Wahbegan
by Jim Northrup p 1158
I like this poem because the author brings about a point that most people don't ever think of or realize. We honor soldiers who have fought bravely in combat and have died but sometimes we forget to honor the survivors. I appreciate the brave men who go off to war to fight for us and even though I don't have any direct relatives or friends who I know are soldiers or veterans, I still appreciate their service and I feel like every soldier, is my soldier.
The lucky few survivors are return home may have struggles returning back to a normal life through all the dangers and horrors they've experienced. They too, are suffering and dying slowly, even before their time. I would like to share this poem with everyone so they can help recognize the fallen soldiers and survivors around the world and appreciate their brave services. Help support them, if not at all, emotionally because they have fought and protected you.
The names of the fallen soldiers have been written on the memorial wall, but what about those who survived? Don't forget about the survivors too, because they may still be fighting a war everyday.
Here is a link to a video about efforts to help returning soldiers adjust to daily lives:
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