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    Name: dyzgoneby
    Location: California, United States

    I am married to a wonderful Marine and a mother of 5 darling children. Sniper has been home from his second tour in the Shitbox since July 2006. This will be my rants, raves and rumblings with my life with him as a Marine Wife, him dealing with life post Iraq and the Marine Corps next adventure for us. At times I may whine, I may cry and there maybe times I just don't make any sense and you think WTF. These are my feelings and my feelings alone. If you don't like what I have to say, click the "X" in the right corner and move on. Thank a vet for having that choice. If not, sit back and enjoy the peak into my crazy world.

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    Sunday, August 26, 2007

    Sniper is Coming Home Permanently

    Most of you that have followed this pathetic blog, know Sniper came home from Iraq July of 2006 and had a shoulder injury when he was WIA in May of 2006. Which he had surgery on March of this year. You also know Sniper has PTSD that has manifested itself to a whole new level over the last year. Put the two of these together, along with the other "wounds" that he has received over has last couple of tours in Iraq and 16 years of his life in the Marine Corps and it was inevitable, he was put on a PEB Board and being Medically Retired.

    Or so we thought.......

    For those who have never been thru the process, the DoD will review your injuries and give you a rating. The difference in rating's will either give you pay and medical benefits for you and your family for the rest of your life (aka Medical Retirement) or a severance check and send you on your merry way (aka Medical Separation).

    Sniper and I have had over the last few months lengthy conversations and played the what if games. What if the board comes back with this? What if the board comes back with that, do we fight it?

    After a very long and agonizing process, the PEB came back last week. He had 3 days to either accept what the Board gave him or ask for a reconsideration.

    After 16 years of giving his life to the Marine Corps. Sacrificing everything, himself and his family for our Country....He received a Big Huge "FUCK YOU!"

    It was NOT an easy decision, but Sniper decided to sign what he was given and come home.

    He could have fought it, but at what expense? How much longer can he endure the path he has been on? The process to fight it could take months or even years. Would the outcome change from where he is at now? What price would he have to pay to continue to fight it?

    The whole process has made me sick to my stomach. He has sacrificed so much and in the end lost everything. The DoD doesn't give a Flying Fuck about him or anyone else. It is just a bunch of fucking Politician's playing games with people's lives....

    I am going to tell you a story of a 11 year old little girl who understands something the DoD doesn't.

    An Excerpt from her writing:

    "I decided to do this report on my Step-Dad. He is a Marine. The reason I did this report on him is because he never gave-up. He always persevered, even when he got blown up, got shot at and even got pepper sprayed in the eyes while he was fighting a guy. He persevered and kept going back to Iraq.

    Since he spilt his blood for our Country to be Free, he was awarded with a Purple Heart.

    As a Marine he was called, "Sniper" and that is because he handled a gun. Sniper was a fast and great leader. He was always serious and cared about the other Marines."

    This came from a little girl who knows and understands a hell of a lot more than most will ever know. Our kids are Proud of what and whom he is and that is what means more than anything the damn DoD can give us.

    I am too frustrated to write more, but I wanted to let ya'll know where everything is at this point. Sniper should be home within the next 30 days. Unless the DoD continues to Fuck with him.


    Dyzgoneby

    Sniper, I love you with all my heart. Soon this nightmare will be over and you can come home to heal. You can come HOME to start a new life with all of your family.
    xoxoxo
    Your Wife

    posted by dyzgoneby at 8/26/2007 10:30:00 AM

    Comments on "Sniper is Coming Home Permanently"

     

    Anonymous Anonymous said ... (12:55 PM) : 

    To all, this is "Sniper", hello. I dont write here but after reading this post I had to. Dyz, thank you for being you!!! I do now as I have since the day I met you, Love you with every ounce of my being.

     

    Blogger Stacy said ... (4:51 PM) : 

    I know that the two of you are so glad that this is almost over. I am sorry that it did not turn out like you both wanted. Seems like that is happening a lot lately when the guys are getting out on medical.

    Good luck to you both. Enjoy him being home, once you finally get him there.

     

    Anonymous Anonymous said ... (8:17 PM) : 

    Good to hear from you again, Dyz. Missed ya bunches and wish to hear more about this enduring love you two have. Your 'almost' parallel anonymous friend. (You got it right in the end. )

     

    Anonymous Anonymous said ... (12:29 AM) : 

    *waving to Sniper*
    Dyz,
    i am so so sorry for all the messy ugly stuff you guys have gone thru since your love came home last year. but in the end, 50 years from now, raising a child who could so acurately understand and communicate those things she said about Sniper, THAT is the best thing to be proud of. a beautiful loving family to surround you all...

    sending you all lots of love!
    and wishing you many many years filled with happiness and a house filled with love and friendship!

    love you my friend!
    ladybug

     

    Blogger Unknown said ... (7:42 AM) : 

    I'm sorry it's all come to this. I want to just think about how happy your will all be to be together.
    We're still waiting to here over here....

     

    Blogger kbug said ... (9:41 AM) : 

    I'm so happy that Sniper will be coming home for good soon...but I'm also sorry that he's being treated so badly. Unfortunately, our government still has a problem with treating their vets the right way. Being able to look past the hurt to the wonderful future ahead will take some of the sting out of that, though. Hugs to all..... :)

     

    Blogger MQ said ... (7:13 PM) : 

    I say fight it. My husband appealed his rating too. They said it will take three years to make a decision. can you believe that??? That's through the VA though, not DOD. So, fight it. Make them justify the decision. My two cents.

     

    Anonymous Anonymous said ... (6:09 PM) : 

    We thank your husband for his years of service. How very sad to end this way. All the best to you and the family. May you have days of peace, joy and understanding as you begin this new path.

     

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