Comments on: TATTOOED UNDER FIRE Filmmaker Discusses Fort Hood Shootings

By: harley2009

harley2009 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:33:41 +0000

I don't know where to start the show prompted so many thoughts.I'm a grown man, I've never served but I stand behind our veterans,I'm a biker in some eyes covered in ink some think thats intimidating and the show brought tears to my eyes at times.I'm a god fearing man and I believe that in extreme circumstances we need to protect our freedom but don't always agree with our corupt governments choices.My heart and prayers go out to all the men and women who voluntered to protect my freedom as well as thier families at home.Thanks also to River City Tattoo for being the ears to listen and for giving what words of comfort you can when our next generation needs to vent.I believe the Lord will return that blessing to you in your time of need.My prayers go out to you as well.Love your art work maybe some day I'll have the pleasure of you covering some empty canvas on me if I'm ever in Killeen. Eye opening documentary hats off to you. E.M. Phila.Pa.

By: johnecheverria

johnecheverria — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:11:56 +0000

I couldn't help my self but to break out in tears as I watched this documentary, A former southern California gang member was deeply moved by each story, and came to the realization that all these years I have take it for granted what a awesome and great Nation of ours, My nephew is currently stationed in Fort Hood and feel very proud of him that he joined the best army in the world.

By: a1yana

a1yana — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:06:31 +0000

I am new to this my husband joined the army in 2008 and he is being deployed on December 4 2009……I am so scared! I was watching this program and could not hold back my tears. I could not stop crying. Each one of these men were like my husband, to hear their stories and know that someone you love is about to step into the same things that they were describing is overwhelming. I thankful that I got to see this look into the lives of our very brave men!

By: mikki3kids

mikki3kids — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:16:56 +0000

I watched it last nite when I found out that Heather Locklear was on Conan…boooorrrinnngggg! lol…so I was flippin thru the channels and saw someone getting a tatoo…always been a desire of mine, but too dayum chicken to get one…but then I kept watching and found out these were the you men & women in our military, I stayed and watched…and cried…and watched…and cried some more…I was amazed how young these soldiers were that were being deployed and how often they were going over there! My ex hubby was in Special Forces for 7 years, 8 months and 12 days (yeah I remember useless info like that lol) and I remember him telling me all his stories of when he was sent over the first time to Iraq and how back then the military wasnt allowed to send soldiers back to back on tours like that because you'll get instances like what happened on Nov 5th…oh yeah the Army will start painting a bad picture of him like he was linked to 9/11 or that he had friends who were in terrorist groups, blah blah blah…it's a bunch of bunck!!!! Like what the young black sister was saying about the internet money making business over there, these wars are nothing but a money making machine…I hate hearing about our soldiers over there dying for what? freedom? freedom for who? us? we've been free since 1776! hello!!! What we need to be doing is protecting our borders and providing health care and jobs and improving education over here and how about building up our military & weaponry so if they do try to do some 9/11 shyt again we'll be on the ready…Let them keep fighting each other…they've been at it for thousands of years…since the time Moses left Egypt…do you think they gonna stop cause we over there? hell naw! they dont even want us over there!!! Obama need to do what he promised and get them boys & girls outta there! like yesterday! and that's all I have to say about that…

Oh and by the way, I enjoyed this documentary…very moving & informative…I'm gonna tell everyone I know to watch it…Excellent work ladies!

~Miracles & Blessings~
m~

By: mymy36

mymy36 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:40:29 +0000

Well wishes to all on Veteran's Day. Thank you for what you have done for our country and for me and my family. Thank you for what you have done for whatever reason. You are all in my prayers. I hope you each come home and can live productive lives making lots of good memories.

By: Brenda Davidson

Brenda Davidson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:37:52 +0000

My husband and I lived in Belton & worked in Temple, a few years ago. We are Canadians & loved our time in Central Texas. We have been back to Texas several times. Your documentary film, especially in light of the recent tragedy is very touching. I very much enjoyed the depiction of the young soldiers, and the compassion of the tattoo artist. I am heartbroken for all those hurt, in so many ways.

By: storr54

storr54 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:30:21 +0000

Moving, emotionally raw…music fabulous! Where can I get the soundrack?

By: charleshessinger

charleshessinger — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:23:57 +0000

I am a veteran married to an active duty soldier who has been to Iraq two times. We live, well I live on Fort Hood with many of these young men and women who have gone to war or are going for the first time. The reason I said "I live" is because I recently figured out that my spouse has not been home for our last five anniversaries due to deployment or being in the field getting ready to deploy once again.

The troops featured on your show are young enough to be my children. They have young babies, are newlyweds, etc.. who are being put through the wringer because of a war which was not thought out and well planned. Those who send young Americans to war usually have nothing to lose (childrens life), have never served their country, and wave the flag to show their partiotism. Waving a country's flag does not equal patriotism! If they had a horse in the show it is likely more thought would go into the human costs of war.

I visit at the local VA and see the outcome of those who have been to war. A facility like this is where every Congressperson/Senator should have an office. There would be more thought as to the cost of war and the consequence of the "after war effect" on any human being.

The average American citizen cries about taxes and the cost of war. The "after costs" are infinite because there is no sure time of death after a soldier returns from war. One can live for weeks or 70 years after they return from war. Each and every American should understand this and not worry about the "raising taxes" to support each and every VA facility, along with every servicemember who has served their country.

Maybe re-thinking our corrupt political system, not voting those who have consistently lied to their fellow countrymen, will help when the next war looms. Each and every servicemember raises their right hands and vow to protect the "Consitution of the United States", not some oil company, foreign country or political agenda.

I thank you for telling the stories of these soldiers, telling the good, bad, and ugly of war and its consequences. It was a great piece of work.

WHOA 4 ID "IVY"

By: dan22

dan22 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:44:37 +0000

Well said, and ditto, and the film is a fascinating look at our soldiers. Thanks for letting them tell their stories in their own words.

By: dan22

dan22 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:38:54 +0000

Well said, and a really fascinating look at our soldiers. Thanks, and ditto to all you said.