Another Fallen Warrior to PTSD

A volleyball friend of mine - Adam Smith - took his life on August 22nd due to PTSD related issues. Served 11 years in the Army ,2 tours in Iraqi in Sadri City. Military Funeral at the Dayton National Cemetary on Sept 1st. Makes me upset to see pro football players kneel and sit during the National Anthem when our veterans suffer from this and many other issues.

I have fought when others feared to serve.
I have gone where others failed to go.
I've lost friends in war and strife,
Who valued Duty more than love of life.

I have shared the comradeship of pain.
I have searched the lands for men that we have lost.
I have sons who served this land of liberty,
Who would fight to see that other stricken lands are free.

I have seen the weak forsake humanity.
I have heard the traitors praise our enemy.
I've seen challenged men become even bolder,
I've seen the Duty, Honor, Sacrifice of the Soldier.

Now I understand the meaning of our lives,
The loss of comrades not so very long ago.
So to you who have answered duties siren call,
May God bless you my son, may God bless you all.

Lewis Millett

Condolences to you for the loss of your friend ...


Semper Fi

Hate to hear this. Sorry for your loss. I've lost Brothers to this through the years as well, it never gets any easier.

Sorry to hear.

Those who kneel only make it easier for me to not watch the whole sport.

Peace to a fallen fellow veteran. Godspeed to calm skies, the sound pf soothing babbling streams, and relaxing sunsets.

To anyone fighting these demons and cannot win, you will not be dishonored.

I never served, I honor those that did....