Glad to hear the HellRazor is getting a true workout. I've added something in that was sent to me for the Canadian soldiers. but I think every word applies to your American soldiers as well. Stay safe.
Your alarm goes off, you hit the snooze and sleep for another 10
> minutes.
>
> He stays up for days on end.
> _________________________
>
> You take a warm shower to help you wake up.
>> He goes days or weeks without running water.
>> __________________________
>
> You complain of a "headache", and call in sick.
>> He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.
>> __________________________
>
> You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go
> meet up with your friends.
>
> He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
>> __________________________
>
> You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket.
>
> He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.
>> __________________________
>
> You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you.
>
> He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
>> __________________________
>
> You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
>
> He walks the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.
>> _________________________ _
>
> You complain about how hot it is.
>
> He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to
> wipe his brow.
> __________________________
>
> You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your
> order wrong.
>
> He doesn't get to eat today.
>> __________________________
>
> Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
>
> He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons
> are clean.
> __________________________
>
> You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
>
> He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
>> __________________________
>
> You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
>
> He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.
> __________________________
>
> You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
>
> He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
> __________________________
>
> You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.
>
> He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.
>> __________________________
>
> You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
>
> He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if
> they'll ever meet
> __________________________
>
> You criticize your government, and say that war never solves
> anything.
>
> He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and
> remembers why he is fighting.
> __________________________
>
> You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
>
> He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.
> __________________________
>>
> You see only what the media wants you to see.
>
> He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
> __________________________
>
> You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
>
> He does exactly what he is told.
> __________________________
>
> You stay at home and watch TV.
>
> He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep,
> and eat.
> __________________________
>
> You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get
> comfortable.
>
> He crawls under a tank for shade and a 5 minute nap, only to be
> woken by gunfire.
>> __________________________
>
> You sit there and judge him, saying the world is probably a worse
> place because of men like him.
>
> If only there were more men like him!
>
> If you support your troops, re-send this to everyone you know,
>
> If it gets to another veteran who hasn't received it yet, it will
> bring back memories.
>
> Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
>
> Jesus Christ and the Canadian soldier,
> One died for your soul, the other for your freedom
>
