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"Soon to be gone"
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Thanks Emma.
Posted 2 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #
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WOW...Thanks Emma. I had no idea there were so many military retirees in San Antonio. It warms my heart so much to hear how this Dr. awoke to the treasures of those many frail, uncomplaining people that have been forgotten and gone unrealized for their service. *sniff...pass the tissues please*
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Thank you Emma, shared that with many others especially those vets I know.
Posted 2 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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Wow. Thanks, Emma.
Posted 2 years ago by paulajeanne #
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Why does he seem to want to chastise those younger than the so-called "Greatest Generation" (what was so great about this generation? Troops were racially segregated, there were no women's rights to speak of [the only reason women had jobs during World War II was because the men were in the military], racism was institutionalized ['Separate, but Equal'? Seriously?], and LGBTs were afraid to come out of the closet), when all he needs to do is inspire people born after World War II to talk to their grandparents/great-grandparents about this era? This article would make me not want to talk to those who lived during World War II. All I'm saying is, make people curious enough about that generation that they want to talk to those who lived through that time; don't bash people just because they may not know anyone from that era and therefore do not understand.
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Great story.
Posted 2 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Raleigh, NC #
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This was a non volunteer army,those deemed unfit to serve often killed themselves from shame and disappointment.They did what was asked of them,it was a great honor to go forth and fight those(Hitler,Mussolini,Stalin) who would change our lives. They died in France,Germany,Belgium,Russia,Japan,China,The Philippines,other small islands in the pacific.The airplane was rather a new invention as was the new Army Air Corps. My uncle served in the Army Air Corp in the Philippines as a gunner in a B 17. Once when he was in the infirmary for jaundice his crew flew off without him,never to be seen again.He was devastated.My Dad served in the Army but due to a back injury he was in the states guarding German POW's. Another on my Uncles served in the Navy,he was only 16 and needed his Mother's signature to join which was a frequent occurrence because everyone wanted to serve and protect our way of life. I know it was segregated,it's not right but that's where we were in terms of our "understanding". There was an all blacks squadron of fighters called the Tuskegee Airmen. At first no one wanted one of their fighters guarding a bomber because they were scared that they wouldn't be good enough. Before long the white airmen were specifically asking for the Tuskegee Airmen because they never lost a plane they guarded.
I know this is wordy by they went to serve when our way of life was threatened,and it was,not like they keep saying in past wars. They came back after heavy,heavy losses,those that could to raise families and not too many talked about the war until later,like my Dad who started talking about it in his seventies,he was still very proud.My Mom worked for Pan Am during the war and still won't talk about what she did in the war,they told her to never talk about it,so she doesn't.
Having just lost on of the greatest generation myself,I know they were different,just can't verbalize how. -
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Buttercup, I'm just trying to understand that generation a little better, considering that they seem to be worshipped as minor deities whereas my DNA father's generation (who fought in Vietnam in an integrated military) was vilified, even though they obeyed their Commanders-in-Chief just as the soldiers from World War II obeyed their Commander-in-Chief. It's as if Vietnam war veterans were thrown away, as it were; many of them who should be in Veteran's Day parades for bravery in the face of guerilla warfare in Southeast Asia's rainforests and jungles are homeless. What made World War II (or, for that matter, the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan) an acceptable war, but not the Vietnam war?
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The best I can figure is that when People wanted the Vietnam War to end they took it out on the soldiers and that's very,very wrong. Please thank your father for serving Vicki,the way they were treated was very,very wrong and it still brings tears to my eyes to think about it.
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My family traces its Military service to the Revolutionary War. From that point forward, I have always had a family member in every war and squirmish the United States has been involved in. During the Vietnam Era our country was taking to more libral views--it became okay to be disrespectful of things you didn't like. In many ways the country changed during this period--as countries tend to do with time. In many ways the change helped shape our country in a better way--but not all. It became okay to take out displeasure of what some viewed an unjust war on those that fought the war, instead of taking out the hatred on the politician that made the decision to put the United States military in Vietnam. Vietnam isn't the only conflict that has this problem. Many men and women are told daily how we should not be in Iraq--they have people that come to the funerals of fallen military heros and PROTEST against the military being in Iraq. Now I ask--did that man or woman make the decision to go? Only in part. They decided to service in a voluntary military service, to serve and honor a country they love enough to protect and DEFEND the rights we have--even the right to protest at a funeral. It is a shame what some people do to make their point. The person being placed in the ground did not send troops anywhere and yet we have Americans that defile the funeral service because they do not believe in the actions of the American Government. I have been to a funeral of friends that have died in service, and I am sick to death of crying for my friend and having to dodge those that want to make a point that they feel we have no business there. I am there to honor a died friend or family member--not listen to some political agenda.
Sorry for the soap box stance.
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