RuffDesperado

No questions here, I just wanted to say thank you. As a soldier, I am fortunate enough to have the benefit of a society that is generally accepting of my profession, if not appreciative. I cannot imagine what it was like to be drafted (not sure if you were or not though), and forced into an unpopular war on the other side of the world, just to come home to a society where you are spit on. Thank you for paving the way for soldiers like me to serve, and thank you for taking the time out of your Memorial Day Weekend to do this AMA.

When I read the title of your AMA (the final chapter...kind of ominous) and saw your user name my heart absolutely dropped. I read your update before and thought things were going well for you. As I was reading your post now I felt like I was reading a book with twists and turns, mostly from my own ignorance and not knowing the significance of the medical terms you were using. I am absolutely thrilled to see you recovering. Look at this as a second chance. I remember reading your initial post and trying to relate to the idea of not being able to watch my child grow and it was a crushing idea.... Be the best father, husband, and person that you can be, and I wish you the best of luck in your recovery...

I respect the fact that you seem to understand the troubles of the soldier who unfortunately attacked you, God Bless.