[4integrity]

zip, this may be a bit late, but please accept my thanks and appreciation for your service to our great country! There were many of us who supported our troops during the Viet Nam era. I recall marching in a parade in NYC to support our troops. But, sadly, we didn't speak out long enough or LOUD enough. We won't let that happen again. God bless you, all of our veterans and our current military and their families.

[Idlewise]

Your NYC parade reminded me of a return trip I had back to NAS Oceana the Sunday after the Kent State incident with the National Guard. I had to walk from Grand Central Station to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and worried that my short hair and Navy insignia on my bag would set off some sort of a revenge frenzy.
I obviously made it OK and as always during that time, did not travel in uniform unless there was no way to avoid it and always tried to stay in a group of uniformed people if traveling in uniform.
I work as a civilian on a Navy base around many uniformed people and retired military personnel so acknowledging their service and family's sacrifice is an everyday blessing.
Another great generation in uniform.