National Vietnam War Veterans Day

March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day to pay tribute to the men and women who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War was a long, costly, and divisive conflict that lasted from 1954 to 1975. The United States became involved in the war in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. However, the war proved to be a dilemma for the U.S., and the American public eventually turned against the war effort.

The Vietnam War had a profound impact on the lives of those who served in it. Many veterans returned home with physical and emotional scars, and they often found it difficult to adjust to civilian life. The war also divided the American public, and its legacy continues to be debated today.

I saw firsthand the effects of the war from my uncles who served. To me they were honorable men but the war clearly had an effect on them.

On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and their families. We also remember the sacrifices they made and the challenges they faced. We are grateful for their service and their commitment to our country.

Here are some ways to honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day:

• Visit a local Vietnam War memorial or museum.
• Watch a documentary about the Vietnam War.
• Read a book about the Vietnam War.
• Talk to a Vietnam veteran about their experiences.
• Donate to a charity that supports Vietnam veterans.

Thank you to all the Vietnam veterans who served our country. We at The Lyfe Magazine, a veteran owned magazine, salute and honor your service and your sacrifice. Personally I would like to thank my uncles who served in Vietnam. Thank you Uncle Frank Beal and Uncle Foster Jackson. Were it not for you, there would be no me.

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Beryl Anthony Brackett’s Broken Pieces

Gerald C. Anderson, Sr. Love & Lust