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Originally Posted by masraum
Right. My dad served. My uncle and one of my grandfathers served. The military will always be a part of my life even though I didn't serve. I am thankful for those who have served and those who have paid the ultimate price.
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I have a large extended family on both sides .... many who have served in many wars (one great uncle had 12 kids .... 10 served and there was a local newspaper article about them), but only a few served in the 60's/70's, and not in 'nam itself. Except my cousin married a very cool guy (RIP) who served on a PT boat? (some type of river boat).... he bought me and another underage cousin drinks in '77 in a bar in Cripple Creek, Co .... but I digress ... he was a long hair, motorcycle riding undercover narc back then too.
Calvin was a fun loving guy, but one time we were on a boat cruising around a very large lake sometime in the early 80s .... ventured up one of the creeks .... I watched CC get VERY somber and subdued .... I could tell he was in a different place that I just could not comprehend .... thankfully.
So I thank the rest of you who have done similar .... so I never had to.
Peace to you all .... and that Wall is sobering.