We have something in common - my maternal grandfather, who was only a kid of seventeen in WWI, was also gassed in France. While he didn't have a tube in his throat, he had lung problems for the rest of his life, and frequent bouts of pneumonia as well. I remember seeing him bedridden more than once because of it. Three of my maternal uncles fought in WWII, and several first cousins in Vietnam. Two died there.
War is filthy, and rarely in the end is anyone or anything bettered for it.
I do hope you continue to read. Thank you for your kindness.
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Date: 2012-05-29 04:46 am (UTC)We have something in common - my maternal grandfather, who was only a kid of seventeen in WWI, was also gassed in France. While he didn't have a tube in his throat, he had lung problems for the rest of his life, and frequent bouts of pneumonia as well. I remember seeing him bedridden more than once because of it. Three of my maternal uncles fought in WWII, and several first cousins in Vietnam. Two died there.
War is filthy, and rarely in the end is anyone or anything bettered for it.
I do hope you continue to read. Thank you for your kindness.