The mood was different at the gym on base yesterday. Nobody was smiling or even really into their workouts and traffic was lighter than usual for that time of day. On my way home, I saw TV crews parked at the entrance to the gate and reporters doing live shots. They were there last week too, when it turned out a military jet had crashed a couple of miles from my house.
I'd been hunkered down all day at work and didn't realize the war in Iraq had claimed more casualties close to home. This likely explains why the guy with the Virginia Tech T-shirt, who usually is friendly to this fellow Hokie, just stared straight ahead during his exercises. I wonder if he and the others there that day were trying to remember ... or forget.
6 comments:
Anne,
We live in an area with an army base and an airforce base. There are navy bases within a 100 miles too. It's hard knowing neighbors and friends are putting themselves at risk for us all the time. They are the best!
That's so sad. We lost two more guys from MN. It makes me more thankful that my brother is back home and NOT there.
We must never forget those who serve, both here and abroad.
Sad day.
Peace.
Very sad.
I can't get the 2nd link to work . . . probably just as well - the whole thing is so sad.
(You need to drink more to get a proper hangover - i'll forgive you this time, it takes much practice)
wow, that's sad. it is a good reminder, though, that people are fighting a war out there.
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