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Originally Posted by SilberUrS6
Les, it is my opinion that he gave everything he had for this nation. And that includes his life.
His nation did not serve him well when he came home, but I tried very hard to do so.
And failed miserably. No, I should not have been expected to do so, that is true. But I was family. And he trusted me.
My PP friends - I will ask you simply this: If you or a family member wishes to serve the USA by joining and armed service, point them toward something that does not involve actively killing people with small arms. I have seen what happens after.
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Eric, the small gestures that you provided him are beyond comprehension. It is very possible that because of you, that he did not do harm to others but it is very sad that he could not rid the demons from his mind.
My father served during the battle of the bulge and was wounded. He saw many things that I could not bare to witness but he some how was able to deal with it. His younger years were a living hell and he attributes that to being able to live through hell. He also told me that there were men in his company that didn't do well. They came from great homes and families. He also sited some men who were born to fight and kill and that the mayhem had little affect on. I guess its all how we are wired...
My Daughter has been thinking of her future. While she is only 11 she does have high ambition. She wants to join the armed forces after undergrad, have them put her through med school and then serve as a surgeon to repair the wounded. Either reconstructive or ortho. High ambition and a noble cause.