[T. Buzzard Trueblood]

Remember only too well (even though its going on 40 years) how we felt in Nam hearing about the protesters back here and their condemnation of not only the War, but us in the Military as well.

The big difference is that with the exception of Abu Ghraib, there has been little for the Hate America First Crowd to hang their hat on and acuse ALL of the troops of committing attrocities;

Wow, thank you for your service. I am in awe of the men who served in Vietnam, a Greatest Generation if ever there was one.

I think another big difference is that 40 years after Vietnam, the American people are hip to the treachery of the establishment press, and simply don't trust them. It's not just the absence of stuff to hang their hat on. It's that Americans no longer trust leftist hat hangers, Thank God.

And thank you once again for your service!

[An American Patriot]

Wow, thank you for your service. I am in awe of the men who served in Vietnam, a Greatest Generation if ever there was one."

Thank you for kind words, the Greatest Generation was that of our parents (WWII). They made sacrifices, you and I can only imagine. The men went off to war by the millions and the women took up the slack on the farms and in the factory. EVERYONE did their part, in spite of rationing, shortages, blackouts, etc., and you didn't hear whining or see demonstrations or peace protests.

We didn't have it as bad as they did and contrary to revisionist, most of us in Nam (myself included) were volunteers.

The 60's were the best of times--the worst of times.

We had muscle cars to drag race with (mine was a GTO). We saw the introduction of the "pill," and with it, lots of available "indiscretions" if one were so inclined LOL.

We saw the birth of Rock and Roll with Elvis, the Beach Boys, Beatles, etc., and that made it a fun time to be around. We saw a change in transportation with the advent of jet planes for general aviation. We saw the building of an interstate highway system which allowed us the freedom to take our jalopies/souped up rods/muscle cars, and take to the open roads.

It was a rebellious generation, but overall, we had respect for parents, law enforcement and the flag (before they started burning them in protest, which to this day, makes me want to do something irrational) love of country and a good work ethic.

That said, I am more in awe of our young men and women of today's generation then you can comprehend.

To tell you the truth, I (and many others) were not only surprised, but amazed as to the response of these young people when we called upon them in our time of need.

I thought with all the propoganda over the past 20-30 years as well as the brain washing by educrats, this generation would turn out to be a big dissapointment. NOT!

In addition, when push came to shove, they performed "magnificently" on the field of battle. On top of that, when you see them or hear them speak, their love of country, their patriotism, their sense of duty and honor, just MAKES ME PROUD!!!!

After the tilt to the left in the 60's, I did not think we could muster such a magnificent group of individuals who populate our Armed Forces today,especially, considering they are ALL volunteers.

They reflect well on America and and I don't know where they come from or how we manage to "grow-em" like that, but it just seems that every generation produces a "crop" of real patriots who are a cut above and this one in particular, I would consider them as good as any we have had in the past, in any war or conflict. God Bless them All!