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<blockquote data-quote="ratski" data-source="post: 2153497" data-attributes="member: 936"><p>Dennis,</p><p></p><p>First, thank you for your service. And all of the Vietnam Vets.</p><p></p><p>I lost friends to that war also. I was coming into draft age when it ended. My time in Green came later.</p><p></p><p>I was discussing this very subject with a friend of mine last night. Fort Sill had a big "Welcome Home" ceremony today for all the Vietnam Vets. Gave them the same treatment as they give the returning units today.</p><p></p><p>Well deserved.</p><p></p><p>Something that I think, and it isn't worth much, but..</p><p></p><p>I think that the treatment that you guys got during and after that war is one of the main reasons that out troops today get so much support.</p><p></p><p>I know some guys have been slightly "bitter" over the way that our current soldiers are treated, thanked, supported and welcomed. But, think about it, without what happened to you guys, I honestly don't think that folks would be as supportive as they are now.</p><p></p><p>In a sense, I think that many people have said "Never Again". They may not be able to say Thank You in a direct way to our Veterans of the past (all of our Veterans), but in a way by giving the support that they give today it is a way of giving some of the support that was missing in the past.</p><p></p><p>I don't know. It is a bit difficult to put into words, but I think that it caused an awakening. Slow. Late. Too late for many, but I think that the National Consciousness is saying "Thank You" to our Vietnam Vets everytime we say "Thank You" to our current soldiers.</p><p></p><p>Again, Thank You for your Service and your Sacrifice.</p><p></p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ratski, post: 2153497, member: 936"] Dennis, First, thank you for your service. And all of the Vietnam Vets. I lost friends to that war also. I was coming into draft age when it ended. My time in Green came later. I was discussing this very subject with a friend of mine last night. Fort Sill had a big "Welcome Home" ceremony today for all the Vietnam Vets. Gave them the same treatment as they give the returning units today. Well deserved. Something that I think, and it isn't worth much, but.. I think that the treatment that you guys got during and after that war is one of the main reasons that out troops today get so much support. I know some guys have been slightly "bitter" over the way that our current soldiers are treated, thanked, supported and welcomed. But, think about it, without what happened to you guys, I honestly don't think that folks would be as supportive as they are now. In a sense, I think that many people have said "Never Again". They may not be able to say Thank You in a direct way to our Veterans of the past (all of our Veterans), but in a way by giving the support that they give today it is a way of giving some of the support that was missing in the past. I don't know. It is a bit difficult to put into words, but I think that it caused an awakening. Slow. Late. Too late for many, but I think that the National Consciousness is saying "Thank You" to our Vietnam Vets everytime we say "Thank You" to our current soldiers. Again, Thank You for your Service and your Sacrifice. Dave [/QUOTE]
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