Sad Memories - Vietnam Era

Life After Vietnam

America surrenders by proxy

58,220 honorable American

casualties engraved on the Vietnam Wall

Eight of these were classmates and friends.
    Some friendships dated back to grade school.

. . . On Surrender

Never surrender and never give up. Never, never, ever give up. - Sir Winston Churchill, England's Prime Minister during WWII.

. . . On Defeat

"Defeat in this world is no disgrace if you fought well and fought for the right thing." - Katherine Anne Porter

"The real lessons of Vietnam are broader and more relevant than ever: Wars must be fought not just with force, but with wisdom, and a deep understanding of the history and culture of the people involved." - David Halberstam, Author