Remember Me
by Linda Riggi 2008
I signed up because I thought it was the right thing to do. Protect my country, my family, and my friends. I was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice if I was called upon to do so. I served in Afganistan and I will spare you all that my eyes have seen. War can have an ugly face.
I went to my heavenly home twice before being allowed to return to my earthly home. I asked my maker to please allow me another chance, because all I could think about was my mom, who spent the last two months at my bedside crying for me to return to her. My physical body had been badly burned and I was in a coma for the last two months.
When I finally awoke I felt the pain I was not allowed to feel when I was absent of my body.. Still, I knew I made the right decision. My Mom and Dad were both there for me day and night praying for my return. It was a happy reunion and nothing short of a miracle.
I am 27, I am spanish, my parents are from Mexico. I have no family of my own yet.. I hope to one day.. and I will tell my children of my experiences with war. I will raise them honorably, and tell them of my miracle. They will grow with a heart being proud of their heritage.
All I ask in return for my efforts is for you to remember me when confronted with todays immigration problems. Remember some Mexican-Americans are willing to lay thier life down for you and the freedom and safty of your family. Just Remember Me.
"In loving thoughts of my friend Jose Lopez."
Originally Posted On Site: 2008-05-25 17:28:08
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