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Troy said:
You do understand ...

There are a lot of vets who would like this peace. It's tough to tell about these things because some of us (me for one) feel like we are dishonoring the country when we tell of outrageous things. We feel like we are dishonoring the memories of those killed if we describe things we know were wrong. We feel like nothing will be improved by the telling, so we keep the secrets and the secrets are killing us.

Thanks for helping me find a way to break the silence... and thank you for not hating me for what you hear. *tears

Troy

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The people who say we are dishonoring our country by speaking the truth only want to believe in fairy tales that are fit for little children. These people can watch movies of a Hollywood version of what war is allegedly supposed to be like, and then criticize us when we don't live up to their fairy tale standards.

Speaking about the past that haunts us is the first step to real peace bro.

Since society does not have the awesome power of the forgiveness of the soul, they have no authority to judge me. That is something that is between me and the Highest Power, and no one else. I think Troy, that if you continue to seek reconciliation and peace as you showed us here today, then you will find it.
-Max