VERY POWERFUL - Body of War - Eddie Vedder and Tomas Young

[Lee_n_Tenn]

Run time: 03:51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCP1dPKFEDE   Posted on YouTube: May 30, 2007 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: September 08, 2007 By DU Member: Lee_n_Tenn Views on DU: 644

 
This is so moving and aggravating at the same time.

[Mnemosyne]

1. "Nothing is too good for our troops,

and that's what they'll get." :cry:


"This is so moving and aggravating at the same time." Oh yea...

Definitely very powerful video. The film will be tough to watch.

But I will.

[Lee_n_Tenn]

2. I have 2 brothers that have served in Iraq and 1 is going back in Oct...

Luckily they haven't been maimed but both have had close calls and Joe has been awarded the Purple Star for IED shrapnel. I wish I could tell you what they tell me. I held one brother in my arms as he cried about some intense crap. BUT I fear for them and my family so I keep it hidden BUT i will say this: If either of my baby brothers were ever interviewed and it were shown to people, the world would change!

[Mnemosyne]

3. Oh Lee, I hope your brother comes back safely.

I was married to a Vietnam vet and dearly love several others. The guilt and emotional pain were devastating to many for a very long time. Some came back, but not mentally.

I do fear that Iraq may make Nam look almost tame when the truths are known and our friends and families are finally home, if ever...

I wish they could speak, would speak.

We are in such trouble.

Tell your brother to keep his head down and come back safely.

And just give comfort to the other brother when he can let you. :hug:

I hate this so much! :cry: