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What Would You Say To A Veteran?
You can address your comment to one or millions since 1964.
Full disclosure: I am a Vietnam Veteran (1967–1968). Six months after graduating from High School, I enlisted. I didn’t take the full scholarships; I elected to take Uncle Sam's challenge.
“Some gave all. And all gave some.” — -Billy Ray Cyrus — Some Gave All
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Do you know a Veteran? Pretend you’re walking near them. If you turned toward them, what would you say? Would you curse them? Would you give them your heartfelt thanks for their service?
Whenever I wear my Air Force Vietnam Veteran hat, a few people, mostly people in my generation, say, “Thank you for your service.”
This contest is in honor of my son Sgt. Taylor Rawson, Ret. Taylor served with distinction, and on his second tour in…
