Vietnam Veteran's Day

1SG Jason Fitzpatrick — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 08:25:54 -0400

On this day in 2012, President Obama signed the presidential proclamation making the 29th of March, Vietnam Veteran's Day.  Although I am not old enough to remember the Vietnam War, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to the men and women who didn't burn their draft card or run to Canada.  Your fight didn't end with a parade when you came home, and due to that, our current Soldiers are at least welcomed home and not spit on. Some of your brothers are not home yet and will never be forgotten.  Thank you for all that you have done for this Great Nation.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Mar 29 at 2014 9:00 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:00:38 -0400

Agreed, Jason!  Thanks for anyone who serves, whether 2 years or 20 years, during Vietnam or peacetime.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2014 5:48 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 05:48:57 -0400

Thanks 1SG Fitzpatrick. All you say is truly correct. The sacrifices also extend to the families and the wives who stayed at home to raise their kids right.

Response by 1SG Jason Fitzpatrick made Apr 3 at 2014 10:32 AM

1SG Jason Fitzpatrick — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 10:32:14 -0400

Ladies and Gentlemen,  It was pointed out to me that I ommitted the folks that were left behind on the homefront.  This was an oversight on my part, not for any other reason than I was thinking of the vets only.  As a married veteran whose wife and children sacrificed while I served, it was a callous ommission to not thank those people, Moms, Dads, Sisters, Brothers, Wives, Husbands and especially the children who didn't get a day off while their service member was in harm's way.  WE COULDN'T DO WHAT WE DO WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT AS WELL!  MEA CULPA!

Response by MSG Michael Murphy made Oct 15 at 2015 1:49 PM

MSG Michael Murphy — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:49:23 -0400

Thanks 1st Sgt