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Comment on Memorial Day 2012: The Perpetual Cost in Human Lives, PTSD, Suicide and Other Issues by John Erickson

John Erickson — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:57:48 +0000

It should be called PTSI, for the people who are afflicted by this ARE wounded, and wounded in a way that is often hard to see. I just hope that, in the do-nothing atmosphere that currently permeates Congress, our representatives can come together long enough to prevent spending cuts to the VA. Now, more than ever, we need to take care of our fighting men and women properly.
Great post, Padre. And a (belated) Happy Memorial Day, if ever this day can be fully happy.

Comment on Too Young: In Memory Commander Marsha Hanly, Nurse Corps US Navy by Kendra Voss

Kendra Voss — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:27:35 +0000

Padre Steve, thank you so much for your tribute to Marsha. I did not know her extremely well, but our paths crossed many times in high school and in college. Even as just a casual friend, she touched my heart. I’ve had a difficult time making sense of it this past week. My thoughts and prayers are with the great many she touched and especially her family. God Bless!
Kendra Voss
Morse Bluff, Nebraska

Comment on Memorial Day 2012: The Perpetual Cost in Human Lives, PTSD, Suicide and Other Issues by Erma

Erma — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:32:03 +0000

Thanks for sharing. Having worked for the military in the hospital, I have watched fellow medical professionals, chaplains, and other military personel deal or not deal with PTSD. My heart breaks for them..no one who served in Iraq or Afganistan comes home the same! As Medical people we are supposed to be unaffected by the suffering we see around us. When the fact is, we wouldn’t be good providers if we remained unaffected. We are the worst patients because we are expected to have the answers for our patients. I suspect it is the same for chaplains. I recently read a book about depression and the church. It was excellent! I hope that books like this will change the culture of the Church and that the changing views on PTSD will change the Military culture. I hope and pray those changes happen sooner rather than later.

Comment on Too Young: In Memory Commander Marsha Hanly, Nurse Corps US Navy by Ann Marie Raniowski, LCDR, NC, USN

Ann Marie Raniowski, LCDR, NC, USN — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:54:27 +0000

Again, words can never say enough when we lose someone who has given so much of herself not only to her family but to her patients. I only had the privilege of knowing Marsha a short time while working at BHC Sewells’ and how she never came to work in a negative mood. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and children during this time.

Comment on Too Young: In Memory Commander Marsha Hanly, Nurse Corps US Navy by Suzanne Fierros

Suzanne Fierros — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:56:30 +0000

Thank you so much for saying all the things I have felt and more for Marsha. I only knew her for the last couple of years, but in that short time have been amazed by her pose, professionalism and instinctive ability to understand everyone’s situation without passing judgment. When Marsha was to leave the command and I knew, or rather thought, I was not going to see her after my deployment I made it a point to thank her for all she did for me from the depths of my heart. I told her that I thought she was one of the best leaders I have ever known and if I ever have a chance to hold a position such as hers I could only hope to emulate her leadership skills, and compassion. I am so happy I said those words to her, for I truly ment every word!

Comment on Too Young: In Memory Commander Marsha Hanly, Nurse Corps US Navy by padresteve

padresteve — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:07:14 +0000

Thank you. I wish I could be there but will be in spirit. Blessings on you.

Comment on Too Young: In Memory Commander Marsha Hanly, Nurse Corps US Navy by Trevor Carlson

Trevor Carlson — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:23:45 +0000

The Memorial Service at NMC Portsmouth is on Wednesday May 23rd @ 1200 in the Auditorium in Bldg 2 (formerly bldg 215).

Comment on Too Young: In Memory Commander Marsha Hanly, Nurse Corps US Navy by CAPT Anne Mitchell

CAPT Anne Mitchell — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:53:05 +0000

Thank you Chaplain Steve. Your post could not have been better articulated. Marsha was an amazing woman. I had the honor and privilege to have worked with her during the Continuing Promise mission last year. I was the Director of Nursing Services, and Marsha was my Department Head in the ICU. She exceeded all expecations as a leader and clinician. She touched so many lives onboard and abroad in the countries we visited. Her caring touch, compassion, and love of mankind was so apparent in all she did. I cannot even imagine the pain that her husband, children, parents and brothers and sisters must be experiencing. Our memories of Marsha will remain in our hearts and minds!!

Comment on Too Young: In Memory Commander Marsha Hanly, Nurse Corps US Navy by Ingrid Byles

Ingrid Byles — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:29:31 +0000

Thank you Padre Steve for your beautiful words. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Marsha’s family. I am honored to have served with LCDR Hanly aboard the USNS Comfort last year and blessed to have known her. I can still remember her beautiful smile each and everyday during our mission aboard the ship. She will be forever in our hearts.God’s blessings, CDR Ingrid Byles, NC USN

Comment on Too Young: In Memory Commander Marsha Hanly, Nurse Corps US Navy by padresteve

padresteve — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:40:43 +0000

Francine
I heard from one of our physicians down in Camp LeJeune that it 8s Wednesday at 1100 at NMCP. Not sure if that is accurate but what I was told here.
Blessings
Padre Steve+