Just wanted to voice my appreciation for War. Not only did it give me a greater understanding of the conflict in Afghanistan, it helped me understand my father and his experience during D-Day and Operation Overlord. My father was withdrawn, insular. He always seemed to be protecting himself and wary. He was happiest when he was alone. Now, it all makes sense. Dad was awarded the Bronze Star and four major battle stars.

  Dad passed in…

Dear Sebastian,

I wrote an article that mentioned your contributions to our Country in the September-October edition of the Purple Heart magazine.  I wrote on page 26 of that magazine that you are the author of the two most definitive works thus far written or produced on the global war on  terror and the American fighting men who return again and again year after year to fight on its zones of peril... Restrepo and WAR. Its not much but I have purchased these works by the dozen and…

Dear Sebastian,



Just turned 55-going-on-17



My birthday present to myself on this occasion is to pick up where I left off in high school, with an acting career.



My new agents are Cyril Caurthens and David Toth of JK Toth Productions LLC:

http://jktoth.com/…

On Sunday, July 16th, The New York Times ran Sebastian's provocative essay, Why Would Anyone Miss War? in their Review section.

Readers quickly took to the NY Times Facebook page and began commenting and posting their own opinions on the piece, and war itself. The discussion grew in intensity rather quickly; check out the conversation…

Sebastian,

I just read your NYT opinion piece, “Why Would Any Soldier Miss War?”  It brilliantly illuminates many perspectives and the profound disconnects facing individuals, communities and our entire zeitgeist of modern warring society.  

Our societal psychic disconnect is real and palpable.  Even though I’ve not had any relatives or even close friends that died in recent US wars, whenever I’m on the…

Mr Junger

I have just finished WAR and watched RESTREPO.  I have also read V.F. articles and other things you have written.  Shortly after I finished WAR I heard of Tim Hetherington's death, and felt that I had lost someone close to me, as your writing brought him alive in the book.  I know how you truly loved him as a brother, and were devastated by his loss.  Your sensitivity and compassion come through in your writings.  You made war come alive through your descriptions and…

just wanted to post a link to the podcast with Sebastian's interview with Armstrong and Getty. Great author on a great show

http://www.fox910.com/cc-common/podcast/single_page.html?more_page=&podcast=ang2011&selected_podcast=Armstrong_and_Getty_052711_H1_1306505563_24472.mp3

The 2nd Annual Semper Fi 5K Race/Walk will be held on Saturday July 2, 2011 in Washington, DC. All proceeds will benefit the Semper Fi Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides crucial medical and financial assistance to wounded U.S. servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as to their families.

Hi to all,

I have watched the movie and have now read the book.  Both were well done and give the rightful credit to our boys on the frontline!  What really caught my attention was the whole idea of men aren't missing the war when they come home, but they miss living in a world where there are set rules and standards where love for your brothers is all that matters.  When they come home they can go by in civilian live with a daze and do no really have to worry about anything…

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The Hetherington family has named three charities where one can make donations in Tim's memory, and asked that I share them with all of you.  

Milton Margai School for the Blind in Sierra Leone…

Following the news of the U.S. killing of Osama Bin Laden, the publishing news site Galley Cat suggests a meaningful way to support those who serve:

How To Share Books with Troops Overseas

by Jason…

To All of Tim's Friends,

Below is the link to the condolences website that the Hetherington family has set up.  You can post comments and in a few days learn about how to donate to the charitable organization they are establishing in Tim's memory.

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