19 year old Dad sent to Europe to fight Nazi's on the front lines.  Never even touched a gun until then. Watched atrocity after atrocity committed by Nazi's. (Entire family shot dead including children by Nazi's in retaliation for helping GI's while in France). PTSD before there was even a name for it. Frostbite in his feet so severe he was scheduled for amputation of both feet (blackened tissue) because the Army was not prepared for war, lacking appropriate boots and apparel for the soldiers.  Lifelong struggle with alcoholism (he would get drunk and sob about what he saw during the war EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT).  Uncle shot in the head by Nazi's, steel plate in his head rest of his life.  Uncle with mental illness after multiple trips to Korea and Vietnam. 2 cousins who returned from Vietnam in boxes.   Boyfriend who suffered severe flashbacks after 2 tours to Vietnam.  Came home with a drug problem.  I don't think I need to keep going, most of you probably get it.