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Speedbag

#30
November 11, 2010, 04:29:37 AM
I remember reading this back when it was originally posted. The portion that bothered me most:

"Army Capt. Stefan Hutnik, a company commander in Afghanistan, recalls being home from a combat tour and being told by his wife, as they were headed out to a family dinner, please don't talk about the Army or the war.

"But,'' he said sadly, "I don't have anything else to talk about.'' "
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DRKWNG

#31
November 11, 2010, 04:40:42 AM
Not wanting to sound inflammatory, but what aspect of that bothers you?  Depending on what unit he is/was in, he could have easily been on his second (or third) 15-18 month tour down there.  Spending that much time in an environment like that pretty much consumes you.  

dolci

#32
November 11, 2010, 05:29:44 AM
Quote from: sbrguy on November 10, 2010, 10:11:01 PM
Unfortunately, most of the time those that serve are always given "respect" by civilians, but at the same time they are somewhat forgotten about soon after the pleasentries are exchanged.


So what can those of us that haven't served do?  How can I let these men/women know that I appreciate what they do almost every single day.  I have stopped people on the metro and thanked them but I also know that isn't enough.

Any suggestions?
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Speedbag

#34
November 11, 2010, 05:46:57 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on November 11, 2010, 04:40:42 AM
Not wanting to sound inflammatory, but what aspect of that bothers you?  

The fact that his wife didn't want him talking about it. How could he not?
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dolci

#35
November 11, 2010, 05:48:21 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on November 11, 2010, 05:45:57 AM
Buy me a beer?   ;D

My pleasure!  I'd even cook you dinner sometime!   ;D
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DRKWNG

#36
November 11, 2010, 05:49:16 AM
Quote from: Speedbag on November 11, 2010, 05:46:57 AM
The fact that his wife didn't want him talking about it. How could he not?

Gotcha.  Thought you were going the other way with it, sorry.

It's true though, and one of the really sad parts about the entire situation.  Not even the closest people in a service member's life can even begin to relate to what they have seen and been through, and that ultimately drives a wedge into their relationships...

dolci

#37
November 11, 2010, 05:54:02 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on November 11, 2010, 05:49:16 AM
It's true though, and one of the really sad parts about the entire situation.  Not even the closest people in a service member's life can even begin to relate to what they have seen and been through, and that ultimately drives a wedge into their relationships...

I can remember my ex telling me that his father who had been in the Marines, would not talk about being in Japan. Ever. 

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