“our country is in distress” mother of PTSD soldier that commited suicide.

[Swede]

She discussed his suicide: “On July 14, after weeks of flashbacks and nightmares and having no medical help (yes, the VA turns them away) he took off his dog tags, walked to the basement of his home and wrapped a rope around his neck. And at 5 pm my precious son and proud warrior stepped off the chair.”

She asked for some understanding.

“Try explaining to Jason’s 13-year-old brother who planned on following Jason’s footsteps what went wrong,” she wrote. “Try explaining to the 8th Grade Confirmation Class who Jason had just personally thanked for their support during his deployment what went wrong. And mot of all, try seeing the fear in Jason’s Brother in Arms eyes as their trembling hands pull the American flag from his coffin and neatly fold it and present it to his family. Fearing their own future. So you ask why our flag is flying upside down. Because our soldiers are in distress and because of that very contract you talked about that they signed, they are not allowed to voice their opinion, so they rely on us to do so.”

She went on to say that “our country is in distress” for the way it has failed its vets. And she concluded: “When you drive by my house and see my flag flying I challenge you to help me turn it right side up. Show me that you are willing to do what it takes to help those that protect our rights and freedoms. And when I see that no soldier has been left behind, then that will be a day of joy for me to fly her right side up.”

http://www.iraqwarheroes.com/cooperj.htm

[thereismore]

1. George W Bush deserves everything that's coming to him.

The wrath of God is awesome. PS: I advocate a fair trial for GWB. I leave revenge to God.

[ninkasi]

2. This is heartbreaking

I really have no words to describe the tragedy that has been unleashed by the vile man who is trying, and failing, to lead our country. The tragedies have been inflicted on many people, in many countries. It will take generations for us to undo the worst of his policies, and for the ones who have lost loved ones, it will never be made right. For those who have been maimed in body, mind, or both, nothing will ever restore them to the people they were before this fiasco.

For those who have suffered the most, and will face a lifetime of suffering, how can there be anything that will make them whole again? Impeaching this monster, and trying him for war crimes is only a start. God help us all. For all of those who criticize Cindy Sheehan, sparing other mothers this heartbreak has been why she has found the strength to continue her brave fight.

I'm changing my avatar, in solidarity with this grieving mother.

[opihimoimoi]

3. Bush should be reading of this and similar stories...but he won't...too busy spinning and BSing

Shocking....but ...expected.....worse to come.....Bring um home quickly and safely.....Please.....

[ninkasi]

6. Exactly, Opi

Bring them home.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

4. Will Jason Cooper's death be counted?

How many other Jason Cooper's are there across the country? Men and woman who returned from Iraq or Afghanistan so emotionally shattered they felt the only solution to life was death? How high would the Iraqi death toll be if the Coopers of our country were counted???


Damn Geroge W. Bush, damn Dick Cheney, damn Condolezza Rice, damn Donald Rumsfeld, and damn every other neocon sonofabitch who helped kill this young man. :mad:

[malaise]

5. I saw these parents on TV

and burst into tears. This could have happened to one of my own nephews.
Fuck you George Bush.

[dogday]

7. Recommended because this is just one of the

many aspects of war they don't talk about... He will not be counted as a casualty, nor will he get the purple heart.. But he died from that war just as sure as the sun sets. As a Mom of a soldier, I am talking a lot to my son and looking for any changes in his attitude or demeaner... I worry that there will be lasting effects, but don't know what effects might occur....

[Rageneau]

8. Hoo-Ah! Bring it On! Shock and Awe! USA, USA, USA!

Individual families like this one are paying the price for our national arrogance and indifference to the plight of other peoples. The Republican Party, the corporate media and the jingoism of the American public is what cost this boy his life.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

9. Impeach, Impeach, Impeach

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He won't stop on his own. I used to hold out hope that this wouldn't be
needed or useful. At this point, what choice do we have? He is going to
continue to 'play' inthe Iraq sandbox regradless of what anyone else thinks.
Call and write to your elected officials.

[KansDem]

10. Yeah, It's bad in Iraq. Does that help?

Caution: EXTREME :sarcasm:

[nam78_two]

11. 5th rec.nt

[Mnemosyne]

12. I hope they keep a close watch on Jason's little bro. n/t

[smirkymonkey]

13. K&R

These stories are so sad - but do you think any member of the Bush family even gives a damn? W can't suffer enough for the damaged he has unleashed upon the world.

[WiseButAngrySara]

14. Wow! What grief-stricken eloquence. Very moving. ....n/t