Sgt Hook posted this – it was sent to him by one of his readers. I think it’s worth repeating. And worth re-reading. The good Sgt called it “Parallel Lives.”

Excerpt:

Your alarm goes off, you hit the snooze and sleep for another 10 minutes.

He stays up for days on end.
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You take a warm shower to help you wake up.

He goes days or weeks without running water.
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You complain of a “headache”, and call in sick.

He gets shot at, as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.
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You put on your anti-war/don’t support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends.

He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
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You make sure your cell phone is in your pocket.

He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dogtags.
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You talk trash on your “buddies” that aren’t with you.

He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
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Go read the whole thing. And share it.