Only a few things, people, or actions, have had a lasting effect on me. Being a veteran is one of them.
Never had the welcome home as befitted our efforts in a combat atmosphere as some before, and others after. That is not what drove me to do what I did, nor did I expect the marching bands and confetti.
I do how ever think it only appropriate that we salute those who did serve in any capacity at any time for their efforts to maintain our way of life and freedom!
May there never be another global war!
(1960-1965, SSGT E6, SF 1961-1965, 1965-1968 Captain 03E)