Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Glad that some can share their experiences to teach those the horrible realities of war, but definately can appreciate -and respect - those that cannot.... http://www.army.mil/article/71336/From__Rocket_Boy__to_Vietnam/ "Hickam returned to Vietnam a few years ago as part of the International Institute of Education, a largely State Department-funded program designed to help educate Vietnamese students about America and the war, which he said isn't taught in Vietnam. Incidentally, he said we won the war thanks to young Vietnamese positive opinions of America. Hickam discussed the war with a Vietnamese writers' group, many of whom had fought on the NVA side, and "We all just kind of went 'What were we thinking?" Thanks, always, to those valiant men and women who have done something this civilian can never truly understand - your service and sacrifice is honored. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I had a uncle who was a tunnel rat in Vietnam . He did not talk about it much . But as I got older we spent a lot of time together. He love to shoot and drink beer . LOL He started to open up to me a little when we were having beers and hanging out . He told me story's about Nam that I cant even comprehend . He is gone now and I shire do miss him . Most people thought he was a looser after he came home . But to tell you the truth he was a Hero . He just seen and did things a man should not have to see or do. :FlagAm: :FlagAm: :FlagAm: P.S Thank a Vet for the freedoms we have ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Your uncle's service is appreciated Sturm. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Homer lives just down the road from me, in Huntsville, Alabama. Seems to be a genuine nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 He's a braver man than I. I could not bring myself to return there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 SS....braver? I don't know about that. Thanks for your service. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Gunner, yes! Braver. I don't have the courage to go back there and face my demons again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 OK SS...but the word 'braver' is ambiguous in this regard to me. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventura Slim, SASS #35690 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Spent three weeks in country this last October-November, and what were we thinking? Not sure back then but now the free market economy is alive and humming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Spent three weeks in country this last October-November, and what were we thinking? Not sure back then but now the free market economy is alive and humming. I know what I was thinking. I as thinking "We gotta get out of this place. If it's the last thing we ever do..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Man Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 And for about 50,000, it was the last thing they ever did. A lot of us were very fortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 And for about 50,000, it was the last thing they ever did. A lot of us were very fortunate. Yup - God bless their souls and their families.... GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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