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Old 07-21-2011, 18:35   #1
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Purple Hearts are a hardy lot
VA finds that veterans with war wounds live longer than unscathed

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Old 07-21-2011, 21:05   #2
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Interesting idea.
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Old 07-21-2011, 22:01   #3
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My grandfather(RIP) lived till 89, he had a PH due to tank shell shrapnel taking out part of his intestine near Monte Cassino. Maybe there is something to it...
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Old 07-21-2011, 23:05   #4
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Read that awhile ago and have a slightly dif theory.
The vast majority of the time the PH getters are combat arms guys...I think combat arms guys are just slightly more tenacious.
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Old 07-22-2011, 03:20   #5
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Read that awhile ago and have a slightly dif theory.
The vast majority of the time the PH getters are combat arms guys...I think combat arms guys are just slightly more tenacious.
I think there is something to your statement. Those that have received combat related wounds (more severe than kerry's) get a little mental fortitude reinforcement and ego stroking.

Awards for valor are great,, but bullet hole(s), fragg'ns, and IED's that you walk away from are life altering..

The VA should matrix airborne vs leg vets. Bet the jumpers live loner??
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Bet the jumpers live loner??
Only because their vertebrae are compressed and they can't ride their motorcycles any longer.
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I think there is something to your statement. Those that have received combat related wounds (more severe than kerry's) get a little mental fortitude reinforcement and ego stroking.

Awards for valor are great,, but bullet hole(s), fragg'ns, and IED's that you walk away from are life altering..

The VA should matrix airborne vs leg vets. Bet the jumpers live loner??
There's a lot to be said for bending your knees when necessary.
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Only because their vertebrae are compressed and they can't ride their motorcycles any longer.



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