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Victims of War

some victims of war fill veterans' hospitals lifetime suffering seeking basic services thank them for their services written September 8, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/9/2021 8:52:00 AM

We need to thank them all, but especially the Vietnam Vets as we did them such an injustice.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/9/2021 9:09:00 AM

Yes, we did. I saw a Vietnam vet yesterday at the VAMC who was in awful shape. I felt so sorry for him. He seemed to be alone, but there was nothing I could do to help him. When I got away from the nurse's station, he was gone, so I'm supposing someone came and got him. Actually, I thought he was dying.

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/8/2021 6:31:00 PM

When I see those vets with big banners begging on the street, it really affects me; I'm not sure if they're real vets, but they certainly deserve more help.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/8/2021 8:37:00 PM

I don't know who you are seeing, Lasaad, but I would be careful about contributing to street beggars who are claiming they are vets. Most vets I know would never do that!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/8/2021 5:32:00 PM

It affects the whole family of these victims of war... many lives ruined.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/8/2021 5:55:00 PM

Ah, Shirley, this is the crux of the matter. You are so thoughtful to remember the "whole family of these victims." They are deserving!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/8/2021 3:20:00 PM

Unfortunately true!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/8/2021 3:57:00 PM

Yes it is, Kim, but it's also a fact of life. So tragic.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/8/2021 2:21:00 PM

We should never forget the sacrifices they make on our behalf. But more needs to be done for those who don't show external battle scars, we've had many take their own lives in the UK because they couldn't cope with the horrors that they witnessed. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/8/2021 2:53:00 PM

True, Tom. It is so sad. I was at the VA Medical Center (I'm a vet) and I took special notice of the men and women waiting to be seen. Some of them were in terrible shape. My problems are nothing compared to some I saw today. Thank you for your kind thoughts.