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Legacy and Grief

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John Fannin
Feb 21, 2026
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It’s been 20 years since I first saw combat in the streets of Ramadi. 20 years since we lost Shane Swanberg, Andrew Bedard, Samuel Tapia, Almar Fitzgerald, and Matthew Conley.

While many things in life are good, and God is always good, I often find myself wondering if I’ve lived a life worthy of the sacrifice of such good men. I often wonder if they loo…

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