 National Vietnam Veterens Day 3.29.23, Remembering and Honoring |
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| KELTY360 |
 Mar 29 2023, 12:26 PM
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914 Neferati  Group: Members Posts: 5,130 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I just recently found out there was a day of rememberence for those who served in Vietnam. The date signifies the anniversary of the last serviceman leaving the country. This year is particularly significant as it marks the 50th anniversary of the end of US armed involvement in that war.
I served in Nam for 10 months during 1971-72. It was not by choice for me as I was drafted, like many others. This was a time when the war was winding down for the US as we tried to hand over control to the South Vietnamese Army (RVN). I was in a helicopter unit that was still fighting the war. During that time we lost 11 souls that will always be part of my psyche. Today is a time to reflect on all who served at a time when participation, voluntary or not, upheld the values or our country. I salute all who went and solemnly honor those who didn't come home. Marc Ogren, Sgt. Bravo Troop, 1/9 Cavalry, US Army |
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| Drex |
Mar 29 2023, 03:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 1-December 22 From: Guthrie Center, Iowa Member No.: 27,003 Region Association: None
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My draft number was 119 in 1970
But I elected to defer and go to college. Have felt a little guilty as a couple of my close friends either died or were severely injured over there. I feel a little easier as the highest number they took in Jasper Co. Iowa was 96, so I wouldn't have gone anyway. Saying this, I honor all VN vets and have the deepest respect for them. It's really sad and disgusting that they did not receive a hero's welcome back. Drex |
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| KELTY360 |
Mar 29 2023, 04:01 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,130 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Drex @ Mar 29 2023, 01:13 PM)  My draft number was 119 in 1970 But I elected to defer and go to college. Have felt a little guilty as a couple of my close friends either died or were severely injured over there. I feel a little easier as the highest number they took in Jasper Co. Iowa was 96, so I wouldn't have gone anyway. Saying this, I honor all VN vets and have the deepest respect for them. It's really sad and disgusting that they did not receive a hero's welcome back. Drex That's funny. My lottery number in the LA region was 194...the cutoff number was 195. When I went for the physical the next thing I knew I was on the bus to Ft. Ord for basic training and a really radical haircut. You're in the Army now! Talk about culture shock.... Thanks for your reference to the 'welcome home'. It's taken a lot of years to heal from that. |
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KELTY360 National Vietnam Veterens Day 3.29.23 Mar 29 2023, 12:26 PM
Dion Never knew this. I have 2 uncles that served. I’... Mar 29 2023, 12:46 PM sportlicherFahrer Thank you to all who served in Vietnam. :flag1: Mar 29 2023, 01:10 PM Geezer914 Thanks to all who served and honor those who gave ... Mar 29 2023, 02:03 PM Cairo94507 Thanks to all who served. :beer2: Mar 29 2023, 02:12 PM 914Sixer My brother served in Vietnam running ammo barges. ... Mar 29 2023, 02:50 PM
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My brother served in Vietnam running ammo barges.... Mar 29 2023, 04:23 PM JmuRiz
My draft number was 119 in 1970
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in Jasper Co.... Mar 30 2023, 12:23 PM mlindner Thank you that serverd. I was differed and then ha... Mar 29 2023, 04:32 PM 914_teener Then there were those that came home in one peice ... Mar 29 2023, 04:55 PM Van B For the record, what you boys learned the hard way... Mar 29 2023, 07:09 PM bkrantz Thank you, Marc, and all your brothers and sisters... Mar 29 2023, 07:45 PM KELTY360
Thank you, Marc, and all your brothers and sister... Mar 29 2023, 09:10 PM BeatNavy God bless all those who served, particularly those... Mar 30 2023, 06:04 AM gonzo54 I avoided the draft by joining the USAF. KC-135 C... Mar 30 2023, 08:34 AM Lucky9146 Thank you for your service out here to those that ... Mar 30 2023, 09:31 AM KELTY360 Brought me to tears with your account of such a po... Mar 30 2023, 11:48 AM Lucky9146
My one souvenir from Nam is my Stetson cavalry h... Mar 30 2023, 05:10 PM friethmiller Salute to all those Vietnam Vets! :flag1: ... Mar 30 2023, 01:32 PM oldie914 I was a grunt in 1969. Drafted out of graduate sch... Mar 30 2023, 02:31 PM KELTY360 As an Air Cav unit we were also authorized to wear... Mar 30 2023, 07:11 PM wonkipop Viet Vets are the best.
have a good day.
i'l... Mar 31 2023, 01:45 AM TheCabinetmaker USAF. 1966-1970. F-105 crew chief. Takhli, Thailan... Mar 31 2023, 07:03 AM wes Vietnam, 1966 to 1968 Vung Tau, Vinh Long, Can Tho... Mar 31 2023, 12:51 PM |
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