50 years ago

[Sir Henry]

I came home from Vietnam 50 years ago. It seems like yesterday and it seems like a lifetime ago.

That’s me in the lower right.

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I’m on the howitzer looking down and away.

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[GFK]

Glad you made it back!

[RanchRoper]

A buddy of mine from Tennessee was in Viet Nam and would never talk about it. At all. He passed away 20 years ago.

[CT_Shooter]

Glad you're home, Gene. Thank you and all of the young men in those photos for your service.

[BigAl52]

I feel like the Vietnam Vets are some of the most disrespected vets of our past. Thanks Gene for your service.

[BIGHenryfan]

Thank you sir for your service!

[JEBar]

hard to believe its been 50 years .... glad you are here to remember it

[Rifletom]

Bless you Gene! And those other fine men with you.Glad you're here. And thank you for your service!

[Sir Henry]

A buddy of mine from Tennessee was in Viet Nam and would never talk about it. At all. He passed away 20 years ago.

I was a closet vet for decades. Then in 2003 I came out of the closet.

[North Country Gal]

I knew some guys in our high school who went and never came back and a few that did come back, physically, but were never the same. Lots of sad memories from that era, but lots of good ones, too. Thanks for the post, Gene.

[Cofisher]

Interesting memories for you, I’m sure. Thank you for what you did. Honorable service says a lot about a person. Glad you made it through. And, of course, went on to help found the finest firearm site on the net.

[Grunt67]

Welcome back, Brother. I got back in '67. Wounded Apr. 25, '67, 16 mos. in Army hospital, Medical Retirement in '68.
This was me wading a small river, 4 days before I was wounded.
And, you're right, seems like yesterday & forever. Strange.

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[daytime dave]

Glad you made it back!

Ditto

[Sir Henry]

Welcome back, Brother. I got back in '67. Wounded Apr. 25, '67, 16 mos. in Army hospital, Medical Retirement in '68.
This was me wading a small river, 4 days before I was wounded.
And, you're right, seems like yesterday & forever. Strange.

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Welcome home brother.

[Hatchdog]

Sir Henry and Grunt67,

Thanks for your service particularly in that unappreciated time. I turned 18 in 1975 so didn’t go but I do remember carrying my draft card with me per requirements at the time. Your pictures are very interesting, thanks for sharing.

[markiver54]

My late, older brother, ( I'm 65 and he was 3 years older ) was 1A, yet never got called. I had my card and graduated in 73 at 18.
Just missed having to go, as the war had ended.
To those who did serve...bless you and thank you for your bravery and service!

[fortyshooter]

Many thanks to all you guys that were willing to give your life for our Liberty!

I turned 18 in 1972 and was classed 1H on standby since they were sending troops home.

[Vaquero]

Turned 18 in '77, never even had to sign up.
Dad was 16 yrs in the Army, told my brother and I he didn't want us in it.
He said "I did enough time for the three of us."

Thanks for your service guys.

RP