Dear Randall: I like your father. I can just see him scratching his head how his son came to such a decision. Yup, been there done that myself. I served as team leader for Special Ops in Vietnam. Green Berets - incredible soldiers. I know I was there. Like your story very much. Thanks for sharing and thanks for you service. But let's face it, you DID put your parents and family through a lot. No civilian will ever understand the brotherhood one experiences in company of men who would gladly lay down their lives for their brothers in arms and their country. Being a soldier changes perspective, unfortunately, not always for the best.