Friday, November 11, 2011

But the scars remain

Friend Peter has got some just striking pictures from Over There.
Likewise Friend Paul some rememberences from his time on the line.

So thanks all of y'all who took up the spear. You done earned your day.



Thanks grampa!



That said I'd like to offer an extra thanks for you Korea and Viet Nam guys especially. The one forgotten, the other slandered - y'all shouldn't have had to wait over a generation for your welcome home.

You done good.
And I have to say - of all my elders, it's been the Viet Nam guys who've been my favorite. When we were stupid kids, you stuck by us to the end. Thank you.

1 comment:

Rev. Paul said...

I won't say there aren't scars from the way we "Viet Nam guys" were treated. By the grace of God, I'm not bitter about that treatment.

But even now, it's nice to hear kind words. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Come to think of it, that may be what sets us apart from those who held us in such disregard then.

It was worth it.