(CS4U) Prayer Request

I have copied and pasted the following from truth or fiction;

Summary of the eRumor:   Prayer request for the Darkhorse Battalion of the U.S. Marine are appearing all over the Internet.

The Truth:   The prayer requests for a group of U.S. Marines deployed in Afghanistan who have suffered heavy losses are real but some of the details regarding the casualty numbers are inaccurate, according to a December 4, 2010 article in the Salem-News.  The 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines known as "Darkhorse" is based out of Camp Pendleton in Southern California.  The unit currently deployed in Afghanistan and have suffered losses of 13 members since October of 2010. In a statement written to family and friends commanding officer, Ltd. Colonel Jason Morris, told readers that his company had a "very difficult first two weeks in Sangin," Afghanistan where "Marines and Sailors of the Battalion have learned some hard lessons and adapted to a challenging operational environment."   Morris also said, "So, our mission of clearing out the Taliban and protecting the people from their oppression and violence is a challenging one." These reports sparked pleas for prayer for the U.S. Marine Battalion to appear on the Facebook website, which visiting web surfers have copied and forwarded to friends and family via email.  This has resulted in nation wide response of people visiting the official Facebook page of the Darkhorse Battalion to post messages of encouragement and inquire as to how they can send care packages.  Click to view the Facebook page. OK, prayer warriors, this is a real request for a group of our soldiers, Our strongest area at CS4U has always been our Time spent in prayer. This morning, I am asking that we all use that strength and offer prayer for this group of soldiers. Hugs, sueO       -------Original Message-------   From: Brita Date: 12/11/10 08:23:59 To: silvercord1@comcast.net Subject: Fwd: Prayer Request   I don't know exactly when this message was started.  But, it is true, according to snopes and truth or fiction websites, that they have suffered great losses.  Unfortunately, the number 9 may not be current.  This must be one of the units I've seen reported in the news.  I would add to pray for the salvation of each individual. Brita http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/d/darkhorse-battalion.htm In God we trust. :- ) > We are asking everyone to say a prayer for "Darkhorse" 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and their families. They are fighting it out in Afghanistan & they have lost 9 marines in 4 days. IT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE the message spread if more could pass it on. > > Semper Fi, God Bless America and God Bless the United States Marine Corps...