Agree Elder was a great spokesman. He deserves plenty of air time. I think he is even better than O'Neill. He served his full tour of 12 months and was in Swift Boats the entire time Kerry was there. Elder served from Sept 68 to Sept 69.
It sounds too like he (and the others) are indeed on a mission. Ketchup Boy and the Rats are going to be very sorry the 'Nam was the theme of this charade. Gotta get back to work. See you around...