Don't let the sun go down on me...

Song by Elton John.
While I was marching with the rest towards the gas chamber for the 2 days 'Chemical Warfare' course, I felt like we were marching towards our doom. My detail was the 2nd last to go in. We suit up with the special uniform, boots, gloves, gas mask and waited out side the door for a final briefing. I was quite nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time. The time finally came and we went and got into our respective position. The instructors burn the pellet and visible fumes of gas start to fill the room. Our detail did the drills without any hitch despite the fact there was the most 'sotongest' man in my detail. The last bit involved taking out the protective mask, shouting out your own particulars and walking through the door. When it came to my turn, I thought I did ok till I went out the door and I felt my face burning. Water flowed freely from my eyes and nose. But I, together with the rest of my men were fine after a few minutes. We outprocessed the same day and I manage to watch Kate Beckinsale in 'Underworld 2. There was a scene when Kate's, a vampire, face was burn by the sun. Man, I know what that felt like.