Loss no stranger.

October 30, 1967

News of my father's death reaches home to US. FSgt Nelson Henry killed in hostile ground action. Multiple frag wounds. I have carried the news of my father's death a long way. I could not look when his body was being diplayed in an open casket. I wanted to remember him the way he was, when he was home with us, as a family. I have forgiven those that decided to send our men and women into battle, but I will never forget the pain they have caused us and the loss of a father can never be replaced. Only son.