After a long while, we adjusted and later yet, we realized that the decisions that 18 or 19 year olds make are just that. Those who chose to take a different path and avoid our war for whatever excuse, made that decision a lot of years ago and that's the path they must live with.
Our path, the path of serving our country in a foreign war was a hard one but in the process, we learned what we were made of and what we could endure for the sake of our people. I am proud of us and always will be. My fellow Vietnam veterans are still my closest friends but at least now I understand better the rest of my generation and try not to hold their choices against them.
Thanks for that. In my small rural town, there were no peaceniks. I am just as proud of our generation that served as I am of my Dad’s generation.
I consider people like him and you to be the backbone of our nation. Thanks again for your service.