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[rebelcoyote]

While I was in the spanish lab today I noticed that the guy in front of me was wearing a silver bracelet like the one I wear for Wise. I couldn't quite make out the words on it but I could tell it wasn't one of the Wise bracelets and I think I saw the word Nasiriah. Odds are he was a vet like me who'd lost a buddy. I kind of wanted to say

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[anonymous]

Trueman,

Being a huge fan of This American Life, I recently had the opportunity to hear your and a few other soldiers' blogs. Thank you so much for articulating your experiences ~ your painful loss and the emotions you've been working through as a result of those losses ~ to those of us who have gone about our routine lives for the past few years. I teach at a Ft. Bragg school and have seen many fathers and a few mothers deploy. All have returned to date, though some have members in their units who have not. For one of my student's, the road her father's company was assigned to patrol made the difference in his safe return. My husband, a retired SF guy, who has also become a TAL fan, was also listening the day you read. He was also very moved by the sharing of your experience. Keep looking to the future while you reflect on your past. Best to you! CJ

Hope all is well.

[notadreamdate]

I sat next to a vet in German II this semester. I'm back in school for a change of careers and hes easily 5 years younger then me. It boggles my mind that someone who can't even drink has been to Iraq and home again. Though I don't know you I'm glad you've gotten there and back again. I know thats just the first step in a long process, but congrats. Take care.

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[findbosco]

Was pointed to your site as I sat here getting my dose of 'This American Life' tonight. The program finished over an hour ago, and yet I'm still here reading about your experiences in Iraq. I feel like any words of admiration and appreciation I make are hollow - how can I in any way relate to a guy who risked his life for his country? But I make those thankful statements nonetheless. Thank you for being an admirable human being.

Not only that, but I enjoyed 'watching' you analyze various situations and put that into words. The honest, simple way you went about it made your posts even more interesting to read.

Best of luck in civilian life.

-Z

I'm just another stranger who heard about you...

[incendiarypixie]

I wasn't going to comment or say anything on your blog after hearing you on This American Life (online)... but I figured I should at least ask before delving into your personal life and pretending that I know you from the entries you've posted over the past few years