[ConorMacNessa]

Thank the Lord for that! Dakota Meyer represents what is best in us - it would be a catastrophe if he committed suicide.

My personal opinion is that our combat vets who suicide, like Lew Puller, should be considered "Died of Wounds."



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!

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All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Stonewall Jackson]

I fully agree with you on that.

[Huaynero]

Agree with your comment that death resulting from PTSI is very much a war wound. PTSI is a silent and patient killer.
When Lew Jr. was in Bethesda, his father asked a former shipmate and our mutual friend to visit his son and offer encouragement. I recall being totally stunned by my friends “Hard” Corps reaction to Lew Jr.’s rejection of encouragement. ‘Nuff said.
A lifetime before me but my personal view is that Lew Sr. was more than a little affected by PTSI. Death of his kid brother Sam on Guam, quickly followed by Peleliu pretty much iced the cake.
Lt. Col. Samuel D. Puller was a remarkable Marine in his own right. A Marine Raider, he commanded 1st Raiders for a time. Raiders eventually became the new 4th Marine Regiment. Colonel Puller was regimental XO at the time of his death on Guam.