Emotions

What do you say to some who is hurting? What can you do to ease the pain?

I just asked my friend how she was holding up after we found out our friend MCpl. Kristal Giesebrecht had died when the armoured vehicle she was in hit an improvised IED (improvised explosive device).

"How are you holding up?"

I knew the second I wrote that how stupid that actual was. Of course she isn't alright, she just lost her friend! Why would I say that...

So what do you say?

Kristal was a fun, full of energy, beautiful woman. You can see it in her hero portrait (a photo that is taken to be given to the media in case of a soldiers death) she was full of life! As I'm looking at her photo it's kind of surreal the thought that she is gone.

I am honoured to have known her.

I'm sad for my friends who are heart broken by the loss. They are all gathering now to be with each other during this difficult time. How I wish I could be there to give hugs and comfort them.

I can only comfort from afar.

All I can say is " I'm sorry", "I'm here if you need me", "Let me know if there is anything I can do".

RIP Kristal

We will miss you