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Your cell phone is in your pocket.
They clutch their prayer books and crosses hanging on their
chains next to dog tags
You talk trash about your 'buddies' that aren't with you.
They know they may not see some of their buddies again.
You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
They patrol the streets, searching for insurgents and
terrorists.
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You complain about how hot it is
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to
wipe his brow
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You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant
got your order wrong.
But THEY don't get to eat today.
Your maid (wife/ mother) makes the bed and washes your
clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his
weapons are clean.
You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
He's told he will b e held over an extra 2 months.
You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
They wait for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
You hug and kiss your spouse or girl friend like you do
everyday.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.
You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders
if they'll ever meet.
You criticize your government, and say that
war never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people
and remembers why he is fighting.
You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like
him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.
You see only what the media wants you to see.
He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in
danger.
You stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home,
sleep, and eat.
You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get
comfortable.
He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters
all night long.
If you support your troops, send this Link or mail to 7
people.
REMEMBER our Troops, and do not forget them LATER
Lest we forget -
KEEP THE CHAIN GOING
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So too many times,
Oh,...how we forget
In recieving this e-mail,... I felt it needed to be shared by
more than those I have on my email list
SEASON'S GREETINGS,
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
& THANK YOU
GO OUT TO The TROOPS,Their Families,Their Friends May
all of them,,
Have a Safe & Wondeful Holiday season...and may ALL of the
troops soon be coming home
Thank you in advance for sending this Link along Send to as many as you can
Please,Send this link along,......
. . . ... Won't you ??
