Dust hits my face, Beads of sweat trickle down, The sun is burning, I’m ready. Around me, Faceless soldiers, Faceless enemies, Running to the Continue Reading
Have You Ever Wondered Who You’d Be Without War?
Have you ever wondered who you'd be without the war? Seriously? I have thought about it quite a bit and, if I was given the choice, I'd do it all Continue Reading
Living with Survivor’s Guilt
It was a pleasant September day in 2005. The Praetorians were getting ready for their patrol. This time, we had another squad with us. Out of respect Continue Reading
Combat Stress Reaction Treatment and Why It Works
When we first came home from Iraq, we landed in New Jersey. We remained on base for a couple of weeks to get "acclimated back to the civilian world." Continue Reading
Death…the Game
Dust covering my faceMedevac just took offSoldiers deadI wonder, why not me My mind in a dazeWhat just happenedWhy did we switch roadsAt last Continue Reading
Winning the Battle at Home: Transforming Anger into Motivation
January of 2006, my flight home from Iraq came up fast! Of course, like every other combat veteran, I was scared shitless of my last couple of weeks Continue Reading
What You See and What you Didn’t
You see me on the streets of this city You see me in uniformYou see the badge on my chestI just smile and nod as you walk by me You didn’t see the Continue Reading
Bushido: Applying the Principles in Law Enforcement
I have been a student of Karate since the 5th grade. I remember the first time I walked into class and saw the students sitting on the floor of the Continue Reading
I Prepare for the Day
My mind focused. My determination directed.My resolve strengthened. My primal instincts enhanced. The sounds of iron hitting the floor sounds like Continue Reading
For the Struggling Veteran
At timesIt’s not about Physical strengthBut strengthening your mind At timesIt’s not about Physical therapyBut mental therapy Wake Continue Reading
Law Enforcement: First World Problems vs. Real World Problems
There are times when I've responded to calls and left shaking my head. I'm sure fellow officers reading this would agree. The problems we have to Continue Reading
The Face of Burden
Why are you always intense? Why are you always mean? Why are you always angry? You look like you’ve been through hell. These and many Continue Reading
