These four digits mean so much, these four digits defined who I was and what I stood for. It took a lifetime to earn. Blood, sweat and tears are just the start. The sacrifice is something many claim but really can’t relate to. The pain that lives on, more physical these days than mental. Earning those four digits take its toll.
It taught me what tired really is. It taught me what brotherhood can do for the soul. It showed me how to overcome much and endure what you can’t.
It taught me things that I just can’t write.

To my 03 brothers – today is our day.
Thank you for your service, thank you for sharing a bit about your experience in such a creative way 🙂
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Wow this piece was so moving, filled with emotion. I think the line “it taught me things I just can’t write” is so powerful. Thank you for your service and for sharing this slice.
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This post is so powerful. There is so much you’ve said by not saying too much. Thank you for your service and thank you for being a part of our writing community!
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