We were in a fire fight and he took a gernade stright to his fight postion. Causing his leg to land in my lap. We went to bookcamp toghter and all our training was done at the same.
2006-10-09 16:50:55 · 22 answers · asked by marineforlife_06 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well done Lighting Goddess Well said !!!!
As a Vietnam vet who lost many friends I will tell you this....to be angry with anyone will do you no good, you need to make peace with yourself and know what happened, happened and you can do nothing about it but get on with your life.
Sounds like to me you may be suffering from Survivors Guilt, as well as PTSD. Seek out help.
Good Luck and sorry for your loss. But the world is not going to stop just cause you feel guilty. And don't think for a minute I do not have a clue what you are going threw/ going to go threw.
Again Good Luck.
War is Hell, you have lived threw hell, now you have to dig your way out of hells grasp (memories)
2006-10-09 17:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I must tip my hat to you for service, I believe that you should be upset with the administration because this on the outside looks just like the war in vietnam. They have continued to use various reasons (which are unjustifiable) to justify their position for war. Where is George Washington when you need him? He was the one who said 'folks lets not get involved with everybody else's problems' something of Neutralization Proclomation...not sure the tech term for it. However, a good reason to be upset is not only because the loss of a friend but volunteering to fight for the values and rationale of an administration who is out of hand. I am not claiming to know everything about the situation. But what I do know is that attempting to impose our ideology on a culture and region who does not operate in the same manner is dumb. Essentially, Bush Jr is just finishing what Daddy Bush didnt finish bottom line. As far as Afghanistan goes, well Bush has not got his priorities straight. He started off looking for Bin Laden and has gotten off course. This too can go back to culutral values and imposing our ideaolgy on those who do not operate on it. Afghanistan I do not think will get any better simply because there are those who have arms and do not want the govt to succeed as well as major drug trafficking. I think it really is a lost cause because the govt is not strong enough to really combat these issues on their own. We have gotten ourselves into a couple of wars which like vietnam we will end up tucking between our legs and going home. Im sure there is plenty of more issues that I may have not covered, but this is my two cents. Thanks once again for your service and I hope you can find it within yourself to cope as best you can with your loss.
2006-10-09 17:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by jimisrvrox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry for your grievous loss and the horror you witnessed.
It is my opinion you should be mad at the person who threw the grenade. He died doing his job, I am very sorry for this loss, as I am for every lost or injured soldier...our military personnel are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
I cannot tell you who to be angry with, or even if you should be angry..(I do not mean you don't have a right to your anger), but the anger will only do you damage...and I think you probable have seen enough of that...
Welcome home, and thank you for your service, you are a hero.
2006-10-09 16:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by CrazyCatLady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be angry with anyone, your friend already lost his life, it's no use losing yours to anger. It is hard, I'm an Iraqi veteran myself and I lost close friends and even my cousin, there is no one person to be angry at, all you can do is try to get past it. Keep the good memories and be happy bout the time you spent with him rather then angry that he's gone.
2006-10-09 17:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by phoenix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband is in ar ramadi...has been there since november of last year....he has seen friends die as well and i don't make light of what you have gone through...this is no doubt something that will be a part of you forever...time will help you to understand two things....one. there is no one to be angry at.
being angry won't bring him back.
the only thing that will bring him back is you sharing stories of the good memories you have of him...
you don't need something to direct your anger at...you just need time to heal and you need to keep talking about it...
and two.
that there is not always an answer to "why?"
i love you and i don't know you....
i love you because i know you.
i see you in my husbands voice...
i love every soldier.
i know you hurt...
people don't always get just how real this is...
your pain is more than a question posted on the internet...it is a scene playing out in my head of all my greatest fears...
hang in there.
2006-10-09 17:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by lighting goddess 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Blame the people that did it and do not fall for the negative things the left is pushing. You must understand defending your country does not mean all the decisions are right and losing friends is always hard. Take comfort in knowing He died for something He believed in and hopefully it was quick. Dedicate yourself to making sure his loss is not in vain.
2006-10-09 16:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by old codger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have my sincerest appreciation for your service and your friends sacrifice.
I hope you got the SOB who did the deed.
Be angry with the backward goat fornicaters who left their sorry crapppy country and attacked the WTC.
Be angry with the jerks who do not support your effort.
But I hope you can get over the anger in time.
Life is too short to be angry forever.
2006-10-09 16:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by aka DarthDad 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First , I want to start my offering my condolences for your best friend's life. I also want to thank you for risking your life for our country.
I would be angry with the terrorists who threaten our country on a daily basis. They are the reason for the war on terrorism.
I am sure you will get many responses that say "Be angry with Bush."
However, President Bush sent the US to war to defend our country. That is why you were over there, to defend America. To protect us. It is so honorable, and again -- thank you for your service! You are a great American!
2006-10-09 16:55:46 · answer #8 · answered by Kristen 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nobody, you were at war and things like this happen in wars. If you wish to be angry it is ok but it will eat at you for your entire life. War is not good for human beings and other animals. But sometimes it is neccessary and going after Usama was that. Thank you for your service and thank god you come home alive.
2006-10-09 16:54:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Should you be angry, or should you be proud? You can be angry at those who committed the 9/11 attacks, and you can be proud of your friendship and the sacrifice that your friend made. He did his duty, even if that duty was to die.
2006-10-09 16:54:58 · answer #10 · answered by Fun and Games 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋