Never again!

[uthed]

In 1973, over Cambodia, I blew out of the sky 2 MIG-21 soviet jets ...... in the pursuing 22.45 (v-e-r-y Maeasured) minutes .... I saw the poor face of third (pink cheed) boy I killed, as he strafed me , or I him, I knew EXACTLY what I doing .... I knew it was entirely illegal, both in the USA, and internationally ..... It was (unofficial) It was done as an idiotic practice (mutual US/to test prepardedness, I.m so sorry to all the moms) .... I never will admit to this again! Rest in peace lads ...... I will keep you active!

[xman]

Peace. To all the children of the world and you deep within your heart as well, David.

[HoekmanX]

Cleansing of the mind is the beginning of cleansing of the soul.

Well done.

Theo

[randydance062449]

Find fault not within... but towards those that put you in that ugly position.

I have gone to my warehouse of memories and moved many a box to its rightful place. Age and experience allow us to call it like it was.

Peace,

[Rik]

Find fault not within... but towards those that put you in that ugly position.

Very well said.

[Blade Wielder]

Very well said.

Hardly. That's the passing blame, since Uthed made it quite clear that at the time of the event, he was very much in control of the situation. He knew in advance that what he was doing was unquestionably illegal, and yet he followed through with the killings anyway. Premeditated.

But hey, it takes a big man to admit something like that, and it's clearly been grating on his conscience.

[Pappy]

I hope that you will find the peace you seek and so richly deserve. I was a policeman for 15 years, medically retired now for an on the job injury, and shot a man in 1994. I can still remember every detail, even the look on his face. He is dead now and I can't ask him, but I know if he could he would want it to be me instead of him. That is the nature of such encounters. I salute your ability to respect those boys as warriors and honor their memories.

If I might politely and respectfully disagree with you on one point ... does your location on a map make an enemy less of an enemy? I would say no. In my eyes you are not guilty of any crime. I lost an uncle in vietnam, and had another come home horribly scarred both mentally and physically for the rest of his life, so you'll excuse me if I'm a bit biased toward vietnam vets.

I thank God for men like you and the others who fought/fight for this country. I am fortunate to have served my time in the Marine Corps during peace time, but I was prepared then and would be there now if they would let me.

Again, I hope you find the peace you seek. You've earned it.

*Salute* Semper Fi

[str8rzrshvr]

I salute you and all of your brothers and sisters who have battled in war to secure the freedoms which I, and all of our members, enjoy. For that I extend my sincere thanks to you and all of your bretheren! THANK YOU!

I have family members who fought with you in Viet Nam. Some are still there both physically and mentally. I am fortunate never to have experienced the winds of war. However, not everyone is so lucky. We, as a nation, owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans and those who currently serve in our armed forces.

Thank you and God bless you, Dave.

[brussolino]

as a "youngin" i have not experienced any of the unpleasantries or war...and i am lucky.

may you find the peace you are looking for.

Thank You and all the men and women who fought/fight to defend our freedom.

Thanks

[uthed]

Thanks, all, for your comments .....


May God welcome them all in!