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#1
4 October 2006, 20:59
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Falcon Loss
Rod "K2" Richardson and Guy "Bear" Barattieri and two Iraqi Kurds were killed late yesterday while moving from a site back to their CP.
K2 was a retired Marine who is very well known in the Marine Recon community. He worked numerous international jobs to include the original KPD, Bremer Detail and others before becoming the COO of Falcon Iraq. Guy was a former active duty and current reserve SF Officer. Guy served on mulitple ODA's and led a team during OIF. He was a TL with AKE prior to working for Falcon. They were well respected and had many friends. Both were married. Families have been notified. Last edited by Silverbullet; 5 October 2006 at 08:02. Reason: information added 
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4 October 2006, 21:23
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This hit us pretty hard here. MAJ "Bear" will be missed.
Rest In Peace "K2". Rest In Peace "Bear". Rest In Peace Brothers.
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4 October 2006, 21:34
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Anyone who worked for Rod will never forget him. A truly legendary individual.
Rest In Peace Sir, Semper Fi. Rata  
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4 October 2006, 21:43
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RIP
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4 October 2006, 21:51
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An outstanding man to know, a awsome expeirence to work under. Anyone who knew K2 will hurt deeply. My heart and prayers go out to his family and his team. RIP
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Insanity without ambition is like having a machine gun without bullets.
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4 October 2006, 21:44
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RIP
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4 October 2006, 22:01
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RIP
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4 October 2006, 22:24
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Rest easy, warriors.
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Semper Fi - Dave McCain 2008: Because if we have to have a liberal Democrat in the White House, he might as well be a Republican.
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4 October 2006, 23:39
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RIP... K2. RIP... Bear
This sucks. RAT OUT!!!
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[SIZE=3]SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.[/SIZE]
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5 October 2006, 00:46
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Guy was also former Seattle Police, and K2 earned his callsign as a support climber on the 2002 K2 Himalayan expedition. I just spoke to him 2 days ago about going to do some climbing.
R.I.P. We will not allow you to be forgotten.
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"You are going to LOSE your manhood. Some dumb sonovabitch from the jungle is going to tick you off. But you're going to keep your mouth shut and take it." ~Colonel Arthur D. Simons
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17 October 2006, 17:35
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K2
Rod worked with me for me right out of high school. He was an outstanding young man. I kept up with him through his father and infrequent visits. We lost a great Marine, American and Patriot. I attended funeral services on Saturday, it was a very moving experience. Rest well Marine!
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17 October 2006, 21:35
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R.I.P. Warriors
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Comradeship "When a soldier was injured and could not get back to safety, his buddy went out to get him, against his officer's orders. He returned mortally wounded, and his friend, whom he had carried back, was dead. The officer was angry. 'I told you not to go,' he said. 'Now I've lost both of you. It was not worth it.' The dying man repied, But it was, sir, because when I got to him, he said, 'Jim, I knew you'd come.'" Leslie D. Weatherhead
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5 October 2006, 01:08
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Respect to them, and condolences to their families and all who knew them.
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