Damn You

Vietnam was America’s longest war. We lost a lot of people and had a great number injured. Many still carry the physical and emotional scars today.

Go here for a tribute to our Vietnam Vets. Photos from the Vietnam War are accompanied by the Statler Brothers’ beautiful song, “He’s More Than A Name On The Wall.”

As a country we displayed a character flaw by dishonoring and withdrawing support for our Vietnam soldiers. It is a debt that can not be repaid. Founding Father Samuel Adams’ words reach out and instruct us about both the Vietnam War and the War in Iraq:

Contemplate the mangled bodies 0f your countrymen, and then say, 'What should be the reward of such sacrifices?' ... If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animating contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen!

If you are one of those persons who denigrated our soldiers then or don’t support them and their mission now, Damn You!