Proud to Serve

 I served in Vietnam in 1969-1970. I was a young and full of 
pride, I did not know anything about Vietnam or death but in 
a short 13 months I found that pride of being an American
was short lived.  I saw death that is still with me 30 years 
later.  I feel proud that I was doing what my country had
asked me to do.  But as I look back after all these years
and think of all the men who gave their lives.  It was such a 
waste.  I lost friends and guys I served with and it still
hurts.  I hear on the news that we have guys going to all 
these other countries, and I think why?  The people who sit
in they big offices and make those choices should have to
go themselves.  I know I would fight for my freedom but
we have to know who we are fighting. 

Thank you for listening to me!  A PROUD AMERICAN!