Thanks for your writing Will. I’m a medically retired Army officer (35D) suffering from a multiple of physical and mental health conditions. I never served in Afghanistan - as luck would have it, all my deployments were in Iraq. I read your “Disaffection and Despair” article today in The Bulwark. What a great piece. I did my company command time as recruiting company commander - in the Army, that’s where you go from “hero” to “zero”. Suicide rates are higher than average in recruiting, which says a lot about pressure of the recruiting environment. Keep up the great work, especially with everything you’ve done helping interpreters. I had my share of joy and headaches working with interpreters in Iraq - and I know the essential role they played and sacrifices they made. All the Best.
Indeed it was a wonderful visit and having your help is always a blessing. Traveling with grief is a life-long journey that will always be with us. It recedes and reappears at will with plenty of side journeys that wind us through life. Your life has been filled with grief since entering the military and these past 20 years there has been little time to process or deal with this. Windshield time affords us the alone time and distance that can help put perspective on some of it. Once grief visits us we spend the rest of our lives making sure that we live our remaining life giving meaning to its sacrifice. You've got that part taken care of. Blessings.
It was such a pleasure speaking with you and Kate yesterday. Will, your beautiful heart shines through the tears you courageously shed when listening to and telling stories about warriors who gave all. As a mom, your love and compassion for your Airmen means more to me than you can ever imagine.
Thanks for your writing Will. I’m a medically retired Army officer (35D) suffering from a multiple of physical and mental health conditions. I never served in Afghanistan - as luck would have it, all my deployments were in Iraq. I read your “Disaffection and Despair” article today in The Bulwark. What a great piece. I did my company command time as recruiting company commander - in the Army, that’s where you go from “hero” to “zero”. Suicide rates are higher than average in recruiting, which says a lot about pressure of the recruiting environment. Keep up the great work, especially with everything you’ve done helping interpreters. I had my share of joy and headaches working with interpreters in Iraq - and I know the essential role they played and sacrifices they made. All the Best.
Thanks, brother.
Indeed it was a wonderful visit and having your help is always a blessing. Traveling with grief is a life-long journey that will always be with us. It recedes and reappears at will with plenty of side journeys that wind us through life. Your life has been filled with grief since entering the military and these past 20 years there has been little time to process or deal with this. Windshield time affords us the alone time and distance that can help put perspective on some of it. Once grief visits us we spend the rest of our lives making sure that we live our remaining life giving meaning to its sacrifice. You've got that part taken care of. Blessings.
Safe travels, Will.
I know the smart phone has replaced CB Radio, but I can imagine you chattering away as you went down the road.
I’m excited to hear the interview with Ritchie. Prayers and peace for you both.
It was such a pleasure speaking with you and Kate yesterday. Will, your beautiful heart shines through the tears you courageously shed when listening to and telling stories about warriors who gave all. As a mom, your love and compassion for your Airmen means more to me than you can ever imagine.