and for other vets... and for those afflicted with cancer. Kerry knows what it means in his own fight. JRE had dinner with Lance Armstrong tonight to talk about cancer research, which also hits him in the homefront as well because of Elizabeth. And JK/THK graciously helped get Elizabeth to finding treatment she needed in Boston directly after the election. Thank goodness, Elizabeth is well and alive with all of us today. I bet Theresa cheered her on.

[TayTay]

11. He was the 6th Mass casualty this year

and the 55th over all. http://icasualties.org/oif/default.aspx

That's just from one little state. There are, as of this timestamp, 2582 casualties from this war.

Everyone is missed, everyone is mourned.