tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10616339.post116218409720509993..comments2023-08-20T04:44:26.157-04:00Comments on A Soldier's Thoughts: DamageZachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13788548920729883920noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10616339.post-7507484900270530442008-04-09T14:41:00.000-04:002008-04-09T14:41:00.000-04:00You are an amazing person for what you have been t...You are an amazing person for what you have been through. I've been reading your blogs for a school assignment in English, and when I started reading yours I was amazed. We have a lot in common, besides the fact that I'm a 16 y/o high school student.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10616339.post-1164379655293730102006-11-24T09:47:00.000-05:002006-11-24T09:47:00.000-05:00We will always carry a part of Iraq with us, no ma...We will always carry a part of Iraq with us, no matter where we spend our future days. Remember the ending of Jarhead, how he said he would always remember what his hands had done, no matter what he was doing in the future: caressing a woman, holding a baby, etc. There have been different names for it through different wars, but the truth is PTSD is a factor for anyone going through traumatic & war & life changing situations. The fact that you are aware of the changes in you will serve to aid you in your re-integration. I leave this shit hole real soon and while I'm totally stoked about it, when I'm completely honest, the whole reintegration thing scares me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10616339.post-1163068693686584712006-11-09T05:38:00.000-05:002006-11-09T05:38:00.000-05:00i've just read your beautifully written blog from ...i've just read your beautifully written blog from start to finish and i really hope it continues for everyone. It seems like it helps you alot to share and it definitely brings all manner of emotions to those reading it with you. Equally, if you fcan feel contentment and peace and you don't experience the need to write anymore then I really hope that too. with love to you and yoursAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10616339.post-1162825444140292682006-11-06T10:04:00.000-05:002006-11-06T10:04:00.000-05:00Hi Zach - I just learned about your blog through T...Hi Zach - I just learned about your blog through <I>The Best American Nonrequired Reading</I> 2006 edition and I wanted to tell you I was blown away. Your writing is amazing and it's very encouraging to see that it's not necessarily un-American to disagree with this war and with what is being asked of our soldiers in Iraq. I wish you all the best and I hope you're able to tame your demons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10616339.post-1162804733767686492006-11-06T04:18:00.000-05:002006-11-06T04:18:00.000-05:00hey soldier boy,butch and the kangaroos are gonna ...hey soldier boy,<BR/><BR/>butch and the kangaroos are gonna hang ole uncle saddam. who's next?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10616339.post-1162303302084638452006-10-31T09:01:00.000-05:002006-10-31T09:01:00.000-05:00What really brought this on is, Zack has stopped w...What really brought this on is, Zack has stopped working out, and is upset at how quickly the flab is returning. I _told_ him it was a waste of time. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10616339.post-1162271328813431832006-10-31T00:08:00.000-05:002006-10-31T00:08:00.000-05:00Have you read "Achilles in Vietnam"?You might find...Have you read "Achilles in Vietnam"?<BR/>You might find it interesting...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10616339.post-1162212761178924862006-10-30T07:52:00.000-05:002006-10-30T07:52:00.000-05:00Please never stop writing, Zach. If I ever go to y...Please never stop writing, Zach. If I ever go to your site and see it gone, I'll be very sad. I want to read your first novel someday. Thank you for this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com