Females in combat units

**BadKharma** · 12 Dec 08,, 04:22

Well my informing was done live with the family member that was called on the scene still present when I was working as a Paramedic. I actually preferred the physical labor I endured while in the service.

**Blue** · 12 Dec 08,, 04:25

Originally Posted by BadKharma

Well my informing was done live with the family member that was called on the scene still present when I was working as a Paramedic. I actually preferred the physical labor I endured while in the service.

No envy here, my friend.

**BadKharma** · 12 Dec 08,, 04:26

Originally Posted by 7thsfsniper

No envy here, my friend.

I did not think there would be

However there was also the time I had a stripper with a broken ankle that wanted me to see if her breast enhancement felt natural.

**Blue** · 12 Dec 08,, 04:31

Originally Posted by BadKharma

I did not think there would be

However there was also the time I had a stripper with a broken ankle that wanted me to see if her breast enhancement felt natural.

Ahh....the rewards of public service

S2 · 12 Dec 08,, 05:28

"Ahh....the rewards of public service"

Might have been looking to sue too.

Worth the chan...?

Naw.

Better to lay low. Did ya'?

**BadKharma** · 12 Dec 08,, 06:22

I told her that as a medical professional I could not do that, she gave me her phone number and I "examined" her off duty.

**sappersgt** · 12 Dec 08,, 07:39

Originally Posted by BadKharma

I have done both, A few people I had to inform still haunt me.

It speaks well of you.

Two that stay with me. The first when the wife of one my men who was killed visited me in hospital. She was OK at first, then broke down sobbing and asked my wife why her husband was taken and not me. Not a lot I could say and very hard on my wife.

A few years ago I was walking home from a restaurant and a really bad accident happened almost in front of me. The paramedic, whom I knew, said the young women wasn't going to make it and asked If I would hear her last confession. I did, holding her hand till she passed. She was 23.:(

**Albany Rifles** · 12 Dec 08,, 13:47

Originally Posted by Shamus

I love my Mickeys,couldn't do without 'em here in the winter

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Would that be Mickey's Wide Mouths?

**Shamus** · 12 Dec 08,, 13:50

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

Would that be Mickey's Wide Mouths?

Boy does that bring back some memories(well,sort of

) of some tremendous hangovers

.

**Blue** · 12 Dec 08,, 13:51

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

Would that be Mickey's Wide Mouths?

I find Mickeys wides and Mickey Mouse boots, both a highly recommended item for winter survival!

**T_igger_cs_30** · 12 Dec 08,, 14:47

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

Would that be Mickey's Wide Mouths?

Originally Posted by Shamus

Boy does that bring back some memories(well,sort of

) of some tremendous hangovers

.

Originally Posted by 7thsfsniper

I find Mickeys wides and Mickey Mouse boots, both a highly recommended item for winter survival!

And you guys say we Brits have a language all of our own

**Southie** · 12 Dec 08,, 15:13

Originally Posted by sappersgt

It speaks well of you.

Two that stay with me. The first when the wife of one my men who was killed visited me in hospital. She was OK at first, then broke down sobbing and asked my wife why her husband was taken and not me. Not a lot I could say and very hard on my wife.

A few years ago I was walking home from a restaurant and a really bad accident happened almost in front of me. The paramedic, whom I knew, said the young women wasn't going to make it and asked If I would hear her last confession. I did, holding her hand till she passed. She was 23.:(

That must have been extremely difficult for you and yet knowing that you were there for her in her final moment...that she had someone by her side holding her hand...I'm sure her family was very thankful!!

**BadKharma** · 12 Dec 08,, 15:27

Originally Posted by 7thsfsniper

I find Mickeys wides and Mickey Mouse boots, both a highly recommended item for winter survival!

I will second that recommendation wholeheartedly.

Originally Posted by sappersgt

It speaks well of you.

Two that stay with me. The first when the wife of one my men who was killed visited me in hospital. She was OK at first, then broke down sobbing and asked my wife why her husband was taken and not me. Not a lot I could say and very hard on my wife.

A few years ago I was walking home from a restaurant and a really bad accident happened almost in front of me. The paramedic, whom I knew, said the young women wasn't going to make it and asked If I would hear her last confession. I did, holding her hand till she passed. She was 23.:(

Yes grief is a very delicate thing. It sounds like you are in the pastoral services that was our go to area when telling the family they had lost a loved one we asked if they wanted us to contact clergy for them.

**Shiny Capstar** · 12 Dec 08,, 15:39

Originally Posted by sappersgt

It speaks well of you.

Two that stay with me. The first when the wife of one my men who was killed visited me in hospital. She was OK at first, then broke down sobbing and asked my wife why her husband was taken and not me. Not a lot I could say and very hard on my wife.

A few years ago I was walking home from a restaurant and a really bad accident happened almost in front of me. The paramedic, whom I knew, said the young women wasn't going to make it and asked If I would hear her last confession. I did, holding her hand till she passed. She was 23.:(

One that sticks with me, I went to see one of my men who had been crippled, in the same explosion that I escaped from with minor injuries, in hospital shortly after I returned from the deployment. Just seeing his family there, kids and all, it just tore me up. The worst thing was that if I had been the one driving that would have been me lying in that bed, I am quite sure that was going through their minds even though nothing was said to that effect.

**BadKharma** · 12 Dec 08,, 15:45

Shiny capstar that would be survivors guilt another powerful emotion that can be difficult to overcome I hope you have been able to make peace with yourself.