Vietnam Veterans Set Up Warmer Homecomings

The Orange County Register ^ | 6/27/2004 | Jeff Rowe

[kellynla]

They don't want troops returning from Iraq to face scorn they once endured.

Shunned when they returned from their tour of duty, Vietnam veterans now are the force behind a profound change in how America greets returning military veterans.

In cities and towns across America, returning Iraqi war veterans are welcomed with banners, confetti, hugs and an explosion of joy not seen since World War II.

[kellynla]

I hope everyone who sees an armed service member will recognize and thank them for their service. They all need our support.

Semper Fi, Kelly

[kellynla]

Correct Link: http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2004/06/27/sections/local/local/print_149388.php

[xm177e2]

Vietnam veterans now are the force behind a profound change in how America greets returning military veterans

Not so much a change as a return to how it used to be done.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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For...


...WE WERE SOLDIERS ONCE and YOUNG


Photos:

http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set1.htm
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set2.htm
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set3.htm
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_collection.htm



Signed:.."ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer / Veteran-Battle of IA DRANG-1965
http://www.lzxray.com


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[kellynla]

Here is the link for Viet Nam Veterans of America
http://www.vva.org

And if there is anyone especially veterans who would like to volunteer at one of the VA hospitals in their area they would certainly appreciate your help. Or if you would just like to visit some of the veterans there, I am sure the veterans would apprecitate it too. It can be very lonely being a veteran in a VA hospital with no family and no one visiting them. You can locate the nearest VA hospital by going to their website. http://www.va.gov

Semper Fi,
Kelly

[kellynla]

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[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Thank you, kellynla.

Have no words, just prayer and love. God bless our Vietnam Veterans.

[earlyamerican]

I can never forget how Vietnam Veterans were treated in this country. I was very young, but it was disgusting. I can't forgive the anti-war crowd of the 60's. Vietnam Vets hold a special place in my heart. I cry when I think of what they endured abroad and become enraged knowing how they were treated upon coming home. They deserved better.

[kellynla]

I can never forget how Vietnam Veterans were treated in this country

Well, I, for one, have put it behind me and am doing all I can to make sure that the present and future veterans are appreciated and helped in every way possible.

Semper Fi,
Kelly

[facedown]

BTTT

[MeekOneGOP]

Amen !

[SAMWolf]

Vietnam Veteran Bump.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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NEVER FORGET


JOHN KERRY came back from Vietnam to call us American Soldiers fighting for Freedom there...


...Rapists & Terrorists

http://www.TheAlamoFILM.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1320



..whereas..



MEL GIBSON returned from filming our real Vietnam War Story titled "WE WERE SOLDIERS" ..deeply inspired to finally make his ultimate Story of LOVE & Sacrifice titled...


.."The PASSION of the Christ"


http://www.TheAlamoFILM.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39081


I wonder who got it right..?



Signed:.."ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer / Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965

http://www.WeWereSoldiers.com
(Paramount Pictures Website)

http://www.ThePassionoftheChrist.com
(ICON Productions Website)


NEVER FORGET

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[ALOHA RONNIE]

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NEVER FORGET


American Soldiers fighting...
For the Freedom of Others,
Those that train them and...
Those Loved Ones who wait...
For them to come home...
or not...
are...


......HOLY..!!!!


NEVER FORGET

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[risk]

I ... am doing all I can to make sure that the present and future veterans are appreciated and helped in every way possible.

bump!

[MeekOneGOP]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Will You help keep the Candle Lit for our service men and women?
Can you spare a few moments today to either
e-mail them or learn about sending packages to them?
Many of them are away from home for the 1st time.
PLEASE Click on the graphic and help cheer them up.
You will stay right where you are on this thread while you write them.
Thank You
Postmaster
The FR Canteen Post Office

[Alamo-Girl]

Bump!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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...RANDALL WALLACE's stirring


.."WE WERE SOLDIERS" Hymn...


..'The Mansions of the Lord'..


...lovingly ended President RONNIE REAGAN's Funeral Service at the Washington National Cathedral.

...To a most glowing reception...

...across America.

...For REAGAN was as much a Soldier fighting for the Freedom of Others as we who stood on the Front Line during the Cold War.


http://www.TheAlamoFILM.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3520

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