Still to this day this is one of my favorite pieces I have ever read. Its is written by a brother of mine in the DKMC Tim Slick Huggins. On veterans day I think it is the perfect read. As I lay in bed sick from a common cold or dehydration... I share this award winning thought with my veterans of battle.......... As you went into that world.. To fight for your brothers and or your country....the world gave some of you a gift..and that gift is a gorilla.. The gorilla is a beautiful animal that people adore but they also posses the power to be destructive and down right deadly... on some days you are in charge of the gorilla..and some days he controls you. Sometimes he walks beside you..sometimes he rides on your back..sometimes he wears camo and nobody knows hes there... But people know you are carrying something heavy..you work your body out to be able to carry that weight... But your body can only carry so much before it breaks down.....the gorilla can be gentle and affectionate ....but can also flip and be hurtful and dangerous ..you can camouflage all you want..but the weight and pain of carrying will also be there ..you must be in control of him...he posses the power to kill you and others...hes an Animal... Thats what you needed to survive that world........you have taken him out of his native habitat...and now u expect him to play nice with you and others... If you train him and help him get used to being around other people he will stand a chance...but if not...HE WILL BREAK YOU AND OTHERS...you can never ever get rid of him.. He is your blood..he is your son..he helped you survive..the least you can do is return the favor...he saved your life...now save his....teach him to be loving and kind and gentle...teach him to not be ashamed of how he looks ..teach him to never forget where he came from..but to understand it and accept....for one day he may need that strength that kept him alive in that world.....to keep him alive in this one. Dont keep him on your back..dont put a leash on him...be proud of him and teach him to walk beside you and stand tall with his chest out...maybe the world didnt give it to u..maybe you had him all along..maybe he was always there ...maybe the Machine groomed him because they knew that world would need him...and you did..but the machine didnt teach u how to control him when u left that world and possibly left the machine..some of you are still in the machine..but its hard notice that u have a gorilla when everyone has one.. Or sometimes you come here ..to garrison...and realize your the only one Carrying a wild beast...never the less.......he is your child...you are responsible for him...stop blaming shit on him..stop letting him bully you and others.. And help him:). After all ...He is I....and I am him...stay thirsty my friends. Remember everyday 22 lose their battle with the Gorilla. If you really appreciate a veterans service please join our fight at 22 needs a face. You can find out more at 22needsaface.org. to all of my brothers who carry the gorilla daily, thank you for your service and God Bless.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 12:57:50 +0000
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