Oldfireguy
03-26-2007, 08:17 PM
Michael grew up in Spanaway, Washington, graudated from Bethel High School in 1969, got drafted, in 1970 went to Viet Nam, and came back home in a flag drapped coffin a few months after he was in county.
He was the best friend of my wife's oldest brother and lived down the street from them. I didn't know him but he had 10 brothers and sisters and a mom and dad.
When my wife found his name on the wall today, told the stories of their growing up together, about his family, it was kind of like I got to know him a bit.
As I stood and looked at the wall I can't explain the feelings I felt. I still can't. When the daughter of a long dead soldier walked up to me and told me about her father I realized, for some the war just never ended.
What a powerful reminder of sacrifice.
I hope the photo is OK. I'm using my laptop and an old program and a really poor connection in our hotel room.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/fredcwdoc/FSW_0044-1.jpg
He was the best friend of my wife's oldest brother and lived down the street from them. I didn't know him but he had 10 brothers and sisters and a mom and dad.
When my wife found his name on the wall today, told the stories of their growing up together, about his family, it was kind of like I got to know him a bit.
As I stood and looked at the wall I can't explain the feelings I felt. I still can't. When the daughter of a long dead soldier walked up to me and told me about her father I realized, for some the war just never ended.
What a powerful reminder of sacrifice.
I hope the photo is OK. I'm using my laptop and an old program and a really poor connection in our hotel room.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/fredcwdoc/FSW_0044-1.jpg