I started a new thread for the tribute vid:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=14268

j

 

The above link shows a picture of my wife and I at our son's grave site, it was taken on 2-20-2007 by a member of the Patriotic Guard Riders. The riders had met us there, and presented us with a high quality, hand crafted, flag case for our son's flag.
I used the photograph to express my PERSONAL SENTIMENTS concerning my son's death.

 

I cannot believe I have not seen this post before!

FirebaseD... Being in the military myself I am sorry to loose such a great soldier and friend, Even though we never meet, military members have a way of sharing things most cannot do.

I will pray for Chris and for the rest of my brothers overseas fighting for OUR FREEDOM. I have been fortunate to not have lost friends that have deployed. I thank you for raising a son that was proud to be an american and fight for all of us!

Xfire1, Your tribute was beautiful!

We are not liked by some...
Hated by oppressors...
Spit on by those who do not understand what we do...
But the ones that love us know our sacrifice and that is all that matters,
that they and all are FREE!

 

Brothers and Sisters you honor my son for me; I cannot express my gratitude in my own words so I will repeat what I have read in other places:

"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."

Therefore "Thank you my brothers and sisters, and may God bring a blessing upon you, as you have done for me, my wife, and my son."

My friends I find myself working late into the nights to keep the message that my son Christopher Mason was on this earth, and that his actions counted.

I ask one thing of my friends on this forum and that is please share the following linked video with everyone you know. Email it, paste links to it, just tell other people about it, that is all I ask.

If you believe God has placed us on this earth to do his work, then watch this video of my son, Chris, as he speaks a message from God. I watch this video and I think to myself "that was my son's true purpose for being borne." It was to bring the world this last message before he was killed 44 days later in combat. In the video you will also see my son grow into a man.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...oid=1956752336

Note - I did not make the video, it was done by the church (Life Church of Mobile Alabama) in memory of Cpl Christopher Edward Mason, but God's words are the stars.

Thank everyone on the forum for your kind comments. After reading so many kind words of love I can now, more then ever before, say I am proud to be a member of the Crossfire community.

 

FirebaseD...
1st and foremost my gratitude is to you for introducing to us, the life of your son!

When I jumped aboard the crossfireforum, I was battling a disease that forced me to retire for a bit (I am well now). This place became my online home, "my block"... work place... at times, battle grounds over moral territories...and lastly a refuge.

I met alot of good people here... and befriended with 6 or 7 members... and this is how and when I was introduced to the life of Christopher Edward Mason.

Initially, I did not know what connection you had with "Chris Mason". However, I did know there was some a very friendly bond between the 2 of you. At one point I thought "Chris Mason" was FirebaseD until the math didn't add up... especially when you stated you were not AND a VET from the Viet Nam era.

Ok... so Chris wasn't FirebaseD. So more than a year had past, during which I would visit your: http://imageevent.com/firebase... see the updates and videos... they were always informative and entertaining... and the photos left me with always the same question... who is this guy "Chris Mason" This kid "over there" defending this Nation... it was like a 'where's Waldo" for me...

The photos project such a powerfully spirited person. A person who paused his life, a Professional Bull Fighting career... a true personality to behold. A man of God and an American Soldier... and a hero to my son who followed... http://imageevent.com/firebase as well.

Then December 25th, 2006... early in the AM I logged onto this forum (after "leaving the block" for 5 months or so) to get updated with the forum... and this is when I found out the news of Soldier Chris Mason and that "Chris Mason" is FirebaseD's son... This was a double stab for me... when I broke the news to my son (16 yo, xfire1a) later that Christmas morn... he grew pensive and we decided to head out to pinelawn Long Island National Cemetery Farmingdale, NY where a close family friend who met the same fate in iraq 2004... is resting in peace.

Seeing what Chris has done through out his lifetime and defending his beliefs and country, we can only thank you, your wife and family for raising this noble soul of Honor.

By the way Brother, Christopher Mason's presence and actions here on this earth... counted!!! Through the word of God and word of mouth Chris made this a more beautiful world...

Again I/we thank Chris and his Family a world of thanks!!! (hoorah!),

josh

 

"...But the ones that love us know our sacrifice and that is all that matters,
that they and all are FREE!"

...nice said.

 

if it doesn't link, put " chris mason" as the search keywords and it will appear.

 

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that we all greatly appreciate the bravery of your son and what he did for the security of all of our freedom especially for those of us who cannot. He is a TRUE HERO. I will keep your family in my prayers and may God give you unfailing strength to guide you through this trying time. He will be remembered.

 

this is the feedback that is being generated:

Dreamland28sMom wrote:

Josh:

The video was awesome-thank you. The love of my life is leaving on his second tour for Iraq it will be another emotional year of ups and downs. Another 11 months of not knowing whether the fabric of my live will be forever changed or remain the same.

Livevideo.com is an awesome site and there is a lot going on over there with supporting soldiers, veterans and families.

Keep in Touch,
Stacey


God bless you and your family for your strength... your husband for his commitment and courage ... my wife and i truly know what stress you guys go through... before you know it the second tour will be over, the fog will clear and he will be home...

Warm regards from the Morris Family... NYC, NY.

PS: thanks for the tips...

 

FirebaseD ... my thoughts and prayers go out to your son, Chris Mason on this Memorial Day.

God Bless and rest in peace.

 

Firebase ... Same for me, my thoughts go out to you, your family and your son, Chris on this Memorial Day.

Rest in peace.

 

Firebase,
I'm retired military and spent one tour in Vietnam w/ the Army Rangers.I know what sacrifice is but have never lost a child. Chris will be in our families prayers along with the rest of your family. Without the sacrifice of these young men and women, our freedoms would be just words studied in history books, never to be realized again. God bless your family, Chris and the men and women in uniform.

LTC James E Johnson USA (ret)

 

On this Memorial Day you can find alot of things happening for our Fallen Troops...
in particular a song being written for Corporal Christopher Edward Mason...

you can watch it evolve at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqUttGDu42c&mode=user&search=


The same singer/songwriter... joe Monto also wrote a song for the rest of the troops here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK-uagLAU7U&mode=related&search

...AND OF COURSE THE OFFICIAL YOUTUBE SITE FOR CHRIS MASON, SET UP BY HIS DAD...

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=FOBSummerall


ALSO THIS IS A PHOTO THAT CHRIS MASON'S DAD MADE AND LAST NIGHT I ADDED THE MYSPACE INFO TO IT... LAMINATED 100 OF THESE MINI-POSTERS, PLACED MAGNETIZED TAPE ON THE BACK AND A FEW ARE DISPLAYED ON MY XFIRE. I WILL BE PASSING OUT THE REST TO OTHER CARS TODAY...


GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!

 

thank you for your sacrifice.

 

The emotions that I see here prove to me that your son did not die in vain. I know he is resting in peace. Bless you, your son, your family and all those others that serve.

 

I wish I had seen this post sooner I am in the Air Force Reserve and served in Iraq this summer. I am deeply sorry for your loss My prayer are with you and your family.

 

May God bless Chris, I am sure he has placed Chris at the doors of heaven, he is an angel now, one of Gods army who serves and protects each and every soldier who stands in Chris' shoes now. He is every soldiers gardian angel. May God bless you and your family too. I will take a spin in my Xfire for Chris. Thank you for Chris.

 

I searched for a thread which would suit the video clip I have posted below.
I know this is an old thread but it is also a memorable one.
As we begin 2011 lets remember the men and women fighting for our country.

From a Special Lady:
http://www.militarytimes.com/hancock

 

My deepest sympathy to you and your family, we will say a prayer for your family, jim

 

As I posted...This is an old thread.
FirebaseD who started this thread has been gone from the forum now for more than 2 years.