They call me "Doc"

[9th]

Corpsman up!

[nf1e]

That brought tears to my eyes. Anyone that has been in combat and asked by another, that had been wounded, if they are going to live knows what I am talking about. Even worse for me was a fellow that knew he was going to die and asked us to end it for him, which of course we did not. Just hurts even now after 56 years.

[M1Sniper]

Beautiful tribute, thanks for posting 9th.
My Dad, US 29th ID medic, 1943-46.

[Hawk]

That brought tears to my eyes. Anyone that has been in combat and asked by another, that had been wounded, if they are going to live knows what I am talking about. Even worse for me was a fellow that knew he was going to die and asked us to end it for him, which of course we did not. Just hurts even now after 56 years.

I wasn't in combat, but, I have helped rescue people from a boat explosion as well as car accidents and there are some pain that doesn't go away. On Christmas leave after boot camp, I was on my way home from dropping off my wife (then girlfriend) when I came upon an accident. Mustang Mock 1 was racing another when the driver lost control and hit a tree broadside. Car was split in two and a friend I went to high school with who was driving went with the rear of the car. I watched as he took his last breath. behind his seat was another kid who also died. The passenger in the front who didn't have a seat belt on was laying in the middle of the road. My friends father showed up. I stopped him before he was able to see his son. I told him that he didn't want to remember his son that way and consoled him while they removed his body.

Some pain doesn't go away.....

[Tarheel Trooper]

No sir, some pain never heals


Thanks for posting 9th, I listen to Aaron Lewis frequently so I have heard the song before but I still appreciate it and reflect on past friends and memories when I hear this song....

[LDO6490]

It’s a brotherhood and love people will never know unless they served. When stuff goes down…people find comfort that they are not alone. I can’t describe why but it’s very comforting to know someone is there during difficult situations. Something as simple as saying everything will be ok goes a long way. Talking about going home is pretty comforting too.

[Mud Pie]

I've never heard that song before, not a country fan, but the lyrics were perfect in describing the actions in the video. The lyric that got me ? "When he asks if I'm gonna make it and I gotta lie". Wow.