Some gave all – IOTW Report

Some gave all

PatriotRetort: This morning, I watched the video “I’m Gonna Miss You” — a song written, recorded and produced by First Lt. Andrew Yacovone and First Lt. Justin Wright — two Army Rangers stationed in Afghanistan who formed a band called Interstate 10. As I sat weeping like a hormotional pregnant lady, I understood more vividly what these men know intrinsically. So many serve to protect this nation and fight for freedom. And some gave all.

Back when I was still financially solvent, I joined Soldier’s Angels. It’s a great charity organization that allows you to adopt a deployed soldier. You write to him or her weekly. And monthly, send them care packages. My soldiers and I even exchanged emails. I’d send them basics like toothpaste and shampoo. But I’d also send crazy stuff. When one of my soldiers was being shipped home, I sent her a box loaded with “long trip home provisions” including books to read, a big bag of pistachios, and silly string (just because).

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5 Comments on Some gave all

  1. Men have always sacrificed themselves for others. To say ‘We miss you’ is to deny the sacrifice. It’s a feminine thing. Men say thank you, not we miss you. If you can’t see the feminine influence in the U S Military by this emotionalism, you won’t notice the loss of honor which comes next. Stoicism replaced by feelings.

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