The words you read below, written on January 3rd 2005, are the last words that Mike Smith, aka Wolfmoon98, will ever write in his Livejournal blog.
SPC Michael J. Smith was killed in Iraq on January 11th when a Rocket Propelled Grenade hit the Humvee he was in.
Mike leaves behind his wife, Oxana, whom he married three weeks before going to Iraq. When he was in Iraq, he developed a taste for cloves (Djarum Blacks) and Star Wars paraphernalia.
His brother Jim has a blog with more information and photos. And these are photos of his Arlington Funeral on January 21st (his grave is at section 60, grave 8092).
As one of the 800 people who left comments on his last post said, "Be at peace, soldier. Your war is over."
via wei-ren (who also has a few words to say on this)
Excerpt:
so i've been thinking a lot lately.
that time at the college... nope...
those countless times in the car... nope...
the party? you guessed it... NOPE
i know i've always said i don't regret anything i've done in my life, but i think i found one.
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it's time to call my dad. it's his birthday today
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beauty and the beast is such a great movie
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i need a day off
that is all...
missing you
and all of you too
-Mike
A word from Jim, Wolfman98's brother:
Hello all, I am Wolfmoon98's brother, Jim. From me and my family thank you for your thoughts and words. Yesterday (Jan 21st) we buried my brother in Arlington VA (section 60, grave 8092). We were so glad that his friends were able to come down, most of whom are on the board from what I understand; we love you all. I need to say a special thanks to mikes bestfriend Chris (let the pain go, and remember the long haired hippy freak mike and his silly smirk) When I get a chance (after I get it together) I'll post some pics of Wolfmoon 98, some good ones and blackmail ones .. hehehe. I was 13 when Mike was born so I have some stories i'll pass on later.
I know not all of you agree with Mike joining the Army or us being there, but remember that was Mike's decision. He had to get his GED to join, he got some direction in life from the Army, was going to go School when he got out and most important he found a new light .. his Wife (Oxana) whom he married 3 weeks before he left for Iraq.
Oxana is here in the US till Feb 2d then need to go back to Korea, we'll use this time to get to know her, and figure out the future without Mike. oxana does have an email address, i'll ask her for it later on. She needs our support and love at this time, she is just crushed by Mike's death.
again thanks for your words and thoughts... Jim.
