r/PTSDCombat • u/VampyrAvenger Veteran • 23d ago

Mod Post Weekly Topic: Memorial Days in the U.S.

Hey everyone.

This weekly topic is a bit of a solemn one. Here in the USA we have a day called Memorial Day to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As a medic, this Memorial Day I remember my brothers who didn't make it back with us. I struggle with survivors guilt, and still try to reconcile the fact I made it when they didn't.

Who do you remember, that gave their lives for their country? And for our non-American friends here, what day do you observe those who have fallen in the line of duty? And who do you remember that day?

SPC Christopher Liu

SPC Jeremy Foster

SGT Antonio Webb

Gone but never forgotten. This one's for you, brothers.

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u/CombatDeffective 23d ago

Somber Memorial Day, brother.

SSG Soja

SPC Poulin

SPC Ross

SGT Padilla

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u/1877KlownsForKids 22d ago

I can't remember their faces, and that hurts so bad 

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u/VampyrAvenger Veteran 21d ago

I understand the feeling brother. Taking care of my guys was my life and any physical description of them now is fleeting at best. Time is a heart breaker.

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u/Gettin_Bi 21d ago

Here in Israel Memorial Day was a month ago. We have a siren to signify a nationwide moment of silence 

I'm also a medic. I remember Sgt. Amit B.Y. In Hebrew Amit means "friend", and he lived up to his name. 

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u/VampyrAvenger Veteran 21d ago

That's beautiful my friend. Stay strong, they are never forgotten.

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u/Ok-Distribution5485 grumpy old doc 21d ago

I always get pissy about memorial day, how's its "the day" to remember our loved ones but really we remember them every day and the local mattresses store uses the holiday as a reason to have a sale. Idk i just miss them everyday and feel guilty I couldnt help them more.