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DEAR MOMMA
Non-fiction by G. Perez
During times of war our brave men and women proudly serve and defend
their country. They take on missions that not many of us would ever
dream of attempting. During the long hours and even longer days they
can only take comfort in each other. A buddy is what gets you through
the darkest days. When you have not slept for days and are hungry you
realize what life is all about. It's all about MOM!
Mom is the often forgotten soldier at home fighting her own war. She
did not enlist nor was she drafted but she serves proudly alongside
her fellow countrymen. Fear is a common issue in a Mom and her
warrior. A mother can feel plenty from great distances. This is why a
son or daughter constantly thinks of Momma when in the military.
Without Mom we would be vicious killers, without souls, no compassion.
But since Mom is present we learn to do our job with respect. We make
Momma proud even though she will never actually see what we are doing.
It is best if Momma goes blind prior to entering a battle zone. These
things are just not meant for Mommas to see. Let alone her offspring.
Mothers based at home work and then also have to carry the fact that
one day they could receive a knock on the door. A knock on the door is
indeed a sad knock, but the pride in her tears can never be truly
felt. There is no happiness upon hearing the knock, but yet they open
the door, in hopes it was just a false alarm.
A medal she was born with as she has passed boot camp without ever
attending one day. She must now serve her country as she also has been
given orders. Her duty station will remain the same until her hero
returns from duty. There is no day off in this Army, the days are also
long here at home, and the nights filled with prayer.
Mothers of America, I salute you. I have served our country
proudly and not a day went by when I did not think of my Momma. We may
of had our differences, but god damn if that meant anything in times
of hardship.Ladies, you are my hero. If I could give each of you an
award it would be a piece of my heart. Thanks Momma's! Semper Fi
EMAIL(LAVADOGMARINEONE@YAHOO.COM)
G. Perez
USMC
Posted 12/21/2007
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