bmac32 Loc: West Florida

What really gets me is the boys at Gitmo want nothing, they need nothing yet service people go on waiting list, a secret waiting list. The prisoners are treated better.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

I agree. That is disheartening, assuming it's true. :hunf: And, I have no reason to believe it isn't...in terms of medical care.

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

They also have a brand new, (2 years ago), $750,000 soccer field, among other accoutrement's.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

I did not know that, Salty. :? Only film I've seen of them playing at soccer was in a small enclosed (fence) area. It has been a while, to my memory, since viewing that.

I would think a panoramic view of the Caribbean enough. 8-)

Lily

I'm sorry you have to go there. You are doing a nice thing.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

It is hard for AuntiE, but she goes with the highest regard for Viet Nam Veterans... to honor them. As one, I have the greatest admiration for her doing so. I wish could share the experience with the Lady.

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

I would be honored to accompany her if it were possible for me to do so.

Lily

I only have a little bit. Does she go alone?

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

I can't speak with absolute certainty, but I believe she may be joined by some family. It is still hard on her... both physically and emotionally, IMHO. Her annual journey is a loving homage to Viet Nam Vets.

I have been to the D.C. Wall myself, years ago, and it was a powerful experience. In a visit near Austin to see the traveling Wall, I ran across a nurse who cared for troops on the U.S.S. Sanctuary hospital ship at the same time I was recovering on it...she had worn her cap identifyng her as a nurse from the ship and her time on it. Seeing the cap, I simply walked up, embraced her and said "Thank you." We immediately broke down in tears upon our 'reunion'. Her first words to me were "I came here hoping to see one of 'my' boys." We held onto each other for what seemed an eternity. It proved to be one of the most powerful moments in my life. The tragedy of the meeting was that neither of us thought to ask for the other's phone number or address...we were too caught up in our emotions. I can't explain otherwise how that opportunity slipped by us.

I believe, in my heart, AuntiE has strong emotional ties to the Wall. If I could, I would embrace her just as warmly as 'my' nurse. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

I know with a great degree of certainty, Salty, that AuntiE would be as honored to go with you! :thumbup:

As would I.

rumitoid

As would I, thanks to slatten.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

One is never alone at The Wall, most especially on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

rumitoid

I have never been to The Wall; not enough of the fallen are there. Yet to honor those that were directly k**led in combat is good. Yet we need to remember that between every name listed, there may be another twenty causalities stateside. And we should not forget the North Vietnamese that died almost ten to one for our losses in that country.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

You would have the unmitigated gall to set in your desert airy and provide advice to me on Memorial Day. You had best admire my restraint at this time. :idea: :!:

Loki Loc: Georgia

I have never been to the Wall. I have been to Arlington. I was not alone there; I was surrounded by brothers.