To my Nam brothers,
What comes to mind is - too little, too late. I still feel slighted some 51 years later.
http://www.militarytimes.com/articles/vietnam-veterans-commemorated-with-vietnam-war-veterans-d
Healing takes time - OK I get it - Is it necessary to rub salt in the wound?
For many of us, including myself, it is bittersweet at best. For 40+ years I deal with all the baggage that goes along with with PTSD without a clue as to what the problem was. Then the AO issues adds more drama to ones life. Almost 9 years later the VA says "BTW, you were right all along - we'll retro you a few years and you're a 100% P&T", Congrats.
Oh, and please don't forget to remember March 29, 2017 by flying the flag by proclamation. Really?
Excuse me, I fly that flag 24/7/364. Again, I'm confused.
My world is very simple, you do good and get an atta-boy. Rule #1: all atta-boys are wiped out by one Ah-shit!
When did I miss the ah-shit? Never mind, you probably missed as well.
Welcome Home brothers and thank you for your sacrifice.
Ba
What comes to mind is - too little, too late. I still feel slighted some 51 years later.
http://www.militarytimes.com/articles/vietnam-veterans-commemorated-with-vietnam-war-veterans-d
Healing takes time - OK I get it - Is it necessary to rub salt in the wound?
For many of us, including myself, it is bittersweet at best. For 40+ years I deal with all the baggage that goes along with with PTSD without a clue as to what the problem was. Then the AO issues adds more drama to ones life. Almost 9 years later the VA says "BTW, you were right all along - we'll retro you a few years and you're a 100% P&T", Congrats.
Oh, and please don't forget to remember March 29, 2017 by flying the flag by proclamation. Really?
Excuse me, I fly that flag 24/7/364. Again, I'm confused.
My world is very simple, you do good and get an atta-boy. Rule #1: all atta-boys are wiped out by one Ah-shit!
When did I miss the ah-shit? Never mind, you probably missed as well.
Welcome Home brothers and thank you for your sacrifice.
Ba