A Vietnam Vet's Point of View

When I came home
no celebrations
why are soldiers now saints?




Writer's Note: My inspiration drove my to write this in the third person on behalf of all Vietnam Veterans who may have felt that way.  My father served in Vietnam
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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March 19, 2015 at 3:30 PM
A very interesting question. In effect you mean why are they remembered and commemorated now ? There could be some advantage for an administration to do so. For example, in a potential future conflict soldiers would not want to think that when they returned they would be treated like the Vets. Steve
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March 19, 2015 at 7:18 AM
Robert, I served during, but not in, Viet Nam. I would like to think that the following generation recognized the sacrifices of the Viet Nam Vets and it inspired them to recognize the military in a more appreciative way. My daughter and grandson are presently serving. Thank you for your service then and for your continued reminder of those who served during those turbulent times.
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