Originally Posted by
Ron Eagle Elk
No BBQ's or Holiday Sales for us. Just a trip to the memorials in Olympia to remember those who cashed the check America wrote "over there" no matter where that happened to be. I never saw a grey haired old man give up his life, but always fresh faced youngsters, some with the smell of their last stateside meal still on their breath, who went way before their time. Some, thankfully, went in an instant. Others not so much. They were afraid and most wanted the same thing, their Mama. No brave words or heroic statements, just some quiet whimpers, or loud screams of agony, a grab for whatever hand was available to hold onto and a last raspy exhale. Then the limp shell of what used to be your best friend or someone you barely knew was wrapped in a poncho or zipped into a body bag. They all died too young, they gave up everything they would ever have or be because America sent them into harm's way. The least America can do is remember. Some of us will never be able to forget.
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1SG (Ret)
RVN 1965,66,67, 70, 71, 72
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