[exit82]

Leadpenny, thanks for the info on Hugh Thompson. I somehow missed his part in the story, even though as a teen, I was an avid follower of the events of the day, and My Lai was huge in 1969-1970.

I also appreciate your patience on this thread with some who need a wider view of events such as these that require a person of real courage to do the right thing, without counting the cost. Hugh Thompson was one of these persons, and history will look kindly on him.

And thank you for your service to our country. I'm in my early fifties now, and I have lived my entire life in prosperous freedom. I realize that this was made possible by you and men and women like you, who have served this great land in military uniform. Thank you.

[leadpenny]

Thank you very much. I didn't realize until reading the links at 7 and 8 that Hugh and I had originally enlisted in 61. He obviously saw the error of his ways and left the AF for the Army and went to flight school shortly after I did. I'm proud to say we are both leadpennies and I've always had a special place in my thoughts for him. I can guarantee you that Hugh wasn't the only person who saw things that should not have taken place. He just did the right thing when it mattered.