Today I would like to remember those who have passed in the line of duty serving this country. One in particular stands out to me. His name is Peter Woodall. Growing up in Sarasota, FL was by no means a difficult place to be. It was a good community full of things for us high school guys to do. Plenty of girls, great beaches and our passion paintball. I first met Peter in the JROTC Program at Riverview High school. He was year younger but exhibited the strength and professionalism that I would expect out of a seasoned veteran at his young age. We quickly became friends, and myself along with some other friends of our we created our first paintball team. All was going well. we played well together playing when and where ever we could (sometimes illegally). After high school, Most of the team joined the military save for two. We went on to keep in touch as much as possible but as our careers progressed it became very difficult. Peter was a Marine and a darn good one being selected for Staff Seargent in only 7 years. Before he could wear the rank his time was cut short. While placing a counter charge on an IED, the IED exploded killing him instantly. I received the news through one of my former paintball team members and was devastated. I still think of him and I still have his phone number programmed into my phone. He was a great friend who would do anything for you. Though second to none he was a brother in arms. He is sorely missed. Peter, if you are up there reading this, we miss you........
Pictures and the press release can be read here: Peter Woodall 2, 3, 4
May 24, 2009
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