From an American Soldier, an American citizen to all of all the world's people!!!

I talk to you now because I can, because I must...........There are great minds all over this planet. I cannot describe my experince in Iraq or the war on terror, please, do not ask me too. I will not, mine is a personal battle. One that transcends life or death. I have seen too much, felt too much, both for my fellow soldiers and for the civilians I have seen victimized by this horrible conflict.
I only wish to say this...................................

SINCE 2003 I HAVE FACED AND SEEN DEATH, FROM BOTH SIDES. IT IS NOT WHAT EITHER OF OUR SIDES WISH. I HAVE HELD MUSLIM CHILDREN IN MY ARMS AS THEY DIED WITH TEARS IN MY EYES AND SADNESS IN MY HEART! I HAVE HELD FELLOW AMERICANS AND NATO SOLDIERS IN MY ARMS AS THEY DIED WITH PURE SADNESS IN MY SOUL. THIS CANNOT, AND MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE. I PLEDGE MY SOUL TO THIS CAUSE.

LOVE ALWAYS, AN AMERICAN SOLDIER,
TY

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Permalink Reply by Namaste Nate on December 7, 2008 at 8:21am

Ty, dear friend, I want to start off by thanking you for your bravery as a soldier, and for your courage to come on here and make a stand.
No matter how anyone feels about war, we must always support our fellow countrymen, and brothers & sisters on this giant place we call "Earth."
To you I send my love & positive energy.

Peace, Love & Light,
Namaste Nate

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Permalink Reply by Annie on December 7, 2008 at 3:33pm

You are in my heart as well as all the other soldiers and civilians. Hopefully in the near future we can all stand united.
I pray that in time your mind will be at ease.

From my heart to yours, Annie

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Permalink Reply by Ruth on December 7, 2008 at 5:25pm

Love and Peace be with you my friend

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on December 11, 2008 at 1:24am

Dear Ty
how are you these days?
You have received many comments, many feel close to you. That means that you are able to give a lot, and to open our eyes. And that is positive.
Stephanie

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Permalink Reply by maryse on December 12, 2008 at 12:23pm

I am sad to hear your sorrows but hope you continue to have courage and compassion. What you have lived through is part of your growth and only you can reveal the truth to those who have no idea....i wish for you all the healing and love in this seaso. maryse

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Permalink Reply by lonnie on December 12, 2008 at 7:46pm

u r so sweet- i am so sorry you have had to go thru this- thanks for sharing the real truth- i wish u love and peace-

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Permalink Reply by AnjaRa on December 12, 2008 at 11:23pm

Dear Ty!
I thank you for your post, and held it high. You really are a warmhearted man, and I see that you are joining one of the worlds community for peace, trying to change peoples attitude, because you have been there - in the war! Thank you, dearly!
I hope you have the currage to cry and let your tears run freely, or else you can soon be cold in heart. Hold your head up high!
I will suggest you take contact with a good EFT- therapist as soon as possible. We - the world - need you up and go:) And please - tell all the soldier you know about the tapping-cure; EFT. I have seen it doing miracles on very different personalities, and espesially ptss.
I wish you a wonderfull and fulfilling life with good health, loving familie, peace and blessings.
A varm big hug to you, Ty.
Love from Norway - AnjaRa:)

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Permalink Reply by Susi Baumgartner on January 5, 2009 at 4:43pm

Dear Ty,

your Spirit has touched our Hearts, as you have touched those you held, and it is the Spirit that will nourish us and sustain us through our pain and sorrow, and as it lives on and through us, we get to feel the connection of One, and the Truth that we are all connected, and all we have to do is imagine, desire and believe in Peace and it will come.

Welcome home :)