Courage
 

Thanks, Ron.

So true about courage.

Tom

My dad went ashore at Normandy. Lost him 2 years ago..Nov 3rd he would have been 90. Went on to be a Pro bowler, and never really talked about the war

I totally agree with what Tom Posted.


Many Combat Vets will not talk about what they went thru unless it is another Combat Vet, and if it is something that Hurt Them Deep Inside or a Loss of a Friend(Comrade In Arms) they will almost never talk about it.........


Clyde

Doc, it also occurs to me that courage is not just about how you behave in war or when you're worried about whether you'll live or die.

It's about facing your inevitable fears in life head-on in any circumstance and doing the right thing no matter what.

Still, there's nothing so impressive as a SSAM who overcomes his or her fear in the heat of battle.

Tom

Thanks to all of our Veterans.

Great post Ron!!

Clyde, you are correct my friend. When I asked my dad about the battles that he fought in he would tell me that he lost many friends and that he had seen things that he hopes that I never have to see. He would not really talk about the battles but he did love to talk about the weapons that he was in touch with.

He was my dad but most of all my best friend and he taught me so much in regards to handling and maintaining a weapon.

My dad died in 1984 and I still miss him everyday!!!Clyde

Courage is a trait which today's children may never understand!

Fortunately, my kids have a grampa who has started to share his experiences as a young combat engineer in Viet Nam, a NCO in Korea, a 1SG in Hawaii and a SGM in Somalia.

Thanks dad and to all the veteran's, past & present!

My father is a Korea vet USAF, stationed in Seoul 1950-51. He has shared alot of his experiences with the family and I don't know how he dealt with it at the time.
Dad, I salute you!

Vxxxxx