Too many of our Vietnam Veterans were shunned when returning home.

That was a shame, but to add to that shame was our government trying to state Agent Orange didn’t exist. It was like they gave to our country and were stabbed in the back for doing so. I am hoping the Vietnam Veterans now know that although that war was not understood by too many, that we welcome them home now and thank them for serving. I hope all that suffer with symptoms caused from the different agents are receiving treatment for it and we pray for them.

My husband served in the Air Force for 24 years (1970-1994). The primary job he held was with the Minuteman Missiles in the maintenance field. Our son served in the Army then the Army Reserves. He was with the Third ID Band and bugler. Then trained with Motor Transport for Iraq. While in Iraq he drove the vehicles, plus was a bugler. Upon his return stateside he was medically retired.

Our son-in-law was in the Air Force for 9 years, but now is in the active Air National Guard, 13 years so far. His job was maintaining the F15s and was involved in maintaining the planes that went over NY on 9-11. His current AFSC cannot be discussed due to what he does. One brother served during the Cuban Crisis in the Navy in the early 60’s and another brother served in the Army National Guard in the early 70’s.

My grandfather served over 20 years in the Navy. I had some great uncles that served in WWI and/or WWII. One of the great uncles served in the Army in WWI and the Navy in WWII. My great grandmother’s husband served in the State Guards here and two sons serving in the Army in France in WWI. My great, great grandfather served in the Civil War with the 1st MA Hvy Artillery.
Welcome Home to all that have served, no matter what war and that includes those that served in what is known as the Cold War.
~Nancy Spoerke

There is no distance,
There is no end.
There is forgiveness time and again.
You must remember my solemn pledge,
I’m your forever friend
~Forever Friend by Brian Bates

God Bless all who serve and keep us safe.

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