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Rose's avatar

I had no idea. Thank you for highlighting this awful waste of life.

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Karie Fugett's avatar

Thank you for reading, Rose. 🙏🏻

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Jenn Morson's avatar

So much love to you, friend. I’m sorry.

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Karie Fugett's avatar

❤️

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Deb Sinness's avatar

I'm so sorry you and Cleve had to endure that nightmare, Karie. Thank you for speaking out, and I'm looking forward to reading "Alive Day" when it is released.

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Karie Fugett's avatar

Thank you so much, Deb.

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Heather Sweeney's avatar

I have chills reading this. Can't wait for your book to be out in the world.

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Karie Fugett's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Untrickled by Michelle Teheux's avatar

We love to wave the flag and thank veterans for their service. But to fund their needs? Um, sorry, that's just too expensive!

I never supported that war, but I do support the people who sacrificed and served. I am so sorry for what your family has endured.

I am sure you are aware of the show "Painkiller," but for any who have not: https://www.netflix.com/title/81095069

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Karie Fugett's avatar

I haven’t watched it yet, because I’m afraid to! I should just do it…

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Untrickled by Michelle Teheux's avatar

It's a good piece that helps illustrate how families suffered and continue to suffer. But I can't say how it would feel for someone like you to watch it.

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Rose's avatar

Thank you for subscribing to my Substack, Memoirist in the Museum. It is so unfair what has happened to you.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Does the funding and action taken differ with Presidents or are they all the same? I hope your book is read widely especially by those who can make a change. 🙏

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Karie Fugett's avatar

It’s definitely not the same. My husband was a grunt. I’ve heard people refer to guys like him as canon fodder. Unfortunately, I just don’t think the military sees people like him as worth the money and energy to keep alive.

I hope my book can bring about some kind of change. I really do.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

🙏🙏🙏

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