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From: WillyPenn  7/13/2008 1:26 pm 
To: jen_m unread  (3 of 3) 
 3.3 in reply to 3.1 

For me it was self evaluation.Really knowing who I was as human.I'm not a machine.Knowing my strengths and weaknesses.To enjoy life and forget about the world.To let it go with time and to understand I can let it go.Knowing most civilians did not have a clue and were of no value to understand.But to forgive them for their ignorance.Most civilians were compassionate and I am grateful for that,but then you have that few elitist who have no clue and just hates thinking you are one dimensional.Yes I guess military is not liberal enough for them.I guess I should not help people who are being butchered.Those elitist couldn't face hard truth.Their arrogance is also just a front for their insecurity.Military people should be proud.You guys have courage that most people never had to face.....You are OK and remember that.You are OK!!!.The world is screwed up,not you.YOU DID A GREAT JOB!!!It was awful,but you survived.You accomplished much under very stressful situations.You survived!!!!How to let it go? Forgive and enjoy your life!!!!

Operation Desert Storm Veteran.
Alpha Company 1st Battalion 3rd Marines
Kaneohe Bay,Hawaii.

 
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