How will Richard Holbrooke be remembered? How will this affect the Obama administration?
Some outstanding Americans are under stains that will be unbearable for some. Some who are self aware and battle wise will step back and let others carry the load so they can recover. Some will break publicly and self destruct. Some will succumb to the frailties of the flesh as basic self preservation might distract from their dedication to duty and the focus needed to overcome Americas trials.
The burden on the shoulders of a few men and women in these times is invisible like the wind from a perfect storm. Like that wind it can steal breath and balance without warning and test every weakness to the extreme. Such are the times that can take a man like Richard Holbrooke with out warning and too young.
All Americans have lost when such a sacrifice has been made and price has been payed. Invisible forces weigh heavy and crush just as surly as a land slide. These forces are real and terrible and mindless. I hope those who remain in the service of this administration and who's shoulders ache with the burdens born will take head and mind there weaknesses with any eye to preserving both body and Union.
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