OMG - Marine's father sets self on fire over son's death in iraq - GoFuckYourself.com

Corleone · 08-26-2004, 11:02 AM

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - A man in Florida, distraught at the news his son had been killed in combat in Iraq, set himself ablaze inside a van on Wednesday.

Carlos Arredondo was in hospital on Thursday being treated for burns to more than 50 per cent of his body.

Police and U.S. Marines stand near their burned van. (AP Photo/Miami Herald)
His wife, Melida, said her husband "went crazy" when he learned that Lance Cpl. Alexander Arredondo, who was serving with the Marines in Iraq, had been killed fighting in Najaf.

"Three marines came to our door," said Melida Arredondo. "You could see through the window and my husband immediately knew that his first-born son had been killed."

While the marines were delivering the news, Arredondo went to his garage to get a can of gasoline. He smashed a window in the marines' van, doused the vehicle and set it on fire while he sat inside.

The marines pulled him from the burning vehicle. None of the marines were hurt.

"The gentleman was extremely distraught, basically just broke down," said police Capt. Tony Rode.

Rode said it was too early to discuss whether Arredondo would face any charges.

thats sad

Fletch XXX · 08-26-2004, 11:03 AM

remember the cause, remember the cause.

this guy has more balls than any fucking soldier

Aquarius · 08-26-2004, 11:04 AM

It must be very hard to lose a son. Sons should bury parents not the other way around.

Screaming · 08-26-2004, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by Aquarius
It must be very hard to lose a son. Sons should bury parents not the other way around.

Nanda · 08-26-2004, 11:10 AM

That's sad..

It says that they aren'r pressing charges...

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/9503328.htm?1c

okny · 08-26-2004, 11:14 AM

Sad but in times like this much more sons, father, brother will be lost. Godbless everyone that's in irag fighthing.

Sosa · 08-26-2004, 11:21 AM

damn, that would really suck.

Lucy · 08-26-2004, 11:21 AM

yes, that's very very sad, feeling sorry for the guy and his family, god bless them and all people figting in Iraq.

Brinner · 08-26-2004, 11:26 AM

I seen that on the news last night. I feel really sorry for the families going through losses from the war.

Fake Nick · 08-26-2004, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
remember the cause, remember the cause.

this guy has more balls than any fucking soldier

idiot ! such guys is what we call pussy's

instead of standing by his wife he creates even more drama,

think about the depression she faces with her first born son dead and her husband trying to kill himself

you really have no brain ? do you ?

MandyBlake · 08-26-2004, 11:47 AM

That is horrible.
I feel so bad for those people who have friends/relatives over there right now.
Remember all this bullshit when the election comes around.

Vitasoy · 08-26-2004, 11:48 AM

Yea saw that on the news, very sad.

Jason · 08-26-2004, 11:55 AM

Thank you, Mr. President.

DWB · 08-26-2004, 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by Nanda
That's sad..

It says that they aren'r pressing charges...

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/9503328.htm?1c

That's mighty white of them.

evanmorgan · 08-26-2004, 12:00 PM

people who have the mental instability to set themselves on fire shouldnt be allowed to have children.......

Fletch XXX · 08-26-2004, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by Fake Nick
idiot ! such guys is what we call pussy's

instead of standing by his wife he creates even more drama,

think about the depression she faces with her first born son dead and her husband trying to kill himself

you really have no brain ? do you ?

go away troll you are nothing but a pussy who wont post under his real nick.

you dont even run any sites

Trixxxia · 08-26-2004, 12:01 PM

Very sad indeed

evanmorgan · 08-26-2004, 12:02 PM

furthermore, shouldnt he have stopped his some joining the army if he didnt want him to die in combat, its always a possibility......

Corleone · 08-26-2004, 12:51 PM

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Originally posted by PornDollar
Thank you, Mr. President.

hope it'll be over soon

Fake Nick · 08-26-2004, 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
go away troll you are nothing but a pussy who wont post under his real nick.

you dont even run any sites

so you are claiming I don't dare to post under my other 'surfer' nick ???

you really are stupid aren't you ?

loverboy · 08-26-2004, 01:29 PM

blame bush

pornstar2pac · 08-26-2004, 01:31 PM

welcome to 24 hours ago! great work Ted Koppel

digi · 08-26-2004, 01:37 PM

maybe he was trying to make the next ratm cover?

emmanuelle · 08-26-2004, 02:10 PM

Humans are not built to bury their children

sixone · 08-26-2004, 02:15 PM

This kid is from my Hometown Randolph MA, graduated from the same school and in the same year as my little sister. People around here are going crazy. Died for a bunch of barbarians. RIP

Don/Atlas · 08-26-2004, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by PornDollar
Thank you, Mr. President.

well put

boobmaster · 08-26-2004, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by Fake Nick
so you are claiming I don't dare to post under my other 'surfer' nick ???

you really are stupid aren't you ?

Don't mess with Fletch! You'll get owned.

BlingDaddy · 08-26-2004, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by okny
Sad but in times like this much more sons, father, brother will be lost. Godbless everyone that's in irag fighthing.

Well said.

ElizaEats · 08-26-2004, 03:00 PM

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Originally posted by sixone
This kid is from my Hometown Randolph MA, graduated from the same school and in the same year as my little sister. People around here are going crazy. Died for a bunch of barbarians. RIP

I'm so sorry for your personal connections to this tragedy, and understand that you must be very angry...

but please clarify exactly who you mean by "barbarians." I KNOW that you can't mean the people of Iraq, the people we're "liberating"

Morphius · 08-26-2004, 03:08 PM

As a father, I couldn't imagine

Fake Nick · 08-26-2004, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by boobmaster
Don't mess with Fletch! You'll get owned.

they sure got you a couple of times

VeriSexy · 08-26-2004, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by evanmorgan
people who have the mental instability to set themselves on fire shouldnt be allowed to have children.......

I bet you have never lost a child

ElizaEats · 08-26-2004, 03:28 PM

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Originally posted by VeriSexy
I bet you have never lost a child

It said that it was his first born son who was killed. So there are other children. They didn't just lose a brother, they almost lost a dad. What's the point of getting SO crazy with grief over the loss of one child, that you nearly become lost to your others/ wife?

fr8 · 08-26-2004, 04:35 PM

Damn thats fucked up. Its sad that he had to lose his son then he goes and does that. sad.

Doctor Dre · 08-26-2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
remember the cause, remember the cause.

this guy has more balls than any fucking soldier

If my son would die in a stupid war ... I dunno what I'd do too

DESIREbyDESIGN · 08-26-2004, 05:23 PM

We each express our grief in different ways.

I can only imagine the pain that this man felt to express his grief by ending his own life. Just awful. His poor family.

08-26-2004, 11:02 AM	#1
Corleone C.R.E.A.M Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,262	OMG - Marine's father sets self on fire over son's death in iraq HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - A man in Florida, distraught at the news his son had been killed in combat in Iraq, set himself ablaze inside a van on Wednesday. Carlos Arredondo was in hospital on Thursday being treated for burns to more than 50 per cent of his body. Police and U.S. Marines stand near their burned van. (AP Photo/Miami Herald) His wife, Melida, said her husband "went crazy" when he learned that Lance Cpl. Alexander Arredondo, who was serving with the Marines in Iraq, had been killed fighting in Najaf. "Three marines came to our door," said Melida Arredondo. "You could see through the window and my husband immediately knew that his first-born son had been killed." While the marines were delivering the news, Arredondo went to his garage to get a can of gasoline. He smashed a window in the marines' van, doused the vehicle and set it on fire while he sat inside. The marines pulled him from the burning vehicle. None of the marines were hurt. "The gentleman was extremely distraught, basically just broke down," said police Capt. Tony Rode. Rode said it was too early to discuss whether Arredondo would face any charges. thats sad

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