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Old 06-21-2009 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bri85
and was a combat wounded vietnam veteran)
My father was too, combat wounded multiple times over three consecutive tours.

Originally Posted by Bri85
But I believe he wouldve been a different man had he not gotten to Vietnam.
I believe that too. But when you say different, do you think his experience there didn't help to shape him into a better man?

Originally Posted by Bri85
but I always felt he had no closure from that war, he lost his real self there. Just like a part of this man on the vid is missing.
It seemed to take my dad a while, and I know it wasn't easy for him, and probably still isnt at times, PTSD, etc. But if your dad is like mine, he probably FOUND a lot of himself there as well, and there's probably A LOT of good things about your dad he might not have without that experience.
Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
but I wouldn't have said I was sorry.

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I don't think my dad would have either.

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