Is it important and I sincerely hope he came home safely. The media so often fail to put a human face on the tragedy of war. Every time we read of a casualty list they become just numbers to add to the total. We should all remember that they are young men and women who have left grieving loved ones. And every time a young person is sent to war there is terror for them and for their families. Thank you for bringing this to our attention in such a succinct and moving way.

What dreadful times they were. Boys you knew from the neighborhood disappearing into the jungles of Viet Nam and returning (If they were lucky) nothing like they were when they left. Broken bodies and broken spirits and not much support from anyone.

We certainly owe them a thousand apologies and expressions of gratitude.

I thought then that perhaps this war in Southeast Asia would cure us for all time of meddling in other Nation's affairs, but as long as there are tremendous profits to be made in munitions,guns,tanks and all other necessities of war, there will be leaders(?) to exploit the opportunities to send young men into battle for their personal enrichment.

This little story evokes such tender emotions in me. I can't imagine being in a situation like these young soldiers find themselves in. I would be terrified. It would take so much courage to face each day.

Thanks, Susan, for sharing this. It reminds me that a story doesn't have to be long to be memorable.