Alive day....

[JohnCushman]

It's hard to believe it's been 17 years. Another fraction of a second and you would have gone home to your family and it would have been me that died. There's been times that I wished that was the outcome. I think about you everyday and dream about the blast every night. It doesn't get any easier. I'm sorry I couldn't save your life. Love you, man. Till Valhalla!!

 

[davinski]

Live for him, man, I'm sure he wouldn't want you moping. Glad you're here. I have one of those too. It's not really a day to celebrate but it's not a day that can be forgotten. Drive on.

 

[Simeod]

Not your fault, not your choice. We fought a cowardly enemy. Honor his life by celebrating yours. It's not easy, but isn't that what he would have wanted?

 

[ignorethefringes]

Glad to see you're still around Cush, even if you aren't posting as much lately.

You do him honor by living on like @Simeod says. Thank you for your service always.

 

[Southern Elk]

Thank you for your service, John. Hang in there.

 

[Howie]

It's hard to believe it's been 17 years. Another fraction of a second and you would have gone home to your family and it would have been me that died. There's been times that I wished that was the outcome. I think about you everyday and dream about the blast every night. It doesn't get any easier. I'm sorry I couldn't save your life. Love you, man. Till Valhalla!!

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I know the feeling brother, it's been 50 yrs for me

 

[Dougfirtree]

That sounds hard, John. I hope you have someone you can talk to about it. Peace to you.

 

[Big Fin]

Keep at it, John. You're doing him proud by pushing through the way you do.

 

[HuntTalk Freak]

You’re not alone John, you’re not alone. I think about my buddy Jaime just about every day. Survived two deployments in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He couldn’t survive being home.

Different circumstances I know but that feeling that you could have done more is there. But it’s all out of our hands. We do what we can do when we can do it.

 

[EYJONAS!]

Hang in there cush, words can't express how grateful I am for all the men and women that have served and given it all. So much respect I have for everyone that does. Thank you for everything.

 

[Gellar]

Words cannot express how great-full we all are for you John, and even more so for your friend who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can do these things that we all love. THANK YOU!

 

[hank4elk]

Your here and now John. Among friends. We got your 6.

 

[Nameless Range]

John, you are looked up to by a lot of people on here who don’t even know you.

I am one of them.

 

[Adam in Ohio]

Wow. I can't pretend to ro have any idea how hard that must be. Reading this has given me a great opportunity to pause during a busy time and be grateful for all the sacrifices made by you and others for my family and me. I offer you my sincere thanks.

 

[recon6036]

I’ve never personally met you Cush, but I have no doubt you're a good man. Hang tough!

 

[MarvB]

What Nameless said Cush, do your Brother proud, live for him, love for him, all day, every day! Glad you’re here on this site.

 

[LukeDuke]

Man, I can’t even imagine, but just know that you and all of those that have served and are currently serving are so greatly appreciated. Much love and respect brother .

 

[Hunting Wife]

I’m glad you post during these times and don’t stay silent. It reminds me that sacrifice takes many forms. Yours is not less than, and I don’t know how to thank you for it. I just wish for you the strength to get you through to better days once again.

 

[Wallydeuce]

I didn't serve and have no way to comprehend your pain. Just know I'm sending you my best wishes.

 

[D_Walt]

I won’t say I can fully comprehend the depth of your pain - my freedom and wonderful life as an American I fully attribute to the fact that men such as him lived, and I thank God for it. Best wishes to you.