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Vix

History is an interesting thing, and the decisions people make in difficult situations change the course of many things. My mothers husband was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and did 2 tours. I got to interview him once for a school project (I took a history class specifically on the Vietnam war). I learned a lot from a man who I generally didn't like (and still don't) but... I began to understand things much better after that conversation, and that class.

Bravo for you Shelby! Bravo!

Vix

Mm, such a much needed message at the end. I felt that.

*smiles rather big… thank you.

Vix

Korea scarred most of my father's generation.

And WWII and after, his older brother...https://www.furaffinity.n.....ip+marmelstein

I hear that... by the way - that link doesn't seem to go anywhere...

Vix

Make sure your search is set for "All Time"; my archive goes back 17 years to 2007.

Got it! *salutes the other Forest Gump…

Vix

Life is like a box of chocolates...

It certainly is…

Vix

Seems people might surprise you with just the sorts of stories they have to share. Most interesting, indeed.

And that includes everyone… thanks much.

Vix

I've had some of those conversations with folks. The crazy old codger at the casting plant that turned out to have been a tank commander during war time. A friend who decided to pass on a chance at sniper school because he felt it was to dehumanizing. The uncle with dementia that clearly described his time in the Coast Guard.

You just never know.

*gasps... I'm your uncle?

*giggles madly and gives a hug...

Vix

I'd claim you as one any day.

*hugs*

Great stories Vix. It's nice to have these tiny tales of heroism written down and shared.

Thank you… and we should never forget…

Vix

Hmmm. Lots to think about from this :)

*smiles… there is always a lot to think about, eh?

Vix

Eh~hehe, probably because there aren't enough people doing it :P
But, yes. Much to consider and remember and learn from. :)

I believe FUBAR is the acceptable way to describe that convoy. Lesson learned late might be more forgiving.
I first thought the reference to the Paint it White was the Asbestos insulation which turned out to be a UXB that went off decades later. My dad was an insulator after the war and came home looking like the Pilsbury Doughboy. It was the asbestos and not the enemy that got him.
Decisions were made both in the War Room and Board Room which the guys in the field had to pay for, and the scales were balanced against them.

All true Broaster… all true.

Vix