I'd say better late than never, but I wish you'd received a better homecoming back then. I remember during the Gulf War, there was such a push not to do that to returning service members.
Yes, I was glad that people were more welcoming to modern returning vets. Getting home from a war should be a time to rejoice, not hide yourself from your neighbors.
I confess I didn't even know it was Veterans' Day until it was almost over. My father, born in 1920, was the youngest of 7 kids. Two boys and two girls served in the armed forces during WW2; one was killed in France, and two others served in the Red Cross or civil service. Only one of the women became involved in remembrance events. So while I saw many photos and heard the stories, being a participant was remembered as a grim part of our past, not to be celebrated.
I'm always slightly amused when people thannk me for my service. As a Vietnam era veteran, thanks were not generally what we received at the time.
I'd say better late than never, but I wish you'd received a better homecoming back then. I remember during the Gulf War, there was such a push not to do that to returning service members.
Yes, I was glad that people were more welcoming to modern returning vets. Getting home from a war should be a time to rejoice, not hide yourself from your neighbors.
I confess I didn't even know it was Veterans' Day until it was almost over. My father, born in 1920, was the youngest of 7 kids. Two boys and two girls served in the armed forces during WW2; one was killed in France, and two others served in the Red Cross or civil service. Only one of the women became involved in remembrance events. So while I saw many photos and heard the stories, being a participant was remembered as a grim part of our past, not to be celebrated.
Interesting that you said "celebrated." I was thinking yesterday that we "observe" some holidays and celebrate others.