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Re: Not Saving Private Ryan.
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Fri, 28 May 2004 23:22:17 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Thomas Stangl wrote:
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Those who have older relatives that were in WW2 have no problem respecting
veterans.
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There have been wars since WW2 where veterans were just as brave. Have you read
ChickenHawk, Dispatches or Nam?
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Unfortunately, the # of people with living WW2 vets is quickly
decreasing.
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Indeed. The BBC has an excellent project
underway which hopes to record personal accounts from people who were there.
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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.
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I expect, for a lot of guys, they feel guilty; even when they can justify what
they did or did not do. I still feel guilty about a duck I killed when I was a
kid.
Scott A
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John wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Don Heyse wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur wrote:
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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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| 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 (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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