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THE SILENT SACRIFICE: LESSONS FROM OUR VETERANS

Jerry Glazer
2 min readSep 26, 2024

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Insights into understanding Vietnam Uncensored

The deeds of our veterans stand before us in silence, the weight of their sacrifices heavy. They gave up their innocence, dreams, and sometimes their lives for a cause meaningful to America. Their military service portrays the scars of battles fought on foreign and domestic soil. From them, we learn the meaning of duty and the price of freedom. They remind us that true strength lies not in the absence of fear but in the courage to confront it.

These extraordinary men and women teach us about resilience. Each story of sacrifice carries a lesson in perseverance, exhibiting hope where a flicker can ignite change even in the darkest times. The commitment of these individuals calls us to honor not only their memories and sacrifice but also the values of unity, courage, and sacrifice for which they fought.

We must carry these lessons forward, striving to build a world worthy of their struggles, one where our bonds are more significant than the divides that separate us. We must support our veterans to the best of our abilities because they will forever remain the most authentic heroes and patriots of our time.

I invite you to join the Vietnam Uncensored community to become part of the upcoming book launch and support our veterans. Net proceeds will help veterans in need through the Kaufman Fund. Thanks.

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Jerry Glazer
Jerry Glazer

Written by Jerry Glazer

Jerry Glazer is an author of short stories, essays and novels. The 1st chapter of his Vietnam memoir can be read for free at www.vietnamjerry.com

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