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To: GOP_Raider

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.


13 posted on 06/30/2010 2:26:43 PM PDT by CIB-173RDABN
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To: CIB-173RDABN
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.

34 posted on 06/30/2010 8:25:24 PM PDT by mac_truck ( Aide toi et dieu t aidera)
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