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classof56

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32. I thank you for sharing this. I too weep.

Tue Oct 4, 2016, 09:33 AM

Oct 2016

I weep for my brother-in-law who was a helicopter pilot in Viet Nam, got shot in the head (thank goodness for that helmet) and suffered lifelong effects both physically and emotionally.

I weep for my cousin's grandson who killed himself upon returning from his second tour in Iraq.

I weep for my friend's husband, a Viet Nam vet struggling every day with PTSD.

I weep for the 22 soldiers a day who die by their own hands because of their wartime experiences.

I come close to weeping for anyone who supports Donald Trump--clearly they know not what they do.

But I do not weep for Trump, that soulless sociopath who would dare to call those soldiers dealing with PTSD weak. Words almost fail me except to say: Shame on you, Trump. Shame. On. You.

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I wept today.... [View all] jaysunb Oct 2016 OP

I very much appreciate you sharing this with us. ZombieHorde Oct 2016 #1

Clueless Roy Rolling Oct 2016 #42

They, and you, are not weak. Never. Hekate Oct 2016 #2

Thank you so much for telling your important story. apcalc Oct 2016 #3

It's been a rough day pinboy3niner Oct 2016 #4

Yes Sir (crisp salute) :) n/t jaysunb Oct 2016 #6

I'm sorry it's been a tough day my friend steve2470 Oct 2016 #59

Donald Trump evaded military service Skittles Oct 2016 #5

Actually, we need to shut him the fuck up....nt Wounded Bear Oct 2016 #37

Yet he and his supporters can't wait to get into the next war. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2016 #55

My dear jaysunb... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2016 #7

and yet so many vets support the maggot. MFM008 Oct 2016 #8

... Lochloosa Oct 2016 #41

And he'll never understand because of many reasons. ffr Oct 2016 #9

I did, too. yewberry Oct 2016 #10

+1 n/t jaysunb Oct 2016 #11

I'm guessing you're talking about AmeriCorps when you mention your national service? Victor_c3 Oct 2016 #19

If its any solace, you're not alone in wanting to wear The Donald like a pair of rubber boots. Hugin Oct 2016 #12

That is a very good sign Sherman A1 Oct 2016 #22

I was enraged when he attacked McCain. Missn-Hitch Oct 2016 #13

That bastard will get his. nt msanthrope Oct 2016 #14

in solidarity with you and all veterans! steve2470 Oct 2016 #15

I'm There With You queentonic Oct 2016 #16

Maybe we should go easy on "The Donald" - after all colorado_ufo Oct 2016 #17

Good point Victor_c3 Oct 2016 #20

I wonder if that old vet regrets his gift lunatica Oct 2016 #31

Trump likes to talk tough, but he's not. He's a fucking jody straight out of central casting. Tactical Peek Oct 2016 #18

Wow, nicely put by Malcom Nance Victor_c3 Oct 2016 #21

Don't vote Stupid!!! Historic NY Oct 2016 #27

thanks for that link lunatica Oct 2016 #33

Donald Trump is ignorant and insensitive Martin Eden Oct 2016 #23

Exactly treestar Oct 2016 #24

I wept too. yellerpup Oct 2016 #25

thank you for your sevice, I was in the USAF 1971-1975 beachbum bob Oct 2016 #26

My dad was a Marine Raider, 1st Marine Division. Lied about his age &joined on December 8, 1941 catbyte Oct 2016 #28

My Dad was Army, in for eight months before Pearl Harbor, Dem2theMax Oct 2016 #68

+1 n/t jaysunb Oct 2016 #70

Thank you for sharing this mcar Oct 2016 #29

I am not a vet, but I want to go out and have a good cry. Stonepounder Oct 2016 #30

I thank you for sharing this. I too weep. classof56 Oct 2016 #32

you are strength! nt retrowire Oct 2016 #34

It used to be "battle fatigue" annabanana Oct 2016 #35

Another blunt way of putting it. WHEN CRABS ROAR Oct 2016 #46

Thanks for the post Jaysnub The Polack MSgt Oct 2016 #36

Thank you for your service, and the service of your grandson. hamsterjill Oct 2016 #38

I am sorry. Lifelong Protester Oct 2016 #39

k&r saidsimplesimon Oct 2016 #40

trump would have no idea or understand what you are talking about Motley13 Oct 2016 #43

I too was in Vietnam jimmil Oct 2016 #44

I cried for my Dad a Chief Petty Officer and rbrnmw Oct 2016 #45

((jaysun)) blm Oct 2016 #47

That creature has no soul and I don't write this lightly. sarge43 Oct 2016 #48

+1. n/t jaysunb Oct 2016 #49

Thank you for this post. I was in Vietnam Dec 66 to Dec 67 Glorfindel Oct 2016 #50

Asking for help vlyons Oct 2016 #51

Trump says things like that and I openly wonder about his sanity. Moostache Oct 2016 #52

Thank you for your service Sir - over 50 years ago, so may men sent into harms way - asiliveandbreathe Oct 2016 #53

Very powerful hibbing Oct 2016 #54

I am a combat vet diagnosed with PTSD The Wizard Oct 2016 #56

Yup....n/t jaysunb Oct 2016 #58

Thank you. Bless your heart and your Grandson's. Raster Oct 2016 #57

I retweeted your message, hopefully this will help steve2470 Oct 2016 #60

My heart goes out to everyone that was coerced into the armchair warrior's battles erronis Oct 2016 #61

I never served, but I, too, would like to put my foot up his sorry ass! calimary Oct 2016 #62

I, Too Am A titanicdave Oct 2016 #63

I'm the son of a Vietnam veteran. cab67 Oct 2016 #64

I never saw action but a number in our family did. Jarqui Oct 2016 #65

Thank you for your service! (nfm) SunDrop23 Oct 2016 #66

K&R Solly Mack Oct 2016 #67

Google ngram Urchin Oct 2016 #69