VietNam War Veterans Day- TODAY

[Tommie]

Our ‘Nam vets got the biggest screw job of all time. Survived the unspeakable hell of war only to return home and be spat upon. No ticker tape parade. Disgusting and shameful.

 

[Fuj]

A politician is someone who will send you to die for his country.

The bearer of this shall have the right to piss on Robert McNamara's grave.

 

[M-61]

The bearer of this shall have the right to piss on Robert McNamara's grave.

I have a list.
But be sure to save some piss for Jayne Fonda whenever she drops dead.

 

[Rick in Oregon]

In another land far far away, that seems like a million years ago, now seems forgotten by most. My grandkids told me they learned nothing about that war in school. Anyone that was there sure remembers though.

CamRahn Bay Swift Boat Base, summer of 1966.....



Thanks Donald for this day, even if most don't even remember it.....we sure do.

 

[GotRDid]

My Father, PSgt Bobbie J. Connor, US Army.
My Brother and I are gearing him up for some Catfishing as the water warms around these parts. Still my Hero!






GotRDid.

 

[perazziguy]

Thank you Vietnam vets! You guys surely got the sh*t end of the stick all the way around. Over there and then back at home.
Jonathan Taylor

 

[Fuj]

I have a list.
But be sure to some piss for Jayne Fonda whenever she drops dead.

Her grave stone will be a urinal.....

 

[dellet]

Too young to have served then, but lost an uncle to the war finally in 2006. I remember when he came home and I was close enough to see the effects play out every now and again.

I was in school when all the “boat people” started flooding in and lived in an area where many were relocated. I resented them then, largely due to knowing what the war did to my uncle.

Some years ago I became more and more friendly with a local restaurant owner that took his pregnant wife, made for the coast and became one of those very “boat people” I didn’t care much for in the day.

Over the years he has shared more and more of his side of “the war”. The fleeing of his home and family. What it took to become a success here in America. The family members he has since brought over. The kids and grandkids of the family as well as his parents.

I can’t say his family being here is worth the price paid by so many. But I can say that this one family, are some of the most proud, patriotic, involved and giving American families I know.

Their appreciation for those who fought, the chance of a life in America and just a flat out grateful, thankful and giving back attitude, is so far more obvious than what I see in 90% of home grown Americans I know.

When I have seen him talk to Veterans of the era, give them their meals and thank them for their service, it puts meanings to the words.

I’m Just an outside observer, passing along a small glimpse of a single family that truly appreciates “what you guys did over there”. You inspired some of the finest Americans I have met.

Thanks for that.

 

[biggun2869]

Believe it or not my local radio station has a website and they featured an article about this. Have to say I'm very proud of them. I didn't go in till mid '74 so didn't have to go. Sure respect those who did. Gary Gore, USMC

 

[jr600yd]

I was there….nuff said

 

[Straightshooter1]

In another land far far away, that seems like a million years ago, now seems forgotten by most. My grandkids told me they learned nothing about that war in school. Anyone that was there sure remembers though.

CamRahn Bay Swift Boat Base, summer of 1966.....



Thanks Donald for this day, even if most don't even remember it.....we sure do.

In some ways it does seem like million years ago, but as you say, many of my memories of Nam (Apr. 68 - Dec. 69) and returning home is so very clear. These days, the thing that really bugs me about it all is that lessons haven't been learned.

When growing up, WW1 seemed like ancient history and not relevant to us in the present, though less than 50 years in the past. Now, it seems the Vietnam War is relegated to the same kind of viewpoint with the younger generations. And so, I really do appreciate those who recognize that service I and others did during very trying times.

Almost 3 million military people actually served in that pointless war in Nam and every one of them deserves a hearty thank you for that. And I thank all who also served, especially those who volunteered for their service.

 

[K22]

I lost a good friend in 1968 in Viet Nam. I made a tracing of his name on the Wall.

I was drafted in 1970 but was one of the lucky ones that didn't get deployed to Nam.

I'm glad that the country is acknowledging the sacrifices that those soldiers made. It wasn't a popular war, but they did their duty and served. They need to be and should be honored.

 

[338 Mollett]

Someone slapping someone gets the press coverage.

Quite unusual normally there is at least a knife involved !

 

[Terry]

Thanks to all the men and women who serve, and have served our Country!

 

[muleman69]

A politician is someone who will send you to die for his country.

I have never heard that before,WELL SAID

 

[muleman69]

Our ‘Nam vets got the biggest screw job of all time. Survived the unspeakable hell of war only to return home and be spat upon. No ticker tape parade. Disgusting and shameful.

We did not get spit on from where I'm from, folks treated us like Real Americans. The bed wetting hippies stayed clear of us when they came to town to get there welfare check.

 

[muleman69]

I have a list.
But be sure to save some piss for Jayne Fonda whenever she drops dead.

You need at least 1000 likes for this one

 

[Willie]

After all these years, it's a rare night that the memories don't come creeping in. The men I fought with will never be forgotten until the last soldier or family member passes.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I respect all of you that served in the Vietnam War. Thank You and God Bless You!

 

[DocCarbon]

Laid face first in the perfume river for better than 4 hours , Twice Ashau Valley Survivor . Long Bow Arclight Apache Run assault on hill 153 TWICE

I've been too HELL on Earth ,everything else is a walk in the park . You are welcome ,never figured our Country would turn out the way it has in the last 15 months !!!!!!!.

NO spitting allowed when I got back , it would have been a fatal error !!. I was early discharge for hazard duty upon getting into the Huey ,one must surrender their weapon ,as Stateside bound orders . We were hit and brought down and before cover and extraction were in a fire fight . Gunslinger aka door gunner had been hit ,so I ripped the lazy daisy M60 off it's mount and all but the pilot survived ,he had taken direct hits .
The only Two times I was Genuinely afraid was My 1 St. day in country and MY Last Day !. Rest of the time I figured I at least had a chance . No matter who you are or think you are ,War changes a person . Heroes are ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances and the vast majority NEVER came Home !.