And Then I Cried Stories of a Mortuary NCO eBook Justin Jordan
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"And Then I Cried Stories of a Mortuary NCO" is the first work from Justin Jordan. Jordan details life as an Air Force Mortuary Non Commissioned Officer. In his stunning debut Jordan forces the reader to walk beside him on his journey in this gruesome world. Jordan holds nothing back, and shares in graphic detail how he honored Americas heroes, both at deployed locations and stateside. This book will pry your eyes wide open as you gasp from the sheer horror he faced daily, from dealing with the families of the fallen, to witnessing the embalming and preparations of the deceased. Jordan also shares how this job taxed his mental well being, as he suffered in silence, longing not to care. Jordan is still serving on Active Duty and suffers from the crippling effects of PTSD, his story will enlighten you, it will touch you, and yes, you will cry.
And Then I Cried Stories of a Mortuary NCO eBook Justin Jordan
I just read "And Then I Cried," by Justin Jordan, and thought, Who knew? Who knew that there is trauma involved in taking care of our military dead (or any dead, for that matter), trauma that, over time, runs deep? By the time you see a body in a casket that looks like it is simply asleep, a lot of work has been done behind the scenes to give that illusion -- work that the average person will never see. Justin Jordan pulls back the veil for us in this book, giving us a glimpse into the frightening unknown.As a 24-year military wife, I knew about the Services Squadron in the Air Force, but always assumed the people assigned to it were the desk clerks at the base billeting office and the base gym. I did not know that Services is a catch-all squadron that provides cooks as well as clerks, and I certainly would never have thought it provided mortuary services for those fallen in battle or who die in accidents while on active duty. I got an education with this book.
Although I was warned that I would cry when I read it, I did not; I was too caught up in the gruesome horrors it showed, which were graphically detailed. I can easily see why the author ended up with PTSD after working in mortuary for a long time. Any normal person would.
As I read about Sergeant Jordan went about his duties, I was touched at how he couldn't help but inject his personal feelings with his professionalism as he did his job, well done and with love, as well as pride.
Some other things that stood out to me were: the angel-like mortician who is a constant player in this story, and who could handle anything that came her way; the reverence with which the military handles the remains of its dead; and the reluctance of Sergeant Jordan to lay down his duties because he knew somebody else would have to take them up in his place and he didn't want that burden to fall on anybody else.
The deaths that seemed to have affected Sergeant Jordan the most were the suicides, which left him angry because they selfishly caused so much grief.
Of special note to me was how Sergeant Jordan began to have supernatural experiences -- seeing an apparition and having dreams before certain events that, incredibly, came true.
Throughout the book, you will be amazed at one of the central figures -- the female civilian mortician with whom Sgt. Jordan worked -- nothing fazed her.
Everybody should buy and read this book. It will help a veteran. It will acquaint you with the human toll of war as you read about how Sergeant Jordan cared for the bodies of the fallen. It will make you realize that everybody who serves this country is deserving of the utmost respect, since each one does his or her duty, and has his or her place. They are all needed to keep our beloved military operating smoothly.
Surprisingly, after reading "And Then I Cried," I didn't cry; the book left me too numb. Instead, I thought.....I thought about what I had read and what I had learned: that all are mortal, all will die -- the young as well as the old -- and that our lives can be snuffed out at any time, with no warning.
I am amazed at the strength of this young author. Amazed that he was able to do what he did so well and for so long, and amazed that he had the courage to seek help for his suffering when it was needed. He makes me proud to be a part of a military family. I gave the book five stars.
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And Then I Cried Stories of a Mortuary NCO eBook Justin Jordan Reviews
As a USAF retired military wife - as well as working 10+ years at a military base hospital, just know that mental health issues is no longer considered a career killer. This is an amazing book that describes a behind the scene look of military mortuary details most are unaware of.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
A very honest, and sometimes funny read. I enjoyed the 'inside information' on what happens with the Mortuary NCO. When I think of PTSD, seldom do I ever think of a Mortuary NCO, rather someone in the field avoiding gunfire or landmines (I'm ignorant this way).
Justin does a great job of telling his story from the beginning, leading you through what happens during his post and ending where he is at today. When you read this book, you will feel like you've come full circle.
If you are the kind of person who can easily put yourself in someone else' shoes, this will also be an emotional read.
This was a great purchase!
Thank you Jordan for writing this book you too are hero giving respect to ourhonored dead in service it was very interesting and I hope you have found some peace in writing this book.
I too suffer from PTSD but mine comes from the constant active-duty being on call 24/7 running com gear and Noise, training our officers how to drop live bombs.
I have to rank your book up there with a young lady from the Marine Corps that was in The Mortuary Service wrote her book and her struggles both of you get more than five stars
I think it is wonderful that you found an organization that you can work with.
There are a lot of wonderful organizations out there I work with quite a few myself and it really does help your PTSD
Thanks again for this wonderful book I believe everybody should read this
Semper Fi my friend
Justin Jordan's story is reflected so well in this book, that you'll be connected to him right from the start, in the Forward section. The wording is clear and helps the reader transform and go into Justin's mind, feeling the same emotions and pains that Justin felt at each moment.
Those who have experienced traumas in their lives will have an honest relate-ability with the author as you will travel with him down his memory lane, recounting these moments in his career that changed him forever.
Personally, many times I've had to take short breaks while reading in order to regain my own mental controls before rejoining Justin in his journeys.
This is a must-read for those that have been there and done that. It gives an honest view from those that took care of our fallen brothers and sisters and it has helped me by knowing there are those, like Justin, that took such strong and diligent care of our fallen.
Thank you, Justin, for having the courage to share your stories with all of us. You are a true brother in arms.
It has to take a very strong and committed person to handle this type of job. A friend of my family was 19 and two weeks away from returning home from his tour of duty in Vietnam. He hit a booby trapped bomb and was sent home in pieces. Through the years I have never forgotten him and have never been able to shake the closed casket or the horrible way he died.
This isn't an easy book. It is heartbreaking and about as sad as it gets when viewing it from the perspective of those the fallen have left behind. However, this book ultimately tells the story of honoring the dead in a personal way and performing a duty with the utmost respect and dignity even when the manner of death was neither kind or dignified.
I was conversely touched emotionally by this book and also fascinated by the dedication and strength and ability of the mortuary technicians to face the worst of the worse and carry on.
If you can handle the subject matter, I highly recommend this book which presents the everyday challenges faced in a sober and respectful way while not sugar coating the reality.
I just read "And Then I Cried," by Justin Jordan, and thought, Who knew? Who knew that there is trauma involved in taking care of our military dead (or any dead, for that matter), trauma that, over time, runs deep? By the time you see a body in a casket that looks like it is simply asleep, a lot of work has been done behind the scenes to give that illusion -- work that the average person will never see. Justin Jordan pulls back the veil for us in this book, giving us a glimpse into the frightening unknown.
As a 24-year military wife, I knew about the Services Squadron in the Air Force, but always assumed the people assigned to it were the desk clerks at the base billeting office and the base gym. I did not know that Services is a catch-all squadron that provides cooks as well as clerks, and I certainly would never have thought it provided mortuary services for those fallen in battle or who die in accidents while on active duty. I got an education with this book.
Although I was warned that I would cry when I read it, I did not; I was too caught up in the gruesome horrors it showed, which were graphically detailed. I can easily see why the author ended up with PTSD after working in mortuary for a long time. Any normal person would.
As I read about Sergeant Jordan went about his duties, I was touched at how he couldn't help but inject his personal feelings with his professionalism as he did his job, well done and with love, as well as pride.
Some other things that stood out to me were the angel-like mortician who is a constant player in this story, and who could handle anything that came her way; the reverence with which the military handles the remains of its dead; and the reluctance of Sergeant Jordan to lay down his duties because he knew somebody else would have to take them up in his place and he didn't want that burden to fall on anybody else.
The deaths that seemed to have affected Sergeant Jordan the most were the suicides, which left him angry because they selfishly caused so much grief.
Of special note to me was how Sergeant Jordan began to have supernatural experiences -- seeing an apparition and having dreams before certain events that, incredibly, came true.
Throughout the book, you will be amazed at one of the central figures -- the female civilian mortician with whom Sgt. Jordan worked -- nothing fazed her.
Everybody should buy and read this book. It will help a veteran. It will acquaint you with the human toll of war as you read about how Sergeant Jordan cared for the bodies of the fallen. It will make you realize that everybody who serves this country is deserving of the utmost respect, since each one does his or her duty, and has his or her place. They are all needed to keep our beloved military operating smoothly.
Surprisingly, after reading "And Then I Cried," I didn't cry; the book left me too numb. Instead, I thought.....I thought about what I had read and what I had learned that all are mortal, all will die -- the young as well as the old -- and that our lives can be snuffed out at any time, with no warning.
I am amazed at the strength of this young author. Amazed that he was able to do what he did so well and for so long, and amazed that he had the courage to seek help for his suffering when it was needed. He makes me proud to be a part of a military family. I gave the book five stars.
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