A good trip

[Dave--]

Well i just got back from my school trip to D.C.

Arlington was sullen and interesting (though my neglible clasemates thought of it as no more than a hike to a point ) and for refrence I am not a fat kid with too much acney and very bad B.O. due to inadaquate showering.
Now back to the point. I met a few veteran's and it was deppresing because you see these people dont have long, so meeting them and learning their lessons is important.
That was a once in a lifetime trip and im deppressed now. Even if my social life is going to turn around tommorrw (Monday here) for the better due to deep talk with some of the other teachers, i would like to know if anyone has any moral support that can help it would be much appreciated because i just dont stop thinking about it and i get more sad HELP, its off topic but at this point IM DESPERET EVERYONE ELSE IN MY HOUSE IS ASLEEP
(listening to music helps for me anygood songs?)

[Gerry Chester]

Cheer up Dave,

As a veteran of WW II, I would advise you not be depressed by the fact that each day our numbers become fewer. It is the natural progress of life.

Cheers, Gerry

[spidge]

Cheer up Dave,

My dad always said that he was one of the lucky ones who returned to a much changed and better world.

He said, "I went to war so hopefully my children would not have to" and while this did not come to fruition, he was philosophical about remembering the war years by "we must remember those who fought and died and respect their contribution in life and death as die they will".

I still remember my dads strength of character and miss our talks even though it has been 24 years since he passed away.

[Owen]

Dave
Be happy that you've met these Veterans.
The fact that you apperciate their Service and respect them will make them think it was worth it.
Good on you mate.

[Kitty]

Dave. I understand exactley what you mean. These men you met are some of the bravest, most caring people in the world. They have seen and done things we can only imagine in our worst nightmares, but they always have a good word or a joke for people.
Arlington is a war cemetry. Of course it has a sombre atmosphere, but when you were there you were remembering the young men who died for their country. Many of those boys are now forgotten or have no-one left to think of them. You, for a few moments, remembered them.
Now look at it like this. Those veterans lived life to such a degree we could never imagine it without entering a battlefield. They have grasped life with both hands and still get more out of it than you or i ever could.
The vets i know in my local town are so full of l ife and joie de vivre that it takes my breath away. At over 80 they have more energy and desire to see and do things than i do at 26. I have learnt that lesson and i have changed. I take what life can give me and then go lookign for more. After meeting them i took a long hard look at myself and what i have achieved compared to them. I am now at university and changing everything about myself.
Learn their lessons and try to be like them, even just a little bit. But never be depressed by what has and will happen to those men. Just remember them and teach others to do the same. That is all the veterans ask of us.
If you are still feeling down in the mouth after this, then drop me an email and i'll have a chat with you.
Kitty

[Gage]

There are times when we want to stop the world so we're not left behind. The fact is you can't. We all get sad and at times reflective, you're not on your own. Just try to ride out the storm and think of things that make you happy. If I'm down I try to get on with things and work thru it or find a friend to off load some of the baggage.
You are not the first to feel this way neither will you be the last.
You're remembering and caring, that makes a big difference in this sometimes cold world.