I think the country (most of it) has gone through a cathartic change and have reconnected with the military after the damage done by the likes of John Kerry and the VVAW creeps.
Although I never made it to Vietnam, (not for lack of trying)and spent most all of my three years of duty from 1969-72 in West Germany, I have carried this horrid guilt for all these years that someone I should know died in my place. I carried the burden of this and still do, but now I am more content with it.
That content stems from the fact that the guy who died in my place has the respect and admiration that were denied to him for reasons I can not yet fully comprehend.
Then again, I fail to see the reasons for a great deal of things. I suppose that is why I try to give it all to God and let him sort it out.
I thank you, and that other guy thanks you, for thanking us.
I think that made sense.............................
Not me, the dang spell checker did it!