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From Angi (SPC Bogert), on Mon, 06 Jan 1997 20:41:11 GMT

   I don't know if anyone can help me, or if anyone will want
 to help me.  I am a 22 year old reservist, so to me the war 
is only real in the stories I read.  I am obviously too young 
to have first hand knowledge of anything about the war (I was 
born 6 months before the fall of Saigon.
I became interested in the military at a young age, and in 
Vietnam not long after that.  It has almost turned into a 
quest for me to learn all I can about the soldiers' 
experiences  during the war.  I have read of humping all day, 
and night, and then sitting around waiting for the next
order to come down (which was usually more humping).  
I have read of the pain of losing a friend, and the fear that
 came with the setting of the sun.  But, I have questions. 
 Many questions.  I know some people who are veterans, but I 
am leary about speaking to them because I know that
many are trying hard to forget.  Others would like to talk, 
but to the right people.  Please, if you feel that you want 
to talk, or answer some questions, write me.  Books are always
 informative, but not enough for me.

Thank you, SPC Angi Bogert (reservist in Civil Affairs, and MP)


Replies

  1. To Angi BILL WRIGHT (OLE-SARGE@msn.com), Sun, 23 Feb 1997 18:56:52 GMT
  2. write to me angi tom collins (lafatme@aol.com), Tue, 12 Aug 1997 08:25:22 GMT

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