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Hi, I just finished reading a book a colleague lent me called "Medic" , about British (mostly) military medics (all ranks from stretcher bearer to surgeon). I can't convey how moved I was reading it, words escape me. If you ever get a chance to read it, do so. Hats off to all you combat Medics, of any nationality.

Years ago, my Father(RIP) was at a garage near our home which is next to a river, he was talking with the owner and a Policeman when they heard a commotion from the direction of the river. A young boy had fallen in and his sister was calling for help. The policeman and my Father went to help and my Father ended up saving the boy and having to assist the policeman from the River. Years later Dad was invited to the boy's 21st as guest of honour.

This attitude isn't just confined to the US, it has happened in Ireland too. People expecting to have 2 foreign holidays a year, 2 new cars in the driveway and the concept of volunteering your time for a good cause almost unheard of ( not quite dead yet though thankfully). Younger people seem more concerned that the antics of celebrities more important than real news. Maybe it was always this way, with the older generations giving out about the younger generations.

My she Rest in Peace.

RIP. My condolences to all his family and friends.