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On article Sgt. Christopher Gaynor: Re-thinking Our Role In Viet Nam.
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On article Peter Dyer: War Crimes & American Rejectionism.
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On article Will the new cap end the spill in our beautiful Gulf?.
We are no longer "free" earth "beings" to do whatever we want. It has taken this extreme tragedy to this planet's Nature to bring this to our attention. Such human issues as Greed, Ignorance and Independence must be put to rest. If we look at Roman History, the community is, surprisingly, still alive and functioning after two thousand years. What will have happened to us here in another One thousand eight hundred years? I am normally not a pessimistic person. However, there are aspects of the human race which MUST be altered (ie: War and other selfish thoughtless endeavors). Technology will not be the solution. But EMPATHY, CONCERN FOR NATURE and LIFE'S CREATIVE CORRECTIONS just might do.
Posted by: Al Beck, at 2010-07-14 11:40:16.
On article Meet Sgt. Andrew Brandi.
Hello. It's Memorial Day, 2010. I need to have Andy's email address or telephone number in Cerrillos NM as soon as posssible. He is a very dear friend. Please respond! Richard Polese richard@oceantree.com (505) 983-1412, CELL: (505) 231-1755
Posted by: Richard Polese, at 2010-05-31 16:04:02.
On article Going Back to Viet Nam.
CORRECTED COPY Presently living in Nha Trang, Viet Nam. Employed (Cantho & Mytho),525th MI Group from June-1968toJune1969, then from Jan1972-Nov1972 employed at MACV & USARV. First time, completed with honors, and recognition. Second time, after observation, was discarged with bipolar disease and have been under treatment since. In October 2007, when I had returned to Viet Nam to retire, three retired Viet Nam vets who had been diagnosed with PTSD referred me in 2009 to attend a seven-week course at North Chicago VA Medical Center, Stress Disorder Treatment Unit 3001 Green Bay Rd. Bldg 7-CD,North Chicago, Il 60064. Upon release, my records were transferred to VA Central California Health Care System, Release of Information, 2615 Clinton Av, Mail Stop:163 BL-4, Fresno, CA 93707 In Chicago, I was diagnosed by Dr. John Schaut with diagnosis of PTSD on 31Dec1009. Since then I have been dealing with others in Nha Trang. Most recently a new acquaintance, Michael Cull, a retired PTSD worke who is presetnly retired from assisting others with PTSD (Seattle, WA). referred me to Dr. Carlsternberger, psychologist at an OSO Facility in Hanoi. I am presently waiting for an appointment with Dr. Carlsternberger. Sincerely, JameslSullivam Maj, USA (Ret.) D/POB: 30Nov34--Seattle,Washington 563-42-8823 Nha Trang, Viet Nam Regret duplicate q
Posted by: JameslSullivan, at 2010-05-23 14:06:29.
On article Going Back to Viet Nam.
Presently living in Nha Trang, Viet Nam; employed (Cantho & Mytho),525th MI Group from June-1968toJune1969, then from Jan1972-Nov1972 employed at MACV & USARV. First time, completed with honors, and recognition. Second time, after observation, was discarged with bipolar disease and have been under treatment since. In October 2009, when I had returned to Viet Nam to retire, three retired Viet Nam vets who had been diagnosed with PTSD referred me in 2009 to attend a seven-week course at Where I was discharged with diagnosis of PTSD on 2Jan1010 by Dr. John Schaut, my psychologist. Since then I have been dealing with others in Nha Trang. Most recently a new acquaintance, Michael Cull, a retired PTSD worke who is presetnly retired from assisting others with PTSD (Seattle, WA). referred me to Dr. Carlsternberger, psychologist in Hanoi. at an OSO Facility in Hanoi. I am presently waiting for an appointment with Dr. Carlsternberger. Sincerely, JameslSullivam 563-42-8823 Nha Trang, Viet Nam q
Posted by: JameslSullivan, at 2010-05-23 13:19:19.
On article Oil in all the wrong places.
Those of us who live safely removed(we assume) from such calamities may choose to live our lives as if what is happening hundreds or thousands of miles away has little importance to us. We would be dead wrong. Remy Benoit's passionate appeal for reason, responsibility and accountability must be headed. Our self serving politicians might just want to see how it feels to do the right thing for the American people and the resources we so cherish. We can only hope! Let's sit down around the kitchen table with a family which has been devastated; such an acutely personal tragedy can be understood by anyone. This mess is not about stockholder value or profit and loss speadsheats. This is human suffering and we cannot allow our neighbors to bear this alone.
Posted by: Christopher Gaynor, at 2010-05-20 03:38:38.
On article A Temporary Lull.
Miz' Remy, Hope your recouperation is a speedy one. Thank you again so much for your support of my book, Through My Eyes: a story of Hope. Our facebook fans are growing in number as we continue our quest to find the right publisher. Bob Whitworth
Posted by: Bob Whitworth, at 2010-02-10 17:57:19.
On article A Temporary Lull.
"a bit of heart attack"?!!! I do hope you are OK and recovering well without too much damage! Please take good care of yourself. I will remember you in my prayers! Warmly, Janet
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On article Not For Queen or Country by Edward Denmark.
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Posted by: sue, at 2010-01-23 20:00:42.
On article Visit with Pharaoh Press, UK.
Hey there Remy Sue is back working on getting the publishing back together the website is now liverpoolbooksonline.co.uk how are you get back to me if you can and let me know how the book sales have gone. sue
Posted by: Sue, at 2010-01-23 19:56:23.
On article Not For Queen or Country by Edward Denmark.
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On article Generation Y Continues.
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On article Generation Y Continues.
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On article Jerry Wennstrom: Reverent Generosity.
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On article Joe Galloway: Hope Gives Way to 'No, We Can't'.
I watch the movie We Where Soldiers alot and iam in the US Military talk to you soon from Matthew Wright. Supporter of the US ARMY
Posted by: Matthew Wright, at 2009-11-19 16:48:57.
On article Applebee's—Vets Eat Free on Veterans Day!.
Thank you so much for remembering us on veterans day..Applebeas will be my restaurant of choice from now on..Thanks again.
Posted by: William Forman, at 2009-11-11 17:34:48.
On article Send a Veteran an E-Card and Say Thank YOU!.
Dear American Hero, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sacrificies you've made for me and this great country. There aren't words that express what you mean to this country and the respect and admiration I have for those who serve. Thank you for your bravery and courage. Sincerely, Trevor Knight
Posted by: Trevor, at 2009-11-11 14:06:53.
On article Applebee's—Vets Eat Free on Veterans Day!.
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On article Applebee's—Vets Eat Free on Veterans Day!.
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On article Who Knew About the Health Care Problems and When?.
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On article Hamid Shalizi: Afghan Poll Workers Ambushed; US Soldiers Killed .
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On article Veterans Radio.
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On article From IAVA: Problems Faced by Women in the Military.
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On article From IAVA: Problems Faced by Women in the Military.
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On article A Passing: Anthony P. Rodriguez Jr..
Dear Remy, Tony. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tony was in very good, loving and tender hands in his days of battle. He now beholds the face of God, our Lord Jesus and,I am sure, he is speaking kindly of you and your family. He has rest now. A great comfort. May God be with you both now, and your family, and comfort you in a special way to give you peace, rest and everlasting joyful memories only. Your friends, Lonnie and Carmen Story.
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On article From IAVA: Problems Faced by Women in the Military.
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On article Veterans Radio.
AMERICAN REMINISCENCES OF THE CARIBBEAN: 1937-1948 Dear Editorial team We are hoping that you and your listeners can help or advise us with regards inviting American contributions to our latest research. We are British researchers, currently seeking American contributions to add to reminiscences of the Caribbean 1937-1948. The initial objectives for the material we are gathering are a book and online resource for schools and colleges. [NB. we have researched archive sources to provide us with a strong understanding of this history. We welcome any advice or assistance in helping us to contact US veterans who served in the Caribbean, such as the 'Dixie Division' and the African American 99th anti-aircraft Artillery. Contributions to date have come from all perspectives - servicemen, wartime civilians (Aruba, Barbados, Curaçao, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Trinidad) , U-Boat Officers (U-160 and U-615), merchant sailors.... Our search for reminiscences is all about providing Educators and Learners with as broad and diverse a perspective as possible: We want to gain an impression of the war at sea, we are also gathering memories of the West Indies as bases of operations; what impressions their civilian populations made; how the islands provided for torpedoed merchant seamen; memories of shore-leave... We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Best wishes Tony T Rebecca Goldstone Sweet Patootee Ltd 28c Loraine Road London N7 6EZ UK T/F: 01144 207 686 5101 W: www.sweetpatootee.co.uk
Posted by: Tony T & Rebecca Goldstone, at 2009-08-07 20:43:49.
On article Why is there no national mourning for those who die serving our freedom?.
There is no question that our country has been blinded by such neglect that we are no longer the empathetic nation we should be. The fact that hardly any kind of connection to the soldiers who have died was the result of a total misuse of the media in its overloaded Michael Jackson material which was so inappropriate that I had to turn off the TV for almost two weeks. We definitely need to bring back the nation's attitudes to a better reality and reach out to the families of those soldiers who have fought and died for our nation's honor and survival.
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On article Scott Ritter: The Good American.
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On article Wayne Drash: The day I held a sobbing WWII medic in my arms.
I saw two of your reports; “James ’Little Man’ Presley” and now this, "The day I held a sobbing WWII medic in my arms." First and foremost, I want to thank you for your work. Thank you for your efforts in finding a voice for your subjects of your work. Your work is truly compelling and strikes at the heart of making right a long forgotten wrong. I cannot say enough how your work has inspired me.
Posted by: Cameron Sullivan, at 2009-06-11 13:10:45.
On article A Letter to the Next Generation.
What a beautiful letter. I copied it and will present it to people who might find this useful in teaching how to empower and motivate people from a strength- based perspective. It has been over 20 years since Dr. Dyer wrote this letter and I have yet to see that we are moving in the direction that he so profoundly hopes for. Perhaps, like a wheel in motion, as more of us become concerned with setting goals for humanity, we will generate a new way of thinking and living. Thank-you Dr. Dyer for giving me some insight as to what direction I should be taking when working with my clients. Maria McDonald, MSW
Posted by: Maria McDonald, at 2009-06-01 02:21:36.
On article Wilmer J. Leon III: President Obama's New Approach to a New World Order?.
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On article John Cory: Torture.
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Posted by: Rose Herman, at 2009-04-24 16:59:55.
On article Peter Dyer: War Crimes & American Rejectionism.
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On article Food Lines in Indiana.
What exactly is it about the overall economic situation and its devastating effects upon ordinary people that some elected officials can't quite grasp? As a life-long resident of the Hoosier state, most of us here fit into the "ordinary people" category and we are struggling. I have been out of work since February 2nd due to a RIF (reduction in workforce)and it's the first time I've ever been out of work. I have a great work history (30+ years), fantastic references, highly developed research skills, and continue to upgrade those skills through education. I shouldn't have a problem finding work, right? Wrong! In fact, I almost took a job at $8.50 per hour filling vending machines just to start earning a regular paycheck. Finally, today I was offered a full-time position with a salary just 25% less than I was making and I was thrilled. We just might survive on that. Here we ordinary Americans are wanting to work, wanting to support our families, wanting to pay our mortgage payment, wanting to be responsible, productive citizens, but it seems a segment of our society intends to thwart any plan towards that end simply because they want to see "Obama fail." What?? If he fails, Congress fails. If he fails, the ordinary citizen fails. If he fails, America fails. We are not powerless and we must demand nothing less from our elected officials than a coming together to solve our problems for the good of our country and its citizens. We, the citizens, must support each other, reaching out to those in greater need, using all our resources to help each other to survive until we can once again get honest work for an honest wage. Now is the time to problem-solve, work together, and believe. This great country has an opportunity to prove to the world that it has the foresight and tenacity to pull itself from this economic hole, fill that hole up with innovation, and build!
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On article Our Covenant.
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I too thank you Remy for giving the average person the opportunity to see what we deal/dealt with. I pray more will think deeply about this before clamoring for the revenge/justice they may perceive they'll get from sending someone else's son/daughter off to war. There is no justice. There is no revenge..only causualties of war that get forgotten or pushed out of our minds. Let us long remember..
Posted by: Dan Shulla, at 2009-03-09 15:53:10.
Thank you Remy for your continuing sacrifices on behalf of all veterans, myself included. You are greatly appreciated for your tireless efforts for veterans without compensation. A volunteer is a hero in the shadows. Thank you Mr. Newhouse for caring as well and thank you for doing your part to help. Indeed, we all need to do our "home work" as stated in the review. Only then can we, veterans, family and society begin to appreciate the daily impact we have on ourselves and others. Truly said, no man is an island.
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On article Visiting Rocky Hollow.
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On article Ed W. Freeman U.S. Army Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile).
Thanks for the endorsement. I'm glad the word is getting out about this book, and I hope it will help the vets and their families who need help so badly. God bless, Eric
Posted by: Eric Newhouse, at 2009-01-26 18:45:30.
On article Eric Newhouse: Faces of Combat, PTSD and TBI: One Journalist's Crusade to Improve Treatment for Our Veterans.
You might also want to check out the website http://www.facesofcombat.us/. It has the first chapter of the book and a large set of resources for veterans.
Posted by: Tom Blaschko, at 2009-01-13 17:06:37.
On article Aaron Glantz: The War Comes Home: Washington's Battle against America's Veterans.
In his book, Aaron has an important testimonial from Gerald Nicosia, author of "The War Comes Home: A History of the Vietnam Veterans Movement." What Aaron writes about today regarding the treatment of soldiers and vets of the war and occupation in Iraq and Afghanistan is the same problems Gerald wrote about in 2001 regarding the Nam vets. The cycle of denial by our government continues. When in Iraq recently, I was with many soldiers on their second and third tours. They know what is waiting for them when they come home. They know about PTSD and such. What was curious was the number of soldiers who had fathers, grandfathers, and close relatives who served in Viet Nam, but never talked about it. Now these young men and women are facing the same problems their parents dealt with…and our schools or families did little or nothing to help them. In my mind, that represents a form of Post Traumatic Stress Denial. A notice for those in the Denver region: on Tue., Jan. 27 at the Mercury Café, 2199 California St, Ann Wright will speak about her book, "Dissent, Voices of Conscious." Ms. Wright, a (retired?) Colonel spent 29 years in the Army and Reserves, and 16 years as a diplomat. Aaron, who reported on the first three years of the war, will speak at the Mercury Café on Tue., 3 Feb. Both presentations are at 7 pm. These presentations are sponsored by the Rocky Mt. Peace and Justice Ctr. and the $10 donation admission benefits KGNU Community Radio.
Posted by: Ted Engelmann, at 2009-01-06 21:10:41.
On article It is almost a New Year....
Thoughts by Remy are both strong and quite focused on what this country needs to bring both peace and justice back into the world. I urge all who read this excellent thinking to print it out and send it to our local and national leadership. It is quite critical that we become a nation of citizens who actively reach out to bring back the Soul of Goodness onto our earth and make the mind of humanity plan for a future with less chaos and more creative comfort.
Posted by: Al Beck, at 2008-12-31 01:59:33.
On article Ross Irvin: Christmas in Vietnam 1969.
yes it was one of those isolated Chrismas far out of normal inhapitants. Good story.
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On article Our Covenant.
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On article Ross Irvin: Thanksgiving—Vietnam, 1969.
Neat story. My Thanksgiving in 1968 was prepared in a small "chow hall" in the Vietnamese fishing village of Rach Gia. As an Air Force Sgt, assigned to Advisory Team #55 as a Forward Air Control team, we didn't have it bad, stuck on the western coast of the Delta. I kept a menu from that 1968 Thanksgiving meal. Fast-forward 40 years later, to Thanksgiving 2008, a couple weeks ago. I was embedded with A Co, Task Force 1-22 Inf., 1/4ID in Iraq to make photos for my book compare/contrast my experience in Viet Nam and that of soldiers in Iraq. Food was brought in by an armored convoy of Humvees to our little bulding. Iraqi National Police came over and cooked some turkeys Iraqi-stye. The officers and senior NCOs served, and everyone had a very good meal. The CO had a menu made special for me. Now I can say I've had Thanksgiving twice with the Army...40 years apart. Don't want to wait that long for the next meal. Probably won't have my teeth.
Posted by: Ted Engelmann, at 2008-12-11 18:10:30.
On article Ross Irvin: Thanksgiving—Vietnam, 1969.
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On article You Can Help: The Veterans’ National Stamp and Coin Club and “Project Outreach”.
June 17, 2008 Dear Ms. Brookshire, Our small rural school district has 450 students in grades K-12 and is located in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. Our school is about 60 miles southwest of our state capital, Albany. The small towns that make up our school community are mainly supported by the ski industry and tourism. As part of the character education program endorsed by our school, the elementary students learn about essential character traits. To further understand these ethical core values, the students get involved in character-based activities and engage in various community service projects. This year the third graders decided to continue to help the Veterans’ National Stamp and Coin Club. It is great that there are still volunteers who use the hobby of stamp collecting as a therapy program to support the medical staffs of VA Medical Centers nationwide. With this in mind, please be so kind as to forward the enclosed stamps to those veteran patients who request them. The students enthusiastically embraced the idea of helping the veterans. It is good to know that there are still some stamp clubs left in the VA system. Thank you for caring for our veterans. Sincerely, Maria Constantinides National Board Certified Teacher Windham Cental School Windham, NY
Posted by: Maria, at 2008-12-03 22:55:28.
On article Send a Pre-Paid Phone Card to a Soldier.
I think that this is a GREAT way to show our troops that we appreciate them.
Posted by: Phone Card, at 2008-12-01 21:41:15.
On article From YES! Magazine-Dr. Ed Tick: Heal the Warrior, Heal the Country.
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On article From YES! Magazine-Dr. Ed Tick: Heal the Warrior, Heal the Country.
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On article From YES! Magazine-Dr. Ed Tick: Heal the Warrior, Heal the Country.
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Posted by: Dennis, at 2008-11-27 07:20:18.
On article President Elect Obama Shares Plans.
Dear Congressmen and Congresswomen What Remy Benoit has said is quite critical to the nature of our true survival as a country. I urge you to get back to work in this time of crisis and help to solve our present disasterous circumstances.
Posted by: Al Beck, at 2008-11-24 06:25:30.
On article From YES! Magazine-Dr. Ed Tick: Heal the Warrior, Heal the Country.
I am an acupuncturist who would like to treat PTSD vets in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, CA at no charge. I have contacted the SF VA a few times to no avail. Does anyone know how I can make vets aware of my services?
Posted by: David Shevick, L.Ac., at 2008-11-18 03:42:47.
On article Send a pre-paid phone card to a soldier.
There are several individiual and organizations that are doing this and i think it's the best gift ever.
Posted by: Phone Card, at 2008-11-14 18:47:13.
On article Jim Furr (CPT RA West Point Class of '68): Rededication.
Life is not an isolated act. Our breathing in and out, yes, are shared by a host of others in a variety of circumstances. For us to assume that wherever our fortune or misfortune takes us is a solitary accident can't help but tangle up the truth. And so we must search vigorously for an understanding beyond any superficial moment pure or grime. Together we have built this time.
Posted by: Al Beck, at 2008-11-11 01:39:11.
On article Who is your presidential match?.
My choice is and has been Obama. I would never choose McCain. He's too old and too greedy and he's forgotten what it means to be a young strugggling soldier or vet.
Posted by: matthewsmom, at 2008-09-28 20:12:55.
On article Generation Y Continues.
I believe that world peace is possible. The kind of peace I am talking is not one where no one ever disagrees on anything because every one acts the same, but one where people do not kill or hate each other for these difference. The biggest obstacle in the way of world peace is that so many people are taught to hate each other over differences in skin color, nationality, or religion. The thing that seems to cause this more than anything is ignorance. Both my parents thing anyone who is Islamic hates westerners no matter what because apparently it is taught in there religion. Somehow they suddenly became experts on all the religions and cultures of the world. They would not even listen when I told them and even showed them that that just wasn't true, but the only reply I got was" i older than you. I know what I'm talking about." It frustrate me whenever I see things like this. Learning about different religions and cultures is fascinating and it opens your eyes up to a wonderful world. Another thing that relates back to the problem of intolerence is that everyone seems to be forgetting that we are the HUMAN race, not the white race, asian race, black race, or whatever. Peace may be a ways off, but it is not impossible. With how technology is connecting the world our generation and furture generations are being exposed more and more to different kinds of people and different ways of living. I think that that is something that makes peace possible. And ironically I think that religion, which has started so many wars, can bring people together. So many religions teach love and peace. As more people relize this, the name some gives to their god or gods wont really matter. So don't give up on world peace. Noone can achieve a goal if you abandon it because they believe that it is impossible in any form.
Posted by: Carolyn H., at 2008-06-10 02:56:39.
On article You Can Help: The Veterans’ National Stamp and Coin Club and “Project Outreach”.
Dear Mr. Storck, As chairman of Service for Veterans in the James Tull TSDAR chapter, I was told to collect any & all stamps. Many of the elderly ladies in this chapter are very proud to help the veterans w/collecting stamps & also clipping coupons which I sort & total & send to military commissaries. I will be more than happy to send the stamps elsewhere. I was also told the veterans use these stamps as a means of therapy, not just collecting (for hand/eye coordination - cutting them of the paper, etc.). As you signed off on your note (1/9/08), "Trust the next lot will be better." S. Diane Slaughter Service for Veterans TSDAR James Tull Chapter
Posted by: Diane Slaughter, at 2008-04-25 19:42:19.
On article The Eternal Soldier - Video.
Thank you Remy for featuring our song. If one person hears it and starts to think, then it's job done.
Posted by: Mark Vine, at 2008-04-06 20:37:03.
On article What is Best for You? Writing on the Computer or Writing in a Notebook?.
Nathanial Bowditch lived at 79 Willson street in Salem,MA.He was born on March 26,1773 in Salem,MA.His family moved to Danvers when he was born.When Nathanial was 7 his family moved back to Salem.Nathanial's father's name was Habakkuk Bowditch and he was a cooper.Nathanial's father would repair and create crasks of wood.Nathanial became a clerk at a store called Hodges and Ropes at 12 years old during the year of 1785.He died in 1898.
Posted by: , at 2008-03-20 17:05:34.
On article "maybe !00" years in Iraq .
Remy Benoit, Thank you for mentioning us on your Web site! We’re happy you enjoy Mother Earth News. Great Blog! We loved the post about candidates and their feelings about the environment. Laura Evers Mother Earth News Check out this link to our new Web site for more articles about politics! http://www.motherearthnews.com/search.aspx?search=presidential%20candidates
Posted by: Laura Evers, at 2008-02-21 19:43:13.
On article Lonnie Story: The Dustin Brim Story (Depleted Uranium).
Wow, I didn't expect a response from the author himself. Lonnie, I'm not attacking your character, really, as I have no basis on which to judge your true motivations for writing about DU. From looking at your other writings, I would guess that you are a sincere, compassionate individual. However, even though you are an excellent writer and "story" (no pun intended -- well, yes intended) teller and probably a fine lawyer, it doesn't appear that you have any background in radiation medicine, toxicology or epidemiology. That's fine, certainly I don't either, but when I'm not an expert in something, I defer to those who are. And those experts I'm quite confident would be highly, highly doubtful that Dustin's cancers and other ills had anything whatsoever to do with depleted uranium. Surely there's no shortage of politically motivated, agenda-driven, anti-war, anti-nuke, anti-capitalist, anti-seemingly everything self-styled experts who will disagree, (it's a cottage industry, like 9/11, you need a filter to find anything reliable on the subject) and I can only assume that you have been unknowingly swayed by such people, along with those nurses Ms. Brim heard from at the hospital. While we all sympathize with her loss, and understand her desire to find out why her son came down with cancer so fast, I hardly think it's a good thing to focus on what is perhaps one of the least likely answers. Now I haven't read your book, and maybe your look at this situation in full context is more balanced than I'm assuming. If that is the case, my sincere apologies; however I don't get that impression here or elsewhere the book/case has been discussed. I don't think it would be productive for you and me, two non-experts on the subject, to talk on the phone. However, it might be productive for you to talk with or correspond with people who truly are experts without agendas. I would suggest Naomi Harley, ( New York University School of Medicine) or the Health Physics Society. Are she or they mentioned in your book?
Posted by: Alan, at 2008-01-12 20:22:07.
On article Lonnie Story: The Dustin Brim Story (Depleted Uranium).
Alan: I can appreciate where you are coming from after so many far flung theories that float on the Internet. However, when criticizing an individual (especially with such erroneous comparison), you might consider whom you are critiquing and that person's background, qualifications and education. I am a veteran. My research and findings are well founded and documented far beyond room here, nor is it necessary for me to post. Alan, if you have a problem, talk to me. Or would that be too much? I am not afraid to discuss my findings and the subject with you, I will even call if it is long-distance. But first, Alan, be a gentleman or at least a man, don't say things that only embarrass yourself. If you read the book I wrote about Anni Adams you might learn a LOT about the Holocaust and much more. Before you are brave enough to attack my character, be brave enough to talk to me. Can you do that? I would hope so. Sorry folks, Alan represents the very meaning of the article. Sadly. Alan, the invitation stands and I will pay for the call. God bless you.
Posted by: Lonnie, at 2008-01-12 05:03:59.
On article Lonnie Story: The Dustin Brim Story (Depleted Uranium).
Yeah, he found a lot of stuff on the Internet about depleted uranium supposedly being as dangerous as swimming in shark infested waters with a bleeding cut, but he could also find loads of supposedly credible accounts saying the Holocaust and moon landings never happened, and even more saying the U.S. government blew up its own Trade Center Towers and Pentagon. So much for Googling. The truth, or at least the consensus of the legitimate radiation health/medical community is that DU residue has low to no ability to cause illness or death, except perhaps in cases of extremely high, prolonged and unlikely exposure scenarios. And CERTAINLY NOT in this short a time frame. It's not helpful to veterans or the issue of veteran's health to perpetuate these myths. It unnecessarily scares veterans, perhaps even away from having children, and distracts from finding real causes of illness. Not to mention the baseless trashing of the U.S.'s reputation around the world, and the resulting hatred it engenders.
Posted by: Alan, at 2008-01-12 04:33:38.
On article Greetings to Soldiers.
Dear Soldier, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for serving our country and defending freedom for all. I hope you will be home soon with your family and friends. God bless you Yolanda
Posted by: Yolanda, at 2007-12-23 12:58:34.
On article Greetings to Soldiers.
i am an american veteran with an honorable discharge from the united states army...i thought i would do something nice and attempt to send a xmas card to the 'recovering american soldier' address at WRAMC there in washington, dc...the card was sent the 20th of november and it has taken our lovely postal officials almost a month to declare it 'undeliverable' for god knows what reason...yes, the address is 100percent correct, including the 9 digit zip code...i am just wondering if, indeed it was refused by some overly officious postal worker who has a real issue with the u s military...ouch!!!
Posted by: janice weiss truitt, at 2007-12-14 22:46:50.
On article Greetings to Soldiers.
To all who guards the Gates of Freedom, May the Peace of Christ be with you. You and your families are in my prayers. "Serving America's Finest" Dan Paupp
Posted by: Dan Paupp, at 2007-12-11 13:47:47.
On article Lizzie Palmer: Remember Me?.
Lizze Palmer has made(with help)probably the most beautiful tribute to our soldiers over there.My hat is off to her,the ones that helped her, and all of the soldiers fighting over there.Job well done!!!!!!!
Posted by: jeffrey garvaglia, at 2007-10-19 22:48:20.
On article Global Warming Work Wins Nobel Peace Prize.
Go Gore! Run Al, Run!
Posted by: Vigilante, at 2007-10-12 14:11:18.
On article Senate Votes to Repudiate MoveOn.org's Ad.
Why is the Congress wasting my hard-earned taxes on debating what is clear protected by our Constitutional right to free speech. It must be true that facism is alive and well in Republican party.
Posted by: Jim Thompson, at 2007-09-20 21:27:44.
On article Senate Votes to Repudiate MoveOn.org's Ad.
I can't figure out how it is terrible for anyone to attack Petraeus when it was Ok to attack Max Mc Clellan, a three part amputee of WW II as a traitor. The Republicans used that to defeat him in the Senatorial race but it is disgraceful to repudiate the shill Petraeus. He is no different than Westmoreland as a mouthpiece for LBJ during the War in Vietnam.After all the lies of this administration how could you believe anything they put out. This administration feels that it can condemn anyone who doesn't dance to their tune but the enemies of this administration are coming out of the wall. If Mc Cain had won the primary in 2000 and not been Swift boated by those idiots in South Carolina prompted by Rove, especially that crackpot Robertson, we would not be in this position as a nation.
Posted by: Paul P. Valtos, at 2007-09-20 21:14:50.
On article Senate Votes to Repudiate MoveOn.org's Ad.
The great irony is that it is the service of General Petraeus and the armed forces of the United States that provides the safety and security that enables Moveon.org to trash his name.
Posted by: Larry Fischer, at 2007-09-20 19:59:34.
On article Senate Votes to Repudiate MoveOn.org's Ad.
Anyone complaining about the MOVEON.ORG ad -- which, by the way, DOES NOT accuse General Petraeus of wrongdoing -- who failed to condemn the "Swiftboat Veterans" smear job that called into question the entire award system of the Vietnam Era, including John Kerry but also John McCain and Max Cleland, are hypocrites and political hacks. Disgusting is our combat dodging President and draft-dodging Vice President using our soldiers as cheap political props. Oh, live ones only, of course. Our President is afraid of being photographed with a hero's flag draped coffin. Welcome home indeed. -- a 10 year Marine veteran, Purple Heart, Gulf War 1 Service.
Posted by: Chuck Smith, at 2007-09-20 19:19:00.
On article VA 90% or 75%?.
Why doesn't the Va contract out to other hospitals? If they can't carry the load build more VA hospitals or allow the vets to go to other hospitals in the area and backbill the VA. What's so hard about this for these people to understand. It sounds more like they want to keep it under one roof and limit the care and costs.This should not be about money but rather taking care of the guys that have been taking care of us all.
Posted by: Michael Kuehlewind, at 2007-09-11 14:18:15.
On article I suggest you pay a visit to PTSD Support Services.
Posted by: Sandra-tz, at 2007-08-25 21:07:14.
On article Where Have All the Weapons Gone?.
Where have all the weapons gone?? and they're just now posting that question? How about the ones that are given to the IA and IP trainees that never come back? have we recovered those weapons or are they part of the missing arsenal also?
Posted by: Edward, at 2007-08-06 18:36:03.
On article A Treatment for PTSD?.
This idea of making some one re-live some fake engagement of combat is just plain scary! This is just plain nuts. Its like beating someone till they get to like it. Shock treatments work better than this idea ever would. In the first place, its not the actual action that screws someone up, its the constant state of readiness that wears you out. It has the same effect on a person as speed does when taken for long periods of time. It re-wires you and there's not much I believe that they will be able to do about it. In our case things were made much worse because of the way we were treated in general by just about everyone. If anything can help us it would be to be treated like the heroes that we all are for doing the job in the first place. Unfortunately that will never happen with this country being so split on just about everything these days. No! this man just wasted alot of taxpayer money. It would have been better spent taking care of guys like some people I know who have to get by on 600.00 a month as his meager compensation for giving his best. There's something terribly wrong with this country and its government when they can't take care of guys like this and spend all this money on making sure the illegals are well taken care of. Its all backwards now, and I can't figure it out. Its like common sense died. Old Willey Nelsen had it right when he said were heading downhill like snowball headed for hell. I can all ready feel the heat. Once again Remy I'd like to thank you for caring. It means a lot to a lot. Mike!
Posted by: Mike Kuehlewind, at 2007-06-20 22:32:21.
On article Review: Lonnie D. Story 's The Meeting of Anni Adams: The Butterfly of Luxembourg.
D Day was the invation of Frnace by the Allies. My husband, who fought in the entire African campaign, landed in Italy (Euope) in September 1943. D Day was not the beginning of the end in Europe but after it the war in Italy, in which they suffered more casualties in one battle than was suffered on Normandy, became the "forgotten war". General Mark Clark said that the Italian campaign was the bloodiest battle that he had ever seen in any war!
Posted by: Lois Johnson, at 2007-06-08 10:46:24.
Posted by: , at 2007-06-02 00:16:49.
On article Reference places and pictures to help you.
Nice site. You are doing a great service to the web
Posted by: johnt, at 2007-03-24 11:30:49.
On article Design of Tribute to Veterans Unveiled.
Stupore! ho una sensibilità molto buona circa il vostro luogo!!!!
Posted by: verona, at 2007-03-19 08:44:02.
On article We Need a New Mythology.
Once again Remy you've nailed it. War has to be a commitment by all, not just the soldier fighting it.Until it is, nothing will change.If it does change there will be no more war.
Posted by: Michael kuehlewind, at 2007-03-18 16:53:30.
On article We Need a New Mythology.
As war veteran I feel Remy Benoit has looked into my mind, and I respect her for it. Edward Falklands war 1982
Posted by: Edward, at 2007-03-18 11:52:52.
On article Gingrich Attacks Freedom of Speech.
The American public should be outraged that a United States politician is advocating the curtailment of our freedom of speech! How will the average American ever be heard? This government is supposed to be "by the people, for the people" and I for one am not willing to relinquish my voice to some control-freak politican! How dare they sit in the Oval Office (or anywhere else) and take my rights away "for my own good." With every freedom there is the chance it will be used for a purpose that isn't noble and good. Should we be afraid of that? Absolutely not! Give the American people a little credit for having the common sense to recognize and discard those things that aren't in keeping with our ideals. If we allow these kind of scare tactics to change the very structure of our Constitution, this country's example of democracy won't look much different from a dictatorship.
Posted by: Janet Kieninger, at 2006-12-01 23:20:55.
On article Navy Officer Has to Retire.
I'm flogging my tribute to Swift as hard as I can. http://mountainphilosopher.blogspot.com/2006/10/lt-cmdr-charles-swift-defender-of-us.html
Posted by: jdeville, at 2006-10-10 20:45:27.
On article Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day has a long tradition as it attempts to apologize for the death of human beings who sacrificed their lives attempting to protect others who live in this great country of ours. Freedom is a complex concept. As those who leave this country to reorganize and protect the rights of others in a foreign country, there are aspects of this process which need further exploration. What are the values of the Peace Corps? Missionaries? and even the Embassy? Have we really thought about other methods of some creative communication to limit the violence in the world? Greed, Mean Thinking, Corruption, disconnection to Kindness and Empathy are all here on this planet. The human species appears to be especially susceptible to these evils. But like any disease, the struggle to invent a formula to eradicate it, needs intelligent, imaginative, concerned world citizens. Why we have taken to War as the ultimate solution to maintain Freedom is still a question to which I have no answer. The future of the human species really depends upon coming up with other alternatives which, if they work, will truly give meaning to why we should be celebrating Memorial Day.
Posted by: abeck, at 2006-05-27 14:30:48.
On article Transition of WelcomeHomeSoldier.
Here I am a 50-something woman who has gone "back to school." I'm taking a 20th century history course and I've decided that ALL adults should have to take a refresher history course. Reviewing the highlights of the 20th century has made me realize that nothing is really new (even though we call them 'current events') and people, in particular governments, seem to repeat the same mistakes over and over. We seem to just forget! I believe that every person who contemplates running for public office should be required to complete and pass a 20th century history course. Maybe then elected officials could more wisely deal with current problems because they would be viewed against the backdrop of history. Does anyone else think this would be a good idea?
Posted by: Janet, at 2006-05-04 01:28:30.
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