Vietnam wall
Burning Brakes
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From: Aiken SC
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Absolutely stunning artwork.....And the message is distinct.
2 tours (SOG) Nuff said!
Absolutely stunning artwork.....And the message is distinct.
2 tours (SOG) Nuff said!
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I have mixed feelings....
I too have a few buddies whose names are on that WALL including my best buddy (my brother) !!
I make the 70 mile drove down to the Wall every memorial day ...by myself... and just get lost in my own thoughts for an hour or so ....
THEN I pour one can of beer on the ground for all my buddies ...and drive home... somehow it helps...
Bob G.
class of 69
I too have a few buddies whose names are on that WALL including my best buddy (my brother) !!
I make the 70 mile drove down to the Wall every memorial day ...by myself... and just get lost in my own thoughts for an hour or so ....
THEN I pour one can of beer on the ground for all my buddies ...and drive home... somehow it helps...
Bob G.
class of 69
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Absolutely Amazing!!! My Grandfather is a WWII vet and served in 3 major battles... He's an amazing man! I spent 2 cruises in the Persian Gulf while in the Navy. A big Thank You to all those who have served and given it all for their country and the freedoms we all enjoy!!
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We just lost the guy in the photo last month at age 80.
He was my Dad. He was a career USAF pilot who served as an H-34 pilot while an advisor to a South Vietnamese Air Force Helicopter squadron in Danang, August 1967-August 1968. His stories of what he experienced in Vietnam (usually told late at night many years later when I was home on leave after joining the Marine Corps) were riveting. Growing up with him as a Dad was truly a gift. He had much to do with not just my decision to join the Corps, but to stay and make it a career. He would have turned 81 this past Sunday.
Semper Fi
He was my Dad. He was a career USAF pilot who served as an H-34 pilot while an advisor to a South Vietnamese Air Force Helicopter squadron in Danang, August 1967-August 1968. His stories of what he experienced in Vietnam (usually told late at night many years later when I was home on leave after joining the Marine Corps) were riveting. Growing up with him as a Dad was truly a gift. He had much to do with not just my decision to join the Corps, but to stay and make it a career. He would have turned 81 this past Sunday.
Semper Fi
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Very cool!
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I made it past the wall pretty well,,but got a little choked up and teary eyed when I got to the bronze sculpture!! Almost a little too realistic,,and the memories and emotions came on strong!! Here's to all that have and or are serving!!
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We just lost the guy in the photo last month at age 80.
He was my Dad. He was a career USAF pilot who served as an H-34 pilot while an advisor to a South Vietnamese Air Force Helicopter squadron in Danang, August 1967-August 1968. His stories of what he experienced in Vietnam (usually told late at night many years later when I was home on leave after joining the Marine Corps) were riveting. Growing up with him as a Dad was truly a gift. He had much to do with not just my decision to join the Corps, but to stay and make it a career. He would have turned 81 this past Sunday.
Semper Fi
He was my Dad. He was a career USAF pilot who served as an H-34 pilot while an advisor to a South Vietnamese Air Force Helicopter squadron in Danang, August 1967-August 1968. His stories of what he experienced in Vietnam (usually told late at night many years later when I was home on leave after joining the Marine Corps) were riveting. Growing up with him as a Dad was truly a gift. He had much to do with not just my decision to join the Corps, but to stay and make it a career. He would have turned 81 this past Sunday.
Semper Fi
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We just lost the guy in the photo last month at age 80.
He was my Dad. He was a career USAF pilot who served as an H-34 pilot while an advisor to a South Vietnamese Air Force Helicopter squadron in Danang, August 1967-August 1968. His stories of what he experienced in Vietnam (usually told late at night many years later when I was home on leave after joining the Marine Corps) were riveting. Growing up with him as a Dad was truly a gift. He had much to do with not just my decision to join the Corps, but to stay and make it a career. He would have turned 81 this past Sunday.
Semper Fi
He was my Dad. He was a career USAF pilot who served as an H-34 pilot while an advisor to a South Vietnamese Air Force Helicopter squadron in Danang, August 1967-August 1968. His stories of what he experienced in Vietnam (usually told late at night many years later when I was home on leave after joining the Marine Corps) were riveting. Growing up with him as a Dad was truly a gift. He had much to do with not just my decision to join the Corps, but to stay and make it a career. He would have turned 81 this past Sunday.
Semper Fi
As a side note, my Dad passed away in September of last year, 42-years to the day that I was wounded in Vietnam. He was a WWII vet and will always be my hero. I miss him and our daily conversations so much. Semper Fi
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Very beautiful artwork.
I was part of the Mayaguez rescue operation in 1975 one month after the fall of Saigon. I lost a few friends on the beach. Then later in the 90's I'm in the TXARNG and get tasked with providing troops to stand guard at the Traveling Vietnam Wall when it came to our town for a viewing. I was very shocked to see the names of my fellow Marines on the last panel. It was very emotional for me and at the same time I was very honored to stand watch with them once again.
Even us old Soldiers still get a little touchy feely.....
I was part of the Mayaguez rescue operation in 1975 one month after the fall of Saigon. I lost a few friends on the beach. Then later in the 90's I'm in the TXARNG and get tasked with providing troops to stand guard at the Traveling Vietnam Wall when it came to our town for a viewing. I was very shocked to see the names of my fellow Marines on the last panel. It was very emotional for me and at the same time I was very honored to stand watch with them once again.
Even us old Soldiers still get a little touchy feely.....
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Excellent artwork. I'm sure you will get plenty of comments from veterans that see it.
