Today I lost another vet friend to PTSD, don't know if I can keep doing this.

[lb1818]

AZ Jim, what a heartbreak for a young man to go through. Hoping the years have given you peace.

 

[lb1818]

Shalimar, Thank you for your service to these troubled veterans. You have a special heart.

 

[Shalimar]

lb, thank you for your kind words. It has been and remains my priviledge to serve in this way.

 

[ndynt]

I too am crying....how heart rending for the three of you. Just too sad.

 

[911]

This is the first time that I read the follow-up posts since I posted. Now, my eyes are swelled with tears again.

I attended my friend’s funeral, which was closed casket for obvious reasons. But, I had to see and talk to him one more time to say good-bye and to have closure. I called the funeral home and asked if I could have a private viewing with the casket open. I also explained the circumstances as to why I wanted to do this. They were very reluctant to comply with my request because they did nothing cosmetically to him. I told them that I saw worse.

They finally agreed and I was able to tell my friend good-bye and that I will see him again someday.

 

[Mizzkitt]

My thoughts are for healing prayers for all of you. I do know a man that is going through PTSD but unfortunately he does not get help that he desperately needs. He is like a ticking time bomb.

 

[CindyLouWho]

I'm so sorry, 911, so difficult....peace & healing.