"I was born five years after my namesake was murdered in the Krosno, Poland, ghetto, and after his family was executed in the Warzyce Forest and buried in a mass grave."
"When I was three, though I was not conscious of it at the time, my country joined the battles in Korea, resulting in the loss of valued lives on all sides of the conflict."
"As I witnessed the massive number of troops returning to our country in body bags, I became paralyzed with grief, knowing that my friends and classmates were among the dead."
"I am now well into my eighth decade of life, and Donald Trump has chosen to blow up boats and invade Venezuela, allegedly to extract and place on trial that nation's president on charges of drug trafficking."
The author recounts significant historical events from their life, including the aftermath of World War II, the Korean War, and various military conflicts involving the U.S. They express deep grief over the loss of lives in these wars, particularly among friends and classmates. The narrative spans from the atomic bombings in Japan to recent military actions in the Middle East and Venezuela, illustrating a continuous cycle of violence and the emotional toll it has taken over decades.
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