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Janine Lutz (52) tels friend and colleague, Michelle Coleman (30), about her son Johnny, his service in the Marines, and his suicide. She talks about the organization she has created to bring "battle buddies" together after they have returned from deployment.

Interview ID ddb001626

Juan Garcia (57) talks to his son Carlo Javier Garcia (28) about Juan's military career. They also talk about how all of Juan's other children enlisted. Juan expresses how he's proud of Javier and did not want him to join.

Interview with Patricia (part 1)

Patricia begins by talking about sending letters or at least a sentence or two everyday through email. She is upset at the people who insult the army. Patricia says that the soldiers are dying for those who insult the army, but acknowledges that people have the right voice their disagreement. Nevertheless, those that insult don’t realize the pain they are causing. She questions what causes these inflammatory comments. She lays her faith in Christ and uses her belief as a source of strength. Her son also shares his commitment to the Lord and the manner in which he asks God to help him live one more day. The interview is in English.

Interview with Rose (part 1)

Rose (a mother) explains how her son is 20 years younger than her daughter and was always close to her. They never discussed any aspect of the military even though her husband and brother were in the navy during the Vietnam war. Her son's decision to join the army came as a complete shock. She tried to convince him not to join the army but he was determined and became a combat engineer who dealt with explosives. He was injured during one of his missions in Afghanistan when a bomb exploded and was trapped under his vehicle going in and out of consciousness. He is blessed to be alive and has been able to continue doing his job. He did have injuries to two frontal lobes and lost some hearing. She is hoping that his injuries will improve with therapy but it's hard. She has had the support of her family and people from her school who always ask about her son.

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Interview ID ddb001624

Leslie (35) talks to new friend Sue Clarke (71) about her years as a military spouse, raising her son, and ultimately divorcing her husband. She discusses the hardships her family endured and facing a promissing new chapter of her life.

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