I didn't get spit on until I made the mistake of going into the American
Legion in Eugene, Oregon while wearing my uniform about 1989 or so. I
later learned that it was an open bar and the favorite hangout for Joe
Stalin University students.
Kate
Jim Fournier wrote:
> Same here Bob, I recall distinctly being told to grow our hair long and
> facial hair was also reommended. It did not matter because we landed at
> March AF Base at 3 in the morning. No marching bands for sure. Did not get
> spit at untill I got back to my permanent base.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Spruck" <mgmaven@bellsouth.net>
> To: "Spridgeteers" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 5:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
>
>
>
>> I got a call this afternoon from my 5 year old grandson. They had a program
>> today in Kindergarten about remembering and thanking Veterans. In the car
>> on the way home from school, my daughter told Brooks that they had a
>> veteran in the family, and he said "Let's call Grampa and thank him right
>> now !"
>>
>> It brought tears to my eyes to hear him tell me what all they said in the
>> program and how much the flags and the band impressed him. Yes, I surely
>> did not get flags, bands, or thanks when I returned from Vietnam.
>>
>> It so happens that I also attended a lunch and presentation put on by the
>> Georgia Veterans Affairs Department today that was rather moving, with the
>> 100 or so vets there, some from WWII. Then I went to the local high school
>> to talk to the young history teacher who has a whole series of classes and
>> programs to make the kids aware of the sacrifices of those of us who
>> served
>> our country in uniform.
>>
>> What a moving day!. When I got home and then got Brook's call, I went
>> outside and saluted the flag that always flies in my front yard and I
>> remembered and I thanked.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> WFO Herb wrote:
>>
>>> I want to extend a 'THANK YOU' to all my fellow Vets.
>>>
>>> Our Country seems to be acknowledging those that served and are serving
>>> now
>>> far more than in recent years. It's about time.
>>>
>>> When we came home from Vietnam, it was vastly different. I'm sure you
>>> remember.
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>>
>>> Herb
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