Very interesting - especially from a non-US perspective!
I hadn't noticed the "colour" inclusion/absence aspect. Being interested in genealogy, I did however feel strongly the weight of each word for each "relative" a soldier is (at the very beginning). I liked the simplicity, the impact of the relationships and was too choked half-way through. We don't have boys/girls off to war or training to the scale of the US. In the UK we lead a "sheltered" life if we do not actually know of anyone involved.
Indeed a little OT, very "American" but it certainly made me stop and feel and brought all sorts of emotions home! Thanks for sharing.
TRINA, so young, so attractive, so strong and above all so generous to take your "adoptive" son in. One life saved indeed into the warmth of your family! Very moving!
Cheers!
Vim
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