Gentlemen, Ladies
Here is a paragraph synopsis of the "not-welcome home" our Vietnam Vets received
in the bad old days and an attached slide show of the 'Nam itself.
Should bring back a lot of memories to those of us who were there and a lot of
compassion from those of us who weren't.
It is sent to us by our own Ivan Davis who is going to have prostate cancer surgery
in a couple of weeks.
Keep us posted Ivan, our prayers are with you.
Dave Hancock
President
Chapter 47, SFA
One of the better views
of the daily "frontline" troops had to put up with. This happened over 40 years ago. Now try to imagine what it
must have felt like to find yourself in downtown America being ordered (in my case the
USMC) to NOT wear your uniform for "fear" of being targeted by War Protesters. In 1966 being turned away by
VFW "Veterans of Foreign Wars" and called "cry babies" by some Korean and WWII vets. Turned away from VA hospitals and
told the nightsweats and feelings of extreme anxiety would eventually go away. I personally "self medicated" for approx
12 years before I was challenged to help a Veteran friend and saw the warning signs.
Support our Troops today by
expressing concern and asking if you can offer a supporting hand.
Hope I haven't rambled too much.
These photos stirred old feelings.
Please press this link to see a great video:
http://www.operationmom.org/ToOurParents.html
