(Iraq War Veteran Jason Hurd writes simply & eloquently about his experience as a veteran, expectation as a patriot, realities as a soldier ... and what faces them after the battle. I felt compelled to write to Jason Hurd. Here's a link to his Letter: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/14/salute-to-service-jason-h_n_780746.html)
Dear Jason Hurd -
I honor you & salute you for your courageous service to my country. I am filled with gratitude for your love for this country that goes above and beyond words -- you put your money where your mouth was by serving in the military.
Your suffering & pain is real. I am so sorry my country did this to you ... because it is one thing to send a solider to battle but a whole other thing to subject a solider to a battle with no moral fortitude & little care for the soldier himself. Yes, you signed up for this job - but as Americans, we also signed up to honor your right to life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. I am angry that even your care is politicized and commercialized by the same villains who pretend to claim life is sacred & waive flags of patriotism; only to put profit above it all.
Thank you for using your circumstances to reach out to others who are struggling and bring to light the awful truth relating to the unspeakable trauma suffered by our Soldiers.
You are in my prayers & promise to support your cause and share your story with everyone I know.
Sincerely,
A grateful & humbled American
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