Your Best Memories in Life
I do live in the present and don't often sit back reflecting on my life.We are all human and im sure we all reflect on chapters of our lives ..
Some great,Some bad and some memories that are our best ones.
Weather its a best memory of family,loved ones,lost ones and all of life and love.
Family is most important to me and im sure many peoples best memorys are their children and their family.
I never have been married and i don't have any kids so of course there's no memory to share.
I joined the Royal Australian Navy at 17 years of age..By day 4 i hated everyone and thought id made a huge mistake..It turned out good..
In my 6 years of service i had traveled to so many countries,i had great times,bad times and served in 2 conflicts.
Those 2 conflicts were very scary..1 conflict was so horrific that made me see just what men can do to each other and how heroic men can be under the worst situations.Also bearing witness to what humans do to each other that the press and media harldy showed..I wouldn't want my family to of seen the evil done where i had been..Its something only Veterans can understand..To never want to ever tell those stories to anyone..
And Hollywood movies never can never really get it right..
But i digress..
I recently went to a Navy reunion and had caught up fellow ship mates that i hadn't seen in years.
Though i have kept in touch with many and marched with them on Memorial Day..A.N.Z.A.C Day.
That night we swapped stories,laughed and i hoped that night would never end.
I'm man enough to admit that i shed a few tears listening and sharing stories...Some so bad i had forgotten and most never will be erased..
But we are not war mongers..We were just so young and served our country doing more good.
After that reunion i came home and sat down thinking...
Those guys are like brothers to me and besides the bad things i finally realised that the Navy was the best time of my life..We were young,we treated our bodies like an amusement park on liberty and shared the best times of our lives...
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My dad was a soldier its only in later life hes told of hand to hand fighting and things both terrifying and heartwarming ...
I met sailed with 4 Swedish chaps had served Near Srebriniza Bosnia they had a few drinks and a re-count so horrible came out, it wasnt easy to sleep thinking about it, they tracked the responsable down and despatched the perp, yes humanity can do unspeakable things, so we can all be free and enjoy life
We have (largely) the world we deserve when terror and dictaterships are permitted to flourish, sadly.
Im glad you concluded the comradeship and fellowship was the best to coem out of what you undoubtably. went through together.
Good blog matey
Reading your navy experience, I remember war movie such as "save private Ryan" or so... I can feel what you feel, how close the chemistry that you have with your almamater, when you were there at 17, only scary, desperate and homesick you felt but today all become best memory you have.
I really wish I have a chance to have such an experience to join one particular institution and going to struggle for a country .. Any country, maybe join for UN calling.
I don't know.... But it would be nice experience.. Memorable.
And can really make a difference to others,even if it helps just one you will feel great inside your heart..
Good for you Amor..Thanks
Tango
Tango
I have good memories growing up on a farm, my horse being my best mate & partner in crime. I was happy in my 20's with someone & my job. Had a tough time for a couple of yours, but was determined to get through this.
I'm actually having a good time now, I have achieved things & some dreams came true for some things I wanted for a long time.
Life is good.
I went back to Co Kildare where my Dad came from and rode a few horses..
Got thrown off after taking on a horse that was to moody but i took the challenge even after being warned
Yes Kn..Life sure is good
Slanga
I have lots of happy memories...
Fun childhood growing up with my 3 brothers, cousins and very close relatives.
fun teenage life in the convent and living with other girls there who became my "sisters" till now.
Fun University days and found good friends who are in touch with me till now.
Fun jobs...the most memorable one was working for AAFES in Iraq when the war started there..and have witnessed the inhumanity and cruelty there...an eye-opener and a humbling experience.
Happy married life...experienced what love is all about.
Having a baby and watching him grow...feeling that love and pride every time I look at him.
These are the phases of my life, I wouldn't turn back the time and have them any other way.
I treasure all of those experiences, they made me who I am today...and I'm happy with that.
My first conflict was in Iraq in the Gulf war..Scared to death but it got done..
It definitely is humbling and a sober experience to of been over there and see the human costs..
You would of been in more danger than me i think C.H..
Most of my time was spent in the Persian Gulf sailing next to a U.S Aircraft Carrier..that ship made feel very safe to be along side..The firepower of ships shelling Iraq was so loud..But i was suprised of the noise those jets made taking off and landing..Watching those fighter jets was amazing..
After coming back from a combat environment i admit i was so twisted but still i had the knowledge of knowing to never ever take anything for granted. ever again..to always tell someone how much you love them,how much you care for them,and that i never really did before..
May of been bad but my experiences of combat are nothing compared to most Defence people..
And any Veteran who reads this blog will definitely know that..And life really is beautiful..
I have gotten a lot more careful when getting up on a horse and don't get up to the stuff I got up with my own one when young.
Take care and hope things keep going your way.