Posted on 01/04/2019 5:24:11 PM PST by McGruff
A dangerous winter storm that served up slick roadways and stranded a group of soldiers at the Oklahoma City airport also delivered kindness.
Hundreds of soldiers returning from holiday break to Fort Sill got stuck at Will Rogers World Airport when roads to their Army post in Lawton, Oklahoma, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) to the southwest, became impassible. When word got out, families and public officials donated food. Soldiers got chicken wings Thursday and doughnuts Friday from Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt.
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People are usually very generous to military personnel in need.
And I for one will damn well never let those Marxists in Washington take it away.
Makes it all the more heartwarming :-)
I must say except when I returned from Vietnam in 1969 and Pelosi was one of those CA nasty Hippies.
Do you have some specific
Encounters you might share?
Hate to bring it up but
I’m Vietnam Era Vet and
I got “Attitude” but
Nothing overt.
Thanks,
Two many to share. If you got off any VN returning aircraft and were met by a bunch of loud mouth nasty vulgar hippies with signs in your face you would not have to ask me that question. Does VN “era” mean you served a tour? Just curious.
“...And I for one will damn well never let those Marxists in Washington take it away....”
You aren’t alone.
Count on it.
“...and Pelosi was one of those CA nasty Hippies....”
She and they weren’t Americans. They were scum then, and still are.
Welcome home, and thank you for all you did.
I served 1970-74 SAC Air Force
all state side,some guys I know
Had some issues as You described.
Sorry I asked.
No Offense meant.
You nailed it.
If you served during the Vietnam “era” but was never deployed to Vietnam, you are an “era” veteran. If you served in-country, then you are a Vietnam Veteran.
My very first first airplane trip took me to Lawton.
Boston to OKC to Lawton.
1955
Good memories.
.
Exactly,
I have Always made that
Distinction clear.
I volunteered in 1970
and Never left the states.
I have the Highest Regard
for Combat Vets.
Thanks to All for Their Service
and
Welcome Home.
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