I happen to be working with - RIGHT NOW, TODAY - a guy that was literally the "Tip of the Spear". 3 days after he went there, the entire command structure on his base was wiped out except him. He was elsewhere. He HAD to shoot a little girl that was wired with explosives to save his guys, we was white with rage that he couldn't shoot the (*^(^ that had the radio detonator. He has OCD and COPD (Agent Orange). Yet, he perseveres. Just yesterday he was asking me WHY *he* lived and his buddies didn't... he was broken up at all the NV's he killed for no other good reason than it was either them or him. He just turned 74 today, we gave him a surprise birthday party. He's one upstanding guy, let me tell you.
Hats off to you, Mac - neither you or I will be around much longer but he WILL meet those he killed as well as those he protected, and he will ask for their forgiveness. Most will give it to him. The sorry bastards that caused this war (BOTH sides) he will not give the time of day to. Nor should we.
Et Lux Perpetua to all my friends - and his - that died in this stupid war.
Good Morning Vietnam had one of the best soundtracks ever. Nemo
ReplyDeleteYes it did Nemo. The guitar riff in the CCR song in this video, in my opinion, is one of the best ever.
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DeleteMay God always guide them and their personal sacrifices NOT be in vain. Ohio Guy
ReplyDeleteGreat Video!!!!
ReplyDeleteI happen to be working with - RIGHT NOW, TODAY - a guy that was literally the "Tip of the Spear". 3 days after he went there, the entire command structure on his base was wiped out except him. He was elsewhere. He HAD to shoot a little girl that was wired with explosives to save his guys, we was white with rage that he couldn't shoot the (*^(^ that had the radio detonator. He has OCD and COPD (Agent Orange). Yet, he perseveres. Just yesterday he was asking me WHY *he* lived and his buddies didn't... he was broken up at all the NV's he killed for no other good reason than it was either them or him. He just turned 74 today, we gave him a surprise birthday party. He's one upstanding guy, let me tell you.
ReplyDeleteHats off to you, Mac - neither you or I will be around much longer but he WILL meet those he killed as well as those he protected, and he will ask for their forgiveness. Most will give it to him. The sorry bastards that caused this war (BOTH sides) he will not give the time of day to. Nor should we.
Et Lux Perpetua to all my friends - and his - that died in this stupid war.