"On Killing: Veterans - Video"

2015-11-18T09:30:36-05:00

Published by "WatchCut Video"

We asked veterans to talk about what it was like killing someone.

Thank you to the veterans who shared their story:
Lonnie
Lance
Josh
Dan
Jonathan
Qassim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsfbO9oz0GI

On Killing: Veterans - Main Video

We asked veterans to talk about what it was like killing someone. If you would like to volunteer or donate to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, please...

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Nov 18 at 2015 9:37 AM

2015-11-18T09:37:33-05:00

Pretty emotional topic. You can see the pain in their eyes and hear it in their voices.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 18 at 2015 9:54 AM

2015-11-18T09:54:52-05:00

Powerful stuff. Thank you for sharing.

Response by SGT Justin Anderson made Nov 18 at 2015 10:10 AM

2015-11-18T10:10:57-05:00

I commend these guys on talking about that sore subject. The guys I was together with, we don't even talk about it amongst each other, let alone anyone else.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Nov 18 at 2015 11:22 AM

2015-11-18T11:22:40-05:00

Lance is a great friend of mine here in Olympia. He talked about an attack on a bus in the Balkans, that he has never told me about. IT was very chilling hearing this story. If he hadn't survived, there would be no Lance, no past commander of the DAV chapter and VFW post, no awesome father, etc...

I am very grateful that these veterans felt safe enough to tell their painful stories...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2015 11:35 AM

2015-11-18T11:35:29-05:00

What a sobering story, but so powerful in its meaning. Thank you all for sharing your experiences to the world so that just mabey we can learn something from it.

Response by Danni Downey made Nov 18 at 2015 12:05 PM

2015-11-18T12:05:36-05:00

I come from a family of soldiers I never served due to medical issues
My family did not talk about this topic
I feel this difficult time is important to talk about cause many civilian really don't know what it is all about
Today I heard only one percent of the population serve in today's volunteer armed forces I think that it should be like some other countries where individual should honor their country by giving two years service not necessarily in the military but as an acknowledge that they have some skin in the game of what makes America great
Our ability to be free
Love to all
Danni

Response by Sgt Michael Johnson made Nov 18 at 2015 1:21 PM

2015-11-18T13:21:49-05:00

Before my mother passed we were sitting at the breakfast table and she said, "Mike, nobody can kill someone and it doesn't bother them." I said, "Mom, you just met one. I've never lost a wink of sleep over it." I never lied to my mother as an adult, but I might have that time. The story about how time stands still and you can remember details in nanoseconds is true; even after decades have passed. And, I otherwise have a terrible memory.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2015 10:48 PM

2015-11-18T22:48:10-05:00

On Killing by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. Great read.