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By: indaway

indaway — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:08:20 +0000

What a day to read this. This is the 6th anniversary of the death of Captain Adam Miller USMC(my BF son), he was a pilot and died in a helicopter crash, he served in both Afghanistan and Iraq.

This post tugged at my heart, I am a USMC Veteran and will be attending my 1st American Legion Meeting tonight.
This was a reminder as to what it is like in WAR!
Thank you for posting this letter.
God Bless the USA

By: Prescription Bentyl

Prescription Bentyl — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:08:15 +0000

Prescription Bentyl…

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By: Anne Marie

Anne Marie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:53:59 +0000

Thanks for writing your story. I wish more people could have a chance to read this. The way you expressed your time over their,I think writing and talking helps heal one’s self. Keep writing
My payers are with you and your family.

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:13 +0000

Your young Marine’s incredible story about his tour of duty in Iraq was absolutely compelling. These experiences have changed the lives of each and every soldier forever. What an exceptional young man he must be to be able to verbalize such a tramatic time in his life. For those of us who have no one in a war zone, it was a real eye-opener! Imagine the courage and conviction it takes for these heros to endure such an existence. Thank you a million times over to this wonderful Marine for sharing a very important part of his life with us. And, God bless him now and forever.

By: kelly

kelly — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:46 +0000

This is such a well written from the heart post.
I believe you must love the ones around you and thank the ones that give you the ability to do so.

By: joared

joared — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:44 +0000

I think it’s very important to read accounts that describe war as it really is and not the romanticized version of military life so often portrayed. There is nothing glorious about war, maiming, death and dying. I would welcome the day when people would resolve their differences through discussion, negotiation and any other means than killing each other and innocent citizens. Having lived through the years of WWII I know there are some occasions when peoples have to be willing to fight for their freedoms. I also believe there have been wars in our history that should not have been — old men, generally, sent the young people of our country off to shed blood, sacrifice their lives and those of others — heartbreaking — but our nation’s laws said they had to go. I could never disrespect any of them for doing so.

By: OldOldLady Of The Hills

OldOldLady Of The Hills — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:43:00 +0000

It is important that we all hear and or read these experiences–especially in a War that is so wrong. That our Brothers and Sisters go through these kinds of horrific experiences is really terrible. And then, for all those wounded and maimed to come home to a lack of true care—this is dispicable. There are organizations formed by Veterans who are against War. We should read what they have to say, too….
Thanks for printing this Dorothy.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:15:16 +0000

I don’t think about the day to day hardships as much as I should. Thank you for the reminder.

By: PJ

PJ — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:56:57 +0000

i just want to say thank you for all you do. you are appreciated!

hugz!

By: Tina t

Tina t — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:47:45 +0000

This a great post, and an important reminder to all. I also hope that everyone remembers the constant sacrifice that our military makes whether we are at war or not. My husband was in the Navy for 9 years and spent much of his time on a sub. They always head out for months at a time in the most dangerous parts of the world like much of the military in times of “peace” and times of war, but most people only think about that when we are actively at war.

I do think that my husband, like the man who wrote this account, has a special appreciation for living life to the fullest and it’s a big part of what makes him so special. (plus a guy who can live on a submarine with 250 guys can easily share a house with one moody wife like it’s no challenge at all) Thanks for sharing this post.