The Noise of the 4th of July

Cpl Glynis Sakowicz — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:15:29 -0400

I grew up with a father who went thru 32 months of fighting in the South Pacific and a year more in Korea. It was not uncommon on any holiday that had fireworks to see my dad hitting the ground, or diving under tables when the larger explosions occured.
Later on, after the Gulf War, I saw it occuring with a few friends as well, and now, I see it in my husband, who was not only a Marine in the Gulf War, but a contractor in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
I am proud to be American, don't get me wrong, but I have begun to hate the neighbors and their use us M80's and other painfully loud fireworks, because I see my soul-mate diving under tables, and cuddling his terrified dog at least a dozen times a night.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jul 2 at 2014 9:33 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:33:23 -0400

Some may think this is extreme, but it's a thought, and could help.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jul 8 at 2014 10:40 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 10:40:23 -0400

CPL Sakowicz, just following up to see how things went for you over the weekend.

Response by Cpl Brett Wagner made Jul 9 at 2014 3:28 PM

Cpl Brett Wagner — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:28:49 -0400

I am truly sorry Cpl Sakowicz. I had an uncle that served in Korea on Pork Chop Hill and on a river boat in Vietnam. When he first came home from Vietnam I remember sitting in the kitchen with him and a car back fired and he was under the table in a split second. I hope it went as best it could.