My uncle was in WWII and the Korean War and probably a few more.

He was resilient, they all were. Each war is different and fought in different ways. Yes, they were all resilient, the Vietnam Veterans. We should have been proud of all of them and as a Nation should have wept for those who didn’t return. I still weep for the young men who didn’t come home.

My husband, Steve Clifton Wilder was in the Vietnam War with the 3rd U.S. Marines as Lance Corp. and was due to rotate out in 2 weeks. He was at Quan Tri (not sure of the spelling). He was out doing an S&D and was hit with enemy mortar fire. I lost my Marine on May 2, 1968.

Please give your soldier an extra tight hug for all the young girls, who lost their heart and loved one’s in war, a God forsaken place. I still have a place in my heart that will always be empty.

My heart has not been whole since then.
~ Lucy Thompson

God Bless all who serve and keep us safe. We are very thankful to Lucy for sharing her story with Comes A Soldier’s Whisper veteran tribute page and invite you to share your service photos and a memory of your wartime experience.

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