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The ‘hilarity’ of PTSD
In “Less important whining” (letter, Feb. 13)
the writer made a comment about post-traumatic stress disorder being a “joke”.
I would like to address that.
It’s true that PTSD is a joke, PTSD is the hilarious anguish that nearly ruined my Vietnam Veteran father’s life. PTSD is the comedic parade of the faces of those who died beside me or those who died at my hands, that keeps me awake at night. PTSD is the barking laughter of a back firing car that makes me jump. PTSD is the amused snicker of a piece of trash on the freeway that I swerve in a panic to avoid.
PTSD is the mocking guffaws that haunted whole generations of heroes before it was taken seriously. PTSD is the dark grimace that stains a young man’s face when he commits atrocities in the name of revenge. PTSD is the answer to the “knock-knock” joke when the person knocking is a frustrated service member fragging his leader. PTSD is the punch line of the highest suicide rate the Armed Forces has ever seen.
PTSD is the bemused snort of spouse who are afraid to wake their loved ones when they cry out in sleep. PTSD is the amused look on a child’s face when they ask “What’s Wrong With Daddy?” PTSD is the echoing laughter that haunts the alleyway where a homeless veteran freezes to death while crying out the names of those he left behind.
No, dear reader, PTSD is not a joke. The joke is any chain of command that would allow a noncommissioned officer who thinks PTSD is a joke, to lead and mentor soldiers. And it is not a funny joke: it’s one that ends with tears, a flag-draped casket, and one word “Why?’
SPC. Eric Catron
Camp Liberty, Iraq
It takes more to belong to a motorcycle club than filling out paperwork, paying dues, and putting on a patch. You have to be committed and support the club. You have to ride out of state on occasion. The members of a club become family. You do all you can to help your family. If your club member needs help, you need to be there without hesitation, worry, or fear--just do it. Always have your brother's back. It takes time and money, but you need to be ready, willing and able to do whatever it takes. That's why most people don't want to be part of a motorcycle club. They don't want to be committed or give the time. We don't want wannabe's, patch collectors, or people lacking commitment. We want brothers we can depend on who are willing to do for the club whatever needs to be done. If you aren't ready and willing to do this, don't sign up. Don't start to prospect and hope you will slide in because you will not be accepted. Don't waste your time or our's.
Remember the members of this club have something special. Not many Americans can be part of this club. We are an elite class of Veterans. We served our country when it wasn't very popular to do so! It didn't matter if we were in-country, supporting, or serving wherever our government wanted us. We did it with pride and commitment. I believe that is why the members of this club support the military 100%. We've been there, done that. We understand what the soldiers are going through. We pledge NEVER, NEVER, NEVER have them feel what we felt. When you wear the patch, you represent all of us. GIVE RESPECT AND GET RESPECT. Be an ass and get treated like an asshole. We are committed to the brotherhood of the VOVMC and ride for those who can't. Ride safe and be proud of who you are! We are looking for more Brothers so if you would like to join us..just click the Join Up Here page. We need to remember our Vietnam Brothers... Brother Wolf
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"WHEN ONE BLEEDS WE ALL BLEED"
International President; Brother Baron
VETERANS OF VIETNAM MC MISSION STATEMENT
The Veterans of Vietnam Motorcycle Club is a military veteran’s motorcycle club dedicated to maintaining the special friendships and associations developed by them during their service to our country in the Vietnam War era.
Our main mission is to support veteran’s charities, in whatever form, by means of personal involvement, either through volunteerism, or fundraising events. In particular, Veterans Hospitals and Veterans Nursing Homes are charities to which we hold special allegiance.
We offer qualified veterans a unique opportunity to continue to enjoy these friendships through the brotherhood of motorcycling. The threads that bind the fabric of the VoVMC are the respect for the sacrifices made by all veterans. As a motorcycle club, we are devoted to enhancing the image of motorcyclists, at the same time seeking to ensure that all veterans and their families have the opportunity to freely associate with one another, without fear for their safety and welfare. These are fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
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Remember, NEVER AGAIN, WILL AMERICA TURN HER BACK ON HER HONORABLE MILITARY AND VETERANS. "Never again will one generation
of veterans abandon another."
--Author Unknown
International Vice President; Pappy Nine Toes
Mar. News...03/08/9...More good news from the Colorado Capitol. The house bill 1058 passed the Senate comittee unanimously this week. Thanks to all that atttended and testified. Looks like we're getting close to having this passed, and get any Veteran's remains, that have been forgotten, interred properly and give them the honors that they so much desrve. Jan. News...01/21/9...Good news from the Capitol. Several of us went to the Colorado State Capitol yesterday to help get a new law passed here so we may start the process of identifying any veterans remains that have been left in funerals homes unclaimed. It passed through the House Committee yesterday with 100% percent 'yes' vote. We have been involved with this now for almost two years. It now goes to the Senate. We will try to be there for that also. We definitely will be there when it goes to the floor for a vote. Thanks for everyone's support with this issue. The real work will begin when this piece of legislation becomes law. We will then need to start contacting all of the funeral homes in the state to see if and how many remains they have stored there, and then identify the ones that are veterans. From there we will have to get the funeral home to arrange for a proper internment with all of the honors that these forgotten heroes so much deserve.
I hope everyone had a good Holiday season. The highlight for me was to get to ride with Pappy and have dinner with him one evening. We met up wirh one of our good Buddies from the Leatherneck MC for a couple of beers before dinner. It's really good to have him back home.
Some of our Western States members
One of our members somewhere
"About Vietnam...The tragedy, indeed the immorality of those years, was that for the first time in our history, our country and it's government failed to match the heroic sacrifices of our men in the field...This must never happen again."--President Ronald Reagan June Thought of the Month...by Brother Nite Train - National Sec./Treas./Region 2 Rep.
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June News...Well, it's been a busy couple of months to start off the summer of riding. Thanks to all out there that have been participating in all of the Veterans doings out there. It's starting to look like a very busy Summer.
