Saw you post this on Facebook earlier today, you have my deepest condolences. The only loss I've experienced is that of my grandfather, with whom I never talked much because of the fact that he lived 10,000 miles away in Australia, yet I still mourned his death. Nevertheless, death is inevitable, though it shouldn't have to come in the form of how your friend lost his life. Stay strong, and I wish you the best of luck in the military. If for nothing else, fight for your friend, I'm sure he'd greatly appreciate it.