[FlyVet]

He was also ignored when the Army passed out postwar medals. In 1996, after former U.S. Sen. Hank Brown called the Pentagon, he got his POW medal. In spite of governmental neglect, he still loves his country.

What else to expect from our draft-deferment "lawmakers"? They have more important things to worry about, like passing more laws and getting re-elected and attending the next cocktail party. Can't expect them to care about guys like this.

[meenie]

The tragic thing is, this is one of millions that gave their future to protect the freedoms that we are losing now. The Congress has such a small amount of veterans in its ranks, it does not appreciate the sacrifices that have been made and the men who made them. A visit to a veteran's home or hospital would be enlightening to them, I wonder how many have been visitors?