I could really use a hug... My Dad died a number of years ago..He was regular army in WW2
I remember coming into DU and talking about his passing.. How he was the one who had pointed out that young Senator from IL Barack Obama to me.. he was going to be our next President, Dad said. He had seen his speech about one America at the Democratic Convention.. he was so impressed.. He did not make it .. He died in July and Sen Obama was elected President that November.. He was a wonderful person, who kept reliving his war years the final couple of years of his life. I stood by his flag covered coffin, this man who waded through the blood in the water of his friends as he charged Omaha Beach. I was so proud of his service.. So proud that he kept going when the demons of those lost souls in that war haunted him. Why he got to come home, but they didn't would bring him to tears.
With the story that came out today about Trump calling those who served losers .. I feel gut punched. That the President had so little concern and respect for those who served. Those who saved the world.. I feel sick to heart
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I don't know why this had taken the air out of me.. but it has..
Don't let this psychopath hurt you
It did 
Sorry for your hurt.
and I have a niece in the Air Force and a nephew in the Navy. You should be proud...your Dad helped save the world at great personal cost.
life I learned he was a medic attacked to the Marines...life expectancy of 15 minutes...I was shocked and the stories he told were terrifying. He was just a kid then...and he stayed in so went to Vietnam as well. I was a baby so I don't remember much...
sometimes a hug is just what a person needs.
Both my parents served.
Heros are not "losers and suckers"
MAGott voters are.
I know how you feel 
For your Dad, and ALL soldiers of ALL wars!!
I will fight til my dying breath to STOP these sumbitchs. 
Everything that miserable wretch says is a wicked lie, so please do not let his words in any way cloud what you know is true.
My Mom worked for the DoD. In 2004 - when Obama was running for Senate - I kept seeing posts right here on DU about some guy with a funny name. I thought, who the hell is this they keep talking about? So I went to the Obama website, and right there on the page was that beautiful photo of he and Michelle sitting on the grass, with Malia and Sasha draped around them. And I thought - holy smokes, THIS is going to be the first black president of the United States! I didn't even read his policies or opinions, that photo said it all...
I just immediately printed the photo, ran into the living room, and said, "Ma, look! Look at this! This man will be the first black president of the United States, I swear!"
She got to see him make that speech at the convention, but she didn't make it past the next spring. I'm so sorry she didn't get to see this man and his lovely family in the WH for 8 years.
Big hug to you.
And for your dad:
You know what a real loser is? Someone who sees everything as transactional and has no concept of honor or loyalty or love. That's what a loser is. Not your sweet dad, not you, not anyone who's hurting today because a pathetic weak little man needs to put others down to feel big.
My grandfather (mom's side) was a Navy vet of WWII, my stepfather Korea Marine, my brother Army Viet Nam. Thankfully, none were injured physically, but all were injured mentally. None really talked about their service, except my brother. He would talk about when he was stationed in Germany and Thailand, but never about when he was actually in Viet Nam. I have pictures of my grandfather on his ship goofing around with his buddies... He was the chief cook. When he got out of the service, he opened a restaurant with my grandmother. He was so smart. I remember sitting with him and doing the daily crossword in both English and German. His parents had immigrated to the US in the 20's from Germany. I remember in 7th grade, when I was called into the principal's office the day he died, and sent home from school... I still miss him so much.
funny how things come from out of left field and pierce through your soul. Next thing you know you've got people from out of the past, taking up space around you ...so much so you choke, and feel what might be tears. I have no idea what happened to me today, but I'm going to take it as Dad saying hello....and here...take a hug from him as well
this is for you Peacetrain.
My father and all my Uncles served in WW2.
Fuck tRump. May he BURN IN HELL.
My grandfather and father served. My father is 86 and he is fuming mad.
Trump's family are a bunch of cowards.
I have some of the same feelings. My retired Marine Dad would not believe that America could elect someone like that President.
I wish every single day that he was still with us, but I'm also glad he can't see this.
wearily,
Bright
I feel you. Glad our fathers aren't here to see how fallen this fake CiC is.
My dad was a staff sergeant in the Army Air Force in WWII. Flew as a radio operator over the Battle of Japan, stationed in Okinawa and New Guinea for his whole war tour.
I don’t come from a military family....and I too feel sick today. This pResident is a terrible person...he’s proven that day in and day out but this...THIS slayed me. I am so sorry. I know this has to hurt. We’ve got you.
My mom and dad were both World War II veterans. I sat here physically shaking after reading what Trump said. So I totally understand how you are feeling right now.
Our parents were true heroes. Hold on to that.
Most of this country, and most of the world, knows that Trump is the real loser.
I can see why you're so proud of your dad. He sounds like he was a wonderful man. My dad served in the Navy in WWII and Korea, and as much as I miss him, I'm glad he isn't here for this time in the nation's history.
Many hugs, Peacetrain.
Duty Honor Country.
My dad was the same. In his last year he opened up a bit to what he experienced in Europe. Things he'd never even told mom over 50+ years of marriage. Stuff well beyond...nothing was EVER as cold as that terrible December in Belgium. I heard that one all my life. I'm glad he's not around to see this. It would break his heart.
been thinking of my FIL the last two days. He was at Omaha beach also - seldom talked about the war at all. But I am sure what came out about Trump would have been a real gut punch. Glad he didn't hear it.
A big thanks to your Dad!
