(((robert))) i'm sorry i didn't see this until now...forgive the delay in reviewing...first of all, *salute* and thank you for your service to our country...once a marine, always a marine...i wasn't good enough, so i joined the air force LOL. secondly, i had to read this short story...you see, God gave me the gift for writing on september 11...i wasn't there, but witnessed it unfold live on t.v...i felt as helpless as this old veteran in your story...well written, outstanding write; this touched my heart and will stay with me for quite some time...(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(
I would love to comment how excellently this piece is written. As a young woman that came from a very long list of men in my life that have served our country and not being able to serve myself but very active with volunteering at our local veteran club I have met some of the greatest people (Our Veterans)who as have stated that same thing I wish I could go there and fight for our country again(as most have already served during a war once)or just go there to help with what ever needed to be done. When reading this peice I cried in for this veteran's pain and helplessness.
Would just like to say THANK YOU to all veterans who have served our country because with out you we would not have our rights and freedom today.
Reviewed by Ed
6/16/2002
As a former active Marine I know that there are many of us (no matter what our age or condition) who wish we could go over there and kick their ass. My wife, who works at a VAMC, said MANY came in, even in wheelchairs, wanting to re-enlist.
Reviewed by dfitzgibbon
1/26/2002
I cried for his painful helplessness.This story will touch every ex-soldier's heart.
Reviewed by Richard Marino
12/16/2001
People in this country who are burning our flag, and making dissenting remarks about our present military efforts to save their skins ought to read this realistic prose.
I know exactly where the character was coming from. My husband, disabled, heart problems, housebound, retired Marine, watch that scene unfold over and over again on TV. I think none got their hearts ripped more on 9/11 than those who fought for our freedom.
Reviewed by Kristie Maguire
11/28/2001
I stand in awe of how excellently this story is written. My hat is off to you, Robert, for such a gripping story about the tragic events of 9/11.
Kristie Leigh Maguire
Reviewed by Mark Haeuser
11/24/2001
Haunting! I found myself here with tears in my eyes as I read. I know such men and I think that the author must have also. This story gripped my insides and I admit I was astounded. Great work!
Rovella is a beautiful woman with a cold heart whom blames herself for an unfortunate old family secret that is literally ruining her life. This secret impedes a gorgeous woman from having happiness in her childhood, and throughout her life. Dark sec
A page-turning novel about a relationship between best friends that is interrupted because of betrayal , deceit, sexual promiscuity and pregnancy happens!
Rovella is a beautiful woman with a cold heart whom blames herself for an unfortunate old family secret that is literally ruining her life. This secret impedes a gorgeous woman from having happiness in her childhood, and throughout her life. Dark sec
