IKE
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To all those men and women that served in Vietnam and especially to those that gave their lives for this great country.....You Are Not Forgotten !
Vietnam Veterans Day.
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Yes thank you. It's very sad the way they were treated when they got home. I was not made to government specifications, but had many friends go. All came back but one did succumb yo PTSD. We need to treat our veterans better. Much better than illegals.
BearBiologist
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I served during that period but not "over there". Many of my brothers served and a few were lost "there"!
Vaya con Dios!
Vaya con Dios!
Having a regularly scheduled Friday lunch with Vietnam era vets today. Those who directly served and survived Vietnam action are our most quiet. Yes PTSD can last a lifetime. The Vietnam war, for a number of our lunch bunch vets was 65 years ago.
FWIW, By some unspoken agreement, at lunch, there is never any talk about comrades that did not come back.
FWIW, By some unspoken agreement, at lunch, there is never any talk about comrades that did not come back.
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Walter Cronkite has much blood on his hands in my opinion. After Tet I have read the VC was beat so badly, they were willing to sue for peace. Then Cronkite reported on his news cast (the most trusted man in America) that the war could not be one. The North took that as an opportunity to stay in. When they saw all the protests they knew if they stuck it out the Americans would eventually go home.
Thank you to all vets! But I do hold a special place in my heart for the Vietnam era vets because my brother and others from our neighborhood where there during the TET offensive. After he came home my brother was a changed man. He spent his life alone and estranged from his family. We would see him once every ten years or so until I talked him into moving from Southern California to the NE Arizona mountains where the wife and I retired to. This was April of 2022, he made it one year and passed away at 72 years old.
During his year up here I learned a lot about his PTSD. He could never have a relationship because of his severe night terror nightmares where he relived certain battles. He would wake up in a cold sweat, gun in hand, search is apartment for the enemy. This was a constant during his life after Vietnam. He became a loaner and refused to join any clubs or discussions that center around veterans, he did everything he could to distance himself from those things. He seemed to live in a pre-nam era, music and nostalgia wise.
I am happy to have had him hear in paradise the for last year of his life, he really liked it here. We made sure he got a proper send off at the VA cemetery in Prescott Arizona. It was a great tribute to my brother but he is only one of thousands.
During his year up here I learned a lot about his PTSD. He could never have a relationship because of his severe night terror nightmares where he relived certain battles. He would wake up in a cold sweat, gun in hand, search is apartment for the enemy. This was a constant during his life after Vietnam. He became a loaner and refused to join any clubs or discussions that center around veterans, he did everything he could to distance himself from those things. He seemed to live in a pre-nam era, music and nostalgia wise.
I am happy to have had him hear in paradise the for last year of his life, he really liked it here. We made sure he got a proper send off at the VA cemetery in Prescott Arizona. It was a great tribute to my brother but he is only one of thousands.
RC44Mag
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No American Veteran since the Revolutionary War till the day I croak will ever be forgotten by me for their service.
BearBiologist
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To all out fallen brothers! A traditional Scots/Irish toast!
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Yep,, today is a day for those Vets in particular. I'm a little too young to have gone,, but my brother did (2) tours, and I'm always proud of him.
And since I joined shortly after Vietnam,, I served with a LOT of Vets who'd been there as well. I feel very close to many of them. A hearty "Welcome Home" is given to any I see who served there.
And since I joined shortly after Vietnam,, I served with a LOT of Vets who'd been there as well. I feel very close to many of them. A hearty "Welcome Home" is given to any I see who served there.
I served a year in Vietnam, which now seems a lifetime ago (I was there from '70-'71). I had no idea that there was such a thing as "Vietnam Veterans' Day". I do volunteer work with a hospice organization where I visit with other veterans who are at the end days of their life. So far I have rarely had to visit with a fellow Vietnam vet, but it does get to me sometimes when the dying vet that I am visiting is younger than myself. FWIW, I served as an officer in the Army for 24 years. Those were the best days of my life. I was young, healthy and raising four great kids. I feel blessed to be relatively healthy now, still with the same great gal (58 years married in a few weeks from now) and get to spend a good amount of time with grandkids.
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"Welcome Home Sir!"
Good for you vito!
Good for you vito!
wheelgun1958
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Has anyone here been to Soldier Stone?
Rafsob
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I was in country 1968-69. I was stationed at Bien Hoa AB, 3rd TFW 604thSOS. I have a few in country vet friends, but most have passed. We were treated very bad by all when we came home. I ended up serving 27 years in the AF.
RC44Mag
Buckeye
Have not but I'll check into that for sure. Early this upcoming June wife and I are flying to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Going with my Army nephew and his wife and some other Vets. Can't wait!
4 years ago we drove down to Virginia to pick up wife's new kitten. While heading through the state we stopped at Manasass battle sight as well as The Wilderness. My GG grandfather fought at both. It was during COVID so no tours but we walked the battlefields and even briefly got lost in the Wilderness. Thankfully a high school runner pointed us the way out. lol.
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bookemdano
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Question: How many businesses that we use had anything resembling a
"Vietnam Veterans Day Sale" or just an add honoring Vietnam Veterans?
I sent an email to every single business I buy from shaming them that
didn't in some way mention OUR DAY. It was a long list. I'm sorry to
say. Damn shame too!
Dano
"Vietnam Veterans Day Sale" or just an add honoring Vietnam Veterans?
I sent an email to every single business I buy from shaming them that
didn't in some way mention OUR DAY. It was a long list. I'm sorry to
say. Damn shame too!
Dano
badge851
Single-Sixer
To all my fellow Vietnam Veterans...
WELCOME HOME!!!!!
WELCOME HOME!!!!!
I floated around the Gulf of Tonkin on the flight deck of the USS Midway, now a museum, and a few weeks in DaNang repairing aircraft. US Navy 68-72.
Thanks to all veterans for your service.
Thanks to all veterans for your service.
any ruger
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I am not a vet. Have friends who are Vietnam Vets. You deserve more respect than you get. I thank you all for your sacrifices and the pains you went through.
