I am a combat, wounded, and decorated (2 Bronze Stars w/valor, Army Commendation w/valor & a Purple Heart) 101st Airborne Vietnam 66-67. I was divorced, child support (six daughters), Restraining Orders, and estrangement. Real men suck it up, give it to the Lord, and move on. I now have a beautiful, wonderful wife, and four more children (Two boys and two girls). I couldn't be happier. Don't drown in self pity or throw your life away by eating your gun. Man up and move on. Scoat
I spoke with a Vietnam Vet, weapons platoon, india company 3/5/1 who served from '67-'68 whose best friend was killed in action 1/30/68, he said twice the number of Vietnam Vets that were killed action, have commited suicide.When a Veteran commits suicide, it feels like the end of the world. Like a day that has been voided.
Our government has shown through its conduct that it doesn't care about what it is they say is our duty to die for.Or those who have died for it.
Thank you for posting this. This is an issue close to my heart. It means a lot that there are people out there paying attention to this and speaking out about it. More need to be made aware.
More Falklands War veterans have committed suicide than those Killed in Action. It's simply shocking to know the psychological price that people go through whilst in any sector of public service, be it Police, Healthcare (in the UK, anyway) or the Armed Forces.
War is a government/military business. They learned from Vietnam that if you present the truth, especially the raw truth, that those not in power will be more emboldened to stand up and fight them. Politicians have reputations they have to keep up and careers they have to extend.
As a collective body, this nation doesn't care. I don't like making that statement, but this is all absolutely unacceptable. No reason, no exscuse.
I am a combat, wounded, and decorated (2 Bronze Stars w/valor, Army Commendation w/valor & a Purple Heart) 101st Airborne Vietnam 66-67. I was divorced, child support (six daughters), Restraining Orders, and estrangement. Real men suck it up, give it to the Lord, and move on. I now have a beautiful, wonderful wife, and four more children (Two boys and two girls). I couldn't be happier. Don't drown in self pity or throw your life away by eating your gun. Man up and move on. Scoat
Mosesarron 1 year ago
Hua pararescue. 2:42
WrexsouI 2 years ago
I spoke with a Vietnam Vet, weapons platoon, india company 3/5/1 who served from '67-'68 whose best friend was killed in action 1/30/68, he said twice the number of Vietnam Vets that were killed action, have commited suicide.When a Veteran commits suicide, it feels like the end of the world. Like a day that has been voided.
Our government has shown through its conduct that it doesn't care about what it is they say is our duty to die for.Or those who have died for it.
Not reckoning,
Revolution...
MrHerbgreen 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this. This is an issue close to my heart. It means a lot that there are people out there paying attention to this and speaking out about it. More need to be made aware.
foley15136 3 years ago
Yes they do and its a shame that the VA is trying to sit on top of this issue,with so many mourning families at stake.(foley)
JeeprzCreepers56 3 years ago
great video
TheEyesOfTheSouth 3 years ago
Thanks.(TheEyesOfTheSouth)
JeeprzCreepers56 3 years ago
More Falklands War veterans have committed suicide than those Killed in Action. It's simply shocking to know the psychological price that people go through whilst in any sector of public service, be it Police, Healthcare (in the UK, anyway) or the Armed Forces.
frogswallop 3 years ago
The thing that disturbs me slightly, is why is the Veteran's Affairs hiding all of this from the American people?(frogswallop)
JeeprzCreepers56 3 years ago
I doubt it is Veteran's affairs doing the damage, I think it's the same neo-patriotic scum who called Robert Kovic a traitor.
frogswallop 3 years ago
War is a government/military business. They learned from Vietnam that if you present the truth, especially the raw truth, that those not in power will be more emboldened to stand up and fight them. Politicians have reputations they have to keep up and careers they have to extend.
As a collective body, this nation doesn't care. I don't like making that statement, but this is all absolutely unacceptable. No reason, no exscuse.
Never violence
Never destruction
Never injustice
...Never surrender
MrHerbgreen 2 years ago