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Wolfsong · 05-25-2012, 07:16 AM

In 1982 I enlisted in the United States Army at 17 years old. There was nothing that I loved better than being a soldier. The starch of my uniform, boots so shiny that I could see my smile in them, mud and rain and tears and pain and pride. In this world I only love God and my family more.

While I admit my enlistment initially was simply a means of getting away from here and the oppressive tyranny of my parents household, it became something much bigger than me almost immediately.

As I walked the grounds of Yorktown, Gettysburg, Appomattox, Dachau, Berlin, and so many other places where Americans fell and fought for, I knew I was honored more than I deserved. Because of them. This isn't Veteran's Day. Don't thank me. I didn't do shit. I put on a uniform and showed up to work every day. Today is the day for them. Those that gave all.

05-25-2012, 07:16 AM	#8106
Wolfsong Member How Do You Identify?: Aw man....another label? Preferred Pronoun?: Boys will be boys Relationship Status: Married Join Date: May 2012 Location: 60south-side Posts: 576 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 529 Thanked 2,031 Times in 418 Posts Rep Power: 20231739	In 1982 I enlisted in the United States Army at 17 years old. There was nothing that I loved better than being a soldier. The starch of my uniform, boots so shiny that I could see my smile in them, mud and rain and tears and pain and pride. In this world I only love God and my family more. While I admit my enlistment initially was simply a means of getting away from here and the oppressive tyranny of my parents household, it became something much bigger than me almost immediately. As I walked the grounds of Yorktown, Gettysburg, Appomattox, Dachau, Berlin, and so many other places where Americans fell and fought for, I knew I was honored more than I deserved. Because of them. This isn't Veteran's Day. Don't thank me. I didn't do shit. I put on a uniform and showed up to work every day. Today is the day for them. Those that gave all.