Guest Crippled N. Creaky Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Tomorrow, March 30th is Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. To all the Men and Women Vietnam Veterans in Sass let me say Welcome Home and thanks for your service. Crippled N. Creaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Let me add my "welcome home" again to those who served!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Huh? Never heard of it. It is my wife's birthday though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'll add my Welcome Home and thanks for your service. I've never heard of it, but there ought to be a day like that. ~EE Taft~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHL Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Welcome Home! Thanks for serving from myself and my better half, who come here from Vietnam when she was 7. She has always been thankful for our soldiers as her family were farmers south of Saigon. Bob, Happy Birthday to Mrs. Utah Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Apparently,if you live in Whittier, you already missed it. Congress passed it in 2010. Looks like it ain't caught on much. It's the thought that counts I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Apparently,if you live in Whittier, you already missed it. Congress passed it in 2010. Looks like it ain't caught on much. It's the thought that counts I reckon. I wonder if any of you VFW, VVA, or Am Legion members know about it? My personal welcome home day is Sep 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Huh? Never heard of it. It is my wife's birthday though. What a cowinkeedinky, it's my wifes birthday as well! Welcome home and thanks for your service to all who served. Grizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss Fly #63711 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Tomorrow, March 30th is Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. To all the Men and Women Vietnam Veterans in Sass let me say Welcome Home and thanks for your service. Crippled N. Creaky NEVER HEARD OF SUCH---------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Never heard of such a critter, but ifin' UB says it's real....Den it's real !!! From me and all my brothers in arms..and for those who didn't come home in body..... YUR WELCOME !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 March 8, 2011 - 11:05 AMSenate Declares March 30th as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” Resolution Introduced by Senator Richard Burr Washington D.C – The U.S. Senate yesterday declared March 30th as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day,” agreeing unanimously to a resolution introduced by Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. On March 30, 1973, all U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam under the terms of the Treaty of Paris. This March 30th, the Senate has encouraged Americans across the country to recognize Vietnam veterans for their sacrifice and demonstrate a warm welcome to these soldiers who returned from war to a politically divided country. “I’m pleased that the Senate has agreed to set aside a day to give our Vietnam veterans a warm, long-overdue welcome home. I strongly encourage communities throughout North Carolina and across the country to observe this day with activities and events that honor these veterans for their service. It’s time they receive the recognition they have earned and deserve. This day also provides our nation with an important teaching moment. Never again should our men and women serving in the armed forces receive the same treatment as those returning from Vietnam,” said Senator Richard Burr. Senator Burr introduced the resolution for the second consecutive year on February 16, 2011. For Senator Burr’s remarks on the introduction of the resolution, The United States became involved in Vietnam because policy-makers believed that if South Vietnam fell to a communist government, communism would spread throughout the rest of Southeast Asia. The US Armed Forces began serving in an advisory role to the South Vietnamese in 1961, and in 1965, ground combat troops were sent into Vietnam. On March 30, 1973, after many years of combat, all US troops withdrew. More than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives and more than 300,000 were wounded in Vietnam. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Thad Cochran (R-MS), James Inhofe (R-OK), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) co-sponsored the legislation. Guess the news media didn't think it was newsworthy. Not surprising. I think I need a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Man Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Ya'll are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Not only to the vets here in the Saloon and on the Wire, but Vietnam vets everywhere. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thank you. When I came home, no one outside of my family said a thing. For years it hurt but several years ago one of my customers said "thanks for your service", the pain went away. I never fail to say "thanks for your service" to all the vets I meet and all people in uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 It's always welcome home day here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 You guys went through hell, and then caught more of it stateside. i would like to say, I apologize for those who didn't know better. some of them still don't get it, and that's a sin. My SIL was a VN era service woman, but didn't last long enough to get more than just medical from VA. The guys I worked with that did come back had their share of problems, some made it through them, some didn't and were pretty messed up. Personally, I admire you and am greatful for the service you rendered to our country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thank you. Coming home was more of a challenge than being there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I wonder if Hallmark is behind this? I'll be taking the little lady over to Durango to shop for her birthday and then to the Injun casino to donate reparation money to the tribe's coffers. Be back tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss Fly #63711 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Not only to the vets here in the Saloon and on the Wire, but Vietnam vets everywhere. Thank you. Druther have a drink- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thank you. Coming home was more of a challenge than being there. Tell me about it ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Sleep Good Guy #41785 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Nice thought, but 42 years late for me. I'm not being negative, but this "don't mean nothing" to me. I've been to the Wall and it knocked me to me knees. That is a sacred place to me. I don't need Congress to recognize me now. What IS important to me is that we, as a nation, have finally recognized what sacrifices our military have endured. I always thank a young vet when I see them in the airport or where ever. I'm very glad they are finally getting the recognition and thanks Vietnam vets missed. God bless our military!!! Regards, Ten Sleep Good Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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