THE LASTING ECHO OF VIETNAM: HOW THE WAR SHAPED A LIFETIME

The Vietnam War left an indelible mark on the men and women who served. Years of combat trauma warped the lives of veterans, with memories of combat vivid for decades while everyday life blurred.

Why can’t we forget those days in Vietnam yet struggle to recall what happened last week? The answer lies in the psychological impact of war, where intense experiences became deeply embedded in memory.

Many veterans felt anger and frustration at what they endured. Though we served with pride, saving lives and standing for America, we returned to a country that didn’t understand or appreciate our sacrifices. The government sent us into battle, but once we came home, often disdain or indifference met us.

The shared bond among brothers created a unity of strength, heart, and resilience. Together, we faced impossible odds against a relentless enemy. Yet, in the end, we returned having “given everything and profited nothing.” The pain and anger felt by many of us was not just about the war itself but also the mistreatment we faced afterward.

We participated in a conflict we did not understand and sacrificed our youth and health, returning to a society that largely forgot our sacrifice. In “Vietnam Uncensored — 365 Days In A Nightmare,” I tell of the underhanded politics that fueled the conflict and what happened to us on the battlefields. It is now available on Amazon.

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