I wish I lived in the 60's!

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

How wonderful and I hope you can take a little time out to take your Dad to Arlington and you have to see the Viet Nam Memorial..oh my God...Once you start walking down the wall you are talking but it doesn't take you long when it becomes complete silence because of all the dead vets names...very emotional..I remember when it went up it was very controversial but I will tell you I think it does more than a statue with a man on a horse.

You will have to take lots of pictures...How proud you must be of your daughter..you will be a crying machine on the whole trip.

I will definitely have to wear waterproof mascara. Dont know whether to call her Capt or Doc...Prob just Blair.

[Woogie Man]

Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy

My Dad was a first recon Marine in 1963. The stories he has told me are horrific. They ran out of ammo and had to fight with knives, all of his friends were killed, eating rice for a year. To this day he feels guilty that he lived.

Bless your Dad for what he's been through. My dad was the only survivor from his plane and spent the rest of the war as a POW. To the day he died, he would say that 8 good men died that day and he was the sorry S.O.B. that lived. He was a good man but was haunted by what he'd been through. The struggles these men went through took a toll on the families as well, as I'm sure you know.

Funny how many twists and turns this thread has taken but it really is all on topic. The 60's were shaped by a generation of post-war children and we were all affected by the wars our fathers fought.

Hats off to all the vets. We remember and love you all.

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy

My Dad was a first recon Marine in 1963. The stories he has told me are horrific. They ran out of ammo and had to fight with knives, all of his friends were killed, eating rice for a year. To this day he feels guilty that he lived.

Last Month, a Marine called my Dad and thanked him for his service. My Dad was in tears. After all this time, someone actually said thank you. My Dad was diagnosed diabetic just a year after he got out of there at the age of 27. They have proven all these health issues are caused by agent orange. Finally after filing years ago, they are starting to pay him 3,000 a month for his service. He is losing his sight, has heart problems, etc. And all because of agent orange in Vietnam.

That is one part of those years, I am glad that I didnt see. I have seen enough in my Dads photos.

Great post Dana....Glad he will finally be taken care of.

[manolos mom]

[QUOTE=Woogie Man;3112749]Bless your Dad for what he's been through. My dad was the only survivor from his plane and spent the rest of the war as a POW. To the day he died, he would say that 8 good men died that day and he was the sorry S.O.B. that lived. He was a good man but was haunted by what he'd been through. The struggles these men went through took a toll on the families as well, as I'm sure you know.

Funny how many twists and turns this thread has taken but it really is all on topic. The 60's were shaped by a generation of post-war children and we were all affected by the wars our fathers fought.

Hats off to all the vets. We remember and love you all.[/QUOTE]

So agree Jim. It really made me think when I started reading what you guys went through just here in the US! Salute to all you Vets. My daughter was eating lunch at Cheesecake Factory in Bethesda and she was in Uniform, well when she went to pay and the waiter told her that her bill was paid by someone eating there and left her a message, "Thanks for Serving our Country" Brought tears to her eyes. The world is changing...

[Woogie Man]

Lissette, you must be very proud of your daughter. There are so many vets today coming home with tremendous injuries and your daughter will be a part of helping them. Despite all the things said about today's generation, it's great to see some young people with goals and determination. My oldest son has been in the Air Force Reserve for 10 years and I'm very proud of him.

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

Lissette, you must be very proud of your daughter. There are so many vets today coming home with tremendous injuries and your daughter will be a part of helping them. Despite all the things said about today's generation, it's great to see some young people with goals and determination. My oldest son has been in the Air Force Reserve for 10 years and I'm very proud of him.

[mizzwanned]

UGH I also wished I lived in the 60s..i absolutely LOVEEEEE LOVE LOVE oldies! All kinds-from all the years. I'm 23 but I grew up listening to them 'cause riding in the car with my dad, he would listen to the oldie station on the radio

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

UGH I also wished I lived in the 60s..i absolutely LOVEEEEE LOVE LOVE oldies! All kinds-from all the years. I'm 23 but I grew up listening to them 'cause riding in the car with my dad, he would listen to the oldie station on the radio

UHHHH, thats what my daughters tell me! lol

[SweetPuppy]

I'm wishing too, lol