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Our Hurting Heros

07/15/2008 12:16:38 / contemplative

First of all, let me start out by saying I'm not a "softy"; probably just the opposite as I've just seen and done so much over the years that I'm kinda numb to a lot of things...

With that said, I want to address a situation that grows more serious each day.  Our older warriors are suffering from the obvious stains of their ages. This is however, compounded by what they have been exposed to; both physically and mentally while serving their Country (and us) throughout the years.

We have friends here at NS.com who we know are suffering these effects.  Further, a brother Ranger Advisor from Vietnam who was my immediate CO, and remains one of my best friends, is dying from his continued exposure to Agent Orange (look it up young people). 

He recently underwent open heart surgery for CHF, is 90% blind, and Tuesday they amputated his legs due to AO induced diabetes and an un-controllable stapf infection-amputate or die...Friends, he's 62!

I don't know how to do this here, but I want to maybe, within the forum, start a support/prayer group for ALL these warriors, regardless of their branch of service...If you know of someone, tell us and maybe we can write them, pray together-whatever it takes...

I'm not religious and would be the last person in the world to lead this, but I'm sure someone out there can just get it rolling.  Does NOT matter what religion you/we are-combined we might just ease some pain.  Many vets (young & older) on these sites are alone, and the friends thay make here are their only families.

I'm lucky; I have great health and a super family-sometimes we take that for granted, and don't realize not everyone is so lucky.  Nothing worse then being alone when you're hurting (inside and out), because I have been there.

Several of us in my "friends" group have a mutual friend who really needs us right now.  Won't identify him, but you know of whom I speak.  God's Speed in your recovery from this surgery my brother...But, how many more are out there?

Anyway my hurt is for those suffering alone, or just needing some moral support and spiritual power in recovering.

Sorry if the spelling sucks and/or I'm rambling right now-just trying to get the message across.

Any feedback would be appreciated. DC



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From: ming
08/20/2008 21:47:00

Done. You put it out there we will rally behind you and your friend... and to any of you out there, if you need support WITH ANYTHING you say the word and we'll figure it out together. The world is a better team than you might imagine. Sometime it just takes somebody with the balls to get things crackin'. If any of you need a support system say the word. Some of us joined specifically for this purpose.

Much Respect,

Ming

From: allyvandy
07/28/2008 20:56:55

...from a 32 year old chick with appreciation for all things military, sitting comfortable in the sticks of Michigan, we know this country is what it is thanks to warriors and leaders like you and your friend-paying the price to for his god given talent to whoop ass and strengthen our country's honor while crawling in the shadows. Coming from a military background, it's not always easy to see civilians appreciating and honoring the ones that make us great....but here is one civilian making damn sure in my own little world, that no one forgets to honor men like you, your friend...and the rest of the military community. Please pass this along to him.....I hope he can find extra strength in our support. God Bless America.



From: FAITHY
07/22/2008 16:52:50

Thanks for all your support on this everyone!  They have this set up within the "Forum" as Prayer Circle.  Please let us know if you or someone you know needs us..."DC"

From: Brodie_J
07/17/2008 17:05:15

I'd be glad to pray. You don't have to be ashamed of your soft side either. Alot of these warriors I imagine would tell you that they didn't make it far in the military because they were cold hearted, hard as a rock, and mean. They would tell you it was because of love for their country, passion for something bigger. The biggest, baddest, strongest heroes in the world doing the dirtiest jobs are usually men who society would view as a softy. But we can't confuse politeness, passion, and love for something or someone as soft, they are strengths and thats what makes you hard. Anyone who says different is nothing but an image of what its like to be tough. Strength lies in your heart. Thats why I would be more than glad to pray for these guys, there my heroes, the kind of guys I wanna be like. This was a good blog. God Bless

From: jumpingbum
07/17/2008 00:37:24

Hi D.C.

I've sent you an email (? Private message?) with more details, but this is a GREAT idea.  I for one would make significant use of it and I know there are others who would too! :)

 

T. :)