Posted on 11/11/2009 3:30:05 AM PST by MTank50
As a nineteen-year-old college drop out, forty years ago on this past August 18th, I was being pushed and shoved off a bus at MCRD, San Diego, California, as we 'boots' were trying desperately to move as fast was we could for what we were all sure was a bunch of rabid DI's. They were after all, foaming at the mouth.
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Welcome Home brother.
Semper Fi.
You are so right on all points. Thank you for taking the time to put your most inner thoughts to words on this day.
My dad was there for Tet and in 1972 I went to Teheran. Looking back it certainly seemed much longer than four years from one to the other.
Army Hooah to you Brother.
A powerful story.
On this Veteran’s Day, I read this and am reminded of a soldier’s sacrifice.
I thank you and all veterans for your diligence and commitment.
R2
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