My great uncle served and died in WWII and is buried in Italy. My uncle served in Korea and is buried the veteran’s cemetery. My father’s best friend died in his arms in Vietnam and sleeps in Arlington. Two of my dearest friends were lost in Iraq and Afghanistan…their ashes came home. Many others live heavily in my heart.
@DogMan No, I don’t. My grandfather would tell the story of being picked up by a transport. While he and driver talked, my great uncle’s name came up. The driver knew him and told my grandfather how he died. His telegram arrived to my great grandmother before the Army’s.
@Pinkstarburst I think a lot of it is, undeserved guilt, about something they did, or didn't do right. Dad said he forgave himself for the things he had to do, which helped him live a normal life, but it didn't stop the nightmares. I have read extensively about his unit, the Germans called them "The Blue Devils" They were forced into hand to hand, and bayonet combat on multiple occasions.
