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I just heard that a friend of mine, an Airman I deployed to Afghanistan with back in 02 [View all]
Swallowed a bullet last night.
He's the 3rd friend of mine from that Squadron to commit suicide.
Fuck, this shit is tearing a hole in me.
Sleep quietly Wes. Be pain free...
I wish you'd have fucking called me, but I am dying inside wishing I had called you...
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I just heard that a friend of mine, an Airman I deployed to Afghanistan with back in 02 [View all]
The Polack MSgt
Apr 2021
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This is very saddening... am wondering if the pandemic only made things worse for him..
secondwind
Apr 2021
#2
Given the effects of warfare, I'd have a really difficult time sending people to a war zone. Re:
Karadeniz
Apr 2021
#23
I can't remember who said this, but I find it to be a great perspective.
BobTheSubgenius
Apr 2021
#33
Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts, sorry for the radio silence up to now
The Polack MSgt
Apr 2021
#32