 Vietnam! 
This page is dedicated to the young men and women who fought, died and bled for our country in Vietnam. Many have suffered for years afterwards from visible and invisible wounds. I would like to make special mention of a close friend of mine, Roger Rickert, who was drafted in 1967, just after he got married to his highschool sweetheart. Roger was killed in action in 1969. He had a daughter he had never seen. The sacrifice he and others gave for our country will not be forgotten! You are the Valient Heros that broke the back of communism! 
Yes, it was a mechanized war, with all kinds of experimental weapons like the defoliant called "Agent Orange" that caused damage to the gene pool for generations to come. Untold miscarriages in women and children born with one kidney or no kidneys to die shortly after being born. 
And many times it was close combat, down and dirty, eyeball to eyeball! 
Here's to the blood, sweat and tears! Here's to the mind, body and soul of the Courageous Hero's who Fought For Freedom and against Communism! Here's to the ones that got left behind, and the ones that perished, never to be found! Maybe America has forgotten, but I haven't! There is a late 60's Early 70' Song Behind Each Picture, Which Members of this Website can Click & Hear When Logged In. Click Join Now to Become a Member. 
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I lit this candle for you because I have carried you with me everyday for almost 30 years. You weren't supposed to die, it should have been me. You took my place on the track that day. I have tried so hard to remember your name, but I can still see your face. I remember you talking about your new baby at home that you have never seen, and how you can't wait to get home to be with your family. I am lighting this candle for that baby that never got to meet her daddy.
(Written for my friend, Roger Rickert, by an Unknown Soldier) | 
