01-18-2009, 10:37 PM
Sinister Wrote:I don't think you understood my post.The Afterbirth Wrote:Too young for Vietnam... I believe I've heard the expression before, just never cared enough to question it though. I take it from your definition that it refers to seeing something immense and powerful that changes your life? Interesting phrase.How much clearer do I need to make seeing the elephant? Go join up at 24HourForums and read some stories. What these men have to tell you will chill your blood. Russian Wolf, Wheels, Q, JB, Desert Rat, MrPaseo; ask them, they will tell you.
Just be prepared for some hideous stories.
Hell, ask Moose here in Mock; he has some pretty intense stories himself.
I don't need to ask anyone for stories. I served 6 years in the Navy, 4 of which where as a Diver, and nearly all of which were in the Middle East. I worked EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) and DSRV (deep submergence rescue vehicle) commands. I've seen my fair share of combat and death.