Thanks for posting this. it describes the need soldiers have for a listening and understanding ear, someone who will not go ewwwww when they hear the terrible things.

"He would tell me thank you for listening and always end with a hug and letting him know im happy that hes safe and with us."

Your remark about this brought me to tears.

Stay in touch with your friend. he will need you one of these days whn he is ready to tell some more of this war.

troy