We are almost as far removed from Viet Nam as the Veterans of 1913 were to the Civil War. I am in my mid 60s, but don’t feel “old”. I doubt if the Viet Nam era Veterans will hold a reunion anytime soon.
For a number of reason, Viet Nam was a war of individuals. Many went over as individual being assigned were needed and then at the end of their tour returning home as an individual.
Someday I hope to make the pilgrimage to the Viet Nam Memorial. My intent is to visit the wall early in the morning or late at night when few tourist are there. I have yet to say good bye to those that did not come home. That is the only reunion I will attend.
If you go in the summer I reccomend going early in the morning around dawn. The tour buses won't be there but you won't be alone.