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     Crackhead |
Well, there is talk on the news about trying to get a welcome home parade for the Iraq veterans. The NY times reported "But the Defense Department, noting that American soldiers are still fighting in Afghanistan, says it is too soon for a celebration with the recognition and symbolism of a New York City parade." So, do you think it is still a little premature? I think we will have assistance there for a long time. If DoD does not want to have the parade yet, how about one for the Vietnam, Koren, Kosovo and other wars and small conflict veterans? Even if the parade isn't for the Iraq Veterans, it would go a long way in helping military moral and the wounded veterans mentally recover. | ||
| Xl1200r |
Not a bad idea. Let's face it, we left a lot of men behind after WWII for cleanup work, but those boys still got a parade. DoD doesn't want to do it because the wars were so unpopular. might be worried about some crazies trying something stupid... | ||
| Ltbuell |
..yeah,look how the Vietnam vets got "treated" when they came home.Any vet,regardless of what conflict,should be thanked for what he/she did .Every day i always thank them all.See all branches,from WW2 on,around here in Nevada and i make it a point to thank each and everyone of them.And a lot of times i get a "history lesson" on what they did,saw,and experienced(you can't put a price tag on that as they were there).Books,magazines go to a point ,but listening to"pages of history",as i like to call them,is the tops for it all.They all deserve to be recognized and publicly(sp)thanked.Lt | ||
| Chauly |
LtBuell, I know exactly of what you speak. A few years ago, I was cooling my heels in Atlanta Hartsfield airport, and started talking to an elderly black man in an AAC uniform. He was one of the Tuskegee Red Tails, on his way to a reunion. I knew some of their history; he fleshed out even more. I was very moved, and thanked him for his efforts. History would definitely be different if it weren't for his generation's sacrifices. | ||
| Sifo |
A couple of years ago I was riding through some town that had most of the street lamp poles with a banner that had pictures of military folks with their names. I finally stopped and read the smaller print. Each was a local vet that had served or was serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. That was a pretty cool local tribute. I wish I could remember the town I was in. I'm not even sure what state it was now. These guys deserve a good parade! |
