"Vietnam Vets--WE HAVE WON!!!"---(Welcome Home!!!)

11/03/04 | redrock

[redrock]

The 900 pound gorilla is off of our backs.

The scarlet letter, the one placed there by John Kerry in his lying before Congress, is now removed.

We have had the opportunity to hit back at the one most responsible for spreading the lies about us and our service.

...and hit we have...for we have helped, in many major ways, to deny him what he has always wanted.

We have made him pay for the lies he told about us....and about the lies he told about all of those Americans listed on that Black Granite Wall in Washington.

The Vietnam War is finally,truly, over.

....and we can go home once again.

redrock

[LadyPilgrim]

Apologize?????????

He needs to CONFESS he was wrong!!!

Then step down from the senate!

He is a traitor to this Country!

Then he needs to be carried off in handculfs!!!

[cookcounty]

This Army Vet salutes with admiration the incredible efforts of our Navy Brethren, the SwiftBoat Vets. Thank you thank you welcome home!!!!

[clamper1797]

In memoriam to my lost shipmates and friends
This Victory is yours'

Lt Raymond P Donnelly VAW-115 KIA 19 July 1972
AZ1 Bobby Don Cobb VAW-115 KIA 08 Aug 1972
LCDR James L. Anderson VAW-115 KIA 08 Aug 1972
AMH1 Edward P. McDonald VA-93 Died 13 Sept 1972
AO2 Clayton Blankenship VA-56 KIA 24 Oct 1972
AMSAN Daniel P. Cherry VA-93 KIA 24 Oct 1972
AA Robert W Haakenson JR. V-1 KIA 24 Oct 1972
AA Robert A Yankoski V-4 KIA 24 Oct 1972
LTJG Michael S Bixel VA-115 LS* 24 Oct 1972
LT John C Lindahl VA-56 LS* 06 Jan 1972
ADR3 William S tringham VAW-115 LS* 03 Feb 1973
CDR Charles Barnett VA-93 MIA 23 May 1972
LTJG Gary L Shank VA-56 MIA 23 July 1972
LCDR Michael W Doyle VF-161 MIA 25 Aug 1972
LCDR Donald A Gerstel VA-93 MIA 08 Sept 1972
LCDR Clarence O Tolbert VA-56 MIA 06 Nov 1972
LT Michael T Mccormick VA-115 MIA 10 Jan 1972
LTJG Robert A Clark VA-115 MIA 10 Jan 1972
* LS ... Lost at Sea Lt Aubrey A Nichols VA-56 POW 19 May 1972
LCDR Gordon C Paige VFP-63 POW 22 July 1972
LTJG Michael G Penn VA-56 POW 06 Aug 1972
LT John C Ensch VF-161 POW 25 Aug 1972
LCDR Theodore W Triebel VF-151 POW 27 Aug 1972
LTJG David A Everett VF-151 POW 27 Aug 1972

May your names and your sacrifice NEVER be forgotten

[Cinnamon Girl]

Yeay, Vietnam Vets!!! Thank you for all you have done for this country, and for all your efforts to get the truth about that lying traitor John Kerry. After crying my way through "Stolen Honor" I am extra happy that Kerry, who caused further suffering to POW's and disrespect to fellow veterans will NEVER be Commander in Chief!

[68 grunt]

Thanks for the thought. We won, yes, but too many people voted for the commie ba$tard, and thanks for the welcome home, but for me you can never go home again.

Congratulations to all the folks at FR who worked so hard. Of course the Robinsons, and Tonk, and others, thanks for keeping me fully informed.

[redrock]

There are moments when I wish all of those with their name on that Wall...could be here.

But then...they are here. They are here in our memories...and they are as much of this Victory as anyone.

In, hardcore truth, the fight was for them...

We were their voices....

redrock

[bray]

The inaugeration parade can be the parade you never had!! We will never be able to thank you enough for your service or this election!!

Thank God for W and Our Election

[OESY]

Congratulations, and welcome home for your parade!

Without you guys, John O'Neill and Roy Hoffman, victory would have been more difficult, if not impossible. Your intervention in the campaign was the key success factor in my book. Hoo-yah!

[annieokie]

I am crying as I read this, WELCOME HOME, you have won the war. Thank you for all your service and now the final VICTORY IS YOURS, Delight in what you have accomplished for you honor and for future of AMERICA. You all deserve a ticker tape parade, unfortunately we cannot give that to you, but know from the bottom of our hearts we are so very grateful for all you have done. CHEERS

[Chena]

I am crying with joy for you and all of our Vietnam Vets!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Vets for getting the word out and by doing so, you have also prevented Kerry from repeating his traitorous actions against our current military men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[BykrBayb]

There wasn't much a little girl could contribute to the mission in Viet Nam. This campaign gave me the opportunity to serve my Country in a way that truly mattered. I never served in the military, but I am honored to have served with countless others in this battle. You are the guys who were closest to me in this battle. You gave me the weapons I needed, and showed me how to use them. You never made me feel like just a little girl in a big boys' game. You patted me on the back when I did good, and helped me back to my feet when I stumbled. I never soared to the level an Audey Murphy or a Sgt. York, but with your help I soared to heights I never knew before. I changed one vote that I know of, and hopefully more. I'm proud of that, and you should be too. I got to be a member of a righteous team. That's an honor I will treasure always.

We won! The enemy surrendered, and the stock market went wild with enthusiasm. Now when I tell a soldier "Welcome Home" he/she will know I mean it.

WELCOME HOME SOLDIERS!!!!!!!!!

[AQGeiger]

From someone who wasn't even alive during the Vietnam War and has no idea what the returning soldiers really went through, I'd just like to say.....

Thank you.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

We could not have won without the support from everyone.

We all contributed to this historic win!

[Avenger]

Damn. I've got something in my eye.

Thanks so much to all veterans out there. I will try my best to do what I can for our country, but I am humbled by you. Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice. Welcome home. America honors you.

[BykrBayb]

Yes we did. And it feels oh so good!

[Sundog]

I am happy -- elated -- stayed up to 2:30 watching things and when Edwards came on with his smirky grin I had to kill the TV, get on Freep, and look for a posting that summarized his poop.

Then I saw this AM on Freep where Kerry would concede --- Went out, got coffee and a bagel, and just looked at the mountains and the sky for an hour thinking how great this was.

It won't last forever, 4 years from now will come, and the howling hysterical liberals will be back with the obscene insistence that their BS is the gospel truth. Sad isn't it? I shouldn't look 4 years ahead just yet.

[Moose4]

I know it probably doesn't make up for the hell you went through thirty-five years ago, but here's one civilian proud to say "welcome home" to you all. And congratulations.

}:-)4

[doug from upland]

I hope you will enjoy this --- FINALLY, WELCOME HOME

[JFC]

Amen..... God Bless you all for your service.

blessings....

[rlmorel]

Brought tears to my eyes, it did. Thanks to all of you vets out there, and on this day, especially you Vietnam Vets who were branded by Kerry and his pals as murderous misfits.