semper fi marine ... God Bless you and your family .

Linda...a beautifully written statement for a man of honor! This is the kind of man who deserves to never be forgotten.

Ellen Cahir, Bill's sister was my best friend growing up. Bill was the goofy little bother that was like a bother to me. This is an amazing family and my heart is breaking. Love Trish Dochety in KW

Parents should not be serving in the military and going to war. It is selfish of them to leave it to chance that they will stay safe when they have children who depend on them. Now these children will grow up without a father. And for what reason? Because of his chosen occupation. Truly sad.

Bill was a true "American." Had he not enlisted, it is clear he never would have found peace.

While others enjoy the freedoms we take for granted, this fellow was willing to help provide that freedom. The most unselfish act I can think of.

I am so sad he has gone, and consider his loss a loss to the United States of America.

I hope the best for his wife and children. This is so sad.

semper fi marine, you are a hero rest in peace brother.

It doesn't matter if you name him the hero of the century or send his family a million blessings. He shouldn't have enlisted. Now he left a pregnant widow hanging in the wind. Did he love his country more than his family? Which is BS.Or just tried to get away from his life. Anyway, let the young single men do the fighting if they so choose to do. Over 30 and married, should be rejected from enlisting. For a military career you should start young and love it.

Truly a great hero. I was with the Special Forces during the Vietnam Conflict. I'm divorced with three offspring raised and on their own. I would love to reinlist, but I was told I'm too old. I do feel for his family.

jmsb5268 I can not even believe you would accuse someone of being selfish after he gave all he could give...His Life! That has to be the most UNSELFISH act a person can do! Also, when he did join the service he did not have children. I can not believe someone would make such a rude comment after this soldier made the supreme sacrafice. You should be ashamed of your self! My heart goes out to all his family and I am thankful for his service.

How much more absolutely, despicably pointless would this person's death be - and the death of all others that died under these circumstances - if we found out that not only was 911 perpetrated by that very american government that's supposed to protect it's citizenry, but that the war in the middle east itself is just as fraudulently developed and perpetuated as 911? Stories like this one are designed in part to show the righteousness of honorable action. The action on the soldier's part was indeed honorable, but does that not make even more despicable the lie for which the honorable fight and die?

The man is an America hero - he is a rare breed. He is fighting for the freedom of America - this is the same shed blood that founded this great nation. Selfless men and women who fought for their country and gave the most ultimate sacrifice - their own life. His children will live the rest of their life knowing that their dad died in the most honorable way of all. To his precious wife - our hearts break for you - we are praying for you and that the courage of your husband will give you the peace to go on. God bless you all.

I'm very saddened to see the ignorant comments about this soldier enlisting while he had children. His wife is pregnant with twins, pregnant. That does not imply he had kids. That indicates he didn't have children when he enlisted. So are you saying shame on her for getting pregnant while she had an active duty husband? No. In fact the article reads that he did his time and got out, became reserves, but found a job as a civilian. Then she got pregnant and he was called up to Afganistan. Read the facts people before you start belittling a hero and his story. A lot of the military contracts you sign requires you to join the reserves for a period of time after your enlsited time if over. I'm sure he didn't wish to leave his pregnant wife behind to go back once again, but in the military you do as your told.

that is so touching..Amen, they have it so hard there. We are trying to show Afghanistan that you dont have to treat people mean to get respect. I believe we are there to show them just that..We need to stay until its done.. always finish something that you start. thats a great man who try to do just that.. We need more people like Bill Cahir, in this world

Echo Linda. Thanks David for a great article about a true patriot and friend. I'm sorry for your loss. And thanks Bill for your ultimate sacrifice, love and service to our great country. Without men like you defending freedom, we would have ceased to exist long ago. Semper Fi and may God bless you and grant you eternal peace. Please God be with his family in their time of grief with strength and comfort in Jesus Christ. Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

I clicked on this article planning on spouting some political crap, but frankly, I can't do it, not on a memorial written for a true American. Semper Fi.

AMEN