When I was growing up I always wanted to be in the military. The glorification of war to me was my calling. When I got to 18, I found that my calling was college, and the marines or army were a four year delay to my plans. War is glorified to me in movies, and I still feel the glory at this age of mine. I see movies, and want to be that person at times, the hero. Yet the heroes that I know hate their wars, and wish it didn't happen their way. I still have that itch of the 18 year old with posters on the wall. It might have been different at the time, had I known of the forthcoming events. Although I regret the military heroism, and that I was never a part of it, I don't regret the sacrifices that they are forced to make. If they would accept me right now, I would still probably jump at the chance, to understand what me and many other people have idolized for years. The opportunity to be a part of history. Not just local history, but to be a part of national history. I don't want to guess what they go through anymore, I want to have a deep understanding of it. Take that as you will.
Eric
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Even though I have a close connection to the military I can't say I understand or I "get" the military mentality but I do know for sure it does exist. I guess wanting to be a part of the greater good is a lofty yet positive aspiration. As for being a hero, in my life I have found hero's in the strangest of places. I personally have a deep respect for all of our military members and I think if you did serve our country we would all be better for it but if you can't it doesn't make you any less of an American.
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