Tuesday, February 01, 2005
A POEM TO THE RETURNING SOLDIER
This is in response to the country's realization that when a soldier comes home from war they are never the same as they were when they left.When I came home from Viet Nam many years ago, no one would admit that PTSD exsisted. Now they do. To those coming home, Welcome Home and that is meant with all sincerity. But when the dreams come and the rage and fear for no reason raises in you understand what it is and know that you are among one of the most unique and elite fraternity in this country, The Combat proven Warrior. There are many of us out here. Seek us out when you need to just sit with someone that truly understands.
A Welcome Home From Iraq From One Combat Vet to another:
"Welcome home from the fields of war,
You withstood the worst in shot and shell.
You watched your brethren die in your arms as well.
Welcome home my comrade;
Now starts your time in hell."
- Marcus Nevacoff, Veteran
11-Bravo Light Weapons Infantry, Vietnam 1968-71
A Welcome Home From Iraq From One Combat Vet to another:
"Welcome home from the fields of war,
You withstood the worst in shot and shell.
You watched your brethren die in your arms as well.
Welcome home my comrade;
Now starts your time in hell."
- Marcus Nevacoff, Veteran
11-Bravo Light Weapons Infantry, Vietnam 1968-71
