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VietNam We Still Remember !
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VietNam We Still Remember !
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It was an unpopular war, fought by our brave young men and women, who came home to find out they were disliked for what they did. It is time to talk about what happened in VietNam , and to honor the s
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Forums » Politics & Society » History » VietNam We Still Remember !
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Re: VietNam We Still Remember !
posted at November 14, 2012 11:14 AM EST
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Many Have Served Many have served this great land of ours, Standing lonely duty in the long dark hours. Awaiting the signal of whistle or flare, To jump off or out; and begin to dare. To defend, to fight, to live and strive to… One day return home to this great land of ours. By Clint Bowman US Army 1975-1978 (May God bless the families of those who didn’t come back. And help those who did.)
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Re: VietNam We Still Remember !
posted at December 18, 2012 12:23 PM EST
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In Response to Re: VietNam We Still Remember !: In Response to Re: VietNam We Still Remember ! : Your are talking about Social Security Disability not a disability related to your service, like Agent Orange, right? Posted by GailL1 I to have cancer (lung) and had a full right-lower Lobectomy last yr (2011) . I have had good reports on several C.T. scans except one , since the operation last yr. .I am recieving disability benefits thru veterans disabality ( Agent Orange ) related. Recieved letter from V. A. benefits 11-28-2012 stateing they were cutting my benefit rating from 100% to 0% because they considered me cancer-free because of the Lobectomy . No mention of partical loss of organ , loss of breathing capacapity , pain and nerve damage at surgical site or inability to work , travel or enjoy recrecational activities that I could before or emotional stress for me and my family . Veterans with diabetes get their meds. from V.A. to keep their diabetes under control , but contiue to get their compentation checks , hearing loss get hearing aids and still get their comp . checks etc . etc . I"m having a hard time understanding all of this and am at a loss as where to turn for help with this matter . Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated .
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Re: VietNam We Still Remember !
posted at December 18, 2012 4:51 PM EST
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In Response to Re: VietNam We Still Remember !: In Response to Re: VietNam We Still Remember ! : I to have cancer (lung) and had a full right-lower Lobectomy last yr (2011) . I have had good reports on several C.T. scans except one , since the operation last yr. .I am recieving disability benefits thru veterans disabality ( Agent Orange ) related. Recieved letter from V. A. benefits 11-28-2012 stateing they were cutting my benefit rating from 100% to 0% because they considered me cancer-free because of the Lobectomy . No mention of partical loss of organ , loss of breathing capacapity , pain and nerve damage at surgical site or inability to work , travel or enjoy recrecational activities that I could before or emotional stress for me and my family . Veterans with diabetes get their meds. from V.A. to keep their diabetes under control , but contiue to get their compentation checks , hearing loss get hearing aids and still get their comp . checks etc . etc . I"m having a hard time understanding all of this and am at a loss as where to turn for help with this matter . Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated . Posted by rgm7071 Dear rgm7071, It it difficult to understand, but, you do have some advocates in the VFW, and the American Legion VA Claims & BenefitsImagine spending years wading through the bureaucratic red tape offered up by the VA only to find you've been denied a disability claim. Where do you turn? Don't walk away in defeat. VFW understands the frustration associated with claims and that's why our National Veterans Service (NVS) program was formed. VFW Service Officers have the expertise and guidance you need. |
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Re: VietNam We Still Remember !
posted at January 12, 2013 10:41 AM EST
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In Response to Re: VietNam We Still Remember !: I reads once at how a country treats its veterans reveals its values. I think of the vets from Vietnam (brother) as well as from the present wars (grandson in Afghanistan) PTSD, the traumatic reentry into society, i the present wars the high number of vet with traumatic brain injuries. Both periods I believe show that the young are just fodder to be used then ignored. although a very different war and time Vets from WW2 were diffently perceived. |
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Re: VietNam We Still Remember !
posted at February 20, 2013 12:30 PM EST
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In Response to Re: VietNam We Still Remember !: In Response to Re: VietNam We Still Remember ! : I reads once at how a country treats its veterans reveals its values. I think of the vets from Vietnam (brother) as well as from the present wars (grandson in Afghanistan) PTSD, the traumatic reentry into society, i the present wars the high number of vet with traumatic brain injuries. Both periods I believe show that the young are just fodder to be used then ignored. although a very different war and time Vets from WW2 were diffently perceived. Posted by Marlin41 Dear Marlin41, You have a valid point , that our Veterans are not all treated with equal respect for serving their country. Some wars are more "popular" than others, and the public is not always aware of the sacrifices the Veterans make. The Korean War, for example, was not a war that the public perceived as an extremely valuable American Mission. VietNam veterans were not given respect in so many ways, though. The Library of Congress is compiling stories, and tapes from VietNam Veterans, to document their experiences in that war. Take a look:  |
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Re: VietNam We Still Remember !
posted at February 21, 2013 11:58 AM EST
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For those Vietnam Veterans affected by agent orange, there is now a way to get some help:
A big thanks go out to our veterans who have sacrificed much and continue to do so long after their active duty has ended. |
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Re: VietNam We Still Remember !
posted at February 22, 2013 12:06 AM EST
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Not all warriors carry a gun.....nor do all need to. Thank you BettyCM. In Response to Re: VietNam We Still Remember !: For those VietNam Veterans affected by agent orange, there is now a way to get some help: Who qualifies? Veterans who served in Vietnam anytime between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, who presumed exposure to Agent Orange herbicides Which health conditions may be linked to exposure? Ischemic Heart Disease Hairy Cell and other B-Cell Leukemias Parkinson’s Disease Prostate Cancer Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Hodgkin’s Disease Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Multiple Myeloma To cut through the red tape the Government has set up a fast track website specifically for this issue, and dedicated employees and funds to keep up with the backlog or requests. Additional information about Agent Orange and VA’s services for Veterans: www.publichealth.va.gov ; www.cgretirenw.org ; www.vba.va.gov.gov ; www.VAbenefits.vba.va.gov A big thanks go out to our veterans who have sacrificed much and continue to do so long after their active duty has ended. http://states.aarp.org/its-2013-and-many-vietnam-veterans-can-now-file-a-claim-for-debilitating-agent-orange-exposure/ Posted by BettyCM |
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Re: New riders
posted at March 7, 2013 3:42 PM EST
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In Response to New riders: Looking for riding buddies in the Monticello, IN area this coming summer Posted by ce1who Dear ce1who, You should go to the "Where are you from ?" group, and let the states near you know about the ride!! Good Luck to you! Do you have room for one more on the back of that bike? |
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Re: VietNam We Still Remember !
posted at May 4, 2013 10:10 PM EDT
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I am currently doing research for a book on Masons who served in the Vietnam war zones from 1955 to 1975. There is currently nothing written on this era/subject in Masonry (as far as I know) & I believe the topic and/or experiences are way long overdue. If there any AARP member out there who are/were Masons in 'Nam, or know anyone who knows someone of any degree in Masonry and they were helped by their brethren, please contact me (garisrichard@yahoo.com) and you will get full credit for your stories. I was a medic in 'Nam (12/67 - 12/68). And I am a Master Mason. |
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