Respect The Warrior
Respect The Warrior
Not worship them.
Also, respect is earned. Just as with other professions, simply wearing the uniform is not an automatic qualification of integrity or professionalism.
Shared trauma? Maybe.
Not worship them.
Also, respect is earned. Just as with other professions, simply wearing the uniform is not an automatic qualification of integrity or professionalism.
Shared trauma? Maybe.
and heroes we're not. we just veterans. ordinary folks doing the best we could for others. I'm at the reunion of my combat unit. I've run into a guy I knew back then who I thought was slightly crazy. He's mucho crazy today. I put my brain on hold as he filled the air around him with verbal confusion. And, without offending him, I took my leave of him. He claimed to still remember me, but I don't think he does; he doesn't even remember which squad he was in. To think that he was a hero veteran was laughable, but he was someone I did depend on for my life back in 1969-70. Was good to see him.
ReplyDeleteMost of the heroes I know, will tell you they aren't.
ReplyDeleteMilitary service can mold you, mark you, sometimes break you.
I'm glad you got to see your buddy. Enjoy your day, sir!