The Last Marine

[hardheadjarhead]

A Marine in Iraq loses all the members of his squad to a roadside bomb:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051001/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_the_last_marine

That platoon is going through some serious stress...


Regards,


Steve

 

[arnisador]

Oh. wow.

Sometimes, it all seems more real than others.

Eleven dead...

 

[arnisador]

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[hardheadjarhead]

I can't imagine how that kid feels, knowing all his friends are gone. One might think he feels "lucky," but he might feel a load of guilt.


What an incredibly sad story.


Regards,


Steve

 

[Gemini]

One might think he feels "lucky," but he might feel a load of guilt.

Unfortunately, Steve, I think you're right. "Lucky" is probably the last thing he feels. Maybe, hopefully, someday.

God bless.

 

[MA-Caver]

If ever there's a sign to bring these guys (ALL OF THEM) back home it's that.


Hopefully the next (new) president will do that.

 

[arnisador]

I'm sure that survivor's guilt is an issue, especially with the emphasis on camraderie and supporting one another.