Jeepers, I know that in the scheme of things that all the deaths were terrible, but how would you like to be known as the last guy to be shot in 1989?
Climbed onto the Berlin wall once on the Western side once to get a peek. ..Actually there are two walls and a no-man’s land.
Stationed in Berlin Brigade, 2nd Bn 6th INF, 1982-1985. Saw lots of stuff you wouldn’t believe.
No future, no hope in a communist economy.
Inside, the east, outside, freedom. Windows and doors were later closed with concrete.
The boy was caught on the wrong side of the wire when it went up. The guard was never seen again.
So close to freedom. His buddy made it.
What have we done?
Now you are free forever.
At least one who will not shoot at a fellow Berliner.
