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Re: Not Saving Private Ryan.
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Date: 
Fri, 28 May 2004 23:22:17 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Thomas Stangl wrote:
   Those who have older relatives that were in WW2 have no problem respecting veterans.

There have been wars since WW2 where veterans were just as brave. Have you read ChickenHawk, Dispatches or Nam?

   Unfortunately, the # of people with living WW2 vets is quickly decreasing.

Indeed. The BBC has an excellent project underway which hopes to record personal accounts from people who were there.


  
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.

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

  

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.

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?

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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