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The alarm goes off, we hit the snooze and sleep for another 10 minutes. He stays up for days on end. We take a warm shower to help you wake up. He goes days or weeks without running water. We complain of a "headache", and call in sick. He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward. We put on anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with friends. He still fights for your right to wear that shirt. We make sure our cell phones are in our pockets. He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags. We talk trash about our "buddies" that aren't with us. He knows he may not see some of his buddies again, We walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls. He walks the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists. We complain about how hot it is. He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.
We go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got our order wrong. He doesn't get to eat today. The maid makes our bed and washes our clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean. We go to the mall and get our hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
We're angry because a class ran 5 minutes over.
He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months. We call our significant others and set a date for tonight. He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home. We hug and kiss our significant others, like you do everyday. He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume. We roll our eyes as a baby cries
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet
We criticize our government, and say that war never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting. We hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded. We see only what the media wants us to see.
He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
We are asked to go to the store by our parents. We don't. He does exactly what he is told.
We stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat
We crawl into our soft bed, with down pillows, andget comfortable.
He crawls under a tank for shade and a 5 minutenap, only to be woken by gunfire.
We sit there and judge him, saying the world is probably a worse place because of men like him.
If only there were more men like him!
If you support your troops, re-post this.
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I.

Answer 1

Thanks for the update

Answer 2

My son, my only family and friend, just signed up for Navy SEALs. Thank you for posting this as many have been angry with me for letting him do that. They have no idea how sad I am, but how extremely proud I am.

Answer 3

im really lost I know what u mean I HATE CHAIN LETTER'S!

Well...I...troops?

Canada does'nt have troops thats it!
I'M TIRED OF CHAIN LETTERS! STOP THIS NOW!
Well...I care bout Jesus but I'm not going to...Waste 5 points and Jesus said no I shall not...SO QUIET CHAIN LETTER'S ARE BORINGGG!!!

Answer 4

That is definitely true. That really grabs people's attention to let them know what is really going on. I am reposting it.

Answer 5

As I am a former G.I as well as my husband....what does Jesus Christ have to do with it and where is your question?

Answer 6

I have read this before and like it. It makes perfect sense.

Answer 7

A very powerful statement. I applaud you

Answer 8

i think you're just making that up

Answer 9

im lost sorry

Answer 10

good

Answer 11

um, ok now