What we need to tell our Vietnam Veterans

SSG Roger Ayscue — Fri, 01 May 2015 21:53:46 -0400

Warriors, we owe a debt of gratitude to our Vietnam Veterans. Those Warriors returned home to no welcome, no parades and in too many cases, no help. Those American Warriors determined that NO FUTURE GENERATION of Brave American Warriors would ever be treated that way ever again.

We got our Parades, We got our Yellow Ribbons and the thanks of a Grateful Nation. Those Guys are still owed theirs. So from me, to all the Vietnam Vets, Welcome Home Brothers, it is 40 years in the coming, but Welcome Home none the less.

What Say You All?

AIRBORNE!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 1 at 2015 9:57 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 01 May 2015 21:57:03 -0400

Thank you for paving the way for the rest of us, for holding your heads high while you were denounced and ignored and for showing us that bravery and courage are not reserved only for the battlefield. Thank you!!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2015 1:06 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 May 2015 01:06:09 -0400

SSG Roger Ayscue. If you are isolated or in emotional pain get help. Warmest Regards, Sandy

Counseling Resources: http://www.linkedin.com/in/armynurse

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 2 at 2015 6:10 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Sat, 02 May 2015 18:10:49 -0400

Veterans of the Vietnam war/era thank you all.

I say era because whether you went to Vietnam or not you were still looked down upon. YOU ALL are my heroes and a large part of the reason I served my country. All of you are owed a debt that will likely never be fully paid. You have my utmost respect for where you have been and what you have done, especially the way you were treated upon returning or being seen in public in uniform, with a short haircut, military length, was and in my opinion is still reprehensible.

The soldiers who return today are cheerfully greeted patted on the back and told thank you. While you veterans were spit upon and had insults hurled at you. NONE of the Vietnam vets wanted to go to war, but because you were all ordered to do so, you went. So speaking only for myself Thank you and welcome home. May God protect you and give you peace.

C.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 2 at 2015 6:39 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 02 May 2015 18:39:27 -0400

How they were treated is one of the greatest national travesties as many are still stuck there mentally, are sad, and remain bitter. I say hello to all the veterans and have a soft spot for the WWII and Vietnam veterans. I convinced a Vietnam reunion organizer to go on a cruise, that America is ready for you now.

Response by SP5 Michael Rathbun made May 3 at 2015 12:42 AM

SP5 Michael Rathbun — Sun, 03 May 2015 00:42:34 -0400

Glad to hear that it's been working.

We really meant it back in 1983 at the VVA Founding Convention.

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Dec 21 at 2015 1:24 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 01:24:46 -0500

Thank you!