“My name is Greg Catherwood, and I am a Vietnam Veteran.

I was in the infantry in Vietnam during 1969 and 1970. It was a rough roe to hoe, but I got through it. I have an Infantry MOS. When I got to Vietnam in 69, I Joined The The Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol; The LRRPs/ I Company 75th 75th Airborne Rangers. We Were A Detachment Of The 1st Infantry Division ( The Big Red One). All The Men In this group picture are all Vietnam Veterans. We were all in a Ranger/ LRRP Unit. I am in the front row, third from left.

What really hurt was coming home. It was a bad welcome, especially in California with the damn war protestors. Later came the self medicating years with some people saying behind your back, “What’s the matter with him?” I shunned people and couldn’t handle crowds.

I finally found a group of veterans ten years ago through the VA. We could all visit and talk about combat and our experiences in Vietnam. It has helped. I finally got some compensation for PTSD. I also have cancer from Agent Orange. I try to stay positive, but sometimes it is hard to do…”
~Greg Catherwood, Vietnam Veteran

Some may come and some may go
We shall surely pass
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last
~The Youngbloods, 1969, From the song, Smile On Your Brothers

We are very grateful to Greg for sharing his personal story and invite you to share your family photos &/or stories of those who served, so we may feature and honor them on Comes A Soldier’s Whisper.

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