Good friends lost to the war...if only to say goodbye.It's not ideologies, politics, or purpose that matter to a grunt. All that does matter to him is his brother to his left and right; and ensuring that he does his best to get them all home alive.
About anything on the Military Channel
David Eddings series...highly recommended
The true definition of a hero is not one who lays down their life to save another; but one who lays down their life knowing that those they save, will never know.My heroes are those in uniform who dedicate their lives, be it a few years or their entire life, to an ideal greater than themselves. Defending our country, freedoms, and each other...becasue in the end it's all we have.Paul R. Smith, SFC. Ft. Stewart, GA 317th ENG BN, 3ID. Killed while engaging the enemy 13 April 2003.Gregory V. Pennington, SSG. Ft. Hood, TX 2/7 CAV, 1CD. Killed in mortar attack 22 June 2004.Rest in peace boys...god knows you've earned it.