When soldiers are on deployment they are serving us. I help through soldiersangels.org, sending letters and care packages, but I think when they return it is our responsibility , our turn to serve them, I feel like we're failing them, the adjustment must be brutal, any ideas?
2006-09-22 20:07:17 · 6 answers · asked by Sara 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
thank you for your response colorado but
Some of my friends have PTSD from Iraq
they were well supported by every one they know but from a country across the ocean. Adjustment is hard because garbage cans on the side of the road or fireworks for no reason or highway underpass' make them edgy. It's not like they are comming back from summer camp, nerves, loss, guilt, their family having a new structure due to their long absence and a hundred other emotions everyday make the adjustment hard, we can't deny them that or expect them to come home the same it's just not fair to them or acknowledging the sacrifices they have made for us
2006-09-22 21:06:37 · update #1
wolf, I have respect for Police and Firemen too, so don't get me wrong, however soldiers are not the same, they spend a year or more away from home, and just as they return home they could get called back ,many are comming home with terrible illness' and while deployed the threat to thier lives is constant it does not stop after a shift, or it does but the shift is 8 months or more
2006-09-22 22:48:24 · update #2
From a former United States Marine, go to your local VFW and find out when, how, and who to invite to a large BBQ. It goes a long way too show your support. Simple things like cards, gifts and such seem too much like Charity and no proud man or woman wants Charity just respect and good will.
You do not have to support the war or the president, but for god sakes support our BROTHERS, SISTERS, SONS,DAUGHTERS, MOTHERS, FATHERS, AUNTS, UNCLES and all the other friends and ancestors that are risking their lives for us.
2006-09-22 20:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jared B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Marine Viet Nam veteran who has endured PTSD for many years, I am deeply touched by the concern your letter.The veterans today are treated much better than we were.(the USA should be very ashamed of the way it acted.) I am happy for them. They deserve it and much more. People must always realize that the military fights the war. It the politicians in the world that create the wars. If someone has a problem about a war, blame the politicians not the soldiers. To answer your question,the best thing I can think of is to let them know you appreciate them and give them your thanks for being willing to endanger themselves in order to protect you and your lifestyle. Show them respect.
2006-09-23 17:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by blindogben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thank you.
recalling my days in Vietnam many soldiers during the Xmas holidays we would get a package filled with cheers and in many instances the old cool aid to mix in our canteens what a beautiful appreciative gesture for the returning vets is important that we understand and help them adjust while giving them peace of mind and security and for the disabled better benefits both monetary od medical
2006-09-23 03:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by aldo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should do the same thing we do for cops or firemen. We should respect them as people who work in a job that serves the public. The fact that they are at war doesn't warrant any special treatment, it's their job and they weren't confused abotu what that job was when they took it.
2006-09-23 05:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by W0LF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to honor a vet is to support him and his mission while he is active, than their adjustment when they return would not be a problem.
2006-09-23 03:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by Colorado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give us all your money lol
2006-09-23 03:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by KING OF KINGS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋