As We Complain...
Your alarm goes off; you hit the snooze and sleep for another 10 minutes.
He stays up for days on end.
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You take a warm shower to help you wake up.
He goes days or weeks without running water.
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You complain of a "headache", and call in sick.
He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.
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You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends.
He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
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You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket.
He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.
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You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you.
He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
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You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He walks the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.
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You complain about how hot it is.
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.
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You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
He doesn't get to eat today.
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Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.
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You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
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You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.
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You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
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You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.
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You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.
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You criticize your 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.
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You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.
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You see only what the media wants you to see.
He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
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You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He does exactly what he is told.
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You stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.
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You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable.
He crawls under a tank for shade and a 5 minute nap, only to be woken by gunfire.
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You 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!
2006-09-11 09:53:09 · 16 answers · asked by silvermaiden4u 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
all you left wing, hippie, tree hugging democrats keep your bullsh** to yourself with this posting--it is only on here for a tribute to the soldiers who are still in the mid east on this day of remembrance--i dont expect responses, just repect for the people risking their lives for you
2006-09-11 09:56:51 · update #1
i think more people need to see from this point of view wether they believe in it or not--i am a disabled veteran myself-and if i was able to rejoin i would and i would be on the first plane over there...i had to post this, cause it sickens me to know there are people over there dieing for you and me, and there are people here condeming them for it--it doesnt matter political agenda and crap like that--the basic fact is american troops are giving their lives for our freedoms....no need to thank me for posting, the only thanks i need are you reposting this on your sites--i have already posted it on myspace, yahoo, kaboo and some other places....spread the word--copy and save or post it yourself
2006-09-11 10:13:36 · update #2
Thank you for your show of support.
2006-09-11 10:02:42 · answer #1 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
As the Mom of an Army Officer, I thank you. You remind me that there are still some people who respect him & all the Military's sacrifice. God bless America!
2006-09-11 10:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is awesome. I am from a military family and a lot of people don't ee what our troops go through, and don't realize how many inocent men and women die to defend Americans. THANK YOU!
2006-09-11 10:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by candace 2 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Silvermaiden - 2U:
"Thankyou"! On behalf of myself and a lot of ex-serving military personnel. Maybe, it'll find its way into folk lore and always be remembered.
2006-09-11 22:56:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
your posting made me cry...thank you for your support. it's been a rough day for me and my battle buddies. i could only wish there was more people like you that understand what we have had to go through. pv2 darby, 91w, army
2006-09-11 10:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
omg, i supprt you all the way, we have no understanding about those people out there fighting and watching innocent kids die while we live our lives. we dont know what pain is
2006-09-11 11:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've copied and soon will retype this to send this to all I know, adding it to my website as you asked. Even tho you don't want thanks, I have to say thank you from all of us who this has/will touch. This is just awesome!! God bless
2006-09-11 11:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by spunkyshell2000 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately there are men and women like the person in your story here. Nicely put.
2006-09-11 09:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by loubean 5 · 10⤊ 1⤋
I actually thought that was AMAZING!
Are you famous for writing?
That brought me to the next level.(not on Y! answers but i hope)
2006-09-11 12:31:14 · answer #9 · answered by A "Beautiful Baby" 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nice post!
2006-09-11 10:01:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋