Interviewing a Iraq War Hero

I recently interviewed a man who is a friend of mine on Yahoo! IM. SPC. Nathan Lewis is currently serving in the military over in Iraq. It means a lot to me that he allowed me to interview him. To all the heroes serving, I want to thank you! God Bless!

Katy: How old are you and can you tell me a little about your family?

Nathan Lewis: Well I just turned 26 in June and I have a lovely wife and two wonderful children one girl and a boy.

Katy: That is precious, how long have you been married?

Nathan Lewis: 5 1/2 years

Katy: Wow wonderful!

Katy: what branch of the military are you in?

Nathan Lewis: I am in the Army.

Nathan Lewis: I was in the Navy for a while as well.

Katy: Wow so you got honorable discharged from the Navy and joined the Army, what made you do that?

Nathan Lewis: Too many people in the Navy and not enough advancement.

Katy: Oh I see. So which branch do you like the best?

Nathan Lewis: Well the Navy is a lot more see the world type of military but the Army is funner.

Katy: Ah gotcha, that is cool.

Katy: How long were you in the Navy and how long have you been in the Army?

Nathan Lewis: I was in the Navy for 4 years and I have been in the Army for almost two.

Katy: Okay, so you have been serving almost 6 years, thank you.

Nathan Lewis: You're welcome.

Katy: Aren't you in Iraq right now?

Nathan Lewis: Yes

Katy: How long have you been there?

Nathan Lewis: Since April

Katy: What is it like to wake up in the morning and face what is going on there?

Nathan Lewis: Well it is scary sometimes because you will hear gunfire of an explosion and not know if something will explode by you next, but the kids are what I enjoy about Iraq.

Nathan Lewis: They are so wonderful because they want to see a peaceful resolution to this whole war.

Nathan Lewis: and it seems like they are the only ones who hold this country together.

Katy: I bet and that is so admirable. For you to take to the kids like that.

Katy: Aw that is great but at the same time sad.

Nathan Lewis: Well they can't help the situation they are in.

Katy: I bet you notice a lot of emotional effects that take it's toll on the kids.

Nathan Lewis: It's the adults that need to stand up for themselves and end this war.

Katy: Yes I agree.

Nathan Lewis: I do.

Katy: Do they have kids fighting in the war?

Nathan Lewis: No not usually.

Nathan Lewis: Sometimes in like Baghdad they use kids as suicide bombers.

Katy: Oh that is appalling, how sad.

Nathan Lewis: Yes.

Katy: Have you actually seen anyone get killed?

Nathan Lewis: and they also use children and women as shields.

Katy: (sorry stop me if you need to)

Nathan Lewis: No, no you're fine

Katy: That is crazy, but not surprising.

Nathan Lewis: No I have not seen anyone killed yep but I have lost a good friend of mine already.

Katy: Oh, I am so sorry.

Katy: Do you know how long you will have to stay there?

Nathan Lewis: 18 months at the longest.

Katy: How is this effecting your family?

Nathan Lewis: Well my kids are missing me and they wake up crying at night sometimes missing me but other than that my wife usually tells them what is going on.

Katy: Yeah, I can't even fathom what they are going through. As long as they know Daddy is a hero.

Katy: So you told me earlier that you get to go home to visit, soon, right?

Nathan Lewis: I never consider myself a hero.

Katy: Well I do.

Nathan Lewis: Yes

Nathan Lewis: Thank you

Katy: I am sure many other Americans do as well.

Katy: How long will you be able to stay at home?

Nathan Lewis: Two weeks.

Katy: That is good.

Katy: What do you think about President Bush? Is he fair in this war?

Nathan Lewis: In the beginning I would have said yes, but I think the war has drug on too long.

Katy: Yes. Do you think there will be peace anytime soon?

Nathan Lewis: There will never be peace in the Middle East.

Katy: If there is one thing you could tell the American people, about your experience, what would it be?

Nathan Lewis: That it is all worth it that America is worth fighting for and people need to remember what happened on September 11.

Katy: Yes, definitely. Is there anything else that you would like to say?

Nathan Lewis: USA is #1

Katy: I agree!!

Katy: Well I won't keep you any longer. Just so you know, this will be published for all to see.

Katy: Oh yeah, may I ask your rank?

Nathan Lewis: All as in who?

Nathan Lewis: Yes, I am a Specialist.

Katy: The place is called Associated Content

Nathan Lewis: Okay

Nathan Lewis: Cool

Katy: Is that Okay?

Nathan Lewis: Of course

Katy: We are proud of you SPC. Lewis. Have a good night.

Nathan Lewis: You too

Katy: Did I abbreviate that right?

Nathan Lewis: And I will talk to you later.

Nathan Lewis: Yep

Katy: Okay, Thanks and God Bless.

Nathan Lewis: You too.