Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Mall
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To honor them… I was spared from Vietnam because I served on the east coast. And by the time I made it to the west coast the war was “over”. Well, not exactly “over”, because that war lives on in the minds of many people.
Like my elder brother, he DID go to Vietnam. He was just an 18-year-old kid when he went. He has never spoken about his experience. It was only just a few years ago that I learned that he in fact had been wounded.
The same with our dad who served in WWII; It was only a few years ago that I learned from my uncle (He served in WWII as well) that my dad actually survived a ship sinking in the pacific. My dad NEVER ever mentioned that. I cannot help but wonder what else I’ll never know about his war experience on the account that my dad is gone now.
One more thing, there was one huge difference between my dad’s and my brother’s experience… My dad never had been spit upon when he came home from war.
Next time you get an opportunity, say “Thank You” to a veteran.
over 5 years ago
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