Minnesota's Vietnam veterans honored on a day deserved and overdue

[Mr Secant]

DFL wrote:

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I enlisted to fight the communists and to preserve our freedom and way of life. When I read comments here from American leftists and witness the election of a socialist POTUS, I'm beginning to believe that our enemies actually won.

Your setting a good example why people did not support your fight against the bad guys.

[SP-5 John]

When I got out of the Army in 1970, I threw my uniforms away. I didn’t want anyone to know I served and I simply wanted to forget the whole thing. Nearly all of my buddies today are Vietnam War era veterans. The vast majority did the same thing I did, tossed their uniforms when they left the service. I have never felt more comfortable than when I am with a group of Vietnam veterans. They listen without judging, hanging on every word that is spoken. It is a love that is probably difficult for anyone else to understand. They came home alone, but when they get together, it is a bond you can’t imagine.

[JTT]

I attended since my uncle died there. It was great to see so many people, 8,000+, but I was disappointed that the Gov didn't mention the many Hmong warriors who helped our troops.

[Marine from Marine]

Some Viet Nam vets actually do talk about their experience. I am one. I volunteer at local high schools, show pictures, and memorabelia. I seek no sympathy or approval. I do however feel it is important for our future leaders to get a first hand glimpse at what it was like. I field and questions and answer honestly. I remember grade school air raid drills, and Kruzchev banging his shoes on a table and telling the United States that "We will bury you without firing a shot". I volunteered in 1964 and spent 1965 and 1966 in Viet Nam. I love my country, as my whole family does. My motivation was to protect that country. Pretty simple concept. Semper Fi

[Thank you]

Thank you Vietnam era and all veterans for answering your countries call. You are all heroes.

[Bill Hicks]

Been There wrote:

A day late and a dollar short. The draft dodgers received more "honor" on there return with amnesty that the Vietnam vets did.

The draft dodgers had far more courage to stand up for what they believe than to be a unthinking, unquestioning pawn being shipped off to fight a war that nothing to do with America's freedoms or our Constitution.

The draft dodgers and later The Winter Soldiers were the true heroes of activism for Peace and non-intervention.

[Bruce]

Bill Hicks wrote:

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The draft dodgers had far more courage to stand up for what they believe than to be a unthinking, unquestioning pawn being shipped off to fight a war that nothing to do with America's freedoms or our Constitution.
The draft dodgers and later The Winter Soldiers were the true heroes of activism for Peace and non-intervention.

You are pathetic. The draft dodgers didn't stand up for anything. They ran and hide while better men protected their right to be pathetic cowards. Don't even pretend they stood up for anything.

The Vietnam veterans did their job and left a Vietnam capable of defending itself.'Heroes' like John Kerry and Ted Kennedy withdrew all funding from the government of South Vietnam and without ammunition and supplies millions died.

The left will never understand what it takes for freedom to survive and cannot respect those who defend it. Crawl back in your whole and quite dishonoring men you don't understand. You are a perfect example of what they still have to face.

[Fed up with bailing out]

Bill Hicks wrote:

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The draft dodgers had far more courage to stand up for what they believe than to be a unthinking, unquestioning pawn being shipped off to fight a war that nothing to do with America's freedoms or our Constitution.
The draft dodgers and later The Winter Soldiers were the true heroes of activism for Peace and non-intervention.

You are a POS.

[Fed up with bailing out]

Marine from Marine wrote:

Some Viet Nam vets actually do talk about their experience. I am one. I volunteer at local high schools, show pictures, and memorabelia. I seek no sympathy or approval. I do however feel it is important for our future leaders to get a first hand glimpse at what it was like. I field and questions and answer honestly. I remember grade school air raid drills, and Kruzchev banging his shoes on a table and telling the United States that "We will bury you without firing a shot". I volunteered in 1964 and spent 1965 and 1966 in Viet Nam. I love my country, as my whole family does. My motivation was to protect that country. Pretty simple concept. Semper Fi

Just want to thank you for your service and there isn't a clueless bone in your body (regarding to how some idiot judged your post).

[dozf]

Seinstein235 wrote:

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On the contrary, 480,000 troops participated in the Korean War of which 11.25% died.
In the Vietnam War 553000 troops participated resulting in a slightly lower 10.49% death rate.
So using the ratio method, Korea was a deadlier war. I'm not implying that means anything, just laying the facts out.

My Dad is a Korean war vet he was front line gunner. He became gunner by watching the 1st three ahead of him get shot. All killed. So when he talks about it he says I don't know I just kept shooting. I know there are many scars that he carries.my Dad is proud to be american and he believes in his country to this day.

[dozf]

stinamond5 wrote:

Their are VFWs and American Legions still around who refused admission to Nam veterans. Their policy changed about five years after the war stopped. Thank-you to everyone involved with this event. You souveniered me some memories.

WHY

[Fred]

DFL wrote:

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I enlisted to fight the communists and to preserve our freedom and way of life. When I read comments here from American leftists and witness the election of a socialist POTUS, I'm beginning to believe that our enemies actually won.

You should hang your politicians by their nuts for this.

[Fred]

dozf wrote:

<quoted text>My Dad is a Korean war vet he was front line gunner. He became gunner by watching the 1st three ahead of him get shot. All killed. So when he talks about it he says I don't know I just kept shooting. I know there are many scars that he carries.my Dad is proud to be american and he believes in his country to this day.

The War in Korea was bloody, and as usual the liars are out in force denying the 500,000 total UN dead for the United States forces.