I lost an uncle in WW2 and nearly lost my father in the same war. He still carries German shrapnel in his arm. My uncle left behind nothing but memories. But my generation has not forgotten him nor will my children. I don’t know why such fine young men must die in war but I am proud that he was a good soldier and that he died in a cause for which he truly believed.
I hope our young men come home soon but I also know the nature of the world means that fine young men will always be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice and it’s up to us to remember them…
My father was very ill and in minor surgery the eve his tank unit shipped out and remained here. The division had 90% casualties invasion North Africa.
Amen. Sadly not enough people are feeling the costs of the Afghan War. What a waste of resources and Our Youth. Not enough are feelin’ it, to cry out for a stop!
I wish that the powerful politicians give-up their geo-political games to embrace peace… but world is not what we wish most of the times due to the profit and power hungry military-business-politician relationship… But the saner ones like you have every right to raise your voice and I totally agree with you…
And I agree with you. It would be different if USA was defending itself here. Afghanistan produces 70% of world’s opium so why aren’t we napalming the poppy fields? Hmmm. There must be a reason. USA is no safer now. USA has over 800 out of country military basis and I think some degree of presence will remain to intimidate Iran and have forces in place for immediate strikes anywhere in that part of world. The megabanks and megacorps have more power than most allegedly sovereign nations. Appreciate your visits and comments.
19 responses to “Memorial Day: This child will never know its father except at graveside. Bring them home from Afghanistan.”
Deb
May 27th, 2012 at 07:15
That is so very sad, Carl…Yes! Bring them home!
nursemyra
May 28th, 2012 at 05:51
Hear hear
CMSmith
May 27th, 2012 at 07:34
This is too sad. I’m with you, Carl. Bring them all home.
sharingmemyselfandi
May 27th, 2012 at 10:23
Sad
Three Well Beings
May 27th, 2012 at 11:04
This puts a lot of my own thoughts and concerns this morning into sharp perspective, Carl. I couldn’t agree with you more. Enough. Debra
poemsandponderings
May 27th, 2012 at 12:40
May God Rest his soul.
earthriderjudyberman
May 27th, 2012 at 13:30
It appears that some elected officials who have never made the sacrifice are so willing to put others in harms way. Bring them home.
Elliot
May 27th, 2012 at 16:57
Couldn’t agree more.
Chris
May 27th, 2012 at 21:43
And the tears begin, but for some they never end.
monicastangledweb
May 28th, 2012 at 00:48
This is very powerful, Carl. I, too, hope the war ends soon.
burstmode
May 28th, 2012 at 07:18
I lost an uncle in WW2 and nearly lost my father in the same war. He still carries German shrapnel in his arm. My uncle left behind nothing but memories. But my generation has not forgotten him nor will my children. I don’t know why such fine young men must die in war but I am proud that he was a good soldier and that he died in a cause for which he truly believed.
I hope our young men come home soon but I also know the nature of the world means that fine young men will always be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice and it’s up to us to remember them…
Carl D'Agostino
May 28th, 2012 at 08:41
My father was very ill and in minor surgery the eve his tank unit shipped out and remained here. The division had 90% casualties invasion North Africa.
wordsweneversaid
May 28th, 2012 at 07:26
So sad –
L.
Hansi
May 28th, 2012 at 09:36
Amen. Sadly not enough people are feeling the costs of the Afghan War. What a waste of resources and Our Youth. Not enough are feelin’ it, to cry out for a stop!
Red
May 28th, 2012 at 23:48
My son-in-law deploys in a few months.
Red.
Tori Nelson
May 29th, 2012 at 09:30
Oh this makes my heart hurt. I’m wishing them all home soon, too.
Sylver Blaque
June 2nd, 2012 at 22:31
Amen!
Asifa Zunaidha
June 3rd, 2012 at 09:17
I wish that the powerful politicians give-up their geo-political games to embrace peace… but world is not what we wish most of the times due to the profit and power hungry military-business-politician relationship…
But the saner ones like you have every right to raise your voice and I totally agree with you…
Carl D'Agostino
June 3rd, 2012 at 13:10
And I agree with you. It would be different if USA was defending itself here. Afghanistan produces 70% of world’s opium so why aren’t we napalming the poppy fields? Hmmm. There must be a reason. USA is no safer now. USA has over 800 out of country military basis and I think some degree of presence will remain to intimidate Iran and have forces in place for immediate strikes anywhere in that part of world. The megabanks and megacorps have more power than most allegedly sovereign nations. Appreciate your visits and comments.