[weegee]

I have a relative who served in Iraq. His grandfather served in WWII in one of the invasions and saw many troops die.

The grandfather would not talk of the war and didn’t want to go to museums to relive the experience but when his grandson returned from combat, he sat down and talked about it with his grandson.

[berdie]

Most of the vets of any war are unwilling to talk about the nitty gritty unless it is to someone who has had a like experience. They tell the funny stories, the bravery stories. And why would they not? It was horrible for them.

Maybe some of the vets on this series are ready to share after this length of time. And that is good, too. I don’t see any shame in saying “I was scared”. Who wouldn’t have been? Why would you want to relive an experience so contrary to our culture? Your Grandfather and the vets (of all wars) I know want protect who they are..and who we are. Very brave and undefeated people.