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In 1975 while the last Marines were leaving South East Asia I was still in Boot Camp.
Those Men who came back and stayed in the Corps not only made me a Marine,
But they taught me lessons that they learned the hard way that would save my butt several times in years to come …. I served with many of these Vet’s for years to come.
I always felt that because of the timing of my enlistment that I owed a special debt to these Men that I could never repay.
And that the things I did endure over my ten years as a Marine were just partial payment.
This feeling was put to rest last weekend once and for all.
It’s funny how things work … Timing and all.
He and I are going to get together soon, Were’ gonna have a drink and I’m going to introduce him to cigars.
God closed a hole in my soul this week.