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Sneak peek: Private Needham's War

May 22, 2019 / 03:35

This episode discusses the life of a military veteran who reflects on his past, including his transition from a carefree surfing lifestyle to joining the military. The conversation touches on the struggles of adjusting to civilian life, the impact of trauma, and a tragic incident involving the death of a young woman named Jackie.

The guest shares his experiences of growing up, starting to surf at a young age, and eventually seeking a sense of brotherhood in the military. He expresses regret about the choices he made and the consequences that followed.

Jackie's story is central to the episode, as the guest recounts the violent circumstances of her death, which he was involved in. The graphic nature of the incident is highlighted, illustrating the severity of the situation.

The episode also addresses themes of guilt, the challenges of reintegration into society after military service, and the complexities of justice when it involves veterans.

Overall, the episode presents a raw and honest account of a life marked by tragedy and the struggle for redemption.

TLDR

A veteran reflects on his past, including a tragic incident involving the death of a young woman named Jackie.

Episode

3:35
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48 hours presents that day and what happened that day is gonna be with me - the day I die it's something I carry on
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my conscience every day and I just can't believe that this this is where my life is right now
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like when I look back when I was a younger you know I'd never see myself at 25 26 years old you know being called a
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murderer I started getting in the water and I was probably about eight and then kind of surfing took over it was it was
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awesome I had no worries I had a relaxed job I was doing freelance art for a few companies
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anything that I could do that had to deal with painting or being artistic or expressive if I was I was on it
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well there's a point in my life where I was kind of just tired of surfing everyday working at surf shops and I
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wanted something more so that's what kind of pushed me to join the military and it strictly wasn't for you know
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private country or anything like that it was just to help the guy to help you know brothers in arm the Brotherhood I
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was looking for you know a brotherhood it's you go over there with the complete intention of giving your life for
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somebody else and I think there's nothing that has more valor or integrity than that
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[Music] there's times I do sit out there and I wonder where I could have been if I
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stayed home I would be a total different person Jackie was a very loving beautiful girl
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who loved me and I loved her unconditionally Jackie was beaten to death it was a bloody scene the pictures
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show a scene that you know most people would think it's a Quentin Tarantino movie on Jon's hand you could actually
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see the swelling that was caused by his repeated pummeling of Jackie's face he beat her to death beat her to death she
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was a 19 year old girl really attractive you know a high school graduate ton of friends everybody said what a sweet gal
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she was I was trained to kill I come home I can't adjust to the regular civilian
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lifestyle I spun out of control I needed help you can't let sympathy affect the administration of justice simply because
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someone is serving your country you can't use that as an excuse or a pass on unlawful criminal conduct unfortunately
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with the way I was trained you know to react to threats is to neutralize threats he didn't someone I love
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[Music] you

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  • 85
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Episode Highlights

  • The Day That Changed Everything
    Reflecting on a life-altering event, the speaker grapples with their past and identity.
    “The day I die, it's something I carry on my conscience.”
    @ 00m 21s
    May 22, 2019
  • A Loving Relationship
    The speaker shares a poignant memory of love and loss.
    “Jackie was a very loving beautiful girl who loved me and I loved her unconditionally.”
    @ 01m 59s
    May 22, 2019
  • Struggles of Adjustment
    After military service, the speaker faces challenges in returning to civilian life.
    “I was trained to kill; I come home and can't adjust to the regular civilian lifestyle.”
    @ 02m 41s
    May 22, 2019

Episode Quotes

  • I just can't believe that this is where my life is right now.
    Sneak peek: Private Needham's War
  • There's nothing that has more valor or integrity than giving your life for somebody else.
    Sneak peek: Private Needham's War
  • Jackie was a very loving beautiful girl who loved me and I loved her unconditionally.
    Sneak peek: Private Needham's War

Key Moments

  • Life Reflection00:26
  • Love and Loss01:59
  • Military Struggles02:41

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