Military members: When was the last time you cried and why?

Question

Military members: When was the last time you cried and why?

Answer 1

I'm sure at some point they all cry privately, mostly because of the sadness of it all, and because they miss their family.

Answer 2

When I was a baby. Because I wanted something to eat.  

Answer 3

after 38 years in the Military and 2 failed Marriages nothing Fazes me anymore I never feel sorry for myself and unless they are connected to me in some way don't care about others I went to an ANZAC dawn service to remember my fallen mates and on the way home about 10 oclock in the morning a bunch of Young people in my street accused me of stealing My 6 medals .

Cry what for i like me as i am  

Answer 4

Just now. I read LAVADOG's post. So sad... =(

Answer 5

im crying right now.....my grammas dying......oh im sorry i didnt realize u said military members =/.......well 2 ppl in my family went to war........1 in the vietnam.......and the other in ww2

Answer 6

well i read your question above totally im not a military my BROTHER is a MILITARY ,,,SCOUT RANGER in my home land well  as i see my brod for all his trainnings as a military its very hard and veryyy  difficulties  trannings as i see but my brodther is very hard NEVER HE CRIED or WEEPING at the moment even if his personal  problem and if you are military try your very best that you are very STRONG PERSON if you are accepting or interring the LIFE as a MILITARY bcoz military is not easy all trainees etc,, the way YOU PORT YOU REPORT the way YOU PLACE  YOU REPLACE,,,,,this is my own and simple opinion only and good luck to all

Answer 7

I just cried after reading LAVADOGs post.  Poor Speedy.

I think I will go get drunk now.

Requiscat in Pace Speedy!

Answer 8

speedy is dead !!!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

I got drunk and I stepped on my pet turtle causing massive shell damage..and because I was toasted my emotions got the best of me..

RIP "speedy"

Answer 10

Almost two years ago when 3 soldiers in my platoon were killed by an IED attack.  The worst moment in my Army career.

Answer 11

Things like the National Anthem and other stuff seem to hit me differently now that I am in and have been deployed, etc. Last time I cried, when my wife left last month for a year of Air Force training. Happy and sad tears at the same time I guess.

If this post was meant to see if military members are robots with no emotions and feelings, then let it be known we are the same as everyone else in that regards. We have learned to suck it up and press on and put service before self, which in itself will bring tears from time to time. (i.e. kissing your family good-bye the moment you get on a plane to deploy). That is a gut-check only those who have done it can understand.