"I'm Tired"

Two weeks ago, as I was starting my sixth month of duty in Iraq, I was forced to return to the USA for surgery for an injury I sustained prior to my deployment. With luck, I'll return to Iraq to finish my tour.

I left Baghdad and a war that has every indication that we are winning, to return to a demoralized country much like the one I returned to in 1971 after my tour in Vietnam. Maybe it's because I'll turn 60 years old in just four months, but I'm tired:

I'm tired of spineless politicians, both Democrat and Republican who lack the courage, fortitude, and character to see these difficult tasks through.

I'm tired of the hypocrisy of politicians who want to rewrite history when the going gets tough.

I'm tired of the disingenuous clamor from those that claim they 'Support the Troops' by wanting them to 'Cut and Run' before victory is achieved.

I'm tired of a mainstream media that can only focus on car bombs and casualty reports because they are too afraid to leave the safety of their hotels to report on the courage and success our brave men and women are having on the battlefield.

I'm tired that so many Americans think you can rebuild a dictatorship into a democracy over night.

I'm tired that so many ignore the bravery of the Iraqi people to go to the voting booth and freely elect a Constitution and soon a permanent Parliam ent.

I'm tired of the so called 'Elite Left' that prolongs this war by giving aid and comfort to our enemy, just as they did during the Vietnam War.

I'm tired of antiwar protesters showing up at the funerals of our fallen soldiers. A family who's loved ones gave their life in a just and noble cause, only to be cruelly tormented on the funeral day by cowardly protesters is beyond shameful.

I'm tired that my generation, the Baby Boom -- Vietnam generation, who have such a weak backbone that they can't stomach seeing the difficult tasks through to victory.

I'm tired that some are more concerned about the treatment of captives than they are the slaughter and beheading of our citizens and allies.

I'm tired that when we find mass graves it is seldom reported by the press, but mistreat a prisoner and it is front page news.

Mostly, I'm tired that the people of this great nation didn't learn from history that there is no substitute for Victory.

Sincerely,
Joe Repya,
Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army
101st Airborne Division

 

If you got tired who will stand for what you defending and fighting for. More power for guys like you (Joe Repya,
Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army
101st Airborne Division).

 

Thank you!

Thank you for posting this!

Thank all of you in our military, past, presant and future.

Reading these words gives me hope that there just might be enough people left that actually want to suceede. I recognize your efforts and sacrifice. You are all much more than I will ever be. I hope that some day I will find a way to give back to you for all you've given for us.

Thank you!

 

A heartfelt thank you from myself as well.

The media leading this country around by the nose to believe what they want them to believe sickens me.

Do you mind if I copy your thread to another forum where the job that you guys are doing is extremely appreciated?

 

onbelay for president! you've got my vote!!

 

Everything you said sounds about right to me.


Thank you for everything you do.

 

I literally could not have said that better. Wow.

Very powerful, and VERY sad stuff.

Thanks to all the men and women who have served, are serving, or ever will