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Drifting
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From: Richardson Tx.
I have taken to becoming a student of the Vietnam war in the last couple of years. I have read many a book, seen many documentatries and try to get information from anyone that was there.
All I can say is that you guys were under-appreciated at that time. People don't realize what it was like to be there - including me. You guys saw things never seen, lost limbs, lost lives only to come back to a hostile public here. Not sure that the words Thank You are enough.
All I can say is that you guys were under-appreciated at that time. People don't realize what it was like to be there - including me. You guys saw things never seen, lost limbs, lost lives only to come back to a hostile public here. Not sure that the words Thank You are enough.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
In 91 I was reactivated for Desert storm and recieved a star on my national defence ribbon. Vietnam and Iraq vet. USN
I've been very saddened that we have a government system that does not look out for it's own citizens.
I've been very saddened that we have a government system that does not look out for it's own citizens.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Tucson AZ
Memorial day has deep significance for me also. Maybe it's just different because several of my friends gave their lives in Vietnam. In case you're wondering, I did not serve in Vietnam. Two of the friends killed were childhood friends and the other was a pilot I knew in the Air Force.
All Veterans write and sign (in case you're not sure what I mean) a blank check to the US military when they take the oath of enlistment. That check states that you are signing over your life to do your job. I have one of the best wives in the world. Both of my boys have repeatedly told me that they wouldn't change anything about their lives at all. They've done more at age 12-15 than most people do in their entire lives. I've been blessed with a great military family, those that have one, understand. Those that have one, just might have a tear in their eye, just as I do right now. I am a blessed man,
Thank you to all the Veterans for making this still the best country in the galaxy
BBTank
USAF Retired Disabled Veteran
Proud citizen
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: FL.
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.
While I really appreciate the gratitude to all of us veterans, especially since those of us who served during the Vietnam era were not appreciated at the time, I think it misses the point that Memorial day is to honor those who gave their life. We veterans who merely served have our own holiday in November. It is Veterans Day.
While I really appreciate the gratitude to all of us veterans, especially since those of us who served during the Vietnam era were not appreciated at the time, I think it misses the point that Memorial day is to honor those who gave their life. We veterans who merely served have our own holiday in November. It is Veterans Day.
By God your Right[ My 76 Ray] I didnt even think about that.
On the wall From My Squad:
Reginald (Reggie) Powell Buck seargeant ,my Squad leader And incredible Person. KIA while on operation around BenTre in march 1968. From Modesto California
Steve Giacoppo , Sp4 Killed in action March 1968 Mekong delta, dont remember where. Never knew where he was from.
I feel foolish and embarrased for making monday My day, But My friends Killed in the RVN I think about almost Every Day anyway, we all know who the Heroes are.
My Salute to every soldier fallen on every Battlfield.
Melting Slicks
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All I can say is that you guys were under-appreciated at that time. People don't realize what it was like to be there - including me. You guys saw things never seen, lost limbs, lost lives only to come back to a hostile public here. Not sure that the words Thank You are enough.
USN '69 to '72
VA-209 Air Barons
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Roseville CA
USAF/AFTAC 1977-1997. Proud to have served our country. My son is in the AF now and serving his second assignment in the Middle East. Just like our Vettes we might need a little work here and there but, we're still Vets and stick together!
