Al Z. Heimer Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 http://www.coalitionofindependentcitizens.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=429:the-jeopardy-question-no-one-could-answer&catid=78:opinion&Itemid=55 Here are some facts about the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier.Pretty amaizing individuals that choose/selected to perform this duty.Perhaps all the Vets on OR could share their story here.Mine will probably be a little differant than most because of my age.In my time the draft was in full swing and it was a pretty scary time really...That was the only lottery I ever won.My number was one and pretty much knew my fait...a couple months after turning 18 I would probably be in Viet Nam shooting at someone I did not know for a reason that no one could explain. Hell I could not even buy beer or vote.My brother fought in Korea and I beleive had memories of things that haunted him. War is bad he said...I know what he meant.Enlist for 4 years or get drafted for 2? I chose the Navy for 4 years and served my country well. I had good duty...Married my best friend at 18...42 years ago come this March. Sorry for the rant but somtimes I have to....Though I did serve. To this day I feel as though I crapped out by not taking the draft and probably going to Nam. Maybe I could saved another soldiers life. Happy Veterans Day to all the Vets.Thank a Vet... They will appreciate it.... And to those that gave all say a prayer for them.They can no longer enjoy the freedom that they fought for.....Hopefully they are at peace ....In God's Hands--------------------SALUTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Lots of vets here my friend. And if you are a vet you gravitate to them hoping to stoke that fire of brotherhood we all miss every day. The twing of guilt you fell is shared by us all. Could I have made better decisions? Did I give all I could? Did someone fall because of me? Though the doubt is there like a splinter in your mind the answer is that Yes, you did do all that you could, you gave all that you could. This I know but yet the thought frequently returns to be questioned. It is another price we pay and that I will gladly suffer knowing I made a difference and did my job. Enjoy your day, enjoy your freedom and stand tall. Semper Fi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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