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Commandos...my brothers and sisters

It's almost 2 am. I can't sleep. I can only think of your future and mine right now. I have to appear in court today.

In a few hours, I have to don a suit and tie, say what my lawyer tells me, and see what happens. No I'm not Scott Peterson! Cobe..lol. I'm Braven!

But I have done silly things IRL. Broken jaws, arms, and one guy has a falsie eye because of thier mouth. YOU know I defend my heart and speak my mind when I'm required. But being intellient is best! Sometimes you get things that are so stupid, you HAVE to get physical. I did these things and in a few hours, I face them.

Self defence is hard with me. I have to apply to leave the US. The Department of the US Navy has to approve of me leaving the US. Especially now. I never thought ANGLICO Marines would have such concequences. Never thought that my training to serve would put me into so much trouble! I just react...Now look.

All my mistakes are gathered here today...I will face them...one huge BANG! Guys...these were NOT mistakes. They were trying me! They wanted me and wanted to see what I had. They kept going and going. These guys wanted so much of me they hurt my friends and I dropped the hammer hard. Each oneHurt one my friends to get to me! Bye! See ya! Broken bones followed and I'm 5'8" 198. So here we go...

I don't want to go to jail. I feel I'm productive. I never use violance...never..unless it comes to my heart. I'm a good member of this society. Passionate. You see I care. I hope to God in Heaven I get through this. I love you guys! I'm really self- conscious about being in the sandbox for you. I fight for my heart 100%. For you 100%. I read every post and do everything to portray your feelings. I guess we'll see what happens. I think there is online in jail.

If something happens to me today, in that I can't read your words, feel you, represent you, and above all make you all proud...I want you to know that you all... ALL...have given me honor and pride to always carry on. No matter what!

In closing, I have seen pride, honor, dedication and passion in my life. I'm proud of my United States Marines, I'm proud of United States Military, and I'm proud of SWG Commandos! Wish me luck!

Sometimes I have to let go. Maybe prey......dunno..With that..I bid you all adieu!

Sláinte, and a potential goodbye, Brothers and Sisters!

From the halls of montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli brother

I feel your pain, the Marine Corps and I parted on less than perfect terms.

I know what it feels liketo have your back against the wall, and having to stand your ground even though it seems the whole world is against you.

damn I actually cried when i read your post.

i'll see you on the streets of Heavon, pulling guard duty, bravenIrish

Member of the Rock alliance.
CO of DD 214
Member of EC-p8r militia
"Have faith in God, but believe in antimatter"
Bounty Hunters kill for credits, Commando's kill for the hell of it!

Of course we wish you luck; what kind of community would we be if we didn't?

I hope everything works out in your favor, man.

...and if it doesn't, hey, I'm sure we can organize a jailbreak between the lot of us.

Good luck, Braven. Remember you have our support, if nothing else.

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***Valcyn - Lt. Colonel Ryubushi [ONE] of the Empire (the Tank Maniac); Career Master Commando, Master Carbineer, and extremely Anti-NGE.
***Eclipse - Ryushidosha, freelancer; Scaley Master Carbineer, ranger, merc for hire, and general sociopath...that despises the NGE.
***StarSider - Ja'ahn Woo [PYRO] of the Alliance - The Galaxy's first Jawa commando/carbineer...who also hates the NGE.

People like me...because I force them to...with violence!

Best of luck with your court case.

Listen to your lawyer, but go with what you think is right. Trust your own instincts, trust your own morals. You'll be fine.

Anxiously awaiting the Firefly MMO
Discuss it at www.firefly-mmo.com

Better to die with your boots on than have to live with yourself the rest of your life if you don't.

Member of the Rock alliance.
CO of DD 214
Member of EC-p8r militia
"Have faith in God, but believe in antimatter"
Bounty Hunters kill for credits, Commando's kill for the hell of it!

Semper FI

May God have mercy on our enemies for we will not.

Hey man!

I feel your pain. I've been close a few times but when your backed up bvy 15 or 20 of your real firends the otehr side backs way off.

I'm still wondering why our society trains us to kick ass and then gets upset when we do.

Wish you all of the luck you need.

We will save you a seat and a cold one!

Slante' youll be fine. i cant count the number of friends ive seen go in for charges like this, and walk away clean. the only guy who didnt was the one who pulled out an unregistered glock and shot the guy who was banging his girlfriend 5 times in the chest in front of 20 witnesses. as long as you havent done something of that caliber (cough) youll be fine. after all, it comes down to your word versus theirs that they were being pricks, and even if they do punish you, it would be slight. One of my best friends beat the crap out of his company gunny and stole a car, and he just had his discharge upgraded to general. with that kind of system, they may even pay you for emotional damages!

good luck.

I wish you the best of Luck, I dont' know you but from reading your posts I gather that you typically are a level headed and responsible guy. I think you will do well in court. When a criminal get hurt in the act of commiting the crime and is then able to turn around and sue the person he was robbing and win the case then one looses faith in the system. But in your case I expect the Judge to see the true situation. When people hurt those around you to get to you, you've got to act!

/salute

Dysinn Rahl (Gorath)
MasterCommando/TKM

"Quiquid latine dictum sit, altum viditur." ("Whatever is said in Latin sounds profound.")

With passion and honor you have servered our community well. I know that good things will come to you my friend. Depending on how things work out I hope we hear back from you very soon and you have our best wishes with you.

Take Care, Be Well, Return Soon...

/21 FlameThrower Salute...

Garvin Lansdowne
Retired Commando Correspondent - Current Blue Glowie
Master Commando / TKM || Architect / Shipwright / Master Droidsmith
ShadowStyrkeGuild.com: A WoW Guild Website

Good luck Braven. I wish you well. I'm sorry thatthings had to go where they did...I hope your defense counsel can demonstrate that you have indeed been a good member of society...and that the Judge takes all of your positive attributes into consideration when he/she makes a decision...especially due to the fact that you appear sincerely remorseful...so much of these outcomes depend on who the judge actually is...moreso (at times) than the actual sentencing guideline...Remember that you have a community that supports you, even if it's online it's still support.

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Atilius Crydell

Rebel Colonel & Master Commando (Starsider)

****UPDATE****

Hmmm...don't know where to start or what to say. I guess I'll just let my heart flow like I always do...

I guess first off, I'm back in my apartment and have to watch how I deal with situations for a while. That's not a problem because I'm a lot different now then I was when all of this took place. First, I'm kind of embarrassed that I was nervouse and opened up to you guys more then I intended to ever...second, I can't believe how you guys actually cared so much! "Being Honored" can't even describe how I felt coming home and seeing these posts. I'll try to explain later...

My legal representation was ONE hour late! There was a time zone change where this took place and I guess he forgot. I had family and friends there for support. As I looked around...I saw one of the people who was involed sitting there. I was sweating big time! The Judge seemed to be staring through me..."This guy is gonna fry!" is what I thought. I even was wishing I took my laptop to show him how I try to be good and that I'm NOT the butthole I seemed to be a few years back.

Things went smooth once my attourney arrived, like everything was agreed and planned out...then it happened! That guy stood up and said "Your Honor!"...ONE guy standing up and time froze. Everyone looking at him. My jaw dropped as well as my heart...I thought, "OK...now I'm screwed...that's it. Over...done."...time stood still forever!

"I'd like to appologize to Mr. Casey your Honor...", what the hell was this? He looked at me and we finally made eye contact (I was ashamed to even look in his direction), and he walked out before the Judge could say anything. I looked for him after...but he was gone (strange!). Anyway, the "scripted" thing went on...medals, records, partial dd214, and much humbleness and personal regret later, I was free to walk out under certain conditions. There was no celebration...the trip home was quiet. I know my family was happy...but I kinda hurt them with this for a while...I was suppose to be the smart one ya know!

Why am I sharing this with you? Long story. I won't bore you with everything from childhood to now...but I will try to explain why the Commando community has more then touched me.

As some of you know, I served my country during Desert Storm with the US Marines. It was just a movie for a long time. Not real. Had objectives, met them, and everyone got back stateside safe. The big hoopla, parades, and heroism endorsed this...so all the good was excentuated, any bad was buried, and the whole thing was just a dream or something. I forgot (buried) everything, including my girlfriend cheating on me while she sent letters of support. Business as usual boys! In 1995, I decided to try and be a "civilian". In 1995, I had a major culture shock.

For the first time ever in my life, I was alone. I mean, ALONE...I had friends and family, but it just wasn't the same. I was really starting over. That was kinda tough, but I made it and adjusted. One of my guys fed himself a bullet...buried that with everything else. One became a Chicago Cop...we called him "Crazy Legs"..and he was shot. I attended the funeral...saw his family cry. That was tough! Buried it. I buried a lot. 9-11 angered me...I cried. I was now angry! An angry Irish Marine paratrooper...but I buried that and moved on...even that! Then it happened.

I watched on television as my brothers faught in Iraq. I sat there...so far away and just watching. Like everyone told me they did when I was there. I felt I betrayed them. Then it wasn't a movie anymore. That's when it became real to me. I needed to be there! Maybe I can lead them back once again! But no...I was isolated with this new reality. I couldn't hide from truth anymore. All of this poured out...and I pretended to control it. Acted like nothing was wrong...but cried in public and had situations where people challenged me. Challenged my friends who saw me deteriorate. This is the time period where I did some less then honorable things...got in booku trouble.

As time went on, I came to grips. I found a place where I felt "safe". I found a place where being together, watching ones back, and being Brothers ment something. Something so dear to me...something I thought was forever gone due to my bad judgement. My mistakes. Maybe I will forever have issues...

All of you have helped me. All of you are my personal Heros. I read everything.

Sorry about the long rant...but I started it last night. Thanks for being so supportive! I needed this a lot. Thanks Commandos and Garvin for being understanding!

WHEEW! OK...back to business as usual...

Sláinte, to my most respected peers!