Reply #15: I would imagine that in his situation [View All]

[never cry wolf]

He would HAVE to maintain some sort of shell of ignorance or at least ambivalence to perform his duties and keep from going crazy.

Does his grandpa not realize that even if he is blessed to get through without injury he will in all probability see and hear things that will change him for life? Dark nasty things that are part of the package of a war. What a fucking inconsiderate asswipe!

I pray the damage is minimal mentally and zero physically. If you can ever offer us any insights he relates to you that you are comfortable sharing I would be eager to hear them. Maybe in that small way he can be a pipeline and reinforce our efforts.