[shoei]

While it sucks the engine is blown, I don't follow as to what the OP being a military veteran has to do with a blown engine...

So in theory, if this happened to me today (*knock on wood) and if I were say NOT a veteran, then does my misfortune rank significantly less??

My two cents? Disrespectful as f*ck to those who have served and continue to serve out country, who have REAL issues such as PTSD or even finding civilian work, but you want to use that card because you over revved your 75K vehicle??!