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Re: Not Saving Private Ryan.
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Fri, 28 May 2004 22:24:46 GMT
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Those who have older relatives that were in WW2 have no problem respecting
veterans. Unfortunately, the # of people with {living} WW2 vets is quickly
decreasing.
It doesn't help that a lot of WW2 vets have never discussed their experiences in the
Great War. My great-uncle refused to talk about it for more than 40 years.
Luckily, he an other members of his company finally wrote a book about their
experiences, so they will not be lost.
John wrote:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Don Heyse wrote:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur wrote:
> > > The Guardian has today published a number a letters written on and around
> > > D-Day by those involved.
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> > I haven't seen Private Ryan so I can't debate you on this one. Is it
> > OK form in here to just say thanks for the interesting link?
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> I'm not exactly sure {why} SA titled his post the way he did, but I can say that
> the beginning of that movie is the most powerful and moving bit of moviemaking I
> have ever seen. I found myself moved to tears; humbled; and felt such a sense
> of awe and gratitude for what was sacrificed {for me}. I would {strongly}
> recommend you to see it-- {every} American should be required to see that movie
> IMO, especially our teenagers.
>
> [JOHN]
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| (...) Yes. Frankly, I am more than a little bitter that I was not taught this respect at an early age. Instead, I was schooled to despise the military. That is just not right. (...) The humility. The willingness to answer the call of duty. To serve (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
| | | Re: Not Saving Private Ryan.
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| (...) There have been wars since WW2 where veterans were just as brave. Have you read ChickenHawk, Dispatches or Nam? (...) Indeed. The BBC has an (URL) excellent project> underway which hopes to record personal accounts from people who were there. (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| (...) I'm not exactly sure why SA titled his post the way he did, but I can say that the beginning of that movie is the most powerful and moving bit of moviemaking I have ever seen. I found myself moved to tears; humbled; and felt such a sense of (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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