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| bramble |
Posted - Feb 28 2005 : 2:58:52 PM
Well I don't know how this sounds to any of you but this past weekend I drove 4 1/2 hrs to Fall River, Massachusetts to sleep on and visit a compound of World War II battleships, submarines,PT boats etc.
What possessed me you ask? Why my darling son and husband who talked me into coming on the scout trip to chaperone another families daughters that wanted to come.
I went with trepidation knowing that war and war related topics are in direct conflict with my personal beliefs but I must say I came away impressed with the people who served and sacrificed to do these jobs. Several of the men who served on the USS Mass were tour leaders or lead discussions and their humility and matter of factness were inspiring. I had 6 uncles who served during WWII and they never talked about their service. Imagine my surprise to come upon the list of men having served and find my uncles name! A most enlightening weekend!
with a happy heart |
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| MeadowLark |
Posted - Mar 02 2005 : 07:29:38 AM
Bramble, How wonderful to be able to share a part of American history and your own family history with your husband and son! War is horror...any conflict were human life is forever lost. My father also served in WWII in the Pacific on a ship. There are also things he will be silent about. Your experience on this trip perhaps will open up new discussions for your son to gain wisdom from! A marvelous learning opportunity. Jenny
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Feb 28 2005 : 4:39:10 PM
Bramble - I think you were led to find your uncle's name. Life and God work in mysterious ways. I am sure your son was proud to know that one of his family members served the country well. So glad you went.
jpbluesky |
| Clare |
Posted - Feb 28 2005 : 3:14:45 PM
Sounds like you had a culturally enriching experience, Bramble! My father also served in WWII and he would never speak about his service either (I think the horrors haunted many men.) He would talk about the fun he had with his buddies playing cards or boxing or the nice people he met in the European countrysides, and that was fun to listen to. But if pressed for details, he would clam up. I do think it's the same with the men and women returning from the current war... only we are a new generation and they are talking about the unspeakable. I certainly hope we don't abandon them in their hour of need upon returning. A good time now to think healing and peaceful thoughts for all soldiers everywhere. |
