Everything in life changes us . I meant that in the more vague net sort of way , the combat veteran is never the same most have a brutally hard line nobody should ever cross . Some go humble and come home Friday night Honky Tonk and some are just the opposite . I've known a lot that were just ol' Joe but had that point . Too many come home ....etc etc . The youngest boy has been home 6 years he doesn't go out , doesn't have friends beyond a circle of trust , and probably shouldn't ever be in anything resembling a customer service job . I suspect he stepped in something over there . Hot powder and BBQ are a guaranteed shut down , lock out , cocked and locked , don't make any sudden moves , 4 alarm red alert status trigger for him . I don't question it when the phone rings at 0300 and he knows I'll answer or call back asap .
My Navy daughter doesn't cuss like a sailor she sets new standards . When they gave her the choice of Washington state Pacific Fleet or discharge she opted out , appearently reocovery duty on the Reagan at Fukashima has some colors she would rather not paint with any more . It's all good and aside from some opinions about racists and religious association that result in explosive sailorese .
The oldest boy is 12th Cav on his way to 3 up with a new 4 yr after his first 6 . Been over and back , carries himself like me now . Proud of his Stetson and gold sabors and spurs . Same kid otherwise except he's 34 now .