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Yeah, I don’t see it as motivation or a positive in my life. I was on that track regardless but he still would say things. He didn’t care. Now that’s he old, it
by gabereiser 3y ago
Yeah, I don’t see it as motivation or a positive in my life. I was on that track regardless but he still would say things. He didn’t care. Now that’s he old, it’s different, he looks back with fond memories and calls me his son now. Ironic. I don’t hold it against him, it’s who he was. He truly believed it all. 3 tours of Vietnam and 3 Purple Hearts will do that to a man. I respect him. I did things vastly different with my children.
- jack_riminton 3y agoThank god you are so understanding. There's a whole generation of soldiers who went through Iraq and Afghanistan who're loaded with PTSD and the feeling of "no one understands" is what drives so many to suicide
- gabereiser 3y agoMy brother. My friends. I was the only one who didn’t go. I stood there’s at MEPS with a life-decision. I stand by my decision. I also have a great connection with those who chose different. We, the elder millennials, paid a heavy price for freedom. Like you said, some paid the ultimate price.
- actionfromafar 3y agoUnironically brings a tear to my eye.
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- enterprise_cog 3y agoNot to be too glib, but what freedom are you talking about here? Iraq and Afghanistan were both invasions on the other side of the globe.
- gabereiser 3y agoHere-in lies the problem. I’ll leave it as is because freedom means different things to different folks depending on where they stood. I totally get what you’re saying.
- jack_riminton 3y agoSorry for your losses. I served in Afghanistan and although I came out relatively mentally unscathed I lost a friend and also had soldiers under my command who were completely destroyed by PTSD. The thing I wrestle with every day is whether it the price was worth it at all.
- gabereiser 3y agoThank you for your service and I’ve spoken with many who wrestle with whether it was worth it. Especially the way we left.