It comes every Feb 15th.....this goes along with a posting that TeainTn Did today on Courage....

...I lost a friend in Viet Nam, who told me courage came from a person that is so affraid of where he is, that he his fear turns his inner self into the person he really is....... some run away..... and the others turn and fight...... these that turn and fight are HERO's..... I have met very few HEROs in my life but John was one.......

John was my helicopter pilot.... who died on a mission near the DMZ..... He was a fighter.... I told you this only to say..... turn to the fight...... don't hide under your covers.... get up out of bed every morning..... and fight back....... I know you are sick.... but don't let this disease win your life....... I am sorry.... but this is the day of my friends death...... and ......... I will remember his words to me forever.... today will be again a hard day for me.... my friend died in my arms..... and his last words were of his daughter......... and his wife.......

This since it happened has been a bad day for me...... I wish everyone in this country could just know and remember one person who have been lost in the wars of this country, to see what a price we have paid for our freedom....... so we don't lose it.....

John died in a very lonely place..... far from home...... My co-pilot was killed instantly..... but John lingered...... I prayed for him to die..... and this was my friend......... may God forgive me.......

I am sorry I know this is off subject.... but I have no one else to talk to about this.....I just had to say something......some how.........sorry.......

Craig

Post edited by: Fletch2ya, at: 02/15/2008 09:23

and I am sure that it never gets any easier. Thank you for sharing that memory with us, that we never take his sacrifice or our freedom for granted, and that we always remember to honor those who have fallen and those who have served.

I wish this war would hurry and end. Its caused the break-up of so many families, and broken so many mothers hearts. And you're right when you think of these young lives wasted, it does put your life in perspective. At least we are here. This fight is easy compared to theirs. So go ahead and vent Craig. You deserve the courtesy, honor, and Respect.

foggy

Post edited by: foggy, at: 02/15/2008 15:15

I am sorry..... this to me is a day of great sorrow..and I have spent most of the day......well crying....I guess as much as a guy can.....I did not in any way mean to bring attention to myself........ I ...was just looking for a way to vent........ I really did not expect anyone to really understand......... right now because of my illnesses...I have few friends to talk with........Judy really is my only friend...... and she has to get tired of it all............. I am just wanted others to know about this person.....who if not for him I would not be alive today......... his name is on the wall........ but he would not want me to advertise him...... he was a normal all american male...... loved life and his wife and daughter..... they were the last thought and words he had........ To me today has been terrible..... I have no words to say how badly I hurt..... today is almost overwhelming for me..... this happens from time to time....but today is just mine...sometimes memories are the hardest things to live with....Please...do not reply to this post...... just think of your loved ones..... if you know of any that have served.....say a prayer for them.....so that they can live with there memories....that haunt them day and night......

.. And as for your loved ones....give them a hug and tell them that you love them...... you may not get another chance...........

Thank you to all my friends......

Craig

Post edited by: Fletch2ya, at: 02/15/2008 15:41

God Bless you and your friend.

Renae