My Great Grandfather fought in World War 2. And my Great Great (maybe a few more in there) Grandfather was in the American Revolution.
It's important for following generations to remember. I am a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and my wife is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Both organizations do a lot to keep that period alive.
My father-in-law was a FB-105 pilot that was lost after his 59th mission (had to complete 100 to come home). He was shot down in April 1967 and his remains were in the first group of 5 repatriated in 1988. My mother-in-law didn't know if he was dead or alive for 21 years. During the late 60s and 70s she got spit on for her husband's service. My how things have changed.
Exactly. Thanks for your post. I am a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. That is always a touchy subject at our gatherings. Thanks to your father-in-law for his service. We welcome him home.
I'm a pre-Vietnam vet and I always thought those that treated our Heroic Vietnam Vets with such disrespect and hatefulness were the vilest, most disgusting specimens on Earth. Still refuse to watch anything with Hanoi Jane in it and can not find it in my heart to forgive her and the rest of them. Tears come to my eyes every time I listen to George Jones sing "50,000 Names"
I was in 1961 to 1966. Didn't go to Vietnam but am in the "era". My wife and I lost several friends and school mates. Hanoi Jane is used for target practice on lots of rifle ranges.
My father was in the Pacific; his younger brother fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was KIA less than three weeks after I was born, not yet 21 years old then.
I read 4 books written by a soldier in the 101st. He went from Boot Camp to the end of the war. If you read them you should read them in order. Donald R Burgett wrote them. He told it like it was all the way through training, Currahee, Normandy, Market Garden, The Bulge to taking Hitler's home. When he came home he wasn't old enough to buy a beer. Your uncle was there.
